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Meet the Vela IF310 Bluetooth Classic & LE Audio Module
Refresh legacy Bluetooth designs and unlock Bluetooth Core 6.0 LE Audio in one rugged, ready module.
RF Design
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VSWR Calculator: What is VSWR and How To Calculate It
Modern IoT and embedded RF systems demand efficient wireless performance, which hinges on proper antenna matching. A critical metric for antenna and transmission line efficiency is the Voltage...
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Where’s My Device? The Benefits of Centimeter-Scale Ranging and Location Accuracy via UWB and Bluetooth LE
Combining UWB and Bluetooth LE technology opens up unparalleled accuracy in device positioning and ranging -- as precise as within 10cm. In industrial and medical applications, that level of accuracy...
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Do You Know Your PIFAs?
As technology continues to evolve, RF systems and wireless connectivity become more complicated. Industries expect higher data rates, lower latency, greater reliability, and performance. In the midst...
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LTE Unleashed: CBRS Opens New Opportunities
The Innovation Band – Opening the Door to New Solutions In January of 2020, the FCC completed the result of years of work to provide a new range of unlicensed spectrum to operators in...
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Zigbee vs. 6LoWPAN for sensor networks
Arguably, ZigBee is the most popular low-cost, low-power wireless mesh networking standard available today. Just go to the ZigBee alliance web page and you’ll get a good picture of companies...
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The Hows & Why's of SAR Testing
RF exposure and safety concerns about wireless products have been getting increased news coverage in the past few years. The massive increase in wireless device usage and the emergence of mobile...
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Understanding Antenna Design
The basic terms + definitions commonly used in antenna design and RF design are provided below. Today we will review: Smith Chart, VSWR, Return Loss, and Γ or Reflection coefficient. Smith...
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The 5 Basics of RF Design
If it's time to go wireless, don't forget the basics of RF Design. You may be excited about your new wireless project: innovative design, environmentally friendly, consumer demand, and the list could...
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It's all about the antenna
It's All About the Antenna! Antenna design can be one of the most intimidating and yet important parts of any RF design. An antenna that is properly designed and optimized will enhance the...
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RF Design Considerations
RF hardware design is complex and oftentimes a challenge for embedded designers. For instance, parasitic effects that are not typically a concern in low frequency applications can have a major impact...
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Throwback Thursday: RF Design Considerations White Paper
Earlier this year, Laird published its most popular white paper to date, RF Design Considerations , which helps readers understand the complexities regarding RF design.When developing a wireless...
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New White Paper on RF Design Considerations
RF hardware design is complex and oftentimes a challenge for embedded designers. For instance, parasitic effects that are not typically a concern in low frequency applications can have a major impact...
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LSR Announces the Addition of SmartPhone/Tablet Application Development Group for iOS and Android Devices to Product Development Services Group
CEDARBURG, WI (September 6, 2013) – Bill Steinike, president of LSR is excited to announce that in addition to being a leading provider of wireless product development, including RF design, EMC...
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Terms + Definitions of Basic Antenna Design II
Building off of Part I, this paper covers common antenna definitions for antenna design and RF design . Return loss, S11, antenna efficiency, and impedance bandwidth. S 11 is a measure...
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Terms + Definitions of Basic Antenna Design
The terms + definitions commonly used in antenna design and RF design are provided below. Today we will review: Smith Chart, VSWR, Return Loss, and Γ or Reflection coefficient. A...
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Dont Forget: The 5 Basics of RF Design
If it's time to go wireless, don't forget the basics of RF Design . You may be excited about your new wireless project: innovative design, environmentally friendly, consumer demand, and the list...
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RF Design: MBAN: Questions & Answers
Finishing our series on RF Design - MBAN systems, Robert Buczkiewicz concludes with answering three common questions. We thank him for joining us over the past three weeks. Question: Why...
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RF Design: Medical Body Area Network (MBAN): Regulatory & Technical Requirements
Continuing with our MBAN series this week, Robert Buczkiewicz provides us with a Regulatory & Techincal Requirement overview. Robert will wrap up his series next week with an important blog on...
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Antenna Matching within an Enclosure Part II: Techniques & Guidelines
Continuing his blog series regarding antenna matching, John Lienau details the techniques and guidelines required for successful antenna design. We thank John for being a guest blogger, and look...
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Antenna Matching Within an Enclosure Part I: Theory & Principle
Joining us today will be guest blogger, RF Design Engineer, John Lienau. John works at LSR designing antennas and RF circuits for our customers. He is a graduate of Marquette Univeristy in...
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RF Design: U.S.-Mexico Telecommunications Agreement
In May of 2011, US Trade Representatives met with the Mexican Secretary of Economy and signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) , which eases the burden on US companies seeking the...
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RF Design using Differential S-parameters for Wireless Modules
The evolution of semiconductor-based radios has allowed the rapid development of RF design both for wireless systems and wireless modules . One advantage of semiconductor integration is the...
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Laird Technologies Joins Texas Instrument’s Low Power RF Developers Network
Relationship Provides Texas Instrument’s Customers Access to Silicon Solutions plus RF Design Experience St. Louis, Missouri, USA – March 31, 2008 – Laird Technologies, Inc., a global...