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“…the LIDAR that interested me the most was that of Innoviz, an Israeli brand I’ve seen before (and have a small bit of stock in.) Innoviz will be the LIDAR in most Mobileye based self-driving designs, replacing Mobileye’s own plans for an in-house LIDAR. The point clouds from the new Innoviz were the most impressive I’ve seen from a 905nm band device. LIDARs today either come from that near-infrared band, or from the deeper 1500nm band.” Innoviz Technologies https://lnkd.in/dDf_kHQq

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How small is it possible to make a n NTN capable product - well look at Bullitt Satellite and their thumbsized unit - powered by Nordic Semiconductor

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mmWave packaging sits at the intersection of RF, materials, mechanics, and manufacturing. It is how we house and interconnect mmWave ICs, antennas, and passives so the system meets performance, reliability, cost, and size. Why it is complex: - Millimeter wavelengths mean tiny geometry errors cause phase shift and loss - Parasitics from bumps, RDL, and vias dominate S-parameters - Materials matter - loss tangent, CTE mismatch, and surface roughness detune arrays - Antenna in package, shielding, and coupling control are tightly linked - High power density with limited heat paths - Production test and calibration from 24 to 100+ GHz are nontrivial - Warpage and mold flow can move critical alignments What works: - Low loss dielectrics and smooth copper - IC-package-antenna co-design with full EM - Short interconnects via flip chip, fan-out, or glass - Early DfM and variation modeling - Robust over-the-air test strategies Get packaging right and the RF will follow.

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Powering the Future of AMI: Texas Instruments is now boosted by Wirepas AMI platform Big news for the smart metering ecosystem! We are excited to announce that the Wirepas AMI Platform is now supported on Texas Instruments’ SimpleLink™ CC1354P10 wireless MCU. This collaboration is a game-changer for smart meter manufacturers and utilities, particularly as India embarks on one of the world’s largest AMI rollouts (300M+ units!). By combining TI’s legendary RF performance with Wirepas’ ultra-resilient mesh connectivity, we are giving the industry exactly what it needs: Choice, Scale, and Supply Chain Resilience. Why this is a win for the AMI ecosystem: Hardware Flexibility: Manufacturers can now leverage TI’s geopolitically dependable supply chain while running the proven Wirepas Platform. Unmatched Performance: Sub-1 GHz connectivity optimized for the densest urban environments and the most remote rural terrains. Standards-Based: Built on the principles of NR+, ensuring interoperability and avoiding vendor lock-in. Proven at Scale: Wirepas already powers millions of devices in mission-critical infrastructure; this partnership only accelerates that momentum. High-Level Perspectives: "By enabling the Wirepas Platform on TI’s wireless MCU, we provide our partners with greater sourcing flexibility and additional design options, while maintaining full interoperability." — Teppo Hemiä, CEO of Wirepas "By combining the Wirepas Platform with TI’s leadership in RF performance... we are enabling scalable, resilient AMI networks. This collaboration gives smart meter manufacturers the confidence to deploy large-scale smart grid infrastructure." — Marian Kost, VP and GM of Connectivity at Texas Instruments At Wirepas, we believe in an open, multi-source strategy. Our mission is to provide the "invisible infrastructure" that makes massive IoT not just possible, but inevitable. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eBV6eQcN Contact our AMI team: Sebastien Pellorce, Maruthi Mallepalli, Ashish Sahay, Thomas Weisshaupt, Alan Sillito, Neil Bosworth, Amine Maoudj #IoT #SmartMetering #SmartGrid #TexasInstruments #Wirepas #Connectivity #IndiaSmartMeters #EnergyTransition #AMI #Innovation

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Ken Wyatt says: "When your spectrum analyzer lacks a tracking generator, you can use a low-cost noise generator to characterize RF components." Here’s how: https://lnkd.in/eyHTX76j You can also use a comb generator: https://lnkd.in/eFNrPhME

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Boost Your Signal Integrity with Smarter Triggering If you're working with high-speed digitizers like the ADQ35, choosing the right trigger method can make all the difference. We just published an application note that explores how advanced triggering—especially using Fractional-N PLL—can dramatically improve real-time waveform averaging and suppress noise. What you’ll learn: • How different trigger types (internal, external, Fractional-N PLL) affect noise accumulation • Why averaging helps with random noise—but can amplify systematic disturbances • Best practices for trigger periods (hint: 250,001 samples is a sweet spot) • Timing alignment, jitter, and how ADQ35 can act as a system timing master • Python code examples for configuring Fractional-N PLL via PyADQ Whether you're optimizing for precision or just curious about smarter signal strategies, this guide is packed with insights. 📄 Download here: https://lnkd.in/d9aBN2xB #SignalIntegrity #ADQ35 #Digitizer #Triggering #NoiseSuppression #PythonIntegration #TechInsights

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California's RF/millimeter-wave startup, Movandi, has secured $40 million in funding to Accelerate Global 5G, Satellite, and Fixed Wireless Access Deployment. The round was led by a $20 million investment from ITHCA Group, the sovereign-backed technology investment firm driving innovation across the Middle East. Movandi’s RF chipsets, beamforming silicon, phased array antennas, and repeater systems have already transformed mmWave economics and performance. The company is leveraging these technologies to enable affordable FWA using 5G and Wi-Fi, non-terrestrial satellite communications, and advanced RF systems for high-throughput terrestrial and satellite networks. What do you think of Movandi's latest funding? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ❓ Are you an RF engineer looking for your next opportunity? I'm offering 1:1 RF Job Search Consultations — focused on resume review, company targeting, and interview preparation. ✅ Book your session: https://lnkd.in/giENppTW 💡 Limited slots available — first come, first served.   

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📡 One simple RF truth: NF < 1 dB doesn’t make strong signals better — it makes weak signals usable. In the real world, networks don’t fail in perfect conditions. They fail at the edges — far from the tower, behind walls, in rural areas, or under interference. That’s why customers focused on: ✅ wider coverage ✅ more reliable connections ✅ fewer dropped links ✅ better performance in hard-to-reach areas choose sub-1 dB noise figure front-end devices, even at a premium. Low-noise solutions — like Guerrilla RF’s sub-1 dB NF LNAs (e.g., GRF4142) — help systems hear signals that others miss. Because better RF isn’t about making loud signals louder. It’s about making quiet signals count. #Wireless #Connectivity #NetworkReliability #5G #IoT #Defense #Satcom #RuralBroadband #GuerrillaRF

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The AI Infrastructure Gigacycle: A Primer for 2026 My latest report via our new newsletter, The Dilligence Stack. The global semiconductor market is on track to reach $975 billion in 2027—within striking distance of the $1 trillion milestone originally anticipated for 2030. The sheer upside of this statistic seems only limited by fundamental constraints in the supply chain. This is an unprecedented moment in the semiconductor industry. One where countless conversations we have had with executives have yielded essentially the same comment/sentiment: “I’ve never seen anything like this in my 30-40-year career in this industry.” https://lnkd.in/gnXeE52i

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