Forward-looking: While passive RFID-based systems do actually exist, reliably transmitting data within industrial environments can still be problematic. A newly approved standard aims to solve the ...

Some time ago, Michelin partnered with Beontag, an RFID manufacturer, to add embedded UHF tags to tires in both commercial and passenger vehicles. The main aim is stronger tire traceability, improving ...

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Pulse density modulation (PDM) is a compact digital audio format used in devices like MEMS microphones and embedded systems. This compact primer eases you into the essentials of PDM audio. Let’s begin ...

Regular wallets hold your cash and cards in one place so nothing slips out. However, for a while now, there has been some buzz about RFID-blocking wallets everywhere. They look like any other wallet, ...

Doing more with less in electronics often means improving power density. One of the new areas garnering attention involves applying a variety of advanced modulation techniques, including PWM and space ...

Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive study on low-complexity waveform, modulation and coding (WMC) designs for the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Ambient Internet of Things (A-IoT) ...

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has expanded its radio frequency (RF) and microwave instrument portfolio with six new analog signal generators, two vector signal generators, eight RF synthesizers, and ...

WTF?! Chinese-made chips used in popular contactless cards contain hardware backdoors that are easy to exploit. These chips are compatible with the proprietary Mifare protocol developed by Philips ...

Walmart recently made waves across its supplier network with the latest expansion of its RFID mandate. In 2020, the company began requiring its apparel suppliers to add UHF RFID (also known as RAIN ...

After barcodes were put into use more than 50 years ago, the technology revolutionized the grocery business. The technology also revolutionized nearly everything else in the supply chain and logistics ...