Trade Shows & Associations
Silicon Tuner for Digital Cable and Terrestrial Set Top Boxes Touts 3.8 DB Noise Figure
January 11, 2012 12:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMaxLinear announced the MxL603, its next-generation high-performance TV tuner for digital cable and terrestrial set-top box applications. Based on low-power 65-nm digital CMOS process technology, the tuner supports all global digital cable and terrestrial
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.
Waterproof Piezoelectric Speakers for Smart Phones Tout Small Size and Advanced Design
January 11, 2012 10:46 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America expanded what it asserts is the world’s thinnest waterproof piezoelectric speaker product line. The new VSLBG2216E1100-T0 build’s on the company’s earlier waterproof model with enhanced sound quality through
Smart Sensor Technology Enables Real-time Body-Motion Reconstruction
January 11, 2012 9:47 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics unveiled a smart suit prototype with sewn-in new multi-sensor ST iNEMO motion co-processor that recognize complex movements of the wearer’s body and translate them to a digital model with outstanding precision and speed. The iBMR, iNEMO Body Motion Reconstruction technology could improve outcomes in clinical and sports medicine applications, as well as enhancing augmented reality where users could, for example, jog side by side with the world champion on their local running track.
1 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
Conexant Introduces New Low-Power, High-Definition Audio Codecs for Mobile Applications
January 11, 2012 8:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsConexant Systems Inc., a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, embedded modem, and video surveillance applications, today announced the CX20752 and CX20754 – two low-power, HD audio codecs aimed at delivering high-quality audio for the mobile PC market, including notebooks, ultrabooks and tablets.
Processor Helps Audio Manufacturers Deliver High-end Performance, Affordability
January 11, 2012 7:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntersil Corporation introduced its new D2Audio DAE-3HT 12-channel digital sound processor and amplifier controller. Designed specifically to bring high quality audio to price sensitive sound bars and Blu-ray home theater systems, the DAE-3HT accepts up to
Agilent Electronic Test Products to be Used by NXP in WiGig RFIC Demo at CES
January 11, 2012 5:04 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. announced that its electronic test equipment will be used by NXP Semiconductors N.V. in a demonstration of its beam-forming technology for the next generation of communication and radar products at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 10-13. NXP will demonstrate a multi-Gbps wireless link based on
Collaboration to Offer MoCA-to-Wi-Fi Solutions for Home Networking
January 11, 2012 3:53 am | News | CommentsEntropic Communications announced its collaboration with Qualcomm Atheros to deliver home networking solutions and products based on the recently approved IEEE P1905.1 Draft Standard for Convergent Digital Home Networks.
Receiver 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
Silicon Tuner for Global Hybrid TV Said to Deliver Industry's Lowest System Solution Cost
January 10, 2012 12:54 pm | Product Releases | CommentsFresco Microchip Inc. announced the FM5150A, its silicon tuner for global hybrid terrestrial and cable television.
Piezoelectric Sounders Target Portable, Industrial, and Automotive Apps
January 10, 2012 12:22 pm | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America announced the expansion of its PKLCS Family with two new SMD piezoelectric sounders at 2.4 kHz for the portable, industrial, and automotive markets. The PKLCS1212E2400-R1 (consumer version) and
Belkin and Siano Collaborate To Promote Mobile DTV via New Products
January 10, 2012 12:00 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsBelkin, a world leader in consumer electronics accessories and Siano, the world's leading supplier of mobile broadcast DTV solutions, announced a collaborative partnership that will enable both companies to design, develop and market high-quality mobile digital TV solutions. Belkin products, powered by Siano receiver chipsets, will enable high-quality TV viewing from a host of popular mobile devices. Through this collaborative venture, Belkin will
BLE SoC Promises Increased Battery Life, Consumes 33 Percent Less Power
January 10, 2012 11:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated announced its new CC2541 Bluetooth low energy system-on-chip (SoC), aimed at Bluetooth Smart sensor applications for consumer medical, sports and fitness, security, entertainment and home automation. The SoC offers
CES 2012: Fraunhofer's digital audio plug-in
January 10, 2012 11:06 am | Videos | CommentsMatthias Rose, who heads the marketing communications team of Fraunhofer's Audio & Multimedia division, discusses a new plug-in for digital audio workstation music-editing software.
Anaren-Tesla Alliance Aims to Streamline Wireless Apps Using ZigBee
January 10, 2012 8:31 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsAnaren, Inc. announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with Tesla Controls (San Diego, CA) to develop and market a unique, streamlined approach to the typical familiarization routine, basic programming, and development process of wireless applications for the ZigBee Standard. The new solution will
Tunable Antenna Module Suits Multiband 4G LTE Devices
January 10, 2012 8:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsSkycross announced commercial availability of the SkyCross VersiTune-LTE tunable antenna module for 4G LTE mobile devices. For device customers, the SkyCross VersiTune-LTE antenna module improves the user experience with enhanced data speeds and multiband, multifunction operation. For OEMs, the VersiTune-LTE module simplifies 4G LTE device design and reduces antenna volume by up to half, enabling manufacturers to
KPIT Cummins Infotainment Platform Achieves GENIVI Compliance
January 10, 2012 5:24 am | News | CommentsKPIT Cummins, a global leader in productengineering solutions for automotive industry, announced that its In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) platform is now compliant with GENIVI Compliance Specification Release 1.0.
Nordic Semiconductor Demos Bluetooth Low Energy-Smart Advanced Navigation Remote Control
January 10, 2012 5:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsUltra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today demonstrates the world's first Bluetooth low energy (or Bluetooth Smart as Bluetooth low energy devices and sensors will now be marketed to consumers) smart navigation remote for the latest connected TVs and set-top boxes.
OCZ to Semonstrate PCIe Cloud-Optimized Solution with up to 16 TB Storage
January 10, 2012 4:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsOCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs), announces the debut of new and exciting SSD solutions. Using the world's most popular technology tradeshow as a platform, OCZ's latest SSDs demonstrate a commitment to advancing flash storage technology into greater realms of performance and versatility, further driving adoption in client and enterprise applications.
Rovi Unveils TotalGuide G2 for Connected Device Manufacturers
January 10, 2012 3:41 am | Vicor Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsRovi unveiled TotalGuide G2, a second-generation, unified entertainment discovery and access solution for consumer electronics manufacturers, enabling them to define and market differentiated products.
Reference Designs Create MoCA 2.0-Enabled Solutions
January 10, 2012 3:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsEntropic and Marvell introduced joint reference designs to provide the basis for service provider and consumer electronics products to bring MoCA 2.0 (Multimedia over Coax) home networks to market.
MEDL Mobile CEO to Speak on CES Mobile Panel
January 10, 2012 3:14 am | News | CommentsMEDL Mobile, a leader in mobile apps development, announced that Andrew Maltin, CEO and Co-Founder, will participate in a CES panel discussion "Planet of the Apps" on Tuesday, January 10, 2:30 -- 3:30 pm at LVCC North Hall N254.
Toshiba Introduces Super Speed USB 3.0-Compliant USB Flash Memory
January 9, 2012 12:13 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThis week at International CES 2012, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), will be demonstrating the latest additions to its lineup of flash memory offerings – the TransMemory-EX series of USB flash memory products. The new drives are compliant with the new USB 3.0 standards – known as Super Speed USB. Initial storage capacities include a 32GB model and a 64GB model.
Industry Leaders Aim to Redefine Power as Smart and Wireless, Form Power Matters Alliance
January 9, 2012 12:00 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsIEEE, the world's largest professional association for advancing technology for humanity, today announced a community of global industry leaders are joining forces with the intention to form the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) under the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Industry Connections Program. The PMA is dedicated to remaking consumers' daily interaction with power as wireless, environmentally sound, and smart.Â
