ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0 SoC Integrates ARM Cortex-M3, Memory
January 24, 2012 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated announced a demonstration of a radio frequency (RF) system-on-chip (SoC) that integrates an IEEE 802.15.4 (2.4 GHz) radio, an ARM Cortex-M3 processor, dedicated Smart Energy (SE) 2.0 hardware security acceleration, and enough flash and RAM to run the ZigBee IP stack and SE2.0 profile. A true single-chip solution, the CC2538 ZigBee SE2.0 SoC removes the
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsCommercial-Grade Embedded WiFi for Climate-Controlled Settings
January 23, 2012 6:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsConnect One released commercial-grade versions of its popular Nano WiReach and Nano Socket iWiFi modules at a 25% cost reduction.
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AFE for Femtocell Base Stations and Portable SDRs is Presented as Industry’s Fastest
January 20, 2012 10:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced what it asserts is the industry’s fastest, highest-performance analog front end (AFE) for femtocell base stations and portable software-defined radio (SDR) applications. The low-power, 12-bit AFE7225 integrates
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Frequency Synthesizer Operates at 39.5 GHz Ka-Band
January 19, 2012 10:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe KB-39500 Frequency Synthesizer from EM Research operates fixed at 39.5 GHz, features low phase noise (<-80 dBc/Hz MAX at 10 kHz) and +18 dBm output power. The unit locks to an external 10 MHz reference. It is available in
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Wireless ICs Simplify WiFi Integration
January 18, 2012 12:12 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 solution from Texas Instruments is a flagship device family aimed at expanding the “Internet of Things” with easy-to-implement, proven Wi-Fi technology.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsSmart-Home Service Opportunities Leveraging App Store Ease of Use
January 13, 2012 4:42 am | News | CommentsA new breed of app could soon be finding its way onto mobiles or set-top boxes, taking advantage of a new open platform for smart buildings put forward by STMicroelectronics. ST's GreenNet Wireless Sensor Networking technology addresses the challenge to most efficiently use energy and for increase consumer safety via monitoring of their environment.
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Capacitive Coupling Device Enables Wireless Charging Systems
January 12, 2012 11:14 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America introduced its new wireless power transmission module at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. The higher power capability of the LXWS Series enables wireless charging systems for
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New Component Integrates a Directional Coupler in Parallel with a Hybrid Combiner
January 12, 2012 8:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsRFMW now supports the Doupler, an innovative new component that integrates a directional coupler in parallel with a hybrid combiner, reducings insertion loss by 50%.
LISTED UNDER: Passive & Discrete Devices | RF & Microwave/CommunicationsWilocity Puts WiGig In Action at CES 2012
January 12, 2012 5:47 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsWilocity announced at the Consumer Electronics Show that they are delivering the world's first multi-gigabit wireless system based on newly completed and ratified WiGig 60 GHz standard, in mid-2012. At the conference, Wilocity will be the first company to showcase live WiGig applications in action, including
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsContinua Health Alliance Releases Free Design Guidelines; Gains Android Support
January 12, 2012 4:43 am | News | CommentsBeaverton, Ore. – Continua Health Alliance, an international not-for-profit organization of healthcare and technology companies dedicated to creating an eco-system of interoperable personal connected health products and services, today announced it will make its Design Guidelines...
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsDivX Plus HD Chipset Certified for Android
January 12, 2012 4:16 am | Vicor Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsRovi announced that Amlogic has introduced the first DivX Plus HD solution available on an Android OS, via the Amlogic AML-8726M series chipset.
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ZigBee RF4CE Haptic System Enables Advanced Device Interaction
January 11, 2012 11:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced its latest ZigBee RF4CE remote control solution with support for the upcoming ZigBee Input Device (ZID) profile, which enables mouse-like pointing functionality, keyboard and gesture- and touch-based input controls.
LISTED UNDER: Boards & Modules | RF & Microwave/Communications1 GHz, 3G Baseband and Reference Design Combine Power, Affordability
January 11, 2012 9:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsBroadcom Corporation introduced the BCM21552G 1GHz 3G cellular baseband and complete reference design to enable a range of next-generation features in affordable smartphones. Featuring Broadcom's InConcert connectivity suite, the new
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsChipset Solution Powers Innovative Fixed Wireless Telephone
January 11, 2012 8:26 am | News | CommentsDSP Group and Huawei Device announced that DSP Group's XceedR digital cordless chipset solution is powering the new Huawei F685 3G DECT Digital Cordless Phone.
LISTED UNDER: RF & Microwave/CommunicationsReceiver SoC for ISDB-T Set-Top Boxes Touts Desirable Field Performance
January 10, 2012 1:08 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMaxLinear Inc. announced the MxL683, its next-generation high-performance, single-chip receiver for ISDB-T and SBTVD-T terrestrial set-top box applications. This monolithic system-on-chip is
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