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Understanding Phase-Locked Loops: Essential Components for Wireless Communication Audio By Scott Stewart Phase-locked loops are essential building blocks in RF technology and wireless communications, ensuring reliable and precise frequency control in devices like Wi-Fi routers, mobile phones and broadcast radios. Learn more about the basics of PLLs, their functionality and their vital applications in wireless communication systems in this post. Details 
Unleashing A2B Technology for Conferencing, Live Audio and Other Applications Audio By Tyler Smith Explore Analog Devices A2B, a two-wire serial bus technology whose appeal lies in its ability to transmit multiple synchronized, low-latency audio channels with exceptional fidelity. Our engineer discusses a recent innovative project and the latest AD2437 chip which opens up new possibilities for large-scale deployments and complex audio systems. Details 
Validating LoRa Range: Insights from Real-World Testing Connected Devices and IoT By Cardinal Peak Staff In IoT device development, accurate LoRa range assessment is crucial. Learn how partnering with our IoT experts can fast-track your development process, reduce costs and deliver a high-performing device to the market. Details 
How To Do Sentiment Analysis with Amazon SageMaker AWS By Brian Opiyo Our data-driven world increasingly requires tools to understand customer sentiment, public opinions and market trends. Enter sentiment analysis. Check out how our product engineering experts leveraged the powerful capabilities of Amazon SageMaker to conduct a sentiment analysis initiative analyzing tweets discussing the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Details 
Streamlining the IoT Product Development Life Cycle with AWS IoT ExpressLink AWS By Evan Gates In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses must bring innovative IoT products to market quickly, securely and efficiently. However, connecting to the cloud is challenging. At Cardinal Peak, we’ve experienced these hurdles firsthand. That’s why we harnessed the power of AWS IoT ExpressLink to streamline connected product development. Details 
Product Design Considerations for Remote Patient Monitoring Connected Devices and IoT By Pat French Companies in the early stages of developing remote patient monitoring systems must understand how the various components and sensors interplay. Our engineer shares key considerations when building RPM products to drive positive change in the health care sector. Details 
Designing a 1-Wire Sensor Prototype: 1-Wire To Rule Them All Connected Devices and IoT By Brian Ellis Curious about what building a product with 1-Wire from the ground up is like? This educational post shares our engineer’s firsthand account of creating a proof-of-concept prototype leveraging 1-Wire’s capabilities for simplicity, versatility and efficiency to rapidly develop a low-power temperature sensor. Details 
Our Remote Surveillance Camera Innovations Highlighted on Recent Podcast Connected Devices and IoT By Cardinal Peak Staff The future of investigative surveillance is now. Join us as our client Dan Coleman of Creative Solutions Investigative Services discusses rewriting the rules of surveillance technology on the Revenue Fuel podcast. Details 
The Promise — and Challenge — of Generative AI in Database Analysis Data Analytics By James Cary Generative AI offers new capabilities for database analysis but integrating the innovative technology into products remains difficult. In this blog post, our engineering experts dive into the promise and pitfalls of building products harnessing generative AI for database analysis. Details 
How to Build Amazon Sidewalk Devices with a Dev Kit Connected Devices and IoT By Brian Ellis Amazon Sidewalk integration offers many benefits within a broader smart home ecosystem. Our engineers designed a prototype for an Amazon Sidewalk-connected smart smoke detector using the Sidewalk Dev Kit from our partner Silicon Labs. Details 
Matter Specification: How the Matter Smart Home Standard Works Connected Devices and IoT By Corey McNeal In our comprehensive exploration of the Matter smart home standard, we unravel the intricate mechanics opening the door to a new era of smart home living. Details 
Diving Into the Matter Protocol: Developing a Matter Smart Home Device Connected Devices and IoT By Corey McNeal Our engineer explores Matter, the smart home standard shaping the future of interconnectivity. Learn why this new standard is necessary and how to build a Matter device. Details 25 pages of results