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Starlink FCC Filings Part 5: Gen2 Satellite System Modifications — PFD Limits, EPFD Compliance & ITU Coordination

Technical analysis of SpaceX’s Gen2 satellite system modification filing: Ka-band PFD limits, Nv visibility calculations for 29,988-satellite constellation, ITU Article 22 EPFD compliance, GSO protection frameworks, and inter-system spectrum sharing methodologies.

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Starlink FCC Filings Part 4: Direct-to-Cell MSS Spectrum — 2GHz Band Parameters, Coverage & Interference Analysis

Technical breakdown of SpaceX’s Direct-to-Cell Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) filing: 2GHz and 2020-2025 MHz band operations, 7,500-satellite initial deployment, geographic coverage, PFD/EIRP limits, spectrum sharing with AWS-4 terrestrial operators, and frequency tolerance specifications.

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Starlink FCC Filings Part 3: Gen1 Satellite System Modification — Ku/Ka-Band Beam Parameters & Spectrum Sharing

Technical analysis of SpaceX’s FCC modification application for its Gen1 satellite system: upgraded 4,408-satellite constellation, Ku-band and Ka-band beam parameters, GSO/NGSO spectrum sharing compliance, EPFD limits, PFD management, and co-frequency beam flexibility under modernized sharing frameworks.

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Starlink FCC Filings Part 2: 2GHz Spectrum Tests, E-Band Gateway Links & Orbital Data Center Constellation

Detailed analysis of SpaceX’s latest FCC filings: STA extensions for 2GHz spectrum testing with EchoStar, E-band gateway link renewals for Gen2 satellites, and a bold proposal for a million-satellite orbital data center constellation powered by solar energy to meet AI computing demands.

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SpaceX Starlink FCC Filings Series (1): Direct-to-Cell, E-Band Gateway, and Emergency SCS Authorizations (2026)

A comprehensive review of SpaceX Starlink’s recent FCC filings including direct-to-cell demonstrations in Guam, E-band gateway link extensions for Gen2 satellites, and emergency Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) operations during Typhoon Senlark.

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DJI Video Transmission Chip Evolution: From Leadcore SoC to P1/S1/S2 Custom ASICs

A technical history of DJI video transmission chips: from off-the-shelf Leadcore LC1860 SoC in early OcuSync, through customized P1 (Falcon) and S1 (Sparrow) ASICs, to the latest S2 chip supporting wider channel bandwidths. Covers DJI’s three-phase strategy from chip selection to specification definition, and the architectural differences between each generation.

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Silent Mode & TPC: Two Transmission Control Capabilities in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks

A technical guide to wireless ad hoc network transmission control: silent mode (controlled node transmit state switching) and TPC (Transmit Power Control) for dynamic link-quality-based power adaptation. Covers architecture, control vs. business signal separation, and engineering applications for reducing RF exposure and optimizing spectrum efficiency.

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IMU Error Sources, Calibration Methods & China’s Inertial Navigation Market Landscape

A technical deep dive into IMU error sources (gyroscope bias, scale factor, cross-axis errors, temperature drift) and calibration methods (static multi-position, dynamic turntable, temperature compensation). Covers Allan variance analysis, MEMS vs fiber optic IMU trade-offs, and profiles China’s top-tier IMU manufacturers including CoreTronics and CASIC research institutes.

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Giving LLMs a Physical Body: ESP32 Minimal Embodiment Experiments (660 Runs)

An open-source project that connects ESP32 microcontrollers to LLMs, creating a minimal embodied AI system with vision, touch, audio, and OLED display. Covers hardware architecture, sensor integration, bridge service design, latency benchmarks across 660 experiments, and practical guidance for makers exploring embodied intelligence on low-cost hardware.

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