Internet of Things (IoT) comprises billions of sensors and microcontrollers. Interested in 5G technology and developing your own sensor-based applications? If so, you will find Elektor's webinar,  "Sensors and Measurement: The Future with Sensors, RF, and 5G," informative and inspiring. Elektor Labs's technical manager Clemens Valens talks with Stuart Cording (Elektor) and Robert Lacoste (Alciom) about sensor technology, RF solutions, and 5G technology. 
Elektor's webinar on 5G Technology, RF, and Sensors

What You'll Learn About 5G Technology 

The speakers address the following questions and more:
 
  • How are sensors currently used? How will they be deployed in future IoT applications?
  • What is 5G and why is it important?
  • What are the difficulties associated with 5G technology?
  • What is eMBB, URLLC, and mMTC?
  • When will 5G test modules be on the market?
  • Is 5G safe?
  • What about Wi-Fi?

 

The Speakers
Clemens Valens (Technical Manager, Elektor Labs) holds a BSc in Electronics and an MSc in Electronics and IT. In addition to managing the Labs platform, he currently produces technical tutorials and product reviews at Elektor.tv.

Robert Lacoste (Founder and CEO, Alciom) specializes in mixed-signal electronics: wireless and microwaves, antenna design/optimization, high-speed signal processing, analog front-ends, and sensors. His books, The Darker Side: Practical Applications for Electronic Design Concepts (in English) and Percer les mystères de l’électronique (in French), are available at Elektor.com. 

Stuart Cording has held positions at several well-known companies, including National Semiconductor, Texas Instruments, and Microchip. In this webinar, he talks about his 5G technology and his article, "Beyond the Razzle-Dazzle: 5G in Industrial Automation," which appears in Elektor Industry 2/2020. 

Elektor Helps Initiative

The webinar, "Sensors and Measurement," and the June 2020 edition of Elektor Industry magazine are freely available through the Elektor Helps initiative. Under the label of "Elektor Helps," we are supporting members of the electronics community with free content and educational opportunities during these turbulent times. Learn more