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Wireless Solutions Library
2013
05/16/2013Wireless Trends in Cars
05/09/2013Control Loop Challenges of Wireless Systems
05/02/2013A Designer's Guide to RFID
04/25/2013Using Bluetooth for Data Communications in Industrial Automation
04/18/2013Ethernet Orb Sees All
04/18/2013ZigBee Evaluation Kit Supports 2 x 2 MIMO
04/11/2013Balancing Power Consumption and Performance in Wireless Sensor Designs
04/04/2013Sub-GHz Radio Goes the Distance
03/28/2013IPv6 and JenNet for Wireless Home Automation
03/21/2013Wireless Architectures for Data Acquisition in Industrial Automation
03/14/2013What You Need to Know About Modulators and Demodulators
03/07/2013Low-Profile Coin Cells for Low-Power Wireless Designs
02/28/2013Lower-Cost Integrated Solutions Enable New NFC Wireless Apps
02/21/2013ANT/ANT+ Solutions Speed Low-Power Wireless Design
02/14/2013Building an Arduino Wireless Gateway
02/07/2013Is 5 GHz the Promised Land for Embedded Wireless Applications?
01/31/2013RF Switches Add Flexibility
01/24/2013Internet Connected Wireless Networks with Linux Gateways
01/17/2013Developing Modern Telecom Applications
01/10/2013Tips for Optimizing Performance and Energy Use of ZigBee Radios
01/03/2013RF Shielding: The Art and Science of Eliminating Interference
2012
12/20/2012Wireless MIMO Driving RF Challenges
12/13/2012Antenna Matching Within an Enclosure: Theory and Principle
12/06/2012Thermal Optimization of GaN HEMT Transistor Power Amplifiers
11/29/2012Options and Selection Criteria for 2.4 GHz Antennas
11/15/2012New Components Call for a Hardware Comparison of Receiver Architectures
11/08/2012Selecting Antennas for Embedded Designs
11/01/2012Power-saving Features in GPS ICs, Modules Extend Battery Life in Mobile Apps
10/25/2012Development Kits Provide Wide Range of Features to Get Zigbee Designs off the Ground
10/18/2012Topologies for Wireless Networking
10/11/2012GaN Captures the Spotlight at IMS2012
10/10/2012Wi-Fi Orb Sees All
10/04/2012Wireless Local Loop
09/27/2012Wireless Connectivity Plays a Leading Role in Smart Meter Networks
09/20/2012UMTS Base Station Receiver Fits in Half-Inch Square
09/13/2012Bluetooth Low-Energy Technology Isn’t Just Another Bluetooth Revision – It’s a Whole New Technology
09/11/2012So You Want Wi-Fi?
09/06/2012Real-World Range Testing
08/30/2012USB Simplifies RF Link Designs
08/23/2012RF Switches Simplify Multi-Antenna Systems
08/16/2012Getting Started with RFID
08/09/2012Dynasys Remote Data Collection Network
08/02/2012Development Kit Speeds Sub-GHz Projects
07/26/2012Antennas: Design, Application, and Performance
07/19/2012New Protocols Drive Wireless Control of Residential Lighting
07/12/2012Choosing an RF Switch
07/05/2012Improve Multi-Mode MIMO Receiver Performance While Reducing Footprint
06/28/2012Wireless Audio Design Alternatives Balance Receiver Range, Sound Quality
06/21/2012Bluetooth LE Solutions for Personal Health Devices
06/14/2012Fixed and Programmable Filters for RF Designs
06/07/2012Low-Noise Amplifiers Maximize Receiver Sensitivity
05/31/2012What is the Difference Between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wireless LAN in Industrial Applications?
05/24/2012Security Issues with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and ZigBee
05/17/2012Wireless Networks for Commercial Lighting
05/10/2012Wireless Protocols to Control, Improve Energy Efficiency in Industrial Lighting
05/03/2012Design and Shielding Techniques to Block EMR and EMI
04/26/2012Modular Choices Simplify and Future-Proof M2M, Wi-Fi, and ZigBee Connectivity
04/19/2012Simple and Interoperable Wireless Lighting Control
04/12/2012Designing TX-Only RF Communications Links
04/05/2012Power Amplifiers for Wireless Systems
03/29/2012Low-Frequency RFIC Solutions for Tire-Pressure-Monitoring Systems
03/22/2012Creating a Wireless Water-Leak Alarm System for Home Use
03/15/2012Machine Communications Dominate Wireless Networks
03/08/2012Sub-GHz ICs Feature Fractional-N PLLs for Two-Way Remote Keyless Entry Design
03/01/2012Linking Smart Meters to the Grid with Wireless Technology
02/23/2012Advances in Wireless Technology Abound at CES
02/16/2012Enhancing the Wireless Interface
02/09/2012Embedded Mobile Driven by Human Interface
02/02/2012Designing a Wireless Heart Rate Monitor with Remote Data Logging
01/25/2012Wires No Longer Bind Automation Systems
01/19/2012Rapidly Integrating ZigBee Smart Energy
01/12/2012Development Tools and Kits Simplify RF Designs
01/12/2012Integrated RF RMS Power Detectors Boost 3G/4G Efficiency and Performance
01/05/2012Evaluating the Different Protocols for Low Power Wireless Networks in Industrial Automation
01/05/2012Wireless Technologies for Industrial Applications
01/05/2012Wireless Technology for Home Automation Can Save Energy
2011
12/29/2011Wi-Fi Modules Deliver a Complete Signal Chain Solution
12/22/2011802.11x Modules, Dev Kits Can Help Simplify Wireless Design Efforts
12/08/2011Bluetooth Low Energy Technology Makes New Applications Possible
12/08/2011Product Life Cycle Tracking with RFID and Bluetooth
12/08/2011Low Power Wireless for Smart Homes
12/01/2011Bluetooth Goes Ultra-Low-Power
12/01/2011Antenna Selection Depends on Many Factors
12/01/2011Improving Sensitivity of RF based AMI Front-End Systems
11/17/2011Modules Offer Drop-In GPS Functionality
11/03/2011Comparing Options to IR for Wireless Remote Control
10/27/2011RF4CE-Compliant Platforms Help Simplify Remote Control Design
10/20/2011The Basics of Mixers
10/12/2011Wireless Options for Sensors
10/06/2011RF Modulators for Custom RF Designs
09/22/2011ZigBee Enables Smart Parking Lots and Street and Highway Lighting
09/08/2011RFID Development Kits Kick-Start New Designs
09/01/2011Low-Energy Bluetooth Gets Personal
08/22/2011Full Signal Path Solution for Portable Ultrasound Systems
08/11/2011Introduction to GaN technology
08/08/2011Innovations in Connectivity: The Digi-Key Weather Center Smart Charger
08/08/2011How New Antenna-Matching Technology Helps HF-RFID Designs
08/08/2011Comparing Low-Power Wireless Technologies
08/08/2011Considerations for Sending Data over a Wireless Link
08/08/2011Range Measurements in an Open Field Environment
08/08/2011Passive Mixers in Downconverter Applications
08/08/2011Moving Beyond ZigBee for Star Networks
08/08/2011Making Choices in Wireless Networks
08/08/2011Medical Systems Go Wireless
08/08/2011Right-Sizing Your Wireless Design for Power and Cost
08/08/2011Zigbee: A Global Wireless Standard
08/04/2011Design Considerations for HF-RFID Reader Systems
07/07/2011Getting Started With RFID
07/07/2011ISSCC Highlights: Advances in Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs)
07/07/2011RFID: The Basics
07/07/2011ZigBee-Based Wireless Motion Sensors Combine IR with RF
07/07/2011Wireless Streaming Audio: Available Technology to Balance Range, Complexity, Cost, and Performance
06/08/2011Wireless MCUs Simplify Design of Smart Meters and Energy Management Systems
06/08/2011ISM-Band Remote Keyless Entry Systems Add Value to Diverse Applications
06/08/2011GPS Integration Delivers Novel Functionality and PCB Layout Challenges
05/20/2011New RFID Tag Features Expand Application Possibilities
05/20/2011Wi-Fi Direct adds Peer-to-Peer Capabilities to Ubiquitous Wireless Network Technology
05/20/2011Unlicensed 915-MHz Band Fits Many Applications and Allows Higher Transmit Power
05/20/2011Wireless Connections Inside the Home Will Make the Smart Grid Smarter
05/19/2011Why Android Deserves a Look in Embedded Wireless Systems
05/19/2011The Basics of Z-Wave (And Why You Should Consider It)
05/19/2011My Mobile Network Failed Me When I Needed it Most
05/02/2011Wireless Medical Technology Advances at Mobile Word Congress
04/29/2011Early Crop of Development Tools Will Accelerate Bluetooth Low-energy Acceptance
04/29/2011Bluetooth Low Energy: Chips, Use Profiles and Development Tools Coming Online Fast
03/03/2011Bluetooth Low Energy for Wireless Sensors and Actuators
03/03/2011Antenna Design for Portable Tracking Devices
03/03/2011A Simple, Cost-Effective Approach to Home Automation
03/03/2011AVR2021: AT86RF231 Antenna Diversity
03/03/2011Achieving RF Performance and Approvals
03/03/2011Designing Intelligent Appliances for the Smart Grid
03/03/2011Embedded Design Requirements for Smart Metering Systems
03/03/2011Energy Harvesting for Wireless Sensor Networks
03/03/2011Merging Legacy Systems and the Smart Grid
03/03/2011Microcontrollers and Wireless Connectivity in Smart Appliances
03/03/2011Low-Frequency Radio in Active RFID Systems
03/03/2011Optimizing Security Sensor Battery Life
03/03/2011The FCC Road: Part 15 from Concept to Approval
03/03/2011Using Third-Party IP Protocol Stacks in M2M Designs
03/03/2011Understanding Antenna Specifications and Operation
02/14/2011Cell Phones with NFC Set for Takeoff This Year
2010
12/22/2010Comparison of RF and Bluetooth
12/22/2010Converting Oscillator Phase Noise to Time Jitter
12/22/2010A Multi-band Hybrid Balanced Antenna
12/22/2010Fundamentals of Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
12/22/2010Frequency-Hopping Diversity Improves Performance
12/22/2010I'm OOK - You're OOK?
12/22/2010Intelligent Integration of the CDMA RF Front End
12/22/2010Key Priorities for Sub-GHz Wireless Deployment
12/22/2010Ultra Low-Power ZigBee Based Transmissions
12/22/2010The Use of Baluns for Measurements
12/22/2010Why a Wireless RF Module?
12/22/2010Simplify the Design of an RF Remote Control
12/22/2010RF Power Measurement Techniques
12/22/2010RF Transistors Offering Remarkable Advances
12/22/2010Not Just a Mathematical Symbol
12/22/2010Wireless ZigBee Smart Energy Keys Transition
09/16/2010Wireless ZigBee Smart Energy Keys Transition to a Smart Wired Grid
09/15/2010WiMAX 2 Promises Downstream Bandwidth Exceeding 100Mbits/s
09/15/2010Cognitive Radio Will Simultaneously Support Multiple Wireless Links
07/21/2010Machine-to-machine communications will drive cellular network spectrum expansion
07/08/2010Viewpoint: Understanding the mobile carrier spectrum plea
06/11/2010RF transistors keep offering remarkable advances
06/02/2010ZigBee expands the scope of electronics wallet applications
05/04/2010The WiFi Continuum
04/22/2010The Changing Face of Wireless
04/05/2010When Will UWB Be Loved?
03/24/2010White Fi: White Space Networking Could Reclaim UHF TV Spectrum for Broadband Internet Data
02/26/2010Welcome to the Wireless Menagerie: RF Bands and Protocol Choices for Embedded Developers