communications

Graphene Microchip for Terahertz Communication

Scientists in Switzerland have discovered yet another unique property of graphene, the 2D version...

DARPA’s Grand Challenge Focuses on Spectrum Collaboration

DARPA’s latest Grand Challenge aims to overcome the looming problem of spectrum scarcity. While the...

Record-Breaking Fiber Optic Data Transfer Speeds Achieved

Information can now be sent through fiber optic cables faster than ever before. Engineers...

Optical Communications Could Protect Aircraft from Jamming

More drones, satellites, and aircraft continue to fill the air space while they transmit data...

Navy Uses Lasers to Carry Radar Signals Through Water

The United States Navy is developing a hybrid Lidar-Radar system to see and communicate...

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Pre-release Version of IEC/IEEE 61850-9-3:2016 Standard for Communication Networks

The International Electrotechnical Commission has published a pre-release version of IEC/IEEE 61850-9-3:2016, the standard for "Communication networks and...

New Microchip Makes Radar Cameras Smaller and Less Expensive

"We have significantly shrunk the conventional radar camera into a system that is extremely compact and affordable, yet provides better accuracy. This will enable high resolution imaging radar technology to be used in objects and applications never before possible, like small drones, driverless cars and small satellite systems."

Google’s Balloon Internet Project Enters Next Phase of Testing

Alphabet’s X division (formerly Google X) is the team behind experiments such as a self-driving car and a drone delivery plan. One of the group’s wildest concepts, called Project Loon, is a plan to provide internet connections all over the world by beaming Wi-Fi down from balloons that are powered by the wind and the sun.