Wireless
CEVA, Inc joins Wi-Fi Alliance to further advocate for a software-based Wi-Fi strategy
May 22, 2012 11:39 am | News | CommentsCEVA, Inc. today announced that it has joined the Wi-Fi Alliance to further advocate for a software-based Wi-Fi® strategy. This follows on from the company’s recent announcement of a new software-based, reference architecture targeting multi-mode Wi-Fi 802.11 mobile stations (STA) and access points (AP) together with partner Antcor, S.A. CEVA’s Wi-Fi reference architecture is based on the new CEVA-XC4000 DSP architecture framework and is ideal for cost-efficient, ultra-low power applications.
Mindspeed and China Mobile collaborate for TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE small cell solutions
May 22, 2012 9:49 am | News | CommentsMindspeed Technologies, Inc. announced that it will form a joint development lab with China Mobile Communications Corporation to support the operator's recent deployment of Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) femtocells.
RF transmitter improves performance while reducing system cost and extending battery lifetime
May 17, 2012 9:02 am | Products | CommentsSemtech Corporation today expanded its RFIC platform with the new SX1243, a fully integrated, low cost FSK / OOK radio transmitter designed to replace a surface acoustic wave (SAW)-based resonator transmitters in garage door openers, remote keyless entry (RKE) and other consumer remote control systems.
Wideband I/Q demodulator improves zero-IF receiver performance
May 14, 2012 2:37 pm | News | CommentsLinear Technology announces the LTC5584, an ultrawide bandwidth direct conversion I/Q demodulator with outstanding linearity of 31dBm IIP3 and 70dBm IIP2. The device offersbest-in-class demodulation bandwidth of over 530MHz...
Wireless transceiver promises double operation lifetime in smart meters
May 14, 2012 10:05 am | Products | CommentsSTMicroelectronics introduced a high-performance, ultra-low-power wireless transceiver for Automatic Meter Infrastructure and other wireless sensor node applications, such as alarm and security systems, home and building automation, and industrial monitoring and control. ST’s SPIRIT1 transceiver combines...
Implement low-frequency radio in active RFID systems
May 10, 2012 4:02 pm | by Ruggero Leoncavallo, Product Manager, austriamicrosystems AG, www.austriamicrosystems.com | Articles | CommentsRFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is pervasive in asset tracking and logistics applications. Most applications use passive tags, which are low cost and have no power source, so they generate their energy from the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the reader. Thus the range of passive tags is limited.
Broadband RF mixer achieves 26.9dBm IIP3 with just 294mW power consumption
May 10, 2012 12:27 pm | Products | CommentsLinear Technology announces the LTC5567, a 300MHz to 4GHz downconverting mixer with outstanding IIP3 (Input Third Order Intercept) of 26.9dBm, low power consumption of 294mW, and wide IF bandwidth of 2.5GHz to support 4G wireless base stations and a wide range of high dynamic range receiver applications.
The Roundtable - Wireless
May 10, 2012 10:14 am | Articles | CommentsWireless connectivity and Smart Energy are the name of the game for 2012. As the fringe of the internet rapidly expands to include individual sensors and control nodes, many of these are implemented as small, battery-powered wireless nodes. Design-in activity for ubiquitous protocols like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is still increasing.
Femtocell transceivers simplify compact radio designs
May 8, 2012 10:18 am | Products | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX2550–MAX2553 femtocell transceivers for WCDMA (Bands 1 to 6 and 8 to 10) and cdma2000 (Band Class 0, 1, and 10). The amount of data consumed by smartphones is rising and the increase in data transmission requires more base-station cell sites to receive and transmit the signals.
Sequans and Aeroflex to Demonstrate LTE Category 4 Throughput at CTIA
May 7, 2012 11:13 am | News | Comments4G chipmaker Sequans Communications, in collaboration with Aeroflex Incorporated, will conduct a live LTE throughput demonstration at International CTIA Wireless at Sequans' booth, number 3110, May 8-10, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
RFMW to Exhibit at IMS 2012 in Montreal
May 7, 2012 10:57 am | News | CommentsRFMW announces its participation and attendance at the IEEE International Microwave Symposium 2012 (IMS2012). Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) and featuring the theme Microwave Without Borders, the IMS2012 will be the centerpiece of Microwave Week June 17-22, 2012.
Digital voice processor designed to implement a digital voice scrambler
May 4, 2012 1:24 pm | Products | CommentsCML Microcircuits (www.cmlmicro.com) has released a new digital voice scrambler. The CMX7011 is a flexible, half duplex, digital voice processor specifically designed to implement a digital voice scrambler for use with conventional radio communication systems including analogue professional mobile radio...
Broadcasters withdraw "white spaces" challenge
May 4, 2012 9:05 am | by Jasmin Melvin, Reuters | News | CommentsThe National Association of Broadcasters said on Thursday it was dropping its court challenge of rules that allow the unlicensed use of empty airwaves between existing broadcast channels. These airwaves, called "white spaces," allow signals to travel faster, penetrate walls more easily and cover larger geographical areas than the current spectrum used for WiFi.
U.S. mobile industry faces spectrum, deal paralysis
May 4, 2012 8:51 am | by Sinead Carew, Reuters | News | CommentsComplaints about the shortage of wireless frequencies and a need for U.S. mobile carriers to consolidate will dominate the industry's largest annual gathering next week, but regulatory uncertainty may leave the sector powerless to deal with its most pressing issues anytime soon.
IC detects lightning up to 40 km away, targets portable apps
April 30, 2012 10:36 am | Products | Commentsaustriamicrosystems introduced what it asserts is the world’s first lightning sensor IC, the AS3935 Franklin Lightning Sensor with an embedded intelligent algorithm. The IC provides people with advanced warning of approaching electrical storms giving them additional time to take shelter.
"Connector Saver" with stainless steel coupling nut reduces testing expense
April 25, 2012 9:31 am | Products | Comments7-16 DIN connectors are large format 50 ohm interfaces designed for high power wireless telecommunications applications such as antennas, base stations, and satellite communications. Test ports are subject to minimal wear each time the connector interface is coupled and de-coupled. Contact pins and dielectrics can be damaged if connectors are misaligned during coupling.
Low VCE(SAT) transistors come in ultra miniature TLM621 package
April 24, 2012 12:05 pm | Products | CommentsCentral Semiconductor Corp., announced the CTLT3410-M621 (NPN) and CTLT7410-M621 (PNP) transistors in the space saving, low profile TLM621 surface mount package. These new devices are rated at 1.0 A of continuous collector current, 25-V collector-to-emitter voltage and have an
TVS diode modules for auto, wireless, ethernet, and industrial systems
April 23, 2012 10:48 am | Products | CommentsProTek Devices announced the general availability of two new surface mount transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode modules ideal for automotive, wireless base stations, Ethernet, industrial and other applications.
Ember-based miniature modules tout desirable ZigBee performance
April 23, 2012 10:33 am | Products | CommentsCalifornia Eastern Laboratories (CEL) announced sample availability of its MeshConnect EM357 Mini Modules, powered by the EM357 ZigBee chip from Ember Corporation. Running the EmberZNet PRO ZigBee stack, CEL Mini Modules enable
RF transceiver redefines lowest power consumption for industrial applications
April 18, 2012 2:42 pm | Products | CommentsAtmel Corporation today announced a new RF transceiver for battery-operated wireless applications. The Atmel AT86RF233 transceiver is optimized for industrial and consumer products that comply with ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4, IPv6 over low-power wireless personal area networks (6LoWPAN) and high data rate 2.4GHz industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) band applications.
Antennas cover the GLONASS operating frequencies up to 1610 MHz
April 17, 2012 1:59 pm | Products | CommentsTaoglas USA (www.taoglas.com) announced that it is leading the market with a full range of GPS and GLONASS-enabled antennas for M2M devices. Taoglas is launching the AA.16X Dominator series of antennas, which have a wider bandwidth to cover the GLONASS operating frequencies up to 1610 MHz...
T3 Innovation launches new Tel-Scope Telecomm Test Set
April 12, 2012 1:48 pm | Products | CommentsT3 Innovation (t3innovation.com) has announced the launch of the new TLA300 Tel-Scope Telecomm Test Set. Scheduled to ship in May with an MSRP of $269.95, the Tel-Scope delivers more line condition and status information than any other telephone line tester in the world.
VCO operates from 2558 MHz to 2575 MHz
April 10, 2012 10:58 am | Products | CommentsCrystek's CVCO55CC-2558-2575 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) operates from 2558 MHz to 2575 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.3 V to 4.7 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -120 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and has
ZigBee for wireless lighting control
April 5, 2012 9:45 am | by Simon McCarthy, Field Applications Engineer, Ember Corporation | Articles | CommentsAdvances in color LED technology and wireless networking are enabling new possibilities for lighting control by making it easier and more cost effective to retrofit modern illumination systems while also making the lighting system’s controllers more convenient to use...
Module Supports GLONASS and GPS Positioning Required by M2M Apps in Russia
April 3, 2012 6:34 am | Products | Commentsu-blox announced an all-in-one satellite positioning receiver module, the LEA-6N. The low-power module touts fast, high-accuracy positioning, and it is targeted at industrial telematics applications
