Wireless
Factor-in Femtocell Traffic
June 25, 2010 9:55 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip (www.picochip.com) | Blogs | CommentsLet's look at the controversy that operators have triggered by including femto traffic into the data plan - i.e. you use up your quote even if using your femto on your broadband.
Trapeze Networks Helps University Become 100% Wireless
June 24, 2010 9:37 am | News | CommentsTrapeze Networks today announced Kean University, Union, New Jersey, the state’s fastest growing university, has standardized on Trapeze Networks wireless networking controllers, access points and management software solutions for a complete 100% wireless computing environment.
Wireless I-O Modules Perform in Well Monitoring Environments
June 24, 2010 4:47 am | by William H. Conley III, B&B Electronics, www.bb-elec.com | Articles | CommentsThe ability to monitor product inventory has always been a primary concern for companies. When the product is not a fixed, physical unit of measure, but a volume of liquid; the challenge increases. The evolvement of wireless technology presents an exciting opportunity for remote monitoring.
Development Kit Serves Low Power, 16-bit, “Value” MCUs
June 22, 2010 7:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments announced its new MSP430 MCU Value Line LaunchPad development kit. For $4.30, the open source kit includes the hardware and software needed to launch designs based on the company’s MSP430 Value Line MCUs, which are presented as offering
Techniques to Avoid the White Screen of Death in Smartphones
June 21, 2010 9:03 am | by John Whalen, Business Development Manger, Fairchild Semiconductor | Articles | CommentsAn emerging trend in the mobile handset 3G space has been the adoption and expansion of user friendly applications, nowadays called ‘Apps’. These ‘Apps’ are custom software program applications that are written for a very specific function within a handset.
Fast Times for Femtocells
June 18, 2010 9:37 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip (www.picochip.com) | Blogs | CommentsThese are busy times for the femtocell industry.There are now 13 operators who have launched service, including 3 out of 3 in Japan and 3 out of 4 in USA.
Coaxial Resonator Oscillator Touts High Performance, Efficiency
June 18, 2010 7:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek’s CVCO55CXT-5800-5800 Coaxial Resonator Oscillator (CRO) employs frequency doubling, 2X fundamental technology to reach new performance levels of low phase noise and harmonics, while minimizing current consumption in the process. The CRO operates at 5800 MHz with a
Active Bias Controller Provides Complete Class-A Solution
June 15, 2010 4:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe HMC920LP5E from Hittite is presented as the first complete Class-A amplifier biasing and monitoring solution for power management and control.
Device Data Demands Pressure Networks
June 14, 2010 7:17 am | by Rupert Baines, picoChip (www.picochip.com) | Blogs | CommentsLast week AT&T announced some big changes to its pricing and data models to deal with the increasing number of devices demanding data from the network, particularly with the launch of the 3G version of the iPad.
DECT ULP Offers Solution for Wireless Sensor Networks
June 14, 2010 6:58 am | News | CommentsWith the recent development of the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephone (DECT) ultra-low-power (ULP) operating mode, DECT is now opening up a new market for battery-powered wireless sensor / actuator networks.
Miniature Digital Temperature Sensors Protect Portable Products
June 12, 2010 8:32 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics announced a miniature, digital temperature sensor targeting portable devices. The STTS751 is mounted on the circuit board to feedback accurate temperature data allowing the system to
Embedded ZigBee Modules Add SMT and SPI Interface
June 10, 2010 7:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsDigi International introduced a new line of XBee and XBee-PRO ZB embedded ZigBee modules based on the Ember EM357 System on Chip.
Powercast to Demonstrate RF-Powered, Battery-Free Wireless Sensor Module at Sensors Expo 2010
June 7, 2010 1:30 pm | News | CommentsWireless Sensor Module, jointly developed by Powercast and Microchip Technology, showcases RF energy harvesting and low power processing and communications.
Smart Antenna Enhances Remote Device Access
June 7, 2010 8:38 am | by Evelyn Boswell, MSU News Service | News | CommentsEmergency workers in rugged, rural areas may never lose a cell phone call again thanks to a new antenna developed by Montana State University researchers in collaboration with Advanced Acoustic Concepts.
Thumb-wheel RF Step Attenuator Provides High Precision to 18 GHz
June 5, 2010 11:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsNarda Microwave introduced the Model 743-60 step attenuator that provides attenuation of 0 dB to 60 dB in 10-dB steps via a thumb-wheel and direct readout, and covers DC to 18 GHz. The Model 743-60 is precise, with attenuation deviation of
Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief is Removable
June 5, 2010 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsHeyco Products has announced that its Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief (PN 1280) is now removable. The newly designed strain relief can be easily removed through insertion of standard snap ring pliers with
Embedded Wi-Fi Modules Offer API Interface
June 5, 2010 8:18 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc announced its next-gen agency-certified MRF24WB0MA/MB embedded Wi-Fi transceiver modules. The IEEE 802.11 module firmware has an easy-to-use API driver interface to
Transceiver Modules Tout Low Receive Current
June 5, 2010 8:11 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology introduced its MRF89XA transceiver with a low receive current of 3 mA for longer battery life in 868, 915 and 950 MHz Sub-GHz wireless networks. The 868 MHz MRF89XAM8A and 915 MHz MRF89XAM9A transceiver modules are
RF Inductors Are QPL Military-Approved
June 4, 2010 11:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsGowanda’s MLRF1010 Series is QPL approved to MIL-PRF-83446/04. The series provides surface mount RF inductors with i nductance from .01 uH to 27 uH, Q Min from 22 to 60, SRF MHz Min from
Single-gate Logic Products Are Built on an Advanced 5 V CMOS Process
June 4, 2010 5:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsDiodes Incorporated has released its first family of single-gate logic products. Built on an advanced 5 V CMOS process and offering performance enhancements over existing alternatives, the 74LVC1Gxx series provides
60 W Isolated DC-DC Converter Delivers Over 105 W Per Square Inch
June 3, 2010 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsPicor announced the introduction of the PI3101 Cool-Power high-density isolated DC-DC converter delivering 60 W of output power in half the size of existing solutions, according to the company, and offering a
Microchip Wireless Development Environment Overview
June 3, 2010 4:18 am | Videos | CommentsThe Microchip Wireless Development Environment (MiWi DE) is a one-stop solution for developing diverse wireless applications.
smartSignaling Tech Allows 3G femtocell to Support up to 400 Devices
June 2, 2010 5:08 am | News | CommentsNew smartSignaling features within picoChip’s PC3x3 devices now enable up to 400 ‘always on’ users on a femtocell with additional benefits such as longer handset battery life.
COTS Frequency Control Products Suit High-rel Apps
May 25, 2010 7:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsNDK announced the availability of its COTS line-up of Crystals, TCXOs, VCXOs, SAW devices and FCXO modules. The product offerings are suited for high reliability, demanding environments like defense communications, aerospace, down hole, and maritime applications. The crystals are
Silicon Tuner Addresses ISDB-T, DVB-T Signal Reception in Terrestrial TV Apps
May 25, 2010 7:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products’ MAX2136, a digital terrestrial television tuner for ISDB-T and DVB-T applications combines low power consumption with desirable performance, the device achieves a low noise figure of
