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by Lou Frenzel Dec. 29, 2011

The True Meaning of Christmas: Electronics

On Christmas day, my wife and I took a walk around the three mile loop that covers our subdivision.  Nice weather but a bit spooky.  Why?  No kids....More
by Lou Frenzel Dec. 21, 2011

The Government Wants More Control Over Your Cellphone

The government already controls cell phones with its grip on the spectrum, consumer specifications, and the endless cellular carrier regulations. ....More
by Lou Frenzel Dec. 7, 2011

The Eagles, Rod Stewart, and Electronics

Last month my wife and I treated ourselves to a trip to Las Vegas for our anniversary.  What prompted this trip was that both of us had “An Eagles....More
by Lou Frenzel Nov. 18, 2011

Be Careful What You Wish For. Ooops…Too Late: Net Neutrality

On November 20th, the new FCC rules for net neutrality go into effect.  As you may know, net neutrality is that condition of regulation that prevents....More
by Lou Frenzel Oct. 31, 2011

The Telegraph: The First Internet

The telegraph started it all.  It was the first electronic communications system and the first network.  And we got it before the telephone,....More
by Lou Frenzel Oct. 13, 2011

Terahertz Radios. Far out.

Gigahertz (GHz) is so yesterday, at least for radios.  While processor clocks are still stuck in the GHz region, communications radios of all types....More
by Lou Frenzel Oct. 6, 2011

Steve Jobs: RIP in Technology Heaven

I was sad to hear the news of Steve Jobs’ passing today.  I suppose we all knew things weren’t well with him when he resigned as CEO a few weeks ago....More
by Lou Frenzel Sep. 21, 2011

Tubes vs. Transistors: One Response

Back in June, I wrote about the tube vs. transistor amplifier controversy that continues to this day. http://electronicdesign.com/Blogs/Communique/....More
by Lou Frenzel Sep. 6, 2011

Drowning in Information But Starved for Knowledge

I wish I had said that but that is not my line.  It is a quote from author John Naisbitt who said that in his 1982 book Megatrends with Patrica....More
by Lou Frenzel Aug. 24, 2011

Tablet Market Hopeless for All But Apple?

If you had an extra $500 and were convinced you needed to try a tablet, which one would you buy?  I bet that over 80% of you would pick the Apple....More
by Lou Frenzel Aug. 5, 2011

Best U.S. Electronic Conference? NIWeek Is a Big Success

The U.S. doesn’t really have a generic electronic industry conference.  Most conferences are events focused on particular fields of specialization....More
by Lou Frenzel Jul. 26, 2011

You can have my incandescent light bulbs when you pry them from my cold dead hands.

My apologies to Charlton Heston, the National Rifle Association and others who claim the similar expression for guns.  They haven’t taken away our....More
by Lou Frenzel Jun. 30, 2011

Tubes are Still Better Than Transistors for Audio Amplifiers

Millions of guitar player can’t be wrong.  Well over 80% of guitar amplifiers new and existing still use vacuum tubes.  Based on my experience, that....More
by Lou Frenzel Jun. 3, 2011

Learn About Antennas with New Book and Software

Most of you probably get any new knowledge from the Internet.  I have asked dozens of engineers how they learn something they need to know and almost....More
by Lou Frenzel May. 23, 2011

Mixed Signals on Tablets

Obviously the media tablets like the iPad, Xoom, Galaxy Tab and others are a big hit.  PC tablets that have been around for a while never did well. ....More
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Lou Frenzel is the Communications Technology Editor for Electronic Design Magazine where he writes articles, columns, blogs, technology reports, and online material on the wireless, communications...
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