Tiny Modem Module Supports Worldwide 3G Standards
October 4, 2010 10:18 am | Product Releases | Commentsu-blox announces LISA, a new family of small, ultra-fast wireless modems that support a wide range of high-bandwidth applications such as mobile computing, car infotainment, telematics systems and hand-held terminals.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsWireless IO Modules and Radio Modems Are Outdoor-rated
September 29, 2010 8:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsB&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc. today announced that it is expanding its Zlinx Industrial Wireless product line with the Zlinx Xtreme IP67 Outdoor-Rated Radio Modems and I/O Modules. Featuring license-free, proprietary RF, the products are
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsRF Directional Coupler Offers hard to Find Interfaces
September 29, 2010 8:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsRF directional couplers from Aviel Electronics are available with common interfaces such as N type female connectors. The company designs and manufactures RF directional couplers with uncommon interfaces such as the HN female. The HN coaxial interface is a
LISTED UNDER: Packaging & Interconnects | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsFrequency Signal Generators Tout OCXO Equivalence
September 29, 2010 7:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsPletronix’ OeXO (OCXO equivalent Crystal Oscillators) Series of precision frequency signal generators provides the accuracy and precision of traditional OCXO’s but offers smaller package size and lower power, according to the company. The series is
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsVCO Operates From 1490 MHz to 1550 MHz
September 29, 2010 7:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek's CVCO55CC-1490-1550 VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) operates from 1490 MHz to 1550 MHz with a control voltage range of 1.0 V to10 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -115 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and has
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsCrystal Notch Filter Has 10 MHz Center Frequency
September 29, 2010 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnatech Electronics introduced the the AS10CN801 crystal notch filter, which has a notch center frequency of 10 MHz and notch bandwidth of 1 kHz. The filter’s rejection in the notch bandwidth is
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | RF & Microwave/Communications2.45 GHz Antenna Comes in Rugged, Cosmetically Attractive Package
September 29, 2010 7:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsAntenna Factor announced 2.45 GHz models of its HW and HWR Series antennas. These 1/2-wave center-fed dipole antennas offer desirable performance in a rugged and cosmetically attractive package. The HW has a
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsArmored assemblies feature attenuation of 0.36 dB-ft
September 29, 2010 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek has ruggedized its LL142 low-loss RF cable assemblies by incorporating a spiraled stainless steel casing, along with extra fortification provided by heavy-duty adhesive strain relief with a Neoprene jacket. This added measure of protection eliminates the failures commonly caused by cable flexion and compression.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsManaging Diabetes with Wireless Connectivity
September 27, 2010 6:32 am | by Alf Helge Omre, Nordic Semiconductor (www.nordicsemi.com) | Blogs | CommentsEquipping a blood glucose meter with a wireless connection offers several advantages in the management of diabetes.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsCable Technology Meets SCD21 Requirements for High Data-Rate Applications
September 27, 2010 5:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsW. L. Gore & Associates has introduced the next generation in cable technology for high data-rate applications. This technology consists of a new differential cable design with lower SCD21 (differential-to-common-mode conversion) and a very high level of signal fidelity.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsRemote control platform complements RF with traditional IR capabilities
September 22, 2010 10:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsNordic Semiconductor ASA today announces that German custom A/V (audio/visual) development specialist, Audivo, has specified Nordic nRF24LE1 2.4GHz Systems-on-Chip (SoC) and Gazell RF software protocol to provide the bi-directional RF link in its universal RF remote controller, dubbed the M-Remote.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsPublic Access Femtocell Solution Enables 32 Channels for Simultaneous Voice, HSPA+ Data
September 14, 2010 9:19 am | Product Releases | CommentspicoChip unveiled the PC333, a System-on-Chip (SoC) device specifically designed to extend the femtocell into the realm of public access infrastructure such as metro femto, rural femto and strand-mounted systems. The PC333 SoC is asserted to
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsTri-Band Antenna Improves Long-Distance Communication
September 14, 2010 8:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsAntenna Factor is pleased to announce the DB1-LP Series of gain antennas. This tri-band log periodic antenna is designed for long distance directional communication over a multitude of frequencies. The DB1-LP antenna provides gain and directivity comparable to a Yagi antenna...
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsMulti-channel 2.4 GHz FSK Transceiver Includes Built-in Star Network Manager
September 8, 2010 6:26 am | Product Releases | Commentsaustriamicrosystems has announced the AS3940, the first fully integrated 2.4 GHz multi-channel FSK (frequency shift keying) transceiver with integrated link manager for reliable control of star networks (up to eight clients). It features low power, high sensitivity (-100 dBm at 250 kbps, -92 dBm at 2 Mbps), data rates from
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsWi-Fi and Femtocells
September 7, 2010 7:47 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip (www.picochip.com) | Blogs | CommentsAlthough it is tempting to portray technology discussions as “battles” with a winner and loser, more often they will co-exist with technologies serving different needs at different times.
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