As discussed last month in the first of this series on 802.11 testing, traditional WLAN-system testing methods are inherently at odds. Examples of such testing methods include isolated screen rooms ...

I've been fixated on IR and RF remote controls for some time now, and it frequently shows in my review critiques. I have no tolerance for bad remotes - the industry has been around long enough to ...

The test economics of state-of-the-art smartphones, tablets and routers demand highly parallel RF test. We are addressing this next wave in RF communications test, enabled by Wi-Fi 6E, operating in ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff lockdowns and social distancing disrupted global satellite production, much of it intended for export around the world. Skilled staff were furloughed or laid-off, ...

Implementation of the 5G radio frequency (RF) standard is increasing rapidly [1]. Over the past four to six quarters, there has been an increased focus on publications and products that have been ...

Very seldom do I catch myself uttering the word "genius" silently to myself as I'm reviewing a piece of equipment. I have to say, I had my doubts about the Remote Control Extender when it was first ...

AMD is ramping up its support for 5G, from the core to radio access networks (RAN), with new RF chips and test capabilities. This support includes the doubling of AMD’s wireless telecom partner ...

As the Internet of Things in all its manifestations continues to roll out, developers will need a variety of test strategies to ensure low power consumption, suitable RF performance, and even audio ...

Couch potatoes take note: Aiming your remote control and trying to bounce the signal off the wall is about to become a thing of the past. Remote controls are set to get an upgrade as a consortium of ...

Most consumer remote controls operate using infrared light. This works well assuming the piece of equipment has a line of sight to the remote. But if you have, say a receiver in a cabinet or closet, ...