Designers often want to test the performance of RF products such as Bluetooth modules as part of the product selection process. However, they may find the final performance of their products in the field bears little relationship to their lab tests. This article discussing some of the issues around testing RF products and in particular the way the antenna and system interact to make an impact on any measurements.

Nick Wood, VP Sales & Marketing, Insight SiP explains how design engineers can use SIP (System-in-Package) to squeeze ever more RF functionality into ever smaller spaces for high performance IoT wireless communications.

Interview de Michel Beghin, Président de Insight SiP

There has been an explosion in the use of Short Range Wireless Solutions in recent years, driven principally by the arrival and development of the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) standard. Whilst plenty of short range wireless solutions existed previously, their uptake was limited. This was either because they focussed on narrow niches such as Zigbee or ANT or were ill-suited to battery powered or intermittent use such as Bluetooth “classic”. BLE fulfilled the original general “cable replacement” objectives of the original Bluetooth standard. With BLE quickly becoming natively available on phones, laptops and tablets, there was a ready-made market of devices to connect to.

There are two basic approaches to designing a wireless system – build the system from the ground up, with an RF chip, passives, filters, and connect an antenna, or use a wireless module that integrates all of these elements into a complete system.

The management of workplace health and safety risks in the Covid-19 era has highlighted the importance of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for workers across industries including healthcare. Designers are now integrating technology, and often wireless solutions into equipment to create smart PPE. However, RF devices worn close to the body pose challenges, which Nick Wood, Sales & Marketing Director at RF circuit miniaturisation, system-in-package & antenna-in-package expert, Insight SiP reviews here…

Interview de Michel Beghin, Président de Insight SiP

Bluetooth has existed for over 30 years. Zigbee nearly as long.  Other short-range radio technologies such as ANT+ and Thread are more recent ... by Nick Wood, Sales & Marketing Director, Insight SiP

Devices in the wearable sector range from medical, fitness and consumer devices, but they can throw up challenges for radio communications, warn Nick Wood and Chris Barratt ...

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