Qualcomm announced its next flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, at its Snapdragon Tech Summit in Hawaii on November 15, 2022. It’s the new processor that we will see in almost all flagship smartphones launching in 2023. So it’s a pretty important chipset.
In this article, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about this new chipset. Including how powerful it is, how power efficient it is, and so much more. So you’re prepared for when the new smartphones start rolling out with it next year.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 specs
|Snapdragon 8 Gen 2||Snapdragon 8 Gen 1|
|CPU||1x 3.2GHz (Cortex-X3)
4x 2.8GHz (Cortex-A715)
3x 2GHz (Cortex-A510)
|1x 3GHz (Cortex-X2)
3x 2.4GHz (Cortex-A78)
4x 1.8GHz (Cortex-155)
|GPU||Adreno 740||Adreno 730|
|DSP||Hexagon Processor||Hexagon Processor|
|Modem||X70 5G Modem-RF System
Up to 10Gbps
DSDA 5G+5G, 5G+4G
|X65 5G Modem-RF System
Up to 10Gbps
5G Uplink Carrier Aggregation
High Band Simultaneous
Wi-Fi 6E, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11 a/b/g/n
|Charging||Quick Charge 5
Quick Charge AI
|Quick Charge 5
Quick Charge AI
|Camera Support||Up to 200MP Photo Campture
Up to 108MP single camera @30fps
Up to 64+36MP Dual cameras @30fps
Up to 36MP triple cameras @30fps
Bokeh Engine 2 for Video Capture
|240 12MP Photos in one second
3.2 Gigapixels per second
4 stops of dynamic range
8K HDR + 64MP
5X Better Night Mode
Dedicated Bokeh Engine
|Video Capture||8K @ 60fps
4K @ 120fps
720p @ 960fps
|8K HDR @ 30fps
4K UHD @ 120fps
720p @ 960fps
|Video Playback||8K 60fps
Video super resolution
Pro Sight Video Capture
Computational HDR video capture
4K HDR up to 120fps
H.265 and VP9 video decoder
|First Available||Q4 2022||Q4 2021|
What’s new in Snapdragon 8 Gen 2?
There’s quite a bit that’s new with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 this year, though quite a bit of it, users won’t really see. Remember, Qualcomm’s chipsets are more of an entire package, instead of just a chip. Qualcomm is involved in a lot of areas in smartphones, including the modem, the ISP and more.
This year, Qualcomm’s AI Engine is still included in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It will provide groundbreaking AI integrated across the entire system. It’s fueled by the Hexagon Processor, which users will be able to experience faster natural language processing with multi-language translation and advanced AI camera features. There’s also a bigger Tensor accelerator this year, for up to 4.35x increased AI performance.
This is also the first Snapdragon mobile platform to support INT4. That is a revolutionary AI precision format. Which is going to provide a 60% performance per watt improvement. That’s going to be great for sustained AI inferencing.
On top of that, there’s the Qualcomm Sensing Hub which does now pack dual AI processors, it also supports intuitive experiecnes that will enable custom wake words. Qualcomm says to expect additional features and tools from the Qualcomm AI Stack. That includes the Qualcomm AI Studio, so developers are able to give new life to next-gen AI apps.
With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Qualcomm is debuting an industry-first. And that is support for WiFi 7 on this chipset. That’s part of the new FastConnect 7800 that’s inside the chipset. It also supports Dual Bluetooth connectivity for sustained immersion. There’s also High Band Simultaneous Multi-Link which can enable peak WiFi 7 speeds and performance globally. Now keep in mind, the WiFi 7 standard hasn’t really even been finalized.
Now in terms of the new Snapdragon X70 5G Modem-RF System, it has some upgrades too. Qualcomm claims that it is the most advanced 5G modem on the market. It’s the first Snapdragon platform that supports 5G+5G/4G Dual-SIM Dual-Active. That’s going to allow you to use two 5G SIMs at the same time. The same peak speed is available here, of 10Gbps as well.
The cameras have always been a big part of the Snapdragon mobile platform, and that’s no different this year. Qualcomm is delivering professional quality camera experiences with its first ever Cognitive ISP. So this new chipset is going to be able to automatically enhance photos and videos in real time with semantic segmentation. That will use AI neural networks to make the camera contextually aware of faces, facial features, hair, clothes, skies and more.
Sony will be working on the first quad digital overlap HDR technology, which will be fine-tuned for Snapdragon. While Samsung’s ISOCELL HP3 image sensor is optimized for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. That’s the first ever 200MP camera. This is also going to be the first Snapdragon mobile platform to support the AV1 codec. That gives it support for video playback up to 8K HDR and 60 frames per second.
Snapdragon Elite Gaming
It couldn’t be a new chipset without some new features for Snapdragon Elite Gaming. Qualcomm is including real time hardware-accelerated ray tracing that delivers life-like light, reflections and illuminations to mobile games. This is thanks to the upgraded Adreno 740 GPU, which can deliver up to 25% faster performance. As well as the upgraded Qualcomm Kryo CPU which enables up to 40% more power efficiency.
This is going to give users better gameplay, and better battery life. Gamers will also be able to experience photorealistic human characters in their games with the world’s first mobile optimized support for Unreal Engine 5 Metahumans Framework on Snapdragon.
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 does touch nearly every aspect of your phone, and that includes the sound. Snapdragon Sound is here to provide premium and immersive music, calls and gaming. It uses spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for complete surround-sound immersion and support for 48kHz lossless music streaming.
This also attributes to gamers, as they will have the lowest-ever latency at just 48ms. To make built-in voice backchannel even better.
Snapdragon Secure is here to keep your phone safe and sound. It is offering the latest in isolation, cryptography, key management, attestation and more. This is all intricately designed to protect users’ data and privacy.
When can we expect smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2?
Qualcomm says that we can expect to see the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 devices launching before the end of 2022. While we don’t know for sure who that is, Qualcomm prefers to leave that announcement up to their partners. But we do know that Honor is announcing a new foldable on November 23. That’s a little over a week from now.
As for who else is using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? Well, Qualcomm confirmed these names:
We also know from the leaks that Samsung will be using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the Galaxy S23, which is due to launch early next year. It’s a bit surprising that Samsung’s name isn’t on this slide, but they are definitely using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
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Fixed installed clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter
• Pipe diameters: 10 mm to over 3,000 mm (3 m)
• For pure, clean, dirty and aerated liquids
• Temperatures: -30 °C to +200 °C
• Bi-directional flow measurement
• Accuracy: ±0.5 % (velocity)
• Heat quantity measurement function (optional)
• Dual-channel flow measurement (optional)
• Process outputs incl. Modbus and HART* (optional)
• Internal data logger for 100,000 measurements
• Incorporated bi-directional totalizer
• Meter diagnostic functions
• Data download via RS 232 or USB cable
• Real time data transfer possible
• Intuitive flow meter menu and Setup Wizard
• Unique Audible Sensor Positioning Assistant
• Density / concentration measurement option
• Ex approved version available
The KATflow 150 is for permanent flow metering applications. Its modularity offers comprehensive configuration options to make the instrument suitable for everything from simple water flow measurements to energy flow monitoring, automated process control and product recognition.
The transmitter electronics are housed in a corrosion-resistant, wall mounted enclosure and can be powered by AC or DC power supplies. By offering a wide range of input, output and communication inferfaces such as RS 485, Modbus and HART*, the flow meter can easily be connected to process automation systems.
The KATflow 150 can be supplied with one or two measurement channels. It is therefore ablte to offer a cost-effective solution for multi-pipe metering applications. The dual-channel measurement function can also be used to monitor one single pipe in a two-path sensor mounting configuration in order to increase the accuracy under difficult flow conditions with disturbed flow profiles. The incorporated calculation functions Sum, Difference, Average and Highest Value complete the dual-channel feature.
As with all other Katronic models, the KATflow 150 offers an intuitive instrument menu and Setup Wizard which guides the user step-by-step through the meter configuration.
The correct installation of the clamp-on sensors on the pipe is made easy by the incorporated Audible Sensor Positioning Assistant which gives the user visual and audible indications during sensor mounting.
Heat quantity measurement and process outputs
The KATflow 150 offers a heat quantity measurement function that turns the instrument into a energy meter. When equipped with this feature, the KATflow 150 incorporates measured flow and temperature values delivered by two PT100 sensors into heat flow and heat quantity.
Apart from the heat quantity measurement function the flow meter can be equipped with a selction of process outputs. The customer can choose from a list of outputs including 0/4 to 20 mA, Open-Collector (pulse), relay, voltage and frequency.
Data logger and download interface
The KATflow 150 can be ordered with an internal data logger, which is available in two sizes to store up to 30,000 or 100,000 measurements with each measurement comprising up to 10 units (velocity, volume, mass, heat flow, heat quantity and temperature units) which can be selected by the user before each measurement.
In combination with a data logger, the KATflow 150 is supplied with the KATdata+ software which enables the user to download and visualise the flow data on a computer after the measurement or in real-time using the embedded terminal function. The data can be transferred via RS 232 or USB.
Additionally, the KATflow 150 can be used for pressure, temperature and viscosity compensated flow measurement systems.
The specification of the instrument can be taken one step further by applying the optional speed-of-sound measurement function. This enables the KATflow 150 to be employed for contactless concentration monitoring applications (e.g. as product recognition system).
Ex approved transmitter enclosure and ultrasonic sensor options
In addition to the KATflow 150 standard version for safe area applications, Katronic also offers Ex certified ultrasonic
transmitter and sensor modifications for permanent
installation in hazardous areas.
The flow sensors supplied with the KATflow 150 are manufactured with a stainless steel head and sturdy cable conduit ensuring extreme robustness and are fully auto detected.
The ultrasonic sensors cover a pipe diameter range from 10 mm to over 3,000 mm and process temperatures from -30 °C to +200 °C.
All KATflow clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters apply ultrasonic transit-time measurement technology.
This enables the instruments to provide highly accurate and reliable flow data for almost any kind of liquid regardless of its electric conductivity.
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If you are interested in the KATflow 150, please call our office on +44 (0)2476 714 111.
Alternatively, you can send us an email or use the contact form which can be found on the contact page of our website.
• Cooling and heating fluid measurements
• Water and wastewater measurements
• Monitoring and controlling of HVAC systems
• Fuel and oil consumption measurements
• Contactless product recognition
• Interface detection
• CIP system monitoring
• Offshore applications
• Automated process control
* HART is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation


DVB systems distribute data using a variety of approaches, including:
Satellite: DVB-S, DVB-S2 and DVB-SH
DVB-SMATV for distribution via SMATV
Cable: DVB-C, DVB-C2
Terrestrial television: DVB-T, DVB-T2
Digital terrestrial television for handhelds: DVB-H, DVB-SH
Microwave: using DTT (DVB-MT), the MMDS (DVB-MC), and/or MVDS standards (DVB-MS)
These standards define the physical layer and data link layer of the distribution system. Devices interact with the physical layer via a synchronous parallel interface (SPI), synchronous serial interface (SSI), or asynchronous serial interface (ASI). All data is transmitted in MPEG transport streams with some additional constraints (DVB-MPEG). A standard for temporally-compressed distribution to mobile devices (DVB-H) was published in November 2004.
These distribution systems differ mainly in the modulation schemes used and error correcting codes used, due to the different technical constraints. DVB-S (SHF) uses QPSK, 8-PSK or 16-QAM. DVB-S2 uses QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-APSK or 32-APSK, at the broadcasters decision. QPSK and 8-PSK are the only versions regularly used. DVB-C (VHF/UHF) uses QAM: 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64-QAM, 128-QAM or 256-QAM. Lastly, DVB-T (VHF/UHF) uses 16-QAM or 64-QAM (or QPSK) in combination with (C)OFDM and can support hierarchical modulation.
The DVB-T2 specification was approved by the DVB Steering Board in June 2008 and sent to ETSI for adoption as a formal standard. ETSI adopted the standard on 9 September 2009.
The DVB-T2 standard gives more robust TV reception and increases the possible bit rate by over 30% for single transmitters (as in the UK) and should increase the max. bit rate by over 50% in large single-frequency networks (as in Germany, Sweden).
DVB has established a 3D TV group (CM-3DTV) to identify "what kind of 3D-TV solution does the market want and need, and how can DVB play an active part in the creation of that solution?". The CM-3DTV group held a DVB 3D-TV Kick-off Workshop in Geneva on 25 January 2010, followed by the first CM-3DTV meeting the next day. DVB now defines a new standard for 3D video broadcast: DVB 3D-TV.
Modes and features of latest DVB-x2 system standards in comparison:
DVB-S2 DVB-T2 DVB-C2
Input Interface Multiple Transport Stream and Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) Multiple Transport Stream and Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) Multiple Transport Stream and Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE)
Modes Variable Coding & Modulation and Adaptive Coding & Modulation Variable Coding & Modulation Variable Coding & Modulation and Adaptive Coding & Modulation
FEC LDPC + BCH 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 LDPC + BCH 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 LDPC + BCH 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
Modulation Single Carrier QPSK with Multiple Streams OFDM absolute OFDM
Modulation Schemes QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-APSK, 32-APSK QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM 16- to 4096-QAM
Guard Interval Not Applicable 1/4, 19/256, 1/8, 19/128, 1/16, 1/32, 1/128 1/64 or 1/128
Fourier transform size Not Applicable 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, 16k, 32k DFT 4k Inverse FFT
Interleaving Bit-Interleaving Bit- Time- and Frequency-Interleaving Bit- Time- and Frequency-Interleaving
Pilots Pilot symbols Scattered and Continual Pilots Scattered and Continual Pilots


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CenturyLink DSL Modem Selection, Setup, & Configuration Guide
or, How to Avoid DSL Modem Rental Fees at CenturyLink
Okay, so you want CenturyLink DSL service (or maybe already have it) but you don't want to pay $5/month to rent a DSL modem from them. You want to buy your own DSL modem, so you've looked through the modems they list as compatible but many are expensive, so now you're not sure if it's worth it. Well, just follow this guide and you can have a compatible modem for $15 to $20 and configure it for CenturyLink.
Notes and disclaimers:
1. This guide was based on configuring a modem for CenturyLink in Las Vegas, NV. While these instructions should work for all CenturyLink locations, I can't make promises for any service area but Las Vegas. CenturyLink tech support would know more about that than I do.
2. My modem is an Actiontec model GT701. I'm told that the modem settings instructions are identical for GT701R & GT701-WG but I've only actually used a GT701.
CenturyLink recommends a number of DSL modems that are purported to be compatible with their service.
Most of the modems on that page are pricey ($60 and up, with many over $100). Of those modems, the Actiontec GT701 series stands out as the most affordable. Those include models GT701, GT701-R, and GT701-WG. The GT701 & GT701-R models are strictly modems, while the GT701-WG includes an integrated wireless gateway (a wireless router). All can be found for as low as $15 at eBay (delivered price), and a wide selection can be found in the $15 to $20 range. Search at eBay for GT701, sort by price, and look at only buy-it-now items as I've done in the following link.
You should find plenty of affordable GT701 series modems at the above link.
Don't worry if the modem says it's for Qwest DSL service, since the Qwest firmware is what Century link recommends for their service anyway. Even if the modem has "Qwest" painted right on the modem, that's still what you want.
CenturyLink provides modem setup instructions at their website, but they don't work. The instructions on the first page about accessing the modem setup are accurate, but the instructions on the second page are nonsense. The instructions on the second page suggest that you enter a PPP username & password, but CenturyLink does not use PPP authentication to access their service. I asked their tech support people why inaccurate information was at their website, but I didn't get a reasonable answer.
The first thing you should do is access the modem setup page. To do that, turn the modem on and connect your computer to the modem with an Ethernet cable. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.) and enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address bar. You should see the setup page. The firmware version is noted on the main setup page. In the image above the firmware is QW06.5-220.127.116.11.8.5-GT701, which is what it's supposed to be. If it's anything else then you should consider upgrading the firmware software before trying the configure the modem. It may work with an earlier firmware release, so you are welcome to try it, but CenturyLink recommends upgrading the firmware version. Here are the firmware download and install instructions for various DSL modems.
After you are comfortable that you have the latest firmware installed in your modem, you can begin configuring your GT701 series modem for CenturyLink DSL access by clicking the Quick Setup tab at the top. Leave the PPP username & password fields blank, since CenturyLink doesn't use PPP authentication. Click the "Click here for advanced settings only if required by your ISP" link at access the advanced settings page. Set everything on that page to be exactly like these settings.
Click Apply. After the system recovers from the Apply command, click the DSL Settings link in the menu on the left. Enter settings exactly like below.
Click Apply. After settings have been applied restart the modem (power it down and power it back up again). Make sure the phone line is connected to the back of the modem in the "Line" plug. It should connect. It takes awhile for this model of modem to start & connect, so be patient. My modem connects in about 1 minute 45 seconds, as follows.
Power Light to Green: 15 seconds
DSL Connect Light to Steady: 80 seconds
Internet Connect Light On: 10 seconds
Total: 105 seconds (1 minute 45 seconds)
If you wish to connect more than one computer to this modem you can plug a router (either wired or wireless, or both) into the Ethernet plug and it should work just fine.
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Excited to announce our latest product release as we integrated speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionality into our product. Now it is possible to add voice recognition into our virtual assistants so that your users can speak directly with assistant and get answers without the need to type. This opens up a wide range of possibilities such as:
- Integrating voice input based virtual assistants on your website directly from the chat window with the push of a button.
- Utilizing speech based input from your mobile app in customer service. You customers don’t need to type questions and can simply speak to the chat window.
- Ability to transcribe existing phone call logs and use that data automatically in training your customer service systems.
- Using text-to-speech to have the assistant read out answers either on the website or in the mobile app.
- Building a “customized Siri” that can be integrated also into a hardware device 🙂 For example if you are a telco and want to have voice guided functionality in your TV remote control.
The opportunities are really endless as voice based interfaces with machines get smarter and become more available during 2018 and beyond. There are more than 47 million people reached by smart speakers (predominantly Google Home and Amazon Echo) in the US already. This goes to show that consumer adoption of the devices is already at a strong level.
What is needed next are consumer facing products and service that utilize voice in a smart manner to provide value for users. With any technology it takes time for the capabilities to mature but considering the quick uptake of these devices by users it is evident that market demand is there. Now it is a matter of satisfying that demand with relevant offerings. Reach out (indrek.vainu @ alphablues.com) if you’re also excited about voice and want to delight your customers.
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The GS9091B is a 270Mb/s equalizing and reclocking dese rializer with an internal FIFO. It provides a complete receive solution for SD-SDI and DVB-ASI applications.
In addition to equalizing, reclocking and deserializing the input data stream, the GS9091B performs NRZI -to-NRZ decoding, descrambling as per SMPTE 259M-C, and word alignment when operating in SMPTE mode. When operating in DVB-ASI mode, the device will word align the data to K28.5 sync characters and 8b/10b decode the received stream.
The integrated equalizer is optimized for 270Mb/s and can typically equalize up to 500m of Belden 1694A cable. Both the equalizer and the internal reclocker are fully compatible with both SMPTE and DVB-ASI input streams.
The GS9091B includes a range of data processing functions such as EDH support (error detection and handling), and automatic standards detection. The device can also detect and extract SMPTE 352M payload identifier packets and in dependently identify the received video standard. This in formation is read from internal registers via the host interface port.
The GS9091B also incorporates a video line-based FIFO.
This FIFO may be used in four user-selectable modes to carry out tasks such as data alignment / delay, clock phase interchange, MPEG packet extraction and clock rate interchange, and ancillary data packet extraction.
Parallel data outputs are provided in 10-bit multiplexed format, with the associated parallel clock output signal operating at 27MHz.
The device may also be used in a low-latency data pass through mode where only descrambling and word alignment will be performed in SMPTE mode.
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• Integrated VCO and reclocker
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• Automatic standards detection and indication
• Enhanced Gennum Serial Peripheral Interface (GSPI)
• JTAG test interface
• Polarity insensitive for DVB-ASI and SMPTE signals
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Gigabit internet has emerged as the gold standard in high-speed connectivity, promising lightning-fast speeds and unparalleled performance. But what exactly is gigabit internet, and how does it revolutionize the way we experience the online world? In this article, we’ll unravel the secrets of gigabit internet and explore what you need to know about this cutting-edge technology.
- Defining Gigabit Internet: Gigabit internet refers to internet connections with speeds of up to 1,000 megabits per second (Mbps). It represents a significant leap forward in speed and bandwidth, enabling users to download and upload data at unprecedented rates.
- Blazing Fast Speeds: Gigabit internet delivers blazing-fast speeds that far surpass traditional broadband connections. With download speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps), users can download large files, stream ultra-high-definition content, and engage in online gaming with minimal lag.
- Symmetrical Upload and Download Speeds: Unlike some internet technologies that prioritize download speeds over upload speeds, gigabit internet offers symmetrical upload and download speeds. This means that users can upload data as quickly as they can download it, making it ideal for content creators, remote workers, and businesses with data-intensive needs.
- Fiber Optic Infrastructure: Gigabit internet is often delivered through fiber optic infrastructure, which uses light signals to transmit data at incredibly high speeds. Fiber optic cables offer lower latency, greater reliability, and immunity to electromagnetic interference, ensuring a seamless and consistent internet experience.
- Enhanced Streaming and Gaming: With gigabit internet, streaming high-definition content and playing online games reach new levels of smoothness and responsiveness. Buffering becomes a thing of the past, and gamers can enjoy lag-free gameplay, giving them a competitive edge in the virtual arena.
- Support for Smart Homes and IoT Devices: The rise of smart home devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) necessitates high-speed internet connectivity. Gigabit internet provides the bandwidth and reliability required to support a multitude of connected devices, from smart thermostats and security cameras to voice-controlled assistants and smart appliances.
- Future-Proofing Connectivity: As technology continues to advance, gigabit internet ensures that users are future-proofed against increasing bandwidth demands. It lays the foundation for emerging technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and 8K video streaming, which require robust and high-speed internet connections.
- Availability and Deployment: While gigabit internet is becoming more widely available in urban and suburban areas, its deployment may still be limited in certain regions. However, as demand grows and infrastructure expands, gigabit internet is expected to become increasingly accessible to consumers and businesses alike.
Gigabit internet represents a paradigm shift in high-speed connectivity, offering unparalleled speeds, symmetrical upload and download rates, and the potential to transform how we interact with the digital world. By understanding the secrets of gigabit internet and its capabilities, users can unlock a new era of online experiences characterized by speed, reliability, and innovation. As gigabit internet continues to proliferate, it promises to redefine the possibilities of what’s achievable in the realm of connectivity, ushering in a future where the internet is faster, more efficient, and more immersive than ever before.


Since the development of the first analog cellular devices, now known as 1G, each consecutive generation of mobile wireless technology has provided consumers with faster data transmission speeds. The progression from 1G to 2G, 3G, and now 4G accompanied shifts to new encoding methods known as air interfaces, which have set each generation apart from the last and prevented cross functionality.
Since launching in 2010, 4G networks have quickly become the new standard for mobile wireless access. Recently, mobile companies have begun to offer an advanced form of 4G known as gigabit LTE, which may very well represent the final evolution of 4G technology. Although it has not officially been released, the next generation of wireless technology is on the horizon, with leading telecommunications companies exploring new innovative possibilities for 5G.
Consumers should expect to see 5G as an option on their subscription packages within the next few years. For now, here are some major facts you should know about the next standard for wireless connectivity:
The global telecom sector is currently developing 5G standards.
The standards that will define 5G services are not yet set in stone. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), a global consortium of standards development organizations dedicated to setting forth guidelines for advances in wireless technology, is currently working with leading telecom companies to set the standards for 5G. Companies including Verizon, Nokia, Samsung, Ericsson, and Cisco Systems are currently involved in this collaborative project, which aims to release its new set of wave radio transmission standards in 2018.
5G will offer extremely high connection speeds.
Although the exact standards of the new wireless framework are still unclear, industry leaders have painted a vivid image of what will soon be possible on 5G networks. Verizon predicts that its 5G network will be 200 times faster than current 4G LTE standards, at speeds of 1 gigabit per second. For reference, a 1-gigabit connection would allow a user to download an entire HD movie in just seven seconds. As companies will assuredly continue to develop 5G after its initial release, these speeds are likely to increase.
It will offer improved network capacity and latency.
5G will use an evolved form of the air interface known as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, or OFDM. This new technological framework will present several improvements over today’s LTE networks, namely in the areas of capacity, flexibility, and latency. With latency ranging between one and four milliseconds, compared to the 20-millisecond latency common on 4G networks, 5G networks will be able to transmit information far more efficiently with fewer delays. This will allow mobile connections to operate closer to the full capacity allowed by their bandwidth. In addition, 5G devices may also be able to transmit data via Wi-Fi frequencies without interfering with these networks.
5G networks will need to operate at a higher frequency to provide these benefits, making it necessary to position signal towers or antennas closer together. To more effectively create these networks, telecom operators are exploring the development of smaller cells that resemble home routers in size.
It will create new possibilities for home Internet networks.
Most American homes use approximately 190 gigabytes of Internet data each month. Current 4G cell networks lack the capacity to accommodate home Internet usage, but this could all change with 5G. Many telecom firms have begun exploring potential options for 5G home networks. These networks could potentially provide a less expensive option when compared to fiber optic Internet, as 5G home networks would require the installation of fiber optic cable at cell sites rather than households. Users could simply connect to this network via a wireless modem.
The development of 5G home networks could certainly drive competition among Internet providers in countries like the United States, where 51 percent of consumers currently have only one option for home Internet that exceeds 25 Mbps.
5G will be crucial component of the growing Internet of Things (IoT).
Significant advances in wireless network technology will be necessary to accommodate the growing number and rapidly advancing capabilities of IoT devices. In the future, networks supporting the IoT will need to support not only phones and small electronic devices such as wearables and speakers, but also cars, appliances, and home security systems. At present, most IoT networks rely on Wi-Fi, as 4G modules are too expensive and power-hungry to efficiently sustain the IoT. In contrast, 5G will have the capacity to connect a larger number of low-power devices, making it possible to connect a vast array of technologies with ambient sensors. When compared with the higher speeds and lower latency provided by 5G, this could herald the development of advanced IoT networks needed to support highly intricate automated products like self-driving cars.
5G will enable more advanced AR and VR apps.
5G’s highly advanced speeds and latency will also allow for the evolution of virtual and augmented reality. The advanced network technology will enable more consistent overlaid images for mobile AR and VR apps, and because it carries the possibility for even home routers to serve as cell sites, 5G may also allow developers to provide more accurate coverage inside of buildings.
Middle East Telecom Operators will be some of the first the first to adopt 5G.
Mobile technology has had huge impact on the Middle East. In 2017 the number of mobile subscribers reached 365 million, or 63 percent of the population. Today, more than half of mobile connections in the Middle East and North Africa region use 3G or 4G, and this number is expected to rise to 70 percent by 2020.
The growth of Middle Eastern mobile networks is poised to usher the sector into the new era of wireless technology at a rate rivaling other regional sectors. A recent report published at the GSMA Mobile 360 Series – MENA conference entitled The Mobile Economy: Middle East and North Africa 2017 predicted that, based on current rates of mobile adoption and technological progress, 5G networks will serve approximately 30 percent of the region’s population by 2025, at which point the region will contain more than 50 million 5G connections. Leading telecom providers have already begun conducting tests to explore the technical needs and limitations of 5G, and commercial 5G service could potentially launch by 2020.


Amateur Radio Operators Serve Our Community as Volunteer Emergency Communicators
Whatcom County Emergency Communications
The Whatcom Emergency Communication Group provides a platform for field communications that supports the Sheriff’s Search And Rescue efforts through the use of two mobile radio vans capable of covering a wide range of radio frequencies at search command sites. WECG also has communications centers at Peace Health St Joseph Medical Center and the SAR Building (Search and Rescue Building) in order to provide support there in the event of a disaster. We are in the business of “helping to save lives.”
Amateur Radio Emergency Service.
WECG is also an Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) group, which is a public service arm of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) that primarily provides support to non-government agencies during an emergency and/or disaster, such as medical facilities and the American Red Cross.
If you do not have a current amateur radio operator’s license, WECG volunteers will help you prepare for this important test. Currently the only regional testing takes place in Skagit County (to our south), but WECG has started planning to start testing ourselves. You can help, if you are already a licensed radio amateur.
Amateur Radio Operators are Indispensable for Emergency Communications
Amateur radio operators (also known as hams or ham radio operators) are used in a wide variety of situations including natural disasters, technological disasters, and terrorist incidents. Our mission is to:
- Provide backup communications links between city, county, and the state Emergency Operations Centers, 911 communications centers, and police and fire departments;
- Provide emergency communications for emergency shelters; and
- Support various other search and rescue efforts as directed by the Search and Rescue Deputy attached to the Sheriff’s Office. Our members must earn state certifications in first aid, CPR, and attend other emergency training courses, and are required to regularly attend our monthly unit meetings.
Who Can Participate
If you are an FCC-licensed amateur radio operator, you can participate in the program commensurate with the level of your license.
If you don’t want to attain an Amateur Radio license, you are still welcome to join our group as an Associate Member. We have a opportunities for you to help.
How To Participate
You are invited to join us for our monthly meetings, the second Thursday of every month at 7PM at the Search and Rescue building on the corner of the Smith Road and the Northwest Road (look for the building with the antennas and garage doors). At the meetings we discuss upcoming drills, there are educational opportunities, and you can find out how to become an official WECG member and be placed on the call-out list for disaster response.
Whatcom Emergency Communications Group is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization. WECG Constitution and Bylaws (amended 2-9-2023)
Current board members are listed on our Contacts page.
This site was last updated Friday, July 7, 2023.


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.16Bn C-RAN Market Insights And Forecast 2019-2024 – Increasing Adoption Of Cloud-Computing, Growing Demand For NFV Solution
DUBLIN, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The “C-RAN Market Research Report: By Deployment, Component, Type, Application, Architecture, Geographical Outlook – Industry Opportunity Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
In 2018, the global cloud and centralized radio access network (C-RAN) market reached $936.3 million and is expected to generate $2,159.2 million in 2024, witnessing a 15.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2019-2024).The market is growing due to the reduction in hardware costs, rising data traffic, and increasing penetration of 5G technology. C-RAN allows real-time virtualization and large-scale deployment in addition to providing collaborative radio technology support. Moreover, C-RAN is a primary aspect for the growth of wireless technologies, such as 5G.When component is considered, the C-RAN market is categorized into services, infrastructure, and solution. The infrastructure category dominated the market during the historical period (2014-2018) and is further expected to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period. This is because of the rising investments in 5G and other technologies, such as 4G and LTE, by the mobile operators. The category is further classified into fronthaul, baseband units (BBU), and remote radio units (RRU), among which, the BBUs classification held the largest share of the market during the historical period.On the basis of application, the C-RAN market is divided into targeted outdoor urban areas, suburban & rural areas, large public venues, and high-density urban areas. The large public venues application accounted for the largest share of the market during the historical period and is projected to retain its position during the forecast period. The targeted outdoor urban areas application is expected to grow at the fastest pace during the forecast period as these areas include commercial and residential spaces that created a large demand for C-RAN for transforming networks to 5G and LTE.A key driving factor of the C-RAN market is the growing penetration of 5G technology. In order to efficiently achieve the deployment of 5G, it is mandatory for the telecom operators to adopt new technologies for desired network capabilities. The demand for 5G, especially in the business environment, is increasing rapidly, which is why the service providers are focusing on the transformation of RAN. C-RAN aids in reducing latency, enhancing network performance, lowering OPEX and CAPEX, and simplifying network operations, which is why its demand is increasing.Another factor contributing to the growth of the C-RAN market is the surging data traffic. At the present time, more than 3 billion people around the world utilize smartphones, as opposed to 2.8 billion in 2018, which shows a significant rise in the demand for smartphones. This rising usage of smartphones has further led to increased network traffic. Because of this, the telecom operators are focusing on the deployment of C-RAN solutions, where BBUs are deployed on cloud solution, which helps reduce the signal interference and provides enhanced user experience.A major trend being observed in the C-RAN market is the growing adoption of network virtualization technology. Enterprises around the globe are becoming more inclined toward virtualization in order to gain an edge over their competitors, primarily in terms of network capabilities. Network virtualization is being adopted by various financial organizations, cloud service providers, and enterprise data centers. In addition to this, both large and small organizations are also taking benefit of network virtualization for speed, efficiency, and scalability.Thus, the market is growing due to the rising penetration of 5G technology and rapidly increasing data traffic. Key Topics Covered Chapter 1. Research Background Chapter 2. Research Methodology Chapter 3. Executive Summary Chapter 4. Introduction4.1 Definition of Market Segments4.1.1 By Deployment188.8.131.52 Indoor184.108.40.206 Outdoor4.1.2 By Component220.127.116.11 Infrastructure18.104.22.168.1 BBUs22.214.171.124.2 RRUs126.96.36.199.3 Fronthaul188.8.131.52.4 Solution184.108.40.206.5 Services220.127.116.11.6 Professional18.104.22.168.7 Managed4.1.3 By Network Type22.214.171.124 3G126.96.36.199 LTE & 5G4.1.4 By Application188.8.131.52 Large public venues184.108.40.206 Targeted outdoor urban areas220.127.116.11 High-density urban areas18.104.22.168 Suburban & rural areas4.1.5 By Architecture22.214.171.124 Virtualized/cloud126.96.36.199 Centralized RAN4.2 Value Chain Analysis4.3. Market Dynamics4.2.1 Trends188.8.131.52 Increasing Adoption of Network Virtualization Technology184.108.40.206 Implementation of Indoor Small Cells220.127.116.11 Deployment in Large Public Venues4.2.2 Drivers18.104.22.168 Penetration of 5G Technology22.214.171.124 Reduction in Hardware Costs126.96.36.199 Increasing Data Traffic188.8.131.52 Impact Analysis of Drivers on Market Forecast4.2.3 Restraints184.108.40.206 Security Concerns220.127.116.11 FTTA Installation Issue4.2.4 Opportunities18.104.22.168 Increasing Adoption of Cloud-Computing22.214.171.124 Growing Demand for NFV Solution4.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis Chapter 5. Global Market Size and Forecast5.1 By Deployment5.2 By Component5.2.1 By Infrastructure5.2.2 By Services5.3 By Network Type5.4 By Application5.5 By Architecture5.6 By Region Chapter 6. North America Market Size and ForecastChapter 7. Europe Market Size and ForecastChapter 8. APAC Market Size and ForecastChapter 9. LATAM Market Size and ForecastChapter 10. MEA Market Size and Forecast Chapter 11. Competitive Landscape11.1 Market Share Analysis of Key Players11.2 List of Key Players and Their Offerings11.3 Competitive Benchmarking of Key Players11.4 Strategic Developments of Key Players11.4.1 Partnerships11.4.2 Others Chapter 12. Company Profiles12.1 Cisco Systems Inc.12.1.1 Business Overview12.1.2 Product and Service Offerings12.1.3 Key Financial Summary12.2 Nokia Corporation12.3 NEC Corporation12.4 Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.12.5 ZTE Corporation12.6 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.12.7 Intel Corporation12.8 Fujitsu Limited12.9 Ericsson Inc.12.10 Verizon CommunicationsFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/bagx7
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For Immediate Release
April 10, 2015
Jamison RFID and Active Identity Announce Strategic Partnership to provide RFID Smart Portals
Partners will focus on delivering solutions in Manufacturing, Distribution, Healthcare and Office environments
Hagerstown, MD — April 10, 2015 – Jamison RFID (a division of Jamison Door Company), the leading manufacturer and integrator of rugged, purpose-built RFID portals and communications enclosures, today announced a new partnership and solution set with Active Identity, of Fort Meyers, Florida. The companies will focus on delivering Smart RFID solutions in areas such as Manufacturing, Distribution, Healthcare and Office environments.
Jamison RFID’s protected, fully-functional, all-in-one RFID Smart Portals and read stations are plug-and-play, which eliminates the hassles associated with deploying RFID solutions in busy environments. Based on customers' vertical application needs, Jamison can provide a Smart RFID portal that is ready to read tags as soon as it is plugged in.
“The possibilities created by combining robust hardware with versatile software are endless,” said George Khalil, President and CEO, Active Identity, creators of the Envoy. “The Envoy takes the term RFID Middleware to a whole new standard by introducing extreme mobility and ease of use to the world of RFID integration. We focus on working closely with our partners to guarantee rapid deployments and delivery times and the Envoy allows us to meet our promise every single time.”
The Envoy®, an RFID Appliance that can be server rack mounted or in this case- inside the RFID Portal, takes the term RFID Middleware to a whole new level, by introducing mobility and ease of use to the world of RFID integration. Envoy® offers Reader Libraries, Device Libraries, Logical Devices, Encoding/Decoding, Activity Building and Monitoring, Graphical Workflow Design and a Management Dashboard Console available both through Windows and Smart Phone platforms.
"The purpose of a Smart Portal is to allow for the easy deployment and management of RFID applications said Anthony Dublino, Director of Commercial Business, North America, at Jamison RFID."The Smart Portal Solution with Active ID allows us to be up and running in a few hours- as opposed to days for some RFID installations.”
About Jamison RFID and Jamison Door Company
Since 1906, Jamison Door Company has pioneered the industrial door industry with innovative designs, unsurpassed product quality, and outstanding customer service. Jamison's RFID Industrial Portals™ Division produces the world's largest variety of Radio Frequency Identification - RFID portals, housing structures, mounting components, and custom designed enclosures that help track products using RFID during the manufacturing process and throughout the entire supply chain. Jamison services over 6000 warehouse, retail, and supply chain customers from three North American manufacturing plants; in Maryland, Montana, and Mexico City. For more information, go to www.JamisonRFID.com.
About Active Identity
Active Identity designs and develops scalable and customized RFID infrastructure solutions. The company helps customers and partners all over the world realize the full potential of RFID systems by maximizing Return On Investment and reducing Total Cost of Ownership. The Envoy®, Active Identity’s RFID Engine, is at the core of many demanding RFID deployments worldwide. 10,000 Tags Reads per second, up to 256 RFID Readers, 2048 External Devices, Easy Integration – That’s Envoy®. For more information, visit www.ActiveIdentity.com.
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Remote Control Features
Below is a list of all exclusive remote-control features provided by Secure-Spy to its users
Vibrate – Ring
Vibrate, ring or send an alert to the monitored smartphone
Send a message
Send instant SMS/MMS & messages from web interface
Provide location coordinates.
Enable/disable GPS and/or WiFi.
Send an SMS from the web interface.
Lock / Unlock
Lock/Unlock the concerned mobile with a 4-digit code
Retrieve complete status of the phone (battery, IMEI, etc.)
Can reset or format the targeted smartphone
Retrieve contacts, calls, messages, social media notifications, web-history, etc.
IM (messages) *
Retrieve the list of messages from Facebook, WhatsApp, Hangouts, LINE, Kik, Viber, Skype, Gmail.
Instant messaging (Calls) *
Retrieve the list of Skype and Viber calls.
Retrieve the list of contacts
Retrieve the list of phone contacts.
Hide or showcase all icons/apps in the application list
Take a picture
Take a picture with the rear or front camera, with or without flash
Recover the history of the default web browser.
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Restart the phone *
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WhatsApp Business is a great way to engage your customers and communicate with them in real time – for FREE!
Technology has become essential for brands that want to keep their customers coming back for more. No longer do physical and digital customer experiences exist in a strictly separate line. In today’s challenging climate, many small businesses can’t hire personal assistants or customer service teams to provide excellent customer service. Instant Messaging (IM) can help bridge this gap, offering a cost-effective solution that can take your customer service to the next level. And by “cost-effective,” we mean FREE!
In 2018, WhatsApp launched “WhatsApp Business” in the UK, an invaluable tool for small business owners, making effective customer interactions seamless. It’s user-friendly and provides powerful features like automation, sorting, and quick responses. Plus, it has the same user experience as the original WhatsApp Messenger, so you can still send messages and photos with ease. It’s free to download on Android and iOS devices, so you and your team can provide real-time support and prioritize your customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week!
Here are five ways WhatsApp Business can help boost your communication and engagement with your customers:
Form a personal connection with customers
WhatsApp is a great way to stay in touch with your loved ones. It’s an informal form of instant messaging that makes communication feel personal.
But did you know that you can also use WhatsApp to stay connected with your customers? WhatsApp Business is a formal way of communicating with customers, and it’s a great way to show that your business is in the same league as theirs.
So if you’re looking for a personal way to stay connected with your customers, WhatsApp Business might be the perfect solution.
Automate responses to customer queries
Manually replying to queries can be tiresome and time-consuming, so it’s no wonder that social media giants like Facebook and Instagram have introduced automated messages to answer frequently asked queries.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the number of ‘What products do you offer?’ messages you get?
Similarly, WhatsApp Business also allows businesses to set up quick responses to frequently asked questions using automated answering messages.
Take, for example, an automated welcome message. It’s a great way to make customers feel welcome and appreciated. Plus, it saves you time that you can use for more important tasks.
So if you’re tired of dealing with customer queries all the time, why not give automated messages a try?
Use WhatsApp to boost your marketing
WhatsApp is not only used for customer support, but it also serves as an effective marketing tool. It has a Broadcast Messaging feature that lets businesses send messages to multiple chats at once. This can be used to update customers on discounts, inform them of product availability, or provide any other relevant news. What’s great is that the message appears to the recipient as a private message, creating a personalized experience for them.
Offer better customer support
Have you ever delayed reading or responding to emails?
I have too.
Text messages over WhatsApp are faster and easier than emails, which can take hours or even days to complete.
Phone calls are also very time-consuming for both customer service teams and customers.
Studies show that 90% of people respond within 30 minutes on messaging apps, compared to just 17% for emails.
WhatsApp is an easy-to-use instant messaging app that can reduce response times and make customers happier, leading to more sales and better customer retention.
Meet your customers where they already are
With over 2 billion WhatsApp users, there’s a good chance a large portion of your customers are already on the platform.
More than 1.1 million messages are sent every second, and 175 million people message WhatsApp Business accounts daily.
Instead of taking the time and effort to move customers to a new communication channel, it’s easier to use an already established and popular messaging app.
When it comes to customer engagement, it’s essential to recognize the diverse profiles of your target audience and be aware that they may prefer different communication channels. To meet the needs of the majority, you should consider embracing an omnichannel communication strategy that includes phone calls, email, and instant messaging, rather than relying on communication siloes.
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Discovery Across Texas is a smart grid demonstration project jointly funded by the Center for the Commercialization of Electric Technology (CCET) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Its purpose is to identify technology solutions that will better integrate Texas's vast wind energy resources into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) electric grid and to demonstrate advanced smart grid technologies.
To print a pdf flyer of Discovery Across Texas -Identifying Wind and Energy Solutions Today to Ensure Grid Reliability, Efficiencies for Tomorrow, click here.
ERCOT is clearly the place to demonstrate wind integration since it has 1/3 of the nation's installed wind generation capacity, is a leader in the roll out of Advanced Metering Systems, has planned $5 billion transmission expansion, and now has a common portal to provide access to 15 minute usage data from millions of customers, and settlement with 15 minute data.
The goal of this $27 million CCET project is to demonstrate a synergistic approach to managing the grid while accommodating 18 GW of wind power on the ERCOT transmission grid through better system monitoring capabilities, enhanced operator visualization, transformed load patterns and improved load management.
This three-pronged effort will:
- Employ synchrophasor technology and advanced analytic tools to monitor wind dynamics, enhance transmission operations management practices, and improve grid reliability.
- Plan a demonstration of real-time use of a Smart Meter Texas (SMT) Portal to exercise direct load control and development of new ancillary services based on aggregated residential load and distributed battery systems.
- Investigate residential load contribution to wind integration by demonstrating distribution system behavior at the "Texas smart grid community" that includes distributed renewable energy generation, PEV charging, community energy storage and integrated Smart Grid technologies, including smart meters and appliances, plug-in electric vehicles, and homes equipped with solar photovoltaics and energy management (HEM) systems to reshape and support advanced demand response programs.
CCET is leading a team of utilities, retail electric providers, technology companies and vendors to accomplish the goals of the smart grid demonstration project. The key participants include: ERCOT, CenterPoint Energy, Oncor Electric Delivery, AEP Texas, Austin Energy, Sharyland Utilities, TXU Energy, Group NIRE, Electric Power Group, Frontier Associates, Pecan Street, Inc., Texas Tech University P3E, The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Advanced Computing Center, and Southwest Research Institute.


MELP using Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS)
The Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS) is variable data rate system that is based on a MELPe STANAG-4591, and offers also scalability to enhanced coding at higher rates such as at 8000, 12000 and 16000 bit/s.
In 2009, the TSVCIS was created by National Security Agency (NSA) and Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), based on STANAG4591 MELPe.  It includes the following two main voice categories:
- TSVCIS Narrowband (NB) Waveform which is based on STANAG-4591, the 600 bit/s, 1200 bit/s and 2400 bit/s NATO Interoperable Narrow Band Voice Coder, i.e. MELPe codec,
- TSVCIS Wideband (WB) Waveform which operates at 8000, 12000, and 16000 bit/s and is based on both the STANAG-4591 codec and additional encoded voice wideband parameters that enable scalability of the 2400 bit/s MELPe to higher multi-rate speech coding.
Both categories may have different modes including Forward Error Correction (FEC) using different blocks of BCH (Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem). The FEC protection gives a tremendous advantage in highly degraded channels so that speech intelligibility will be maintained even at very high rates of channel bit errors.
TSVCIS includes also a special WB Voice 16 Gateway mode at 16000 bit/s channel, using band FEC, which is used when NB to WB crossbanding has occurred.
The TSVCIS VDR encoder is illustrated below. Using the input speech and the selected mode, the STANAG-4591 MELPe vocoder can be used along with the NRL Variable Data Rate (VDR) encoder to encode Wideband Waveforms frames at rates 8000, 12000, and 16000 bit/s.  Based on the selected TSVCIS VDR operation mode and input speech frames input from the MELPe encoder, the VDR encoder generates and encodes residual spectral codes parameters into additional bits that, along with the standard 2400 bit/s STANAG-4591 bits, are used to generate the Wideband Waveform frames at 8000, 12000, and 16000 bit/s.
The TSVCIS VDR decoder is illustrated below. It extracts STANAG-4591 and VDR frames, and input them to STANAG-4591 decoder and VDR decoder, respectively. The STANAG-4591 MELPe decoder synthesizes its output speech, which is then input to the VDR decoder. The VDR decoder decodes its residual signal which is then used, along with the MELPe output, to synthesize the TSVCIS VDR output speech.
The TSVCIS VDR encoder, is used as part of the TSVCIS encoder as illustrated below. The TSVCIS encoder encrypts the VDR encoded frames, and subsequently performs Forwarded Error Correction (FEC) coding using BCH codes.
The TSVCIS VDR decoder, is used as part of the TSVCIS decoder as illustrated below. The TSVCIS decoder performs Forwarded Error Correction (FEC) decoding , and subsequently decrypts the frames to generate the received VDR encoded frames, which are them input to the TSVCIS VDR decoder to generate the output speech.
The TSVCIS NB and WB channels are illustrated below, where the NB uses the standard STANAG-4591 MELPe, and the WB uses the STANAG-4591 along with the VDR to transmit 8000, 12000, and 16000 bit/s waveforms.
The TSVCIS NB and WB Waveforms' bit layers are illustrated below, where the NB uses the standard STANAG-4591 MELPe, and the WB uses the STANAG-4591 along with the VDR, encryption, and FEC, to transmit 8000, 12000, and 16000 bit/s waveforms.
- "A Mixed Excitation LPC Vocoder Model for Low Bit Rate Speech Coding," Alan V. McCree, Thomas P. Barnweell, 1995 in IEEE Trans. Speech and Audio Processing (Original MELP).
- "Analog-to-Digital Conversion of Voice by 2,400 Bit/Second Mixed Excitation Linear Prediction (MELP)," US DoD (MIL_STD-3005, Original MELP).
- "The 1200 and 2400 bit/s NATO Interoperable Narrow Band Voice Coder," STANAG-4591, NATO.
- "MELPe Variation for 600 bit/s NATO Narrow Band Voice Coder, STANAG-4591," NATO.
- Alan McCree, “A scalable phonetic vocoder framework using joint predictive vector quantization of MELP parameters,” in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoust., Speech, Signal Processing, 2006, pp. I 705–708, Toulouse, France.
- "SCIP Signaling Plan," Revision 3.6 January 8, 2013.
- “Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS) Version 2.1,” July 2, 2012.
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Requests for setting up new peering with Baffin Bay networks (here on after shorted as BBN) should be sent to email@example.com. By setting up a peering with BBN, the peer is seen to have accepted this peering policy.
BBN is willing to enter into settlement-free peering with other Internet Service Providers (ISPs) under certain conditions:
• The peering should be of mutual interest and benefit for BBN and the ISP.
• Among the factors influencing BBNs interest are the size of the ISP, the expected level and symmetry of the resulting traffic, the potential for reducing cost and improving performance etc.
• BBN does not normally peer with customers of already existing peering partners.
• Peering can be established on any of the public exchange points where BBN is present, or as a private network interconnect.
• If the traffic on a private network interconnect reaches 70% of what a single interconnection can carry, both parties should immediately start planning for an upgrade of the connection.
• If the traffic on a public exchange point reaches such a high level that it may impede other traffic, steps should be taken to move the traffic over to a private network interconnect.
• The peering setup should be technically sound, and be in accordance with best practices.
• Peering agreements are valid as long as neither party cancels the agreement.
• BBN may without risk of financial or other penalty unilaterally decide to cancel a peering agreement if any of the conditions here are violated.


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Superior Communications is an industry leader in research, development and manufacturing of wireless accessories. In 2010, we established an internal cross-disciplinary group named Innovations Lab. Its mission is to develop state of the art accessories for a variety of wireless devices using the latest advances in electrical, mechanical, material and environmental engineering.
Since the inception of the Innovations Lab, several award-winning and unique products have been introduced to the global marketplace. Some of our innovations have garnered nationally recognized awards and earned U.S. Patents for their cutting-edge design, engineering quality, practical functionality, and technological advancements.
A compact and convenient 2-in-1 tool that functions as both a 5,000 mAh charger and a device stand.
This all in one charging solution charges an Apple Watch in either vertical or horizontal orientations with existing cable and charger despite protection accessory or band.
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Easily keep cables organized and accesible thanks to a small built-in magnet.
Reshaped, tapered connector design allows for thicker gauge cable and easier accessibility to charging ports through watertight or rugged cases with narrow openings.
Revolutionary technology allows chargers to differentiate between OMTP and non-OMTP devices for a truly universal charging solution.


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Loop is the communication app that gives leaders an effective way to engage and involve employees in the daily communication across borders.
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Easy communication with video, audio, text or picture. Send information to all team members in the most flexible way you can imagine. Create the message you want to send to your team and get real-time response.
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Understanding Different Internet Speeds and Needs
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has caused the entire world to be online now more than ever. As such, internet usage in homes has soared astronomically as the number of users and connected devices grows by the day. Therefore, the increasing demands being placed on home internet necessitate that you find the right internet plan best for your family.
However, the world of internet speeds and pricing can be incredibly confusing, especially if you’re trying out a new ISP. Nevertheless, you can follow some basic guiding principles when choosing the right internet speeds suitable for your needs. Below are some insights into various internet speeds and needs.
Light Use (up to 25Mbps)
A great starting point to understanding internet speeds and usage is determining what you use your connection for and how many devices are concurrently connected. Consequently, people with one or two devices in the home who use their connection for basic web surfing activities like email and reading blogs or news articles can do with internet speeds of up to 25Mbps. Music streaming on one device, voice calls, browsing through social media, single-person online gaming, and video on your devices is typically possible as well, as this internet speed is perfect for such low-task activities.
Cable, satellite, dial-up, and fixed wireless internet types will generally suffice for light use. Irrespective of your unique internet needs, everyone can agree that finding the best plans and providers is undoubtedly necessary to enjoy a lag-free internet experience. Trusted online comparison sites such as iSelect.com.au are handy for ensuring that you get the best deal for your money.
iSelect.com.au is Australia’s leading platform to find and compare insurance, personal finance, utility, and internet providers. Customers searching for the perfect internet providers for their unique needs get to save time and effort thanks to iSelect.com.au’s comprehensive database. This database contains several leading internet providers like Optus and MyRepublic and internet plans from which clients can assess and choose the right options. You simply share some key vital details about your household, like your typical usage patterns.
You can also provide a fair idea of the plan you want and get instant access to numerous products and plans tailored to suit your custom demands. By understanding your various options, you can then make an informed choice best for your needs. What’s more, their helpful consultants are on hand to assist clients with additional advice and guidance during this process at zero cost. This way, clients can shop for internet providers conveniently, saving significant time, money, and effort as a result.
Moderate Use (50-100 Mbps)
Moderate internet users mostly engage in many light activities like music streaming and social media, with a little extra usage. Households with 3-5 internet devices that have users engaging in online multiplayer gaming, 4K streaming, attending virtual workshops, telecommuting or teleworking, and downloading large files will be better off with a router providing up to 100Mbps speed. These routers have slightly more bandwidth, allowing you a little extra range on your internet usage. Cable, DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite internet solutions will work best for moderate users easily.
High Usage (150-200Mbps)
The world has come a long way since Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989. Modern routers and modems now offer up to 200Mbps internet speeds compared to the slow dial-up connections of the early 1990s. People naturally gravitate towards the best of everything, so many individuals would outrightly prefer high-speed internet regardless of their internet usage patterns.
However, experts consider such internet speeds to be best for people using more than five devices in their homes at a time. Besides engaging in light and moderate internet activities, these users must also regularly share large files and conduct live video streams. DSL highway connections work well here, although fiber optic presents a more reliable option for people who want the fastest internet speeds available currently.
In conclusion, there are several options available to modern internet users based on their needs. The above-listed points are some internet needs and their attendant speeds that you should know to pick the perfect internet plan for you.


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Creation of Adaptive User Interfaces Through Reconfiguration of User Interface Models Using an Algorithmic Rule Generation Approach
Inefficient and error-prone interaction between human operators and technical systems was the reason for various catastrophic accidents in the past. User interfaces implement the communication between a human user and a technical system which is the reason why inaccurate design of user interfaces has been identified as one major factor for those errors. The use of adaptive user interfaces is one possible solution to reduce inefficient interaction by adapting the user interface to a specific user, task, or context. However, currently no self-contained formal approach exists that allows for the creation of adaptive user interfaces despite various advantages of formal methods: interaction becomes verifiable, formal methods close the gap between modeling and implementation by using executable formal languages, and they allow for using existing rewriting concepts making formal models adaptable. This paper introduces a new approach to a formal rule generation concept, which enables a flexible creation of adaptive user interfaces. This concept is based on a formal modeling and reconfiguration approach for the creation and adaptation of user interfaces. The applicability of this approach will be shown through an implementation of an adaptive user interface for adaptive automation. The main contribution of the presented work is a new concept for rule generation that is capable of adapting formally modeled user interfaces.


Various stages of a receiver circuit are illustrated below and the voltage levels at the end of each stage are shown.b) overall power gain
(c) power into the detector if the power into the first stage from the
antenna is 2pW
(b)Three amplifiers in a communication system are connected in series by cables. The cable lengths are:
Cable3 2.0m Calculate Pout if Pin is -5dB and the insertion loss for the line is 1 dB per metre. Â Task 2 Learning Outcome 1.2
LO2.1 determine the sources and effect of noise found in electronic communication systems, including cumulative factors LO2 2: carry out noise calculations
(a) Identify the sources of noise in the RF amplifier below.
(i) Explain why it is a source of noise
(ii) Identify the type of noise(b) Which factors are used to quantify the cumulative effect of noise?Q6 (a) An amplifier has a noise figure of 13dB. Calculate the equivalent amplifier input noise power for a bandwidth of 1MHz.Calculate the overall noise figure referred to the input.


The Internet of Things (IoT) is a cutting-edge technology that is revolutionizing the way we connect and interact with the world around us. With the proliferation of smart devices and machine-to-machine communication, the IoT is transforming industries and changing the way we live our lives.
At its core, the IoT is a network of interconnected devices that can communicate with each other and exchange data. These devices can be anything from smartphones and smart thermostats to industrial machinery and transportation systems. By using sensors and other technologies, these devices can collect and transmit data, enabling them to interact with their environment and each other in new and innovative ways.
Key benefits of the Internet of Things(IoT):
One of the key benefits of the IoT is its ability to connect the world in real-time. With the IoT, it’s possible to monitor and control devices remotely, as well as access real-time data and insights. This enables companies to optimize their operations, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. It also enables individuals to access a wealth of information and services at their fingertips, making it easier to stay connected and informed.
The applications of the IoT are virtually limitless. From healthcare and agriculture to transportation and energy, the IoT is transforming industries and creating new opportunities. It’s also playing a key role in the development of smart cities, enabling governments and businesses to better understand and serve the needs of their citizens and customers.
As the IoT continues to evolve and grow, it’s clear that this cutting-edge technology will have a significant impact on the way we live and work. By connecting the world through the IoT, we can unlock new opportunities and possibilities for growth and innovation.
- The IoT is driving the development of new business models and revenue streams. For example, companies can use IoT data to offer new services or create new products.
- Security is a major concern with the IoT. As more devices become connected, there is an increased risk of data breaches and cyber attacks. It’s important for companies and individuals to take steps to secure their devices and protect their data.
- The IoT is creating new challenges for regulation and policy. As the IoT crosses national and international boundaries, there is a need for clear guidelines and standards to ensure the smooth operation of the system.
- The IoT is also raising ethical concerns, such as privacy and the potential for abuse of data. It’s important for companies and individuals to consider the ethical implications of their use of the IoT and to take steps to protect personal data.
- The IoT is driving the development of new technologies, such as edge computing and 5G networks, which are essential for the efficient operation of the system.


How Long is the Light?
The struggle is real; the frustration of sitting at a traffic light wondering when the light will turn green. If you’re at the front of the line you might peek over at the crossing traffic and their light to get an idea of when your light is going to turn green, but that only helps once their light turns to yellow and then to red. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a program in our vehicles that allowed us to know how long it would be until the current traffic light would turn green so we could go through the intersection?
For 2017 that frustration will change for some Audi owners. The new A4, A4 Allroad and Q7 will have a technology built in that will actually show the time until the light turns green on the instrument panel and the head up display. This is the first step in an integration that will become a huge part of how Audi addresses autonomous driving in the future and it can be useful for us now. This new technology will only be offered through the Audi Connect Prime subscription of the telematics program, but could give you the information you’re looking for.
This program is the first version of the vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) technology and is developed in conjunction with Traffic Technology Services (TTS) to provide real time information regarding traffic lights and patterns in many cities. With this communication the information regarding the time until a light turns green can be used in a variety of ways and eventually be expanded upon to help create the autonomous driving technology desired for the future. Not only will this help to reduce the frustration drivers feel when they’re stopped at a light, but it could be used to improve navigation features, the start/stop functionality and the traffic flow.
Not only can this technology offer the improvement of traffic flow and other technologies, but it can help to reduce some of the reminders given at traffic stops. Currently some navigation systems don’t take traffic lights into consideration when giving reminders, which leaves drivers sitting at a light with an incessant voice continually telling them to make the turn or trying to reroute the vehicle because the system thinks the car is stuck in traffic that has stopped. With this integration the Audi navigation system won’t make these continual reminders and will be able to take traffic lights into consideration when charting a route.
If a system can know the timing of the lights in your area and use that information to help you make the best route decisions possible you may also see your commute time reduced. As you can see there are several ways this V2I technology can be used before we ever make it to the first fully autonomous vehicle. Certainly this technology will be needed when vehicles drive themselves, but along the way we get to enjoy knowing how long until the green light along with a host of other benefits that can come from the V2I software.


What is DNS caching?Updated June 20, 2011
DNS lookups are the process by which IP address lookups (e.g. converting google.com to an IP address like 220.127.116.11). This enables the use of easy to remember domain names (https://secure NULL.sublimeip NULL.com/order/) rather than IP addresses for visiting your favourite web sites, sending email to people and so on.
DNS is an integral part of how the Internet works, and almost everything you do online makes at least one DNS lookup. Because so many DNS lookups happen, there is some “caching” or remembering of the answers for a period of time to improve the overall efficiency and speed of the system.
How long does the cache persist?
The length of time a DNS result is cached depends on the value known as the “time to live” (TTL) set by the authoritative DNS server for the domain.


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EMVco works to develop conditions that define a set of requirements to ensure interoperability between chip cards and terminals on a global basis. The current members of EMVCo are American Express, JCB, MasterCard, and Visa.
What does it mean to be EMV compliant?
It essentially means adding a chip to payment cards. This chip offers users enhanced security with every electronic transaction.
Chip technology is based on a global standard known as EMV, a proven technology currently in wide use around the world*. It currently is used across Europe and is expanding across the United States. It is anticipated most major credit card companies will move over to EMV payment cards by 2017.
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We have formed industry leading EMC test capability for airborne products in the aviation industry according to DO-160, including an electromagnetic interference frequency up to 40GHz, electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) field intensity SW/CW up to 300V/m and PM up to 3000V/m. We have a special high-field-intensity reverberation room and an indirect lightning test system for testing airborne electronic products and communication products.
Test items established according to DO-160:
- Chapter 15: Magnetic influence
- Chapter 16: Power input
- Chapter 17: Voltage spike
- Chapter 18: Audio frequency conducted susceptibility of power cable
- Chapter 19: Induced signal susceptibility (voltage, current and spike)
- Chapter 20: RF susceptibility (conduction and radiation)
- Chapter 21: RF energy emission (conduction and radiation)
- Chapter 22: Lightning induced transient susceptibility
- Chapter 25: Electrostatic discharge
The professional EMC design and improvement team and EMC simulation team of our EMC research institute can provide technical services including product EMC design, failure analysis and improvement, EMC simulation and related trainings and consultation for aviation clients to help them solve the EMC issues of their products.


We use Arduino boards in many of our projects. Most of the time we will power it through the USB port. But, that’s not the only way to power an Arduino. In this article we will learn about the four different ways to power an Arduino UNO review film board. While making any projects, knowing these techniques will be handy in instances when flexibility with regards to the power supply is required.
- USB Powered Arduino
The USB port of the Arduino Uno can be connected to an USB device or port that can provide a stable 5V output like a computer or power bank or USB charger, etc. By using the USB cable, you can eliminate the need for an external power source, while debugging if your total circuit’s current requirement is less than that of the computer’s USB port can provide. Not only that, you can use it with any standard power bank which makes your project totally portable. A USB 2.0 port can provide current up to 500mA and it is more than enough for an Arduino UNO.
Arduino Uno and all many other big form factor Arduino boards are equipped with a standard 2.1mm DC power jack. Arduino Uno accepts 7-12V dec through this port and the onboard voltage regulator regulates it down to the required 5 and 3.3V. The centre pin is positive and the outer sleeve is grounded. You can use any 12V AC-DC adapter with proper out voltage and proper connector to power your Arduino board. It is more convenient when deploying your project where it’s not constantly monitored.


Arklow Town and Wicklow Town will be two of the 50 towns nationwide that will benefit from phase one of a new high speed broad band scheme.
Vodafone and ESB have combined to offer the service which will see speeds of between 200 Mbps to 1000 Mbps being offered under a project that will coast an estimated €450m.
According to the firms Ireland will become the first country in Europe to use existing electricity infrastructure to deploy fibre directly into homes and businesses.
Under phase one of the project, it is estimated that 500,000 will be reached by the end of 2018.
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte, has described the project as one of the most significant developments in the state since the introduction of electricity.
Below in the full list of towns that will benefit from phase one of the project:
Little Island, East Cork
Skerries / Rush, Dublin
Swords /Malahide/Portmarnock, Dublin


Steady infrastructure investment financing telecommunications growth in Asia has led to a substantial demand for engineering talent to fill telecommunications jobs.
In line with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the investment needed in telecommunications from 2016 to 2030 will reach $2.3 trillion.
“It is this kind of investment in infrastructure that the region needs to keep its economic growth, “a current ADB report states.” Simply speaking, sound telecommunications infrastructure promotes economic development, enhances welfare and helps provide the cornerstone for more sustained, inclusive growth.”
Revenue for core services (voice and messaging) will decline, the report says, but growth in mobile data, IoT, fixed broadband and IPTV services will compensate with this, generating positive overall growth during 2016-2021.
Networking Engineers for increased data traffic, the Cloud
Based on a current Cisco study, mobile data traffic increase more than seven times across Asia-Pacific, Japan, and China.
Meanwhile, in Japan, like, nearly 200,000 telecoms engineering jobs are going begging. Contractors are actually regularly called in by tech companies to shore up networks, develop mobile services, support the proceed to the Cloud.
In Singapore, for based on a government report, companies have boosted salaries and rolled out new perks to attract telecoms engineering talent.


In the era of smart homes, where convenience and safety go hand in hand, integrating advanced fire detection systems has emerged as a pivotal component. The seamless fusion of cutting-edge fire detection technology within intelligent home setups has revolutionized how we approach residential safety. As technology continues to evolve, the advantages of integrating fire detectors with other intelligent devices, such as security cameras and home automation systems, have become increasingly evident. This symbiotic relationship enhances emergency response planning and elevates overall safety strategies, ensuring that homes remain sanctuaries of security for their inhabitants.
The Smart Home Advantage
The modern smart home is a dynamic ecosystem where devices communicate, adapt, and respond intelligently to various stimuli. This synergy is where fire detection technology finds its true potential. Imagine a scenario where a fire detector not only senses smoke or rapid temperature changes but also communicates seamlessly with security cameras to provide real-time visual confirmation of the emergency. Such integration enables homeowners and emergency responders to assess the situation accurately and act swiftly.
Integrating fire detectors with home automation systems takes safety a step further. When a fire is detected, intelligent devices can take proactive measures, such as shutting down HVAC systems to prevent the spread of smoke or unlocking doors for a swift evacuation. This level of coordination ensures that the response to a potential disaster is efficient and anticipatory.
Interoperability with Building Management Systems
The true power of intelligent integration lies in the interoperability of fire detection technology with building management systems (BMS). A BMS acts as the central nervous system of a building, regulating and optimizing various functions by integrating fire detectors with BMS; a cohesive safety network emerges, where alarms trigger automated responses that include activating smoke evacuation systems, notifying building personnel, and even guiding occupants to designated safe zones.
This synergy becomes particularly valuable in large commercial buildings or multifamily residences, where coordination and communication are paramount during emergencies. Fire detection devices seamlessly sharing data with BMS allow swift and well-orchestrated responses that minimize panic and potential casualties.
Real-Time Data Sharing and Analysis
The heart of intelligent integration lies in real-time data sharing and analysis. Modern fire detection systems, such as the Ajax FireProtect series, are equipped with advanced sensors and algorithms that differentiate between real threats and false alarms. These detectors communicate directly with hubs or control panels, enabling immediate data transmission to connected devices. The information exchange between fire detectors, security cameras, and other intelligent devices provides a comprehensive overview of the situation, empowering homeowners and responders with accurate insights.
In a smart home ecosystem, data analysis extends beyond immediate response. Historical data can be used to identify patterns and vulnerabilities, leading to refined safety strategies. For instance, if a specific area consistently experiences high heat levels, it could indicate a potential fire hazard, prompting proactive measures such as rewiring or insulation improvements.
Enhancing Emergency Response and Safety Strategies
Integrating fire detection systems into the smart home ecosystem significantly enhances emergency response planning and safety strategies. By combining the speed and accuracy of fire detection with real-time communication and intelligent automation, the potential for disaster is mitigated. This integration not only protects lives and property but also offers peace of mind to homeowners.
The Ajax FireProtect 2 series exemplifies the potential of intelligent integration. These wireless fire detectors employ a range of advanced sensors, including dual-spectrum optical sensors for smoke detection, chemical sensors for detecting dangerous CO concentrations, and temperature sensors for fire detection. These detectors can operate autonomously or as part of the Ajax system, connecting to hubs at impressive distances and offering control and configuration through intuitive mobile apps.
Integrating fire detection systems within the smart home ecosystem is a transformative leap towards enhanced safety and security. The ability to seamlessly communicate and collaborate between fire detectors, security cameras, and home automation systems empowers homeowners and emergency responders to mitigate risks and respond effectively in critical situations. As technology continues to evolve, the future holds even more promising innovations, ensuring that homes remain smart and safe havens for generations to come.