Fig 1. Automatic antenna tuning with a variable impedance matching network can overcome many of the problems associated with detuning and wide frequency ranges. Feedback from the antenna via ...

No doubt one of the most revolutionary tools for the RF side of broadcasting was the advent of the network analyzer. Prior to its invention, measuring the response of an antenna system was more or ...

Two MIMO antennas, the Gar and Barracuda from Laird Connectivity, offer multiband operation and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) services for public safety, FirstNet, and aftermarket fleet ...

802.11n’s intimidating nomenclature contains such mysterious terms as MIMO, spatial streams and spatial multiplexing, which can quickly freeze a network manager’s brain. What do these specs really ...

Antennas are a popular topic among radio enthusiasts. The Rigol Spectrum Analyzer VB1020 option and utility kit are good tools to help improve antenna design and characterization. This combination ...

2019 will see the world’s first 5G commercial deployments in some markets. Whether 5G networks can be constructed economically is a focus of global operators. One of the common expectations of 5G is ...

The world has gone wireless. From mobile phones to the latest tablet computers, mobility is a key feature, and there are many different ways to provide wireless data. The demand for higher data rates ...