John Oncea

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Editor at RF Globalnet

Editor at Photonics Online

Father of @KatyOncea; @Dodgers @Penguins & @PennStateFball fan

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Articles

Trends, Challenges, And The Future Outlook Of The RF Test Equipment Market

1 week ago | rfglobalnet.com | John Oncea

By John Oncea, Editor As wireless technology becomes increasingly complex and ubiquitous, the importance of accurate and reliable RF testing continues to grow. Radio frequency (RF) test equipment is an essential component of today’s wireless communications landscape, playing a pivotal role in the design, development, and maintenance of modern electronic systems across industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, defense, automotive, and consumer electronics.
The Intrinsic Value Of AI Applications In Datacom And Telecom

1 week ago | photonicsonline.com | John Oncea

By John Oncea, Editor Applications of artificial intelligence in datacom and telecom are continually evolving, driven by the need for faster data transmission, smarter networks, and enhanced customer experience. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every industry by enabling smarter networks, enhancing customer experiences, and optimizing operations.
04.16.25 -- Thermal Optics In Cinema, LiDAR Filters, Understanding Detectors With Thermoelectric Coolers, And More

1 week ago | photonicsonline.com | John Oncea |Aedan Gardill

Starting with its groundbreaking use inâ€ŻFort Apache, thermal optics have transformed film language by providing a new visual perspective that highlights differences in temperature and energy. Understanding LiDAR FiltersSome of the most important components of lidar sensors are the filters that isolate target signals, while preventing sunlight and other extraneous light from reaching the detector.
How Semiconductors Help Devices Mimic Human Sensory Abilities

1 week ago | rfglobalnet.com | John Oncea

By John Oncea, Editor Long the backbone of electronics, semiconductors are finding new uses in the development of electronic noses and tongues. Electronics have been around, more or less, since the early 1900s when Sir John Fleming invented the vacuum tube.
04.15.25 -- GPS On The Moon, The Metaverse And Extended Reality, And More

1 week ago | rfglobalnet.com | John Oncea |Emily Newton |Simulating Animated |Tarun Chawla

For the first time in history, NASA successfully received and tracked GPS signals on the Moon, marking a major advancement in space navigation. The Metaverse And Extended RealityThe metaverse, XR and 5G/6G wireless networks are interconnected. Advanced wireless networks are essential for unlocking the full potential of the metaverse and XR.
04.14.25 -- Emerging Horizons In Space Sensing, Optics For Defense, Port Security & Surveillance, And More

1 week ago | photonicsonline.com | John Oncea |Alannah Johansen

Innovations in space sensing – from quantum sensors and AI analytics to microsatellites and IoT networks – are revolutionizing Earth observation, climate monitoring, and national security. SPOTLIGHT ON DEFENSE & SECURITYThin-Film Interference Filters For LIDARDiscover how high-performance, ultra-narrow bandpass interference filters improve LiDAR signal-to-noise ratios in specific applications.
How Flat-Panel Detectors Enhance Dual-Energy Computed Tomography

1 week ago | photonicsonline.com | John Oncea

By John Oncea, Editor Flat‐panel detectors improve dual‐energy CT imaging in several ways by enhancing both the physical detection of X‐rays and the subsequent extraction and processing of spectral information. Flat-panel detectors (FPDs) significantly contribute to the advancement of dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) by enhancing spectral separation, material decomposition, and clinical applications.
The Role of mmWave Technology In The Industrial Internet Of Things

2 weeks ago | rfglobalnet.com | John Oncea

By John Oncea, Editor Imagine factories and machines communicating with each other; that's the Industrial Internet of Things. mmWave technology helps make this happen by providing a super-fast internet connection, allowing the conversations to occur more efficiently. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is, in the simplest of terms, connecting machines, sensors, and devices in factories, power plants, and other industrial settings to the internet.
04.10.25 -- Miniature Amplifiers & Oscillators, Making Smart Use Of Preamps In RF Testing, & More

2 weeks ago | rfglobalnet.com | John Oncea |Brian Baxter |Marki Microwave

The integration and miniaturization of amplifiers and oscillators, crucial for modern electronics, are achieved through integrated circuits, allowing for smaller, more reliable, and efficient devices. SPOTLIGHT ON AMPLIFIERS & OSCILLATORSA Day In The Life Of An RF/Microwave AttenuatorFixed RF attenuators are versatile components that not only provide useful level control features but can be used to enhance the return loss at the input of a mismatched component/device in the signal chain.
How To Make The Most Of Automate And The CLEO Conference

2 weeks ago | photonicsonline.com | John Oncea

From The Editor | April 9, 2025 By John Oncea, Editor It’s almost show time with both Automate 2025 and the CLEO Conference just around the corner. Let’s take a look at two of the photonics industry’s most-anticipated shows. Machine vision is more than just another technology – it is rapidly becoming the backbone of quality control and smart manufacturing.