Communication & Networks

With continued expansion and growth in the data centre, a well-planned cabling infrastructure is critical for both present and future success. Fundamental concerns that a cabling infrastructure must address are reliability,...

Read Part 2 Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is the standard that defines how to establish and maintain a network conversation via which application programs can exchange data. TCP works with Internet Protocol...

Read Part 1 Interconnection networks are high-speed computer networks. These are connections between nodes where each node can be a single processor or a group of processors or memory modules. These connections...

According to Wikipedia, the Internet (or, interconnected network) is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide. It is a network...

Compared to 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, millimetre-wave-based 60GHz Wi-Fi offers a low-interference, bandwidth-rich spectrum that delivers increased wireless capacity and ultra-low latency. Wi-Fi is a widely-used technology for wireless Internet connectivity. It...

RFID is a non-contact, automatic identification technology that uses radio signals to identify, track, sort and detect a variety of objects including people, vehicles, goods and assets without the need for...

Microstrip antenna are one of the most popular types of printed antenna. These play a very significant role in today’s wireless communication systems. Here we discuss microstrip antenna, their polarisation and...

Technology experts in India are constantly striving to connect the remote corners of the country and provide the rest with stronger and reliable networks. As a step towards making this vision...

This article discusses the wireless technologies for the safety and security of the deep sea, including ship-to-shore radios, GPS-tracking solutions and RFID transponders Wireless technologies have made their way into deep sea...

In this era of communication and connectivity, optical-fibre sensors find many applications, some of which are discussed in this article. For ages, sensors have been used in hazardous environments. These sensors often...