Communications

Xilinx has introduced Zynq RFSoC DFE, a breakthrough class of adaptive radio platforms designed to meet the evolving standards of 5G NR wireless applications. Zynq RFSoC DFE combines hardened Digital Front-End (DFE) blocks and adaptable logic to build high performance, low power, and cost effective 5G NR radio solutions for a broad array of use cases ranging across 5G low-, mid-, and high- band spectrum.

Spectra Group has announced the addition of a new product to their portfolio: the SlingShot Tactical Operations Centre System (STOCS). Spectra’s STOCS adds additional capability and operability to the already hugely successful SlingShot tactical satellite communications system.

Recab UK is offering a new ultra-compact Ethernet switch module from Diamond Systems to the UK market. The new product, the EPSM-10GX4 managed gigabit Ethernet switch module, allows hardware, electronics and system engineers to quickly develop high data rate Ethernet switchboards and systems in industrial, transport and telecommunications applications.

ProLabs has launched its new QSFP28 100G ZR4 transceiver line at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, hoping to solve the challenge of 100G beyond 40km without amplification. Achieving 100G speeds up to 80km, the QSFP28 100G ZR4 line offers an affordable and efficient solution for revolutionising service network backhaul and distribution.

Sapcorda Services has announced that testing of its first global navigation satellite system (GNSS) augmentation services for L-band satellite signal is underway in North America and Europe, laying the foundation for its December 1st, 2020 launch of the GNSS augmentation signal for safety-critical navigation in autonomous vehicles and machinery.

ACEINNA has announced a partnership with Point One Navigation. The strategic partnership aims to enable a streamlined precise positioning platform which combines Point One’s Polaris GNSS cloud correction service with ACEINNA’s OpenRTK330 hardware and software solution for developers in agriculture, construction, mapping, surveying, robotics and trucking.

KP Performance Antennas has just released a new CBRS antenna line suited for WISP and enterprise applications and including four models: a four-port Omni, a four-port 90-degree sector antenna, a two-port 15 o flat panel, and a two-port 60o flat panel.

Skyworks is pleased to introduce the SKYFR-001982, a small form factor surface mount circulator for L-Band radar systems and wireless applications in the 1,200 to 1,400MHz operating range.  This device offers high power level handling with minimal thermal rise, providing a flow path for the RF signal as well as protection for sensitive components from excess signal reflection.

In 2019, it was announced in China that by the end of the year 90% of vehicles on Chinese expressways should be enabled to use their new electronic toll collection (ETC) system. The DG sub-subminiature switch from ZF Friedrichshafen AG, succeeded in winning business exceeding ten million pieces from one of the leading ETC companies in China.

NXP Semiconductors has announced its family of 2x2 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Dual Band + Bluetooth solutions that are driving a new phase of connectivity innovation for advanced gaming, audio, industrial and IoT markets.