Wireless
ST and bTendo to Develop the World's Smallest Focus-Free Embedded Pico-Projector
February 11, 2011 5:59 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers and the world's leading supplier of MEMS sensors for consumer and portable applications(1), and bTendo Ltd. announced today that they have signed a development and license agreement to jointly develop the world's smallest Pico Projector for smart phones and other portable consumer-electronics devices. The solution is based on bTendo's innovative Scanning Laser Projection engine technology and ST's leading MEMS (Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems) expertise, video processing know-how and semiconductor process technology.
AirWalk, Mindspeed and Lime Microsystems Collaborate on LTE Small Cell Tech Development
February 11, 2011 5:42 am | News | CommentsAirWalk Communications Inc., the leader in innovative small cell radio access networks, Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.(NASDAQ: MSPD), a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications; and Lime Microsystems, a semiconductor company specializing in digitally configurable transceivers
Current Sense Resistor Features New Metal Foil Technology
February 10, 2011 9:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsKOA Speer Electronics announced the release of a new metal foil technology in chip type current sense resistors that improves corrosion resistance and its ability to withstand higher temperatures. The TLRH series resistor has a
The Tinker's Toolbox - QuickLink Hotspot Manager
February 10, 2011 9:03 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox we talk to David Sperling of Smith Micro about their new QuickLink Hotspot Manager powered by SODA 1.0.
MLCC Reduces Space Constraints, Provides Enhanced ESR Characteristics
February 10, 2011 7:15 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has developed what it claims is the industry's smallest multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC). Designated as the 0101 Series, the miniature MLCC was designed with well-established technologies to
Dual Complementary MOSFETs Come In SOT-563 Package
February 10, 2011 6:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsCentral Semiconductor Corp. introduced its CMLDM7484 dual complementary N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs in the SOT-563 package. This device consists of two complementary isolated 30-V, 450-mA MOSFETs that offer desirable energy efficiency. The device
Pelican Imaging Unveils Revolutionary Approach to Smartphone Cameras
February 9, 2011 7:16 am | News | CommentsPelican Imaging Corporation announced that it has developed the first prototype array camera for mobile devices. In addition, the company has announced its Technical Advisory Board that is comprised of three leading experts in computational imaging. The members are
Alcatel-Lucent Maps the Future of Mobile Technology
February 7, 2011 5:30 am | News | CommentsAlcatel-Lucent announced lightRadio, a breakthrough in mobile and broadband infrastructure that streamlines and radically simplifies mobile networks.
Intel Wireless Display - Nice, but 'Where's the Beef?'
February 7, 2011 5:22 am | Blogs | CommentsIn a similar vein of the brouhaha in the news about Taco Bell's meat product, Intel's new WiDi-2 Intel Wireless Display seems to be a case of taking some liberties with the technologies' naming
Researchers Print Conformal Electrically Small Antennas on Spherical Shapes
February 3, 2011 7:03 am | News | CommentsResearchers have now demonstrated the conformal printing of electrically small antennas on spherical shapes with a radiation quality factor (or Q) that very closely approaches the fundamental limit dictated by physics.
Development Kit Adds Bluetooth Connectivity to Embedded Designs
January 31, 2011 9:16 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced the Microchip Bluetooth Evaluation Kit, which includes CandleDragon, Inc.’s dotstack demonstration Bluetooth Stack.
National Semiconductor's 10 Gbps Repeaters Double Signal Conditioning at Half the Power
January 27, 2011 4:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Semiconductor announced three multi-channel PowerWise 10 Gbps repeaters provide an equalization gain of 36 dB and consumes half the power (55 mW/channel) with twice the reach (20 meters over 24-AWG cable) of current solutions.
Movidius heralds 2011 “The year of mobile 3D” with autostereoscopic demos
January 26, 2011 5:26 am | News | CommentsMovidius today announces that it will be demonstrating the world’s most advanced mobile 3D technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), Barcelona, 14-17 February 2011. Movidius, producer of the world’s most advanced 3D coprocessors and the first company in the world to produce a full HD 3D platform for mobiles...
Broadband Amplifier Exhibits Linearity of 42 dBm OIP3 Over a Greater Than 20 dB Dynamic Range
January 24, 2011 12:32 pm | Product Releases | CommentsM/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. introduced the MAAM-009560, an HBT driver amplifier for cellular and WiMAX infrastructure applications. This driver amplifier covers a broad frequency range of
Wideband GaAs PHEMT MMIC Power Amplifier Covers Dc to 40 GHz
January 24, 2011 12:27 pm | Product Releases | CommentsHittite Microwave has introduced a GaAs pHEMT MMIC Power Amplifier for test instrumentation, microwave radio, and military and space applications from DC to 40 GHz. The HMC930 is a GaAs pHEMT MMIC Distributed Power Amplifier die that
Chip Filters Suit Cellular Band Apps
January 19, 2011 7:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsTaiyo Yuden announced its latest lines of chip filters. The compact EIA 0603 size multilayer dual low pass filter is designed for use with multi-band smartphones, while two new optimized EIA 0805 size multilayer diplexers were developed for
EMI Filter Modules Meet MIL-STD-461 Requirements
January 19, 2011 7:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsGaia Converter announced the availability of three EMI filter modules providing electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection for avionic and military power systems. Those modules offer
OCXO Features Tight Stabilities
January 19, 2011 7:42 am | Product Releases | CommentsBliley Technologies, Inc. introduced a customizable oven controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO), the NV47AE, for high-precision telecommunications, medical and military electronics. The OCXO is positioned as specifically configured for
Deliver High-Performance Car Radio Designs at Low Cost
January 14, 2011 7:25 am | by Lokesh Duraiappah, Silicon Labs, www.silabs.com | Articles | CommentsHigh-growth economies such as Brazil, Indonesia, India and China have an emerging middle class and rapidly growing automotive markets. The vehicle retail price in these markets must be relatively low, putting cost pressure on components in these vehicles.
Tinker's Toolbox - The First MEMS Resonator
January 14, 2011 4:46 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox, we talk to Piyush Sevalia of SiTime about their SiT1052, the first MEMS resonator for real time clock and time-keeping applications.
Logic PD and Roke Manor Research Collaborate on Advanced Wireless Product Development
January 13, 2011 7:15 am | News | CommentsLogic PD, global product development and embedded computing provider, and Roke Manor Research , a telecommunications research & development specialist, today announced a strategic partnership.
Ceiling Mount Antenna Has Wide Bandwidth Performance
January 13, 2011 6:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsAntenna Factor is pleased to announce the exciting OM-DW Series antennas. Capable of covering all popular frequency bands from 860MHz through 5.88GHz, the OM-DW Series eliminates the need to stock multiple antenna frequencies.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Ralink Mobile Wi-Fi Products
January 10, 2011 7:36 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox, we talk with David Borison of Ralink about their mobile Wi-Fi product line for cell phones and portable consumer Electronics
Passive Intermodulation Analyzer Incorporates Distance to PIM Technology
January 8, 2011 9:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnritsu Company introduced the MW8219A PIM Master, a field test solution that can locate the source of passive intermodulation (PIM), whether it is at the base station or in the surrounding environment. Covering the PCS and AWS cellular frequency ranges, the analyzer provides
