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Pluto: SDR platform

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If you want to experiment with Software Defined Radio having both receiver and transmitter functionality then the ADALM-PLUTO is something to try. It is affordable (under 200 Euros) and high quality (Analog Devices). Some features: Portable self-contained RF learning module Cost-effective experimentation platform Based on Analog Devices AD9363–Highly Integrated RF Agile Transceiver and Xilinx® Zynq […]

IoT experience for children: micro:bit

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The BBC did it again. 30 Years ago they gave us the BBC computer. Many of us used it and was there first experience with computers. Now there is a micro:bit, a small connectable “thing” that has switches, sensors, LED’s and if that is not enough Bluetooth too! The most incredible about it is that […]

Gebouwenautomatisering

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“Essentieel bij de keuze voor woning- en gebouwautomatisering is een toekomstvast systeem, zodat investeringen ook na vele jaren nog waardevast zijn” Mijns inziens is een toekomstvast-systeem een illusie. Wel is het gebruik van een bepaalde standaard toe te juichen. De keuze van een bepaalde standaard is een diep gewortelde stammenstrijd. Vanuit de Europese e-branche is […]

Vector Analyser for the masses

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Check this out at: MeqiQ or TOP electronics. The VNA0440e is a professional 4GHz Vector Network Analyzer and comes with a calibration at the SMA ports. This allows you to directly measure impedances and gains at the connectors without any user calibration. Further calibration is only required when measuring on-board or connectorized devices. The device is […]