1. Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM): FAQ Tutorial

What is OFDM? How does it work? And how can you use it in your next design? Get the answers to these questions and more in this FAQ Tutorial on this pervasive wireless technology.

2. IEEE 1588v2 Sets A New Paradigm for Packet Synchronization

Before telecommunications carriers can leverage cost-effective Internet Protocol (IP) networks to handle the increased bandwidth expected from 3G and 4G services, they need to know the issues surrounding time synchronization and the solution provided by IEEE1588v2. Officially named IEEE 1588-2008, this standard addresses network-based timing and synchronization.

3. Can Your Cell Phone Give You Cancer?

A report by the National Institute for Science, Law, and Public Policy suggests that prolonged exposure to cell phones and other wireless equipment can be harmful to human beings.

4. Antenna Designs and Considerations for WiMAX Systems

Much debate surrounds the comparative benefits of WiMAX and Long-Term Evolution (LTE).

5. Shining A Light On LTE

What should you look for when you’re testing a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) cell-phone product—and how should you look for it?

6. A Dozen New Functions Every Cell Phone Should Have

The cell phone is becoming the universal wireless device (UWD). It offers an amazing number of features now—voice, texting, Internet access, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a camera, GPS, MP3 audio, and FM radio. But the possibilities are even greater. There are so many more features it could provide to help it achieve that “universal” status. What’s it missing? Here are some suggestions.

7. HD Radio Puts New Zip In Zune

Microsoft’s Zune is a great MP3 media player, though it has always taken second place to Apple’s iPod. Yet the newest Zune HD has a chance to really stand out thanks to some outstanding new features, especially one Apple does not have, HD Radio. The SP1010 from SiPort makes it possible.

8. Camera Design Focuses On Wafer-Scale Lens Technology

Tiny lenses make cameras an easy addition to cell phones and other products. The resulting products provide optical functionality far beyond the capabilities of traditional lenses while benefiting from the economic advantages of wafer-scale manufacturing techniques.

9. Top 10 Telecom Predictions for 2009

Annually, inCode, an independent advisor to some of the most influential telecommunications companies and leading enterprises, creates the “Top Ten Predictions for Telecom” by identifying emerging economic, technology and marketing trends affecting consumers and businesses

10. LTE: Next-Generation Test Challenges

LTE test presents demanding requirements, making it necessary to break design down into sub-systems and build a test plan that allows each part of the design to be characterized. Thorough testing at each integration stage is essential before testing the complete device.