Wireless
GSM phones vulnerable to hijack scams: researcher
December 28, 2011 4:59 am | by Tarmo Virki, European Technology Correspondent, Reuters | News | CommentsFlaws in a widely used wireless technology could allow hackers to gain remote control of phones and instruct them to send text messages or make calls, according to an expert on mobile phone security.
MIMO In-Building Antenna Provides both Vertical and Horizontal Polarization
December 27, 2011 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsGaltronics announced the commercial launch of PEAR M4773, its Dual Polarized MIMO In-Building Antenna, providing both vertical and horizontal polarization covering the MIMO 1710-2700 MHz band.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Vikram Srivats of MindTree on Wireless Networks and Tech Convergence
December 27, 2011 4:16 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this podcast we talk to Vikram Srivats of MindTree about wireless networks and their role in application and device functionality convergence in the marketplace.
Three-line Filters for Frequency Converters Tout Cost-effective Design
December 22, 2011 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC announced a new series of EPCOS 3-line EMC filters for frequency converters and other power electronics applications. The use of improved materials has led to a particularly cost-effective design of these
High Def IK-HR1S Camera Integrated into Grande Vitesse Systems' Advanced Digital Video Recorder for NASA
December 22, 2011 6:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsToshiba Imaging has delivered the new, miniature, high definition, IK-HR1S camera to Grande Vitesse Systems for integration into a ruggedized, digital video recording system for NASA.
Deutsche Telekom could be forced into arms of Sprint
December 20, 2011 9:29 am | by Maria Sheahan, Reuters | News | CommentsDeutsche Telekom may be forced into a tie-up of its sub-scale U.S. wireless unit with Sprint Nextel after a $39 billion deal with AT&T collapsed.
Channel Stacking Switch Silicon Enables Single-Cable Architecture
December 19, 2011 4:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsEntropic Communications announced its third generation Channel Stacking Switch (CSS) silicon, the EN5288, cost-optimized for four-tuner applications.
35 Million Handsets in 2011 Marks Breakthrough Year for Mobile Near-Field Communications
December 14, 2011 4:07 am | News | CommentsAccording to a new report by IMS Research, a leading independent supplier of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry the number of Near Field Communications (NFC)-enabled phones shipped in 2011 totaled 35 million globally.
Scalable One-piece Board-to-Board Connector Touts Design Flexibility
December 13, 2011 1:51 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTE Connectivity introduced a sleek, one-piece compressive board-to-board connector that enables connecting to a gold-plated secondary board by compression of the contacts. This connector is scalable in a number of positions, height and pitch, to enhance design
Micro Power Electronics Announces Merger
December 13, 2011 1:21 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsMicro Power Electronics, Inc., the global leader in portable power solutions for mission-critical equipment, today announced that Electrochem Solutions, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100 percent interest in Micro Power from Weston Presidio.
Three-Dimensional EM Simulation Platform Enhances RF Simulation Speed
December 13, 2011 3:45 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies announced shipment of the latest release of its Electromagnetic Professional software, EMPro 2011.11. The updated 3-D modeling and simulation platform features enhancements to further speed and improve RF design and verification.
Hot consumer technologies in 2012
December 12, 2011 7:53 am | by Jerry Kolbe, Director of Technology and Marketing Communications, Murata Electronics North America, www.murata-northamerica.com | Articles | CommentsThis is the time of the year when I am always asked to give my prediction on the next killer consumer product for the new year. Since I am not Zoltar or don’t own a crystal ball, this is a difficult question to answer as it depends...
Samsung says sells over 300 million mobile handsets in 2011
December 12, 2011 7:40 am | News | CommentsSamsung Electronics Co. Ltd said on Sunday its annual mobile handset sales this year had exceeded 300 million units for the first time in the company's history.
VCO Operates From 3750 to 3800 MHz
December 10, 2011 9:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek’s CVCO55CC-3750-3800 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) operates from 3750 MHz to 3800 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 V to16 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -105 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and has
Seven-bit Digital Step Attenuator Includes SPI Interface
December 10, 2011 7:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsTriQuint Semiconductor’s TQP4M9083, 7-bit, digital step attenuator (DSA) offers up to 31.75 dB of attenuation in 0.25 dB increments. A serial periphery interface (SPI) controls attenuation changes. A wide
Verizon Wireless blames technical issue for outage
December 8, 2011 7:40 am | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless blamed technical problems for an outage on its recently launched high-speed, 4G network, which prevented some U.S. customers from accessing the Internet for about 24 hours.
Pulse Electronics Introduces 3-Feed Antenna for Operator-Independent Global Roaming of LTE Mobile Devices
December 7, 2011 11:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsPulse Electronics Corporation introduces a new 3-feed antenna that enables operator-independent global roaming capability for LTE mobile devices. Compatible with EPCOS RF front-end module (FEM) technology, it is the only antenna that has been proven to support 16 frequency bands...
A Hybrid GPS-Wireless Positioning Technology Addresses Security Issues
December 6, 2011 12:11 pm | by Carl Fenger, u-blox, www.u-blox.com | Articles | CommentsDue to the extremely weak strength of GPS satellite signals, relying on GPS alone for mission-critical security applications is not enough. Global positioning performance can be augmented through the hybrid combination of GPS receivers together with 2G/3G wireless modems that can identify and report visible GSM or UMTS cell attributes.
WiFi Spectrum Analyzer and Power Meter Accessory is iPhone-based
December 6, 2011 9:27 am | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig Company, Inc. has introduced WiPry-Combo – said to be the world's first dynamic power meter and spectrum analyzer accessory for the iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone. Made by Oscium, WiPry-Combo turns an iOS device into
BlackBerry-maker RIM names new India MD
December 6, 2011 7:20 am | News | CommentsBlackBerry-maker Research In Motion on Tuesday named Sunil Dutt as its new managing director for India, one of its key growth markets, a month after its former top executive in the country left the company.
Verizon blocks Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus
December 6, 2011 7:18 am | News | CommentsWireless service provider Verizon Wireless will not include Google Inc's payments app Google Wallet on its latest smartphone Galaxy Nexus this month.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Bernard Aboussouan of GainSpan on Developing Low-Power Wireless Networks
December 6, 2011 5:18 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this podcast we talk to Bernard Aboussouan of GainSpan about next-generation low-power wireless networking, the Cloud, and what it means to the design engineer.
Options for Wireless Backhaul in Heterogeneous Networks
December 5, 2011 11:18 am | by Frank Rayal, BLiNQ Networks, www.blinqnetworks.com | Articles | CommentsEverybody agrees that when it comes to small cell backhaul, wireless technologies will play a leading role. But there are several types of wireless backhaul that are suitable for small cell backhaul. Which one is right for you?
Voltage Comparator Touts Fast Response Time, Low Current Consumption
December 2, 2011 7:45 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics introduced a high-speed voltage comparator with what it asserts is the market’s best ratio of current consumption to response time. This high-speed voltage comparator addresses applications where fast response time is critical, such as in data communications equipment. When a
Berlin's fears over T-Mobile's U.S. disposal grow: FT
December 2, 2011 6:20 am | News | CommentsThe German government, Deutsche Telekom AG's biggest shareholder, is growing increasingly worried the company's disposal of its T-Mobile USA subsidiary may run aground over antitrust concerns, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
