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Maxim Unveils the Future of Multi-Party Video Conferencing on TVs at CES 2011
January 7, 2011 9:06 am | News | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products is paving the way for next-generation consumer video conferencing solutions on TVs with the announcement of its new technology line-up. At the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas, Maxim will be showcasing and demonstrating complete video camera solutions and reference designs that enable pioneering video conferencing features such as 1080p30 HD video, multi-party video, face detection, face tracking, 3D capture, and gesture recognition.
CES 2011: Analog Devices' Video Transmitter Products
January 7, 2011 9:05 am | Videos | CommentsChris Chipman from Analog Devices discusses the company's video transmitter products.
CES 2011: Texas Instruments' Soundbar Reference Design
January 7, 2011 8:56 am | Videos | CommentsDafydd Roche with TI goes over their soundbar reference design, said to be able to take analog or USB inputs and drive stereo output at up to 30 W.
Texas Instruments and Fraunhofer IIS Enable High-performance Surround Audio Streaming
January 7, 2011 8:50 am | News | CommentsFraunhofer’s high-quality MPEG Surround audio streaming technology to provide consumers with surround Internet radio experiences in the living room
The Gesture Recognition Market
January 7, 2011 6:00 am | by Sinclair Vass, JDSU (www.jdsu.tv) | Blogs | CommentsSince the gesture recognition market is still in its early stages, there are a variety of suppliers around the world that are just emerging as key players
HD Audio ICs Target PC and Laptop Markets
January 6, 2011 1:15 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWolfson Microelectronics plc has announced its new HD Audio product line for PCs and laptops. The WM8850 and WM8860 are asserted to deliver exceptional audio performance, excellent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and
ZigBee USNAP Module Suits the Smart Energy HAN Market
January 6, 2011 12:47 pm | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Wireless Solutions introduced the SyChip Utility Smart Network Access Port (USNAP) ZigBee module. The USNAP version 2 specification-compliant module enables protocol independent designs for
Module Enables WiHD-compliant WVAN
January 6, 2011 12:24 pm | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America announced the launch of its second generation WirelessHD module. The WHDM-T005/R006 Series provides a fully embedded solution for design engineers developing high-definition audio/visual (HD-A/V) electronic devices
Embedded Multi-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Controller Includes Tri-Band Support
January 6, 2011 9:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsSMSC announced the availability of the DARR83, a complete digital wireless audio processor with tri-band support and an embedded multi-channel USB 2.0 audio. This IC is appropriate for companies integrating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth into their consumer electronics products. Its support of
Charging Technology Helps Put an End to Vampire Energy Loss
January 6, 2011 7:45 am | News | CommentsFreescale Semiconductor is finding innovative ways to stop “vampire” energy loss, the loss of power that occurs when an AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet but isn’t charging a device. Freescale’s new Watt Saver technology automatically eliminates no-load power consumption for AC adaptors, potentially providing substantial energy savings over existing manual versions. In addition, Freescale will donate one percent of all Watt Saver revenue to a global green ecology non-profit organization. Freescale’s Watt Saver technology consists of
Applications Processors Scale From One to Four Cores
January 6, 2011 7:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsFreescale Semiconductor introduces the i.MX 6 series of quad-, dual- and single-core applications processors designed to deliver outstanding performance and scalability to manufacturers targeting the hottest selling smart mobile, automotive infotainment and embedded device categories. Integrating one, two or four ARM Cortex-A9 cores running at up to
Nordic Semiconductor and ANT Partner with Yellow Digital to Demonstrate eWellness Platform
January 6, 2011 6:52 am | News | CommentsUltra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) and ANT Wireless announce their participation in an “eWellness” cycling performance monitoring exhibit with leading consumer electronics and technology companies today at CES. Yellow Digital Health Lab, Inc., a leading eWellness platform and service provider based in Santa Monica, CA and Tokyo, is coordinating the companies and products used in the exhibit; these include
Cavium, D2 and DSP Group Debut New Gateway Design
January 5, 2011 7:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsCavium Networks has paired its ECONA ARM-based processors running D2 Technologies' VoIP software with the DECT/CAT-iq Module from DSP Group to create a market-ready reference design for a multi-service gateway. This gateway design has advanced features such as HD voice, PBX functionality and address book synchronization.
Embedded Motion-Control System Suits Next-Generation Connected TV Applications
January 5, 2011 7:22 am | Hillcrest Labs | Product Releases | CommentsHillcrest Labs, a leader in motion-control technology and interactive television applications, announced a new low cost, embedded motion-control system for TV manufacturers.
IP Core Solutions for High Definition Video Deployed at CES
January 5, 2011 7:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsTranSwitch announced that it will be showcasing its patented HDP technology, the HDMI and DisplayPort integrated solution, at CES with live demonstrations of HD-PXL 1.4, the Company’s latest intellectual property (IP) core.
Seagate Unveils Certified GoFlex Storage System for Third-Party Manufacturers
January 5, 2011 6:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsSeagate announced, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a new program to allow third-party companies to incorporate slots on their products to support removable GoFlex external hard drives. First introduced in May of 2010, the GoFlex family is the next evolution of consumer external hard drives providing
Printed Electronics - Predictions for 2011
January 5, 2011 5:01 am | by Raghu Das, CEO, IDTechEx (www.IDTechEx.com) | Blogs | CommentsTo examine what to expect for 2011, we must understand the spectacular successes of the recent past as well as the failures. Printed electronics has often been an industry with poor business planning and marketing.
Patterned Transparent Conductors Enhance Touchscreen Device Performance
January 5, 2011 4:45 am | 3M Electronics Solutions Division | Product Releases | CommentsAt the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, 3M unveiled Patterned Transparent Conductors, used in consumer electronic devices for a variety of applications including projected capacitive touch sensing, that offer key advantages over existing ITO/PET designs.
Gigabit Communications Processor Enhances Home Gateway Performance
January 5, 2011 4:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsTranSwitch announced that its Atlanta 2000 processor family achieved a CaffeineMark score of 7,000, , a Java performance level reflecting an ability for more software applications to run simultaneously on home gateways, integrated access devices (IADs) and IP-PBXs.
Processor Targets Cost-Sensitive, Low-End VoIP Market
January 4, 2011 5:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsSiTel Semiconductor today announced that its new SC14461 Green VoIP processor is at the heart of LG-Ericsson’s recently-launched IP8802 low-end enterprise VoIP desktop phone.
LED driver IC Integrates MOSFET for Improved Accuracy
January 4, 2011 5:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsSupertex introduced HV9967, an open loop, average-mode current control LED driver IC that includes a 60V, 0.8 ohm MOSFET that can be used as a stand-alone buck converter, or connected as a source driver output...
MIPS-Based Smartphones and Tablets Debut at CES
January 4, 2011 4:31 am | News | CommentsMIPS Technologies announced that it will show MIPS-Based mobile devices in its suite at International CES this week.
Zenverge Demonstrates Several Video Gadgets at CES
January 4, 2011 3:35 am | News | CommentsZenverge, a leading developer of advanced media ICs for the connected home, announced today that at the upcoming CES 2011, it will provide a sneak peek at the first wave of video products soon to be launched by its customers and partners worldwide.
Mirics and SAPPHIRE partner to deliver broadcast TV via PC Graphics Add-In Cards
January 4, 2011 3:27 am | News | CommentsMirics, developer of FlexiTV, announced a technology partnership with SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd- a leading supplier of add-in graphics cards for PCs - which will enable users to turn their PC into a receiver and home hub for digital terrestrial TV.
Alereon and Spectec Announce SD CameraJet Wireless Ultrawideband Solution
January 3, 2011 9:43 am | News | CommentsAlereon, Inc. and Spectec Computer Co. Ltd. announced the availability of the Spectec CameraJet Wireless Solution that brings new levels of speed and connectivity to the transfer of media from mobile devices. The Spectec solution consists of the SDU-7200 Wi-Jet SD card and the SDU-7500 Wi-Jet USB dongle. Both are
