Features
Internal LNA amplifier and selectable attenuator
Low frequency support from 50KHz covering LF, MF, HF, VHF and UHF up to 960Mhz
New HELP and SET buttons to improve user interface and configuration selection with 2-clicks
Wide band coverage to all popular sub-1Ghz bands, including FM, TV and DTV, ISM, RFID, GSM, etc.
Ideal choice for HAM bands from 160meters to 33cm
Pocket size and light weight
Solid metal case
Spectrum Analyzer mode with Peak Max and Hold, Normal, Overwrite and Averaging modes
High capacity internal Lithium battery for 20hs+ of continuous run, rechargeable by USB
Multi-platform Windows/Linux/MacOS Open Source software and API libraries
Can be extended with internal Expansion Modules for additional band and functionality
Specifications
Frequency band: 0.05 MHz - 960 MHz
Frequency span: 0.1 MHz - 960 MHz
Internal selectable LNA 25 dB gain
Internal selectable Attenuator 30 dB
Graphics LCD 128 x 64 pixels, great visibility outdoors
Support included for Windows, Linux and MacOS X
Backlight for great visibility indoor
Internal Lithium Ion 1800mA/h rechargeable battery
Standard SMA 50 Ω connector
Wideband 144/433MHz dual band telescopic antenna included
UHF 400-900 MHz rubber duck articulated antenna included
Amplitude resolution: 0.5dBm
Dynamic range: -125 dBm to 10 dBm
Absolute Max input power: +30dBm
Average noise level (typical LNA): -125 dBm
Frequency stability and accuracy (typical): +-10 ppm
Amplitude stability and accuracy (typical): +-2d Bm
Frequency resolution: 1kHz
Resolution bandwidth (RBW): automatic 2.6 kHz to 600 kHz
Included
1x RF Explorer WSUB1G+ Spectrum Analyzer
1x Mini USB cable
1x Dual band 144/430MHz Telescopic antenna
1x UHF 400-900Mhz antenna
1x EVA case
You can use RF Explorer 3G Combo equally well outdoor and indoor, and you can also connect it to a PC for extra functionality using standard mini-USB 2.0 connector.
This model includes a WSUB1G baseline unit plus an RFEMWSUB3G Expansion Module conveniently assembled and tested. It comes with two SMA connectors and two antennas,a dual band telescopic 144 / 430 MHz antenna for all Sub-GHz frequencies and a whip helical antenna for 2.4 GHz band. Additional, specific band antennas may be needed to cover efficiently some of the frequencies supported.
The combination of these two models offer the wide band coverage of the WSUB3G module, together with the highest sensitivity and quick response of the WSUB1G model for the popular sub-1GHz frequencies.
Features
Pocket size and light weight
Solid aluminum metal case
Includes a transport EVA carry case for RF Explorer
Spectrum Analyzer mode with Peak Max and Hold, Normal, Overwrite and Averaging modes
Lifetime free firmware upgrades available, open to community requested features
High capacity Lipo for 16 hours+ of continuous run, rechargeable by USB
Windows PC client Open Source
Can be extended with internal Expansion Modules for additional band and functionality
Wide band coverage to all popular RF frequencies, starting at 15 MHz and going up to 2.7 GHz. This includes very interesting frequency areas such as 2 m HAM radio, all VHF and UHF, FM radio, GPS, WiFi and WiMax, Bluetooth, etc.
Firmware: RF Explorer 3G Combo is delivered with upgraded firmware v1.09. Note some of the features and operation accuracy will be improved in upcoming free firmware revisions.
Specifications
Battery
Lithium Cells / Batteries contained in equipment UN3481 - PI967
Frequency band
15-2700 MHz
Frequency span
112 KHz - 600 MHz
Graphics LCD
128 x 64 pixels, great visibility outdoors
PC Windows client
supports Windows XP/Vista/Win7 both 32 and 64bits
Backlight
for great indoor visibility
2 standard SMA 50 ohms connector,
one for Sub-GHz wideband Nagoya NA-773 telescopic antenna included and another 2.4 GHz one for 15-2700 MHz band with helical antenna included.
Amplitude resolution
0.5 dBm
Dynamic range
Left SMA port (WSUB1G)
-115 dBm to 0 dBm
Right SMA port (WSUB3G)
-110 dBm to -10 dBm
Absolute Max input power
Left SMA port (WSUB1G)
+5 dBm
Right SMA port (WSUB3G)
+30 dBm
Average noise level (typical)
-110 dBm
Frequency stability and accuracy (typical)
+-10 ppm
Amplitude stability and accuracy (typical)
+-6 dBm
Frequency resolution
1 KHz
Resolution bandwidth (RBW)
automatic 3 KHz to 600 KHz
Weight
185 g
Size
113 x 70 x 25 mm
Included
RF Explorer 3G Combo
Nagoya NA-773 wideband telescopic antenna
2.4 GHz band antenna
EVA Case
Documentation
For more info and to get started with your RF Explorer, visit the start page.
For questions and support, please visit https://support.rf-explorer.com
Functionality, structure and handling of a power module
For readers with first steps in power management the “Abc of Power Modules” contains the basic principles necessary for the selection and use of a power module. The book describes the technical relationships and parameters related to power modules and the basis for calculation and measurement techniques.
Contents
Basics
This chapter describes the need of a DC/DC voltage converter and its basic functionality. Furthermore, various possibilities for realizing a voltage regulator are presented and the essential advantages of a power module are mentioned.
Circuit topologies
Circuit concepts, buck and boost topologies very frequently used with power modules are explained in detail and further circuit topologies are introduced.
Technology, construction and regulation technology
The mechanical construction of a power module is presented, which has a significant influence on EMC and thermal performance. Furthermore, control methods are explained and circuit design tips are provided in this chapter.
Measuring methods
Meaningful measurement results are absolutely necessary to assess a power module. The relevant measurement points and measurement methods are described in this chapter.
Handling
The aspects of storage and handling of power modules are explained, as well as their manufacturing and soldering processes.
Selection of a power modules
Important parameters and criteria for the optimal selection of a power module are presented in this section.
This e-book (pdf), a software-only follow up to the best-selling Elektor Visual Studio C# range of books, is aimed at Engineers, Scientists and Enthusiasts who want to learn about the C# language and development environment.
It covers steps from installation, the .NET framework and object oriented programming, through to more advanced concepts including database applications, threading and multi-tasking, internet/network communications and writing DLLs. The DirectX chapters also include video capture. The e-book concludes with several chapters on writing Android applications in C# using the Xamarin add-on.
This e-book is based on the Visual Studio 2015 development environment and latest C# additions including WPF applications, LINQ queries, Charts and new commands such as await and async. The latest Visual Studio debugging features (PerfTips, Diagnostic Tool window and IntellTrace) are covered. Finally, the Android chapters include GPS, E-mail and SMS applications.
Additionally, the e-book provides free on-line access to extensive, well-documented examples — in a try for yourself style — together with links to the author’s videos, guiding you through the necessary steps to get the expected results.
Het boek “Sensoren aan de Raspberry Pi” richt zich tot iedereen die zich wil verdiepen in een Raspberry Pi in combinatie met Windows 10 IoT Core. Dit besturingssysteem biedt samen met een RPi weliswaar veel rekenkracht, maar voor de communicatie met de buitenwereld zijn nog externe modules en sensoren nodig. Daartoe wordt in dit boek gebruik gemaakt van een sensor-kit met 35 modules die nog geen 60 euro kost.
Auteur Florian Schäffer begint zijn boek met de introductie van de Raspberry Pi en hij beschrijft welke hardware u nodig hebt om met de RPi te kunnen werken. Dan volgt een eerste kennismaking met Windows 10 IoT Core. Daarna wordt dieper ingegaan op het gebruik van Visual Studio 2015 en worden de eerste programmeervoorbeelden beschreven. Ook wordt uitgelegd hoe een MySQL-databank kan worden aangestuurd via een app en hoe de als webserver kan worden ingezet.
In het tweede deel worden de sensoren stuk voor stuk beschreven met hun eigenschappen en worden er veel toepassingsvoorbeelden gegeven. De source-codes van de programma’s zijn als download bij het boek beschikbaar. Tot slot wordt nog aandacht besteed aan het gebruik van druktoetsen en schakelaars, en het werken met digitale uitgangen en analoge ingangen.
Program and build RPi Pico-based ham station utilities, tools, and instruments
Although much classical HF and mobile equipment is still in use by large numbers of amateurs, the use of computers and digital techniques has now become very popular among amateur radio operators. Nowadays, anyone can purchase a €5 Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller board and develop many amateur radio projects using the “Pico” and some external components. This book is aimed at amateur radio enthusiasts, Electronic Engineering students, and anyone interested in learning to use the Raspberry Pi Pico to shape their electronic projects. The book is suitable for beginners in electronics as well as for those with wide experience.
Step-by-step installation of the MicroPython programming environment is described. Some knowledge of the Python programming language is helpful to be able to comprehend and modify the projects given in the book. The book introduces the Raspberry Pi Pico and gives examples of many general-purpose, software-only projects that familiarize the reader with the Python programming language. In addition to the software-only projects tailored to the amateur radio operator, Chapter 6 in particular presents over 36 hardware-based projects for “hams”, including:
Station mains power on/off control
Radio station clock
GPS based station geographical coordinates
Radio station temperature and humidity
Various waveform generation methods using software and hardware (DDS)
Frequency counter
Voltmeter / ammeter / ohmmeter / capacitance meter
RF meter and RF attenuators
Morse code exercisers
RadioStation Click board
Raspberry Pi Pico based FM radio
Using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with Raspberry Pi Pico
Radio station security with RFID
Audio amplifier module with rotary encoder volume control
Morse decoder
Using the FS1000A TX-RX modules to communicate with Arduino
Make your project dreams come true: an odometer for the hamster wheel, a fully automatic control of your ant farm with web interface, or the Sandwich-O-Mat – a machine that toasts and grills sandwiches of your choice.
With the Arduino and the DIY or Maker movement, not only did entry into microcontroller programming become child's play, but a second development also took place: Resourceful developers brought small boards – so-called shields or modules – to the market, which greatly simplified the use of additional hardware. The small modules contain all the important electronic parts to be connected to the microcontroller with a few plug-in cables, eliminating the need for a fiddly and time-consuming assembly on the plug-in board. In addition, it is also possible to handle tiny components that do not have any connecting legs (so-called SMDs).
Projects Discussed
Arduino seeks connection
BMP and introduction to libraries, I²C
Learn I/O basics with the multi-purpose shield
I²C LCD adapter and DOT matrix displays
LCD keypad shield
Level converter
W5100: Internet connection
I/O expansion shield
Relays and solid-state relays
The multi-function shield: A universal control unit
Connecting an SD card reader via SPI
Keys and 7-segment displays
16-bit ADC
MCP4725 DAC
16-way PWM servo driver
MP3 player
GPS data logger using an SD card
Touch sensor
Joystick
SHT31: Temperature and humidity
VEML6070 UV-A sensor
VL53L0X time-of-flight
Ultrasonic distance meter
MAX7219-based LED DOT matrix display
DS3231 RTC
Port expander MCP23017
433 MHz radio
MPU-650 gyroscope
ADXL345 accelerometer
WS2812 RGB LEDs
Power supply
MQ-xx gas sensors
CO2 gas sensor
ACS712 current sensor
INA219 current sensor
L298 motor driver
MFRC522 RFID
28BYJ-48 stepper motor
TMC2209 silent step stick
X9C10x digital potentiometer
ST7735 in a color TFT display
e-Paper display
Bluetooth
Geiger counter
SIM800L GSM module
I²C multiplexer
Controller Area Network
A Practical Guide to AI, Python, and Hardware Projects
Welcome to your BeagleY-AI journey! This compact, powerful, and affordable single-board computer is perfect for developers and hobbyists. With its dedicated 4 TOPS AI co-processor and a 1.4 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU, the BeagleY-AI is equipped to handle both AI applications and real-time I/O tasks. Powered by the Texas Instruments AM67A processor, it offers DSPs, a 3D graphics unit, and video accelerators.
Inside this handbook, you‘ll find over 50 hands-on projects that cover a wide range of topics—from basic circuits with LEDs and sensors to an AI-driven project. Each project is written in Python 3 and includes detailed explanations and full program listings to guide you. Whether you‘re a beginner or more advanced, you can follow these projects as they are or modify them to fit your own creative ideas.
Here’s a glimpse of some exciting projects included in this handbook:
Morse Code Exerciser with LED or BuzzerType a message and watch it come to life as an LED or buzzer translates your text into Morse code.
Ultrasonic Distance MeasurementUse an ultrasonic sensor to measure distances and display the result in real time.
Environmental Data Display & VisualizationCollect temperature, pressure, and humidity readings from the BME280 sensor, and display or plot them on a graphical interface.
SPI – Voltmeter with ADCLearn how to measure voltage using an external ADC and display the results on your BeagleY-AI.
GPS Coordinates DisplayTrack your location with a GPS module and view geographic coordinates on your screen.
BeagleY-AI and Raspberry Pi 4 CommunicationDiscover how to make your BeagleY-AI and Raspberry Pi communicate over a serial link and exchange data.
AI-Driven Object Detection with TensorFlow LiteSet up and run an object detection model using TensorFlow Lite on the BeagleY-AI platform, with complete hardware and software details provided.
De Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield kan van nut zijn bij het verbeteren van de connectiviteits-mogelijkheden van uw Portenta H7 toepassingen. Deze uitbreidingskaart maakt gebruik van de draadloze Cinterion TX62 module van Thales, ontworpen om aan efficiënte en energiezuinige IoT-toepassingen geoptimaliseerde bandbreedte en prestaties te bieden.De Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield is een uitbreiding op de krachtige edge-computing van de Portenta H7, om de ontwikkeling van asset tracking en remote monitoring mogelijk te maken in zowel industriële omgevingen, als ook in de landbouw, bij nutsbedrijven als bij smart city’s. De kaart biedt mobiele connectiviteit met zowel Cat. M1 als NB-IoT netwerken, met hierbij de optie om eSIM-technologie te gebruiken. Volg eenvoudig uw waardevolle goederen, in uw stad of wereldwijd, met een keuze uit GPS, GLONASS, Galileo of BeiDou.Functies
Connectiviteitsopties wijzigen zonder het board te hoeven wijzigen
Voeg NB-IoT, CAT. M1 en plaatsbepaling toe aan elk Portenta product
Optie om een kleine multiprotocol router (WiFi - BT + NB-IoT/CAT. M1) te maken
Verlaag de eisen qua communicatie-bandbreedte bij IoT-toepassingen aanzienlijk
Module met laag stroomgebruik
Ook compatibel met MKR-boards
Monitoring op afstandIndustriële en agrarische bedrijven kunnen gebruik maken van de Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield voor het op afstand monitoren van gasdetectoren, optische sensoren, machine alarmsystemen, biologische bestrijdingsapparatuur en meer.Technologieleveranciers die smart city oplossingen bieden kunnen de kracht en de betrouwbaarheid van de Portenta H7 combineren met de Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield, om data uit te wisselen en taken te automatiseren, en om zo een geoptimaliseerd gebruik van middelen en een verbeterde gebruikerservaring te realiseren.Bewaking van bedrijfsmiddelenVoeg monitoring opties toe aan uw bedrijfsmiddelen door de prestaties en edge computing functies van de boards uit de Portenta familie te combineren. De Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield is ideaal voor het bewaken van waardevolle goederen, en voor het monitoren van industriële machines en apparatuur.Specificaties
Connectiviteit
Cinterion TX62 draadloze module; NB-IoT - LTE CAT. M1; 3GPP Rel. 14 Compliant Protocol LTE Cat. M1/NB1/NB2; UMTS BANDEN: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 12 (17) / 13 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 66 / 71 / 85; LTE Cat. M1 DL: max. 300 kbps, UL: max. 1,1 Mbps; LTE Cat. NB1 DL: max. 27 kbps, UL: max. 63 kbps; LTE Cat. NB2 DL: max. 124 kbps, UL: max. 158 kbps
Short messaging service (SMS)
Point-to-point Mobile Terminated (MT) en Mobile Originated (MO) Text Mode; Protocol Data Unit (PDU) Mode
Plaatsbepaling
GNSS capability (GPS/BeiDou/Galileo/GLONASS)
Overig
Embedded IPv4 en IPv6 TCP/IP stack access; Internet services: TCP server/client, UDP client, DNS, Ping, HTTP client, FTP client, MQTT client Secure Connection met TLS/DTLS Secure Boot
Dimensies
66 x 25,4 mm
Bedrijfstemperatuur
-40° C tot +85° C (-104° F tot 185°F)
Downloads
Datasheet
Schema
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