RFID quick tips and resources
Jan 1, 2007
Despite the fact that RFID technology has existed for decades, issues still need to be resolved....
Multimode RF transceiver advances WEDGE radio system
Jan 1, 2007
By James A. Crawford Wireless communication systems such as GSM, EDGE and CDMA are being augmented with 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities, making an efficient and cost-effective multimode solution essential. The RF transceiver is a key ingredient of any multimode solution. Its design
presents several challenges that are magnified when distinctly different modes such as GSM and WCDMA must be hosted....
Understanding what drives RFID
Jan 1, 2007
By Cheryl Ajluni While emerging applications are fuelling acceptance of RFID, issues related to deployment, privacy and ROI may threaten its continued proliferation....
Eye on RFID security
Jan 1, 2007
By Jean Pierre Benhammou and Martin Payne Designers can use this set of criteria when specifying RFID tags and readers for more information and security-intensive applications....
Riding the RFID wave
Jan 1, 2007
By Cheryl Ajluni, Editor The growth of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. In fact, according to a recent study, over the next six years the total North American RFID market for manufacturing and logistics will likely grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 20%....
Meeting the testing challenges of Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Jan 1, 2007
By Charles Wright and Jeff Abramowitz Familiarity with the guidelines and methodology of the standardized approach used by the Wi-Fi Alliance test engine for the certification of Wi-Fi-enabled application-specific
devices (ASDs) can streamline the certification process and
facilitate the performance testing of these wireless designs....
Gen 2 implications for smart label printing
Jan 1, 2007
By Matt Ream Multiprotocol equipment and SDRs provide the flexibility and investmentprotection users need in the current RFID environment....
Wirelessly monitoring consumer energy usage
Nov 1, 2006
M2M solution provider eDevice has launched an energy management service to help control and reduce electricity and water consumption....
UWB's inflection point is at hand!
Nov 1, 2006
By Cheryl Ajluni, Editor With manufacturers now working feverishly on ultrawideband-based consumer products and the radio chips that drive them, it seems abundantly clear that the UWB industry is on the cusp of an inflection point....
WiNet basics
Nov 1, 2006
by Alan Berkema WiMedia's networking specification is called WiNet and can be referred to as a protocol adaptation layer (see the figure). It acts as the interface between...
Next-Generation Wireless Components
Oct 1, 2006
DAB/FM radio module Frontier Silicon has announced the launch of Naples FS2011, a miniature, integrated standalone dual-band DAB/FM radio module for handheld...
Addressing the new challenges of MIMO wireless LAN manufacturing test
Oct 1, 2006
By Ewan Shepherd Using MIMO architectures, it is possible to extend the data rate or range of
WLAN components. However, there are multiple transmitters and receivers in
this architecture with stringent specifications, which complicates the design and
manufacture of these systems. Nevertheless, new equipment and techniques
can keep the testing costs within the range of that for 802.11a/g systems....
Measuring RF parameters in GSM/EDGE power amplifiers
Oct 1, 2006
By Antonio Eguizabal In this article, a method for conducting RF lab measurements is presented using commercially available test equipment and following common RF practices. Usually, this involves testing in four bands and two modes....
