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Router vs Modem – What's the Difference?

Are you confused about the difference between a router and a modem? You’re not alone. Many people use these terms ...
ZDNet

Wi-Fi to climb aboard modems

Wi-Fi chips for wireless home networks will be moving in with a roommate: broadband modems. Communications chipmaker Conexant Systems announced Tuesday that it is adding Intersil Wi-Fi chips to the ...
EDN

First OFDM-based, powerline communication modem delivers up to 100kbps at 10kHz to 490kHz

Maxim Integrated Products (PINK OTC MARKETS: MXIM) introduces the MAX2990 OFDM-based, power-line communication (PLC) modem. This device employs advanced broadband-communication techniques to deliver ...
Electronic Design

Intelligent Modems Okayed For Verizon EV-DO Rev. A Network

The first members of Sierra Wireless’ Airlink X Platform, the Raven X and PinPoint X intelligent modems, are qualified for use on the Verizon Wireless Evolution-Data Optimized Revision A network. The ...
Electronic Design

Direct-Access Arrangements Are Crucial To Successful Embedded-Modem Designs

Savvy designers must know whether to choose optical, capacitive, or transformer-based interfacing to the telephone network. Embedded communications ap-plications, such as credit-card verification, ...
Automation World

Don’t Be Afraid to Use Wireless in Your OT Network

Traditional wired systems have their own limitations in industrial settings. For example, conductor bars are restricted to analog signals, festoons and cable reels are limited to 330 feet for Ethernet ...