Automotive radar transmitter designed for active safety applications
November 13, 2012 11:55 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsFreescale Semiconductor introduced the new Xtrinsic PRDTX11101 automotive radar transmitter for active safety applications, such as adaptive cruise control. The industry’s first 77 GHz silicon germanium (SiGe) BiCMOS transmitter features an integrated voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and power amplifier for greater control,
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Active spread spectrum clock generator ICs manage EMI reduction in portables, consumer apps
November 7, 2012 12:05 pm | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsON Semiconductor has introduced a new series of active spread spectrum clock generator integrated circuits (ICs) that manage EMI and RFI at the clock source, delivering system-wide EMI reduction of all clock dependent signals. The P3P8203A LVCMOS peak EMI reduction clock generator targets
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Single-chip wireless power receiver integrates battery charger
November 7, 2012 10:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated introduced a single-chip wireless power receiver with integrated battery charger and a new “free-position” transmitter integrated circuit. The two bqTESLA circuits are positioned to give smart phone users a simpler, stress-free charging experience and help designers
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ACE processor targets two-way radios, walkie-talkies
November 1, 2012 7:24 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCML Microcircuits has launched a new ACE (Analogue Communications Enhancements) Processor, the CMX188. The processor is specifically targeted at providing the digital advantage to analogue two-way radios and walkie-talkies, serving both licence-free and licensed two-way radio market sectors.
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Fixed-frequency synthesizer features low phase noise
October 30, 2012 4:07 pm | Product Releases | CommentsZ-Communications announces a new RoHS compliant Fixed Frequency Synthesizer model SFS4000C-LF for Satellite Communications and Test Equipment. The SFS4000C-LF is a single frequency synthesizer that is phase locked at 4000 MHz while using a 10 MHz reference.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsOne-chip solution combines a 2.4-GHz, low-power wireless radio and capacitive touch
October 15, 2012 9:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsCypress Semiconductor introduced a single-chip solution that integrates a wireless radio with touch-sensing circuitry for wireless mice, trackpads, remote controls, presenter tools, and other Human Interface Devices (HIDs). The new PRoC-UI (Programmable Radio-on-a-Chip–User Interface) solution combines 2.4-GHz proprietary WirelessUSB-NL Radio...
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GPS miniature receiver based on latest 3-D embedded technology is market’s smallest
October 9, 2012 8:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsTelit Wireless Solutions announced the introduction of the Jupiter SE880 ultra-compact GPS receiver module for applications in the commercial, industrial, and consumer segments including wearable and handheld devices. The miniature 4.7x4.7mm LGA (Land Grid Array), SiRFstarIV-based receiver module employs leading 3-D component embedding technology...
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Telit launches new generation of one of market’s smallest cellular modules at MobileCON 2012
October 1, 2012 2:11 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTelit Wireless Solutions announced the launch of its GL865-DUAL V3 banded for Asian, European, and Latin American GSM/GPRS cellular markets to be premiered at MobileCON in San Diego. The product is a backwards-compatible version of the popular and widely adopted GL865 product family but based on the latest Intel single-chip...
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SDR demonstrator intended for wireless data applications
September 28, 2012 2:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCML Microcircuits has released a small demonstration platform for a complete Software Defined Radio (SDR) for wireless data applications. The DE9941 is a credit card sized demonstration board for a complete linear modulation-based Software Defined Radio (SDR) for wireless data. It is designed to be small and low-cost with minimal components/values.
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Transverse coupled resonator filter touts desirable temperature performance
September 28, 2012 12:16 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAPI Technologies Corp. introduced a new transverse coupled resonator filter (TCRF). This new surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter is designed for narrowband intermediate frequency (IF) filtering such as in satellite transponders, directional finders and anti-jam modems. It is capable of
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Switch provides linearity of 115 dBm IIP2
September 26, 2012 4:08 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPeregrine Semiconductor Corporation announced the expansion of its high-linearity, low insertion loss RF switch family with the availability of the HaRP technology-enhanced SPDT PE42422 RF switch. The new switch provides linearity of 115 dBm IIP2, and 70 dBm IIP3; low insertion loss of 0.4 dB @ 3 GHz, and high isolation of 28 dB @ 3 GHz...
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Ultra-broadband directional coupler covers 1.0 GHz to 50.0 GHz
September 26, 2012 3:55 pm | Product Releases | CommentsKRYTAR announces a new directional coupler offering high performance over the ultra-broadband frequency range of 1.0 to 50.0 GHz, in a single, compact and lightweight package. KRYTAR’s new directional coupler expands its family of superior performance products offering ultra-broadband coverage in compact packages.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/Communications3eTI launches industry’s first military-grade secure ISA100 wireless mesh network solution
September 25, 2012 10:09 am | Product Releases | Comments3e Technologies International (3eTI) announced its new AirGuard iMesh suite of products. The iMesh Gateway, an ISA100 to IEEE 802.11 device and the iMesh Sensor Node, a low-power ISA 100 node, combine to enable wireless process automation with military-grade levels of security – offering a robust solution for wireless networks in industrial environments.
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Grandmaster clock series provides precise time synchronization of measurement devices
September 11, 2012 12:38 pm | Product Releases | CommentsOMICRON Lab's newly developed antenna-integrated PTP Grandmaster clock OTMC 100 provides precise and simple time synchronization of measurement devices via the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) according to IEEE 1588-2008. The unique design of the OTMC 100 series combines the GPS-Antenna, the GPS receiver and the Grandmaster clock...
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Ku-band block up converter designed for transportable satellite communications uplinks
September 7, 2012 10:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsComtech Xicom Technology today introduced a new compact, lightweight and highly efficient solid-state Ku-band block up converter (BUC) designed for transportable satellite communications uplinks. The Comtech Xicom Technology Model XTS-40KHE-B1 is the perfect solution for commercial and military users ready to take advantage of available Ku-band capacity.
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