Brent Dietz
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Brent Dietz is the director of corporate communications at Qorvo. With 30+ years of experience in the engineering and technology industry, Brent specializes in semiconductor technology and helping the general public understand the ins and outs of radio frequency that connects the world around them.
The opinions expressed in this blog are those of Brent Dietz and do not necessarily represent those of IDG Communications, Inc., its parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies.
I’ve got the RF power
Power management is key to managing RF devices and networking.
The 'made up' jargon of networking
Networking can be complicated. But keep these made up words in your back pocket, and you’ll have an easier time answering the proverbial question, “so, what do you do for work, again?”
Houston, we have a networking problem
Communications to and from space challenges networking reliability and efficiency on a whole new level.
Hello, cellular IoT
Alone, IoT devices are just a bunch of “things.” But working together across cellular networks, these devices can secure our homes, monitor our health and make sure our eggs aren’t going bad in the fridge.
Filter this
Filters, like antennas, are an increasingly important part of the networking mix.
The massive role of tiny antennas
Antennas truly are the tiny, unsung heroes of wireless networking. Whether you’re at home, in the car, or walking around with a phone in your pocket, it’s antennas that keep you connected.
A ‘GaN-do’ attitude for networking
As costs come down, gallium nitride offers a clear advantage over today’s technologies in power size and efficiency.
'A (Networking) Christmas Carol'
The classic Dickens tale, updated for our networked, always-connected world...
5G and the need for speed
It's through 4G wireless infrastructure and technologies like carrier aggregation, small cells, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) and beamforming that we'll satisfy our need for 5G speed.
Decoding DOCSIS 3.1
Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 3.1 offers a number of benefits for cable providers, telecom operators and consumers alike.
Connecting the car
Balancing a love for muscle cars, new and old, with the geek chic of connected and autonomous vehicles.