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Wireless Tech Helps Protect Healthcare Budgets

On September 17, 2018 in All, IoT, Low Power, Medical, RF, Wireless by Steven Keeping

An aging population is increasingly suffering from chronic diseases, and frequent hospitalization puts an additional load on stressed healthcare budgets. However, wireless technology is enabling good symptom management, keeping seniors safe at home and protecting budget concerns.

Your Wireless Choice: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Both?

On September 11, 2018 in All, Empowering Innovation, IoT, Low Power, Wireless by Mouser Staff

We expect devices to have wireless connectivity these days, but which standard offers the right set of trade-offs for your application? Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or both?

Tagged With: 802.11, BLE, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Internet of Things, IoT, Wi-Fi, Wireless

Nano, Nano: Shrinking Power Consumption Down in Analog Power Design

On September 5, 2018 in All, Automation, Automotive, Energy Harvesting, Industrial, IoT, Low Power, Medical, Power, RF, Robotics, Sensors, Wireless by Paul Golata

Using their analog expertise, ROHM Semiconductor has developed a new product line, the Nano Series, to achieve more compact parts that require less energy to operate.

Ham Radio Is Advancing in Ways You Won’t Believe

On August 24, 2018 in All, Empowering Innovation, Maker, RF, Student Central, Summer Fun, Wireless by Barry Manz

I’ve been out of ham radio for a long time, so recently I checked out what I’ve been missing. It’s even more than I expected and more fascinating now than ever before.

Check Your Local Cell Phone Tower: 5G is Almost Here!

On August 20, 2018 in All, RF, Summer Fun, Wireless by Paul Pickering

5G technology is coming to select cities this year, bringing with it unprecedented speeds and a whole new set of use cases. Learn more about 5G technology, the rollout plan, and a little about the new capabilities under development.

Celebrating the Engineer: Saving the Thai Soccer Team

On August 16, 2018 in All, Industrial, Low Power, RF, Wireless by Mouser Staff

Recently, we interviewed Uzi Hanuni, founder and CEO of Maxtech Networks, whose amazing radio communications equipment specially designed for challenging, emergency situations played a crucial role in the successful rescue of 12 boys and their coach from deep inside a cave in Thailand. Industry leaders from around the world say thank you to Uzi in this featured blog.

The Physical Web is Dead. The Beacon Legacy Lives On

On August 8, 2018 in All, Empowering Innovation, IoT, RF, Wireless by Barry Manz

The Physical Web was an interesting Bluetooth beacon-based notification concept, but it was killed last year by its creator, Google. Fortunately, its basic functionality still exists within the company’s Nearby Notifications platform.

Wi-Fi Will Soon Provide Position Accuracy of One Meter

On August 3, 2018 in All, Empowering Innovation, IoT, RF, Wireless by Barry Manz

One of the most formidable challenges facing anyone developing location-based products and services is the inability to obtain precise three-axis location data. A new Wi-Fi capability coming this year, or next, may solve this problem.

A Simple Guide to Wi-Fi Standards

On July 30, 2018 in All, Automation, Security, Student Central, Wireless by Phil Hipol

Over the years, as wireless technology has evolved, so has the IEEE 802.11 standard, hence the different letters after the 802.11 designation. As Wi-Fi increases in scope and speed, network engineers should understand these designations and what they represent.

Tagged With: 802.11, Networking, Standard, Wi-Fi, Wireless

Happy Birthday, Nikola Tesla!

On July 9, 2018 in All, General, Power, RF, STEAM, Student Central, Wireless by Mouser Staff

Nikola Tesla: Genius or charlatan? Maybe a little bit of both, but there is no disputing that Nikola Tesla, who would 162 years old on July 10th if he were alive today, had a flair for showmanship and a major impact on the advancement of applied electrical technologies. But what if Tesla were still alive today at a time when many of his inventions and ideas have been developed beyond even his wildest imagination? We decided to find out what electrical engineers thought....

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