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From 6G to quantum computing and AI: How a 1950s invention shapes tech giants of today and tomorrow

From 6G to quantum computing and AI: How a 1950s invention shapes tech giants of today and tomorrow

23m 24s

Ever wondered what makes your smartphone, satellite, or self-driving car function flawlessly? Meet an unsung hero behind it all: the Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). This 75-year-old technology was invented by Rohde & Schwarz pioneers and is an invisible enabler of RF engineering. In this episode, we unravel its journey from analog labs to AI-driven precision, and why it’s more vital now than ever.

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- The Birth of a Game-Changer: How the Z-g-Diagraph pioneered Smith chart visualization in 1950
- Everyday Tech, Supercharged: Why to rely on VNAs to test 12M+ smartphone filters per week
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Wi-Fi on Mars? Why network technology is mission-critical to keeping analog astronauts connected

Wi-Fi on Mars? Why network technology is mission-critical to keeping analog astronauts connected

22m 11s

Let’s leave Earth’s digital comfort zone and explore the simulated Martian wilderness—where the sand is real, the space suits are bulky, and connectivity is crucial. The Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) regularly emulates the astronautical exploration of the Red Planet, to prepare for future manned missions to Mars.
Network technology from LANCOM Systems keeps the analog missions online, even in the most extreme conditions. From high-stakes field tests to digital sovereignty and beyond, this episode blends curiosity and cutting-edge tech to keep Earthlings listening.

[GERMAN ONLY] Mobilfunk gestern, heute & morgen: im Vogelflug von 3G zu 6G

[GERMAN ONLY] Mobilfunk gestern, heute & morgen: im Vogelflug von 3G zu 6G

16m 9s

In Teil 2 zum Mobilfunk gehen wir mit unseren Gästen in schnellem Schritt von 3G zu 5G. Mit dem Übergang von 5G zu 6G sollen bald auch Satellitenverbindungen per Smartphone möglich werden – was bisher den Satellitentelefonen vorbehalten ist. Wir erfahren auch, dass Nachhaltigkeit im Mobilfunk immer wichtiger wird.