RF interference acts like a light switch. Absent interference, things work fine. However, as soon as interference is present performance comes almost to a grinding halt. Over the past two months I ...

One tool that many Wi-Fi techs have on their wish list is an RF spectrum analyzer. That's because when tasked with tracking down an RF interference problem like that shown in Figure B, other than ...

Widespread availability of Wi-Fi functionality on smart devices, the potential for an overall improved quality of service (QoS), and the ability to stream video to smartphones in dense environments ...

As many people know, wireless networks are rife with RF (Radio Frequency) interference. This is not only an issue with large-scale business Wi-Fi, but within homes as well. Non-Wi-Fi devices such as ...

We all know the familiar dialogue from the flight attendant: All electronic devices must be turned off now to prevent interference with the aircraft navigation system. After we have reached our ...

The photobombing of ground- and space-based telescopes by proliferating satellites in Low Earth Orbit has long vexed ...

A typical precision operational amplifier (op amp) may have a 1 MHz gain bandwidth product. Theoretically, you might expect RF signals that are in gigahertz to be attenuated to very small levels ...

Munich, Germany. Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the R&S MNT100 RF interference locator, which enables expert interference hunting in mobile networks. The company explains that unwanted transmitters ...

New contract by U.S. Strategic Command’s space organization shows the U.S. military’s attention to a growing problem for government and commercial satellite operators: radio-frequency interference. On ...

I have DIY PC setup, built in late 2010 (mostly with components from the Ars Guide--thanks continuum!) Base setup is Core i5-760 CPU on a Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3 motherboard, in an Antec P182 mid-tower ...