Wireless
Fastrax Unveils Tiny GPS Antenna Module
May 31, 2011 6:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsFastrax, a pioneering supplier of high performance GNSS systems for location-aware devices, unveiled the Fastrax UC430, a combination of a complete high-performance GPS receiver and an integrated chip antenna in a 9.6 x 14.0 x 1.95 mm package.
Aeroflex and fjord e-design Implement TETRA II Test System on 3920 Digital Radio Test Set
May 27, 2011 8:24 am | News | CommentsAeroflex Incorporated and fjord-e-design GmbH announced the first implementation of a TETRA II test system on a portable radio tester, the Aeroflex 3920 Digital Radio Test Set. The test solution allows transmitter and receiver testing of base stations and mobile stations supporting the TETRA Enhanced Data Service (TEDS). In the implementation, Aeroflex and fjord e-design demonstrated
Is the 'Last Mile' going Wireless?
May 27, 2011 8:22 am | by Eric Broockman, Alereon (www.alereon.com) | Blogs | CommentsRecently I read the April 2011 edition of the Deutsche Bank newsletter Signals to Investors that covered testing of cellular data speeds in various parts of the US
Laird Technologies Signs Wireless M2M Distribution Agreement with SE Spezial-Electronic AG
May 27, 2011 8:19 am | News | CommentsLaird Technologies, Inc announced it has signed SE Spezial-Electronic AG as a distributor in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Poland for its wireless M2M products. Laird Technologies designs a complete line of
Adopting Multicore Processors for 40G Telecom Equipment
May 27, 2011 8:15 am | by Charlie Ashton, 6WIND and Gene Juknevicius, GE Intelligent Platforms | Articles | CommentsDriven by the needs of high-bandwidth Internet applications, next-generation telecom blades are required to achieve 40Gbit/s throughput for Ethernet and IP-based traffic.
Active RFID System Protects Museums in Real Time
May 27, 2011 7:49 am | Articles | CommentsGrowing numbers of museums and art galleries are enhancing the power of active RFID-based object security from Albis Technologies to protect their valuable works of art.
Next-Generation Building Blocks Tout Radar Subsystem Improvements
May 27, 2011 6:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsMercury Computer Systems announced improved radar subsystem performance through a general purpose Graphics Processing Unit (GPGPU) product based on the NVIDIA “Fermi” architecture, and a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) standards-based real time sensor interface module. These products enable
30-V Buck Switching Regulator Features 600 mA Output
May 26, 2011 2:21 pm | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. announced the MCP16301 — it’s first 30-V-input, buck switching regulator with 600 mA output capability. The MCP16301 features a wide input voltage range, from 4 V to 30 V, an output voltage range from 2 V to 15 V and provides
Smart Antenna is Adaptable
May 26, 2011 11:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics introduced its new adaptive antenna concept. This smart antenna can be adapted for integration into devices that use an expanding spectrum of operating frequencies and enables
Data Converters and IF Diversity Receivers Maximize Receiver Sensitivity, Dynamic Range
May 26, 2011 8:43 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices Inc. (ADI) introduced four high-speed data converter products that support signal sampling rates necessary to accommodate multi-carrier radio platform requirements
New Sensing Solutions to be Introduced at Sensors Expo and Conference
May 26, 2011 7:10 am | News | CommentsMore than 150 exhibitors will showcase the newest technologies for sensors and sensors-related industries at the 2011 Sensors Expo & Conference, June 7-8 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The following is a sampling of the state-of-the-art measurement and monitoring devices for MEMS, Energy Harvesting, Mobile Sensing, Wireless Sensor Networking and more that will be on display Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Wednesday, June 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Agilent Technologies to Demonstrate Newest RF-Microwave Design and Test Products at IMS
May 26, 2011 6:40 am | News | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) will demonstrate its newest design and test products for advanced RF and microwave research, development and manufacturing at the 2011 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS), June 7-9, at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Tact Switch Series Adds Low Profile, Double-Action Version
May 26, 2011 5:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components expanded its KMT Series of ultra-miniature tactile switches to include a double-action, double-tactile version. Featuring a low profile, the double-momentary action KMT 6 Series provides
Digital Voltage Regulators Tout Desirable Control, Energy Savings at up to 40-A Output
May 25, 2011 12:50 pm | Ericsson Power Modules | Product Releases | CommentsEricsson Power Modules' 3E Series BMR464 is a new addition to the company's second-generation, digital point-of-load (POL) regulators, that extends the maximum output current from such devices up to 40 A. With desirable functionality, the regulator enables
Broadband Quadrature Modulators Support Cellular Infrastructure Market
May 25, 2011 6:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsSkyworks Solutions introduced three wideband quadrature modulators for cellular infrastructure and high performance radio link applications. Designed to support the world's leading 3G and 4G base station providers, the
Half-wave Dipole Antenna Delivers High Gain
May 24, 2011 8:14 am | Product Releases | CommentsAntenna Factor introduced its OC Series 1/2-wave dipole antenna, which is asserted to deliver higher gain than a standard whip antenna, increasing the range and reliability of wireless links. Using loaded coil technology, the antenna
50-Ohm RF Switch Targets High-Precision Broadband Apps
May 24, 2011 7:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsPeregrine Semiconductor announced availability of the RoHS-compliant PE42551 50-Ohm RF Switch for high-performance broadband RF applications such as automated test equipment (ATE), related test and measurement applications, and
USB WiFi Module Supports 802.11b-g-n Standards At Extreme Operating Temps
May 24, 2011 7:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsRadicom Research announced the release of its WiFiHU Series of USB WiFi modem modules. Using these modules, WiFi connectivity can be added to virtually any processor-based device. They support
Optical Bonding Process for LCD Enhancement Performs In Extreme Environments
May 24, 2011 6:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsDontech, Inc. has developed IMO-bond, a proprietary process of applying rigid optical filters (e.g., contrast enhancing, EMI/RFI shielding, or Therma Klear transparent heaters) to electronic displays via a refractive index matched optical (IMO) bonding process. IMO-bond includes
RF Predistortion Linearizers Target Heterogeneous Network Deployments
May 23, 2011 9:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsScintera Networks announced the availability of the SC1869 and SC1889 second generation system-on-chip (SoC) adaptive RF Power Amplifier Linearizers (RFPAL) to address 3G and 4G heterogeneous network deployments. The SC1869/89 are said to
SMT Hybrid Coupler Is Designed for Broad Bandwidth Apps
May 23, 2011 9:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe W3H0830F hybrid coupler is designed for broad bandwidth applications from 800 to 3000MHz. This LTCC coupler is surface mountable and handles up to 100W of RF power yet has a
Rogers Offers High Performance Circuit Materials, Design Guidance at 2011 IMS
May 23, 2011 7:25 am | News | CommentsRepresentatives from Rogers Corporation’s Advanced Circuit Materials Division (ACMD) will be on hand at the upcoming 2011 IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS) to share insights on the optimum use of the company’s high-performance circuit materials, including its RT/duroid 6035HTC, and RO4360, laminates.
TriQuint Semiconductor, Agilent Technologies Collaborate on Next-Gen Wireless Design Flow
May 23, 2011 7:13 am | News | CommentsTriQuint Semiconductor and Agilent Technologies Inc. announced results for building next-generation RF solutions. This includes enhanced TriQuint process design kits with support for Agilent’s Advanced Design System 2011 EDA software and the development of an ADS RF Module PDK for TriQuint’s RFIC/MMIC and RF Module integrated design flow. The upgraded
Creative Use of TV Whitespace Addresses Community Broadband Needs
May 20, 2011 6:28 am | Articles | CommentsMany have asked the question, “How can we fill the need for rural broadband Internet access in our rural community?” But few have actually ventured beyond the question to attempt to make it happen.
Phase Noise Synthesizer Suits High-Density Signal Constellation Applications
May 19, 2011 5:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsHittite Microwave announces the release of a new ultra-low phase noise synthesizer IC. The HMC704LP4E has been designed for best phase noise and lowest spurious content possible in an integrated synthesizer.
