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Introduction Radio-frequency (RF) technology is a central aspect of modern-day electronic design. RF technology uses electromagnetic radiation to transfer information between electronic devices without a tangible, wired connection. The RF spectrum is loosely defined as the part of the electromagnetic spectrum directly above the infrared spectrum, ranging from 3kHz to 300GHz. Industry 4.0 is accelerating the need for well-designed RF networks and devices. Defined by digitalization and automation, Industry 4.0 initially emerged as 4G private wireless networks; however, the growing demand for greater capacity and for broader coverage with fewer blind spots and better signal penetration have caused companies to look toward 5G networks, technologies, and applications. To meet these goals, high data rates, ultra-low latency, and substantial reliability and security are needed. The availability of higher bandwidths and millimeter wavelengths have afforded new bandwidth capacity and methods to combat overcrowding. Other advances have afforded ways to simplify RF design in the face of extremely complex design challenges, including smaller, integrated components, software-defined radio, and systems-on-chip (SoCs), among others. As a result, 5G is making an entrance into several Industry 4.0 applications in smart manufacturing, instrumentation, satellite communications, aerospace and defense, autonomous vehicles, remote healthcare, and public space security, with new applications and use cases already emerging. This eBook explores challenges that today's RF engineers face in designing networks and devices. Read on to see how Analog Devices (also known as Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)) helps address these challenges by bridging knowledge gaps; solving design challenges; and easing the modeling, simulation, and testing processes. All the best, David Rogelberg Editor, Mighty Guides, Inc. I 516.840.0244 I 10409 Pacific Palisades Ave. I Las Vegas, Nevada 89144 I © 2021 Mighty Guides, Inc. www.mightyguides.com 3 Mouser Electronics, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an award-winning, authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on rapid new product introductions from its manufacturing partners for electronic design engineers and buyers. The global distributor's website, Mouser. com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 5 million products from over 800 manufacturers. Mouser offers 27 support locations around the world to provide best-in-class customer service and ships globally to over 630,000 customers in more than 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot state-of-the-art facilities south of Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.mouser.com.

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