Communications

The Matter 1.3 specification has been published, enabling energy reporting for Matter devices, new entertainment features, and support for water management devices, electric vehicle chargers, and new major appliances.

The Silicon Photonics and PICs market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the surge in AI and datacom transceiver demand. Key players in the industry, such as Intel, Coherent, and Infinera, are actively using PICs within their transceivers.

Viavi has announced the availability of SecurePNT 6200 with SecureTimeSM services, a resilient timing clock solution that delivers the most comprehensive assurance of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services used in critical infrastructure operations worldwide.

Mission-critical communications (MCX) trailblazers Softil, Rohde & Schwarz, and Alea have jointly announced the introduction of the first MCX field testing solution.

For those enthralled by the night sky, drawn to the allure of the beautifully ethereal, and captivated by the marvels of technology, the levitating moon lamp offers a slice of lunar magic, right in your own home.

Nancy Friedrich of Keysight Technologies talks about expanding aerospace and defence connectivity by addressing challenges threatening NTN success.

Text messaging might soon extend beyond Earth's boundaries to the lunar surface, as Nokia is developing an LTE/4G communications system for the moon, potentially launching its first segment as early as the end of this year. The initial deployment of this simplified network is scheduled alongside Intuitive Machine's IM-2 mission, aimed to land at the moon's south pole.

Nisshinbo Micro Devices is proud to unveil the NT1195, a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) wideband low noise amplifier (LNA) that sets new standards in low current consumption and high performance for multi-band GNSS applications.

Diodes has introduced the PI3WVR14412Q, an automotive-compliant 20Gbps 1:2 video switch for in-cabin infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications.

Skylo Technologies has announced the certification of Sony Semiconductor Israel’s (Sony) ALT1250 chipset as part of the Skylo Certification Program.