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TI expands battery fuel guage family
Texas Instruments has introduced two new battery fuel gauge devices with integrated low-dropout regulators (LDOs) for smart phones, mobile Internet devices and media players with embedded or removable batteries. The new system-side and battery pack-side fuel gauges build on TI’s popular family of integrated circuits (ICs) that predict battery life with 99-percent accuracy to extend run-time, protect data and provide a better user experience...
NEC Electronics Launches “Medity 2” for 3G Mobile Phone Handsets
NEC Electronics announced the completion of the semiconductor platform solution Medity 2. Medity eases the development of mobile phones corresponding to the third and second generation communication standards HSDPA/W-CDMA and GSM/GPRS. Medity 2 consists of 5 components: (1) M2 which is an integrated chip with baseband processing functions and application processor, a semiconductor chipset that includes wireless frequency processing (RF) ICs and p...
NEC Electronics Launches “Medity 2” for 3G Mobile Phone Handsets
NEC Electronics announced the completion of the semiconductor platform solution Medity 2. Medity eases the development of mobile phones corresponding to the third and second generation communication standards HSDPA/W-CDMA and GSM/GPRS. Medity 2 consists of 5 components: (1) M2 which is an integrated chip with baseband processing functions and application processor, a semiconductor chipset that includes wireless frequency processing (RF) ICs and p...
STM Unveils its Next-Generation Integrated Bluetooth and FM-Radio Transceiver System on Chip in 65nm Process Technology
STMicroelectronics has its 4th-generation Bluetooth/FM Radio combo solution, which meets the demanding integration and cost requirements of the cellular phone market. By combining Bluetooth wireless personal-area-network functionality with an FM radio transceiver in a single 65nm chip, the STLC2690 offers leading-edge integration and performance.
STM Unveils its Next-Generation Integrated Bluetooth and FM-Radio Transceiver System on Chip in 65nm Process Technology
STMicroelectronics has its 4th-generation Bluetooth/FM Radio combo solution, which meets the demanding integration and cost requirements of the cellular phone market. By combining Bluetooth wireless personal-area-network functionality with an FM radio transceiver in a single 65nm chip, the STLC2690 offers leading-edge integration and performance.
Combined SIM/microSD connector shrinks multimedia handhelds
JAE Europe has introduced a space-saving connector for handheld applications, which combines SIM and microSD cards within a compact footprint and total height of only 2.8mm. The ST5 series connector stacks the SIM card and the push/push microSD card vertically to reduce board-space requirements in cellular handsets featuring removable storage for music, images, or personal data.
Combined SIM/microSD connector shrinks multimedia handhelds
JAE Europe has introduced a space-saving connector for handheld applications, which combines SIM and microSD cards within a compact footprint and total height of only 2.8mm. The ST5 series connector stacks the SIM card and the push/push microSD card vertically to reduce board-space requirements in cellular handsets featuring removable storage for music, images, or personal data.
Brochure from Arrow is comprehensive resource for wireless control and M2M products
Arrow has launched a brochure that will prove an invaluable resource for engineers involved in the development of wireless control and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, including the addition of wireless functionality to existing designs.
Brochure from Arrow is comprehensive resource for wireless control and M2M products
Arrow has launched a brochure that will prove an invaluable resource for engineers involved in the development of wireless control and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, including the addition of wireless functionality to existing designs.
Directional couplers from Murata save PCB space in cellular phones
Murata Electronics Europe has introduced the LDC15 series of 0402 SMD chip multilayer hybrid couplers. These ultra-small low-profile directional couplers measure just 1.0 by 0.5 by 0.4 mm, saving PCB space in cellular phone and other handheld wireless applications. Based on Murata’s own ceramic multilayer technology, members of the series are available in the frequency range 800 to 3000MHz.