Cell phone radiation and its potential effects on the human body has been a long-standing concern for many consumers, despite numerous studies that state that there are no health risks associated with cell phone use. A new study published by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health examines the issue from another angle, finding that the low-level electromagnetic fields … [Read more...]
New NFC Antenna Made From Ferrite May Boost Mobile Commerce
Pulse Electronics Corporation, a provider of electronic components, introduces a near field communications (NFC) antenna that enables mobile phones to read data from a distance of up to 40 mm. The planar ferrite sheet-based antenna is 35mm x 50 mm with a 0.30mm minimum thickness and enables safe, non-contact, wireless communication for NFC connectivity to mobile devices. NFC … [Read more...]
Mini Ceramic-Based Antennas Provide High Positional Accuracy
Mini Ceramics-Based Antennas Provide High Positional Accuracy Sarantel Group PLC, a manufacturer and distributor of miniature filtering antennas for mobile and wireless devices, has released the SL1250 and SL1350 GeoHelix GPS antennas, two ceramics-based antennas designed for high positional accuracy. Designed using quadrafilar helix design, the SL1250 antenna is ideal for … [Read more...]
New Apple Patent Will Allow the Government to Remote Control Your Cell Phone
In late August, Apple was granted a controversial patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for technology that will allow for one or more functional or operational aspects of a wireless device to be altered or changed remotely. These policies would be activated by a network owner using GPS or Wi-Fi and would blanket a certain predetermined building or area. If … [Read more...]
Clear, Conductive Films for Touch Screen Devices Developed
Researchers from Brown University and ATMI Inc. report the best-ever conductivity and transparency performance for an ITO made using a chemical solution, and it is intended for application in resistive touch screens. To make the films, the team synthesized nanoscale ITO crystals in a solution. They then made a flat and smooth film by dripping the solution onto a glass plate … [Read more...]
New RFI/EMI Spring Contacts Designed for Auto Placement
Harwin has expanded its EZ-BoardWare range of PCB hardware products with nine new RFI/EMI Spring Contacts. These devices are designed for easy assembly onto PCBs for electrical connection/grounding to be made between a PCB and various other electronic components. They offer flexibility of design and a variety of plating finishes and heights for a low cost solution.The contacts … [Read more...]
New Wireless Communications Test Set Adapter
Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced the E6607B EXT wireless communications test set and companion E6617A multiport adapter. Made for non-signaling testing, the EXT/MPA combination increases test throughput and reduces the cost of test in the manufacturing of current- and next-generation smartphones and tablets that contain multiformat and multiband technologies. The EXT … [Read more...]
Standard for Use of RF Filters
IEC 62575-2:2012 gives practical guidance on the use of RF BAW filters which are used in telecommunications, measuring equipment, radar systems and consumer products. General information, standard values and test conditions will be provided in a future IEC standard. This part of IEC 62575 includes various kinds of filter configurations, of which the operating frequency range is … [Read more...]
Study Links Electromagnetic Exposure to Childhood Obesity
A 13-year-long study conducted by Kaiser Permanente concluded that in-utero exposure to relatively high magnetic field levels was associated with a 69 percent increased risk of being obese or overweight during childhood. These findings indicate that electromagnetic fields, from microwave ovens to countless wireless devices, may be contributing to childhood obesity … [Read more...]
5G Wi-Fi Combo Chip for Smartphones and Tablets
Broadcom Corporation introduced the BCM4335, a complete 5G Wi-Fi combo chip for smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks and other mobile devices that addresses unique interference challenges in systems with both 4G LTE cellular radios and wireless connectivity using wireless coexistence algorithms. 5G Wi-Fi dramatically improves the wireless range in the home, allowing consumers to … [Read more...]
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