5G Editorial & Guest Opinions

  1. Broadening The 5G Ecosystem With RedCap 8/8/2023

    By November 2023, 5G RedCap software should be added to stand-alone 5G networks. The initial commercialization of 5G RedCap chipsets will begin in 2023, with mass production slated for 2024. It is expected that commercial RedCap devices will be available between 2025 and 2026.

  2. The ABCs Of RF M&A 8/7/2023

    Mergers and acquisitions come in all shapes and sizes. Whether the consolidation of two businesses into one or one business taking ownership of another, M&As are having an impact on the RF industry.

  3. RFID In Healthcare: Improving Patient Outcomes While Streamlining Operations 7/27/2023

    RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology has significant potential in biomedical applications within the healthcare industry. It can be employed to improve patient care, enhance medical research, and streamline various biomedical processes.

  4. Automating RF Test And Measurement 7/24/2023

    The emergence of modern technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI is driving the growth of the RF test equipment market. Automating RF test equipment represents a significant growth opportunity for the market, as it can enhance accuracy and efficiency while reducing costs. Not only can automation help to shrink test times, but it also can lead to more cost savings.

  5. Is It Too Late For mmWave To Save 5G? 7/19/2023

    The demand for wireless data bandwidth is constantly increasing without any signs of slowing down. Meanwhile, the mobile data experience for users is evolving, which puts more pressure on the network to use the available wireless spectrum. Considering this trend, could mmWave be the solution to this problem?

  6. U.S. Space Force Is Getting Closer To The Edge 7/7/2023

    As our military continues to modernize, edge computing is becoming increasingly important. Its value lies in connecting not only individual soldiers, machines, ships, and airplanes, but also to a wider network of all available weapons and military assets.

  7. What We’ve Learned About SDRs From Russia’s War On Ukraine 6/5/2023

    The War in Ukraine has shined a spotlight on Software Defined Radio as both Ukraine and Russia have leaned into the technology. What has been learned about the performance of SDR and how is that knowledge being leveraged?

  8. Frankenstein, Prometheus, And What They Have To Do With 5G, 6G, And The IoT 5/24/2023

    Come for Frankenstein talk, stay for some fun stories about 5G, 6G, and the IoT. Also see if you can catch the Kermit the Frog, Charlie Sheen, and John Mayer references.

  9. RF’s Biggest Event Sailing Into San Diego 5/23/2023

    IMS 2023 returns to San Diego and promises to provide the opportunity for industry professionals to gather, exchange ideas, and assess where the industry is and where it’s going.

  10. Private 5G Networks: What They Are And Why You Should Care 5/8/2023

    5G’s rollout is following a typical progression, but one surprise is the push for private networks to smooth out the bumps in the road.