News & Analysis
Texas Instruments demonstrates Android Mobile Platform
Today at Mobile World Congress, Texas Instruments announced it will demonstrate an early look of the Android mobile platform in two forms: a prototype handset based on TI’s OMAP850 processor that also includes TI’s Wireless LAN (WLAN) and Bluetooth wireless technology solutions, as well as an OMAP3430 processor-based Zoom Mobile Development Kit from Logic PD.
Continuous Computing and picoChip Partner to Introduce Integrated Femtocell Reference Solution with Complete Protocol Stacks
Continuous Computing, global provider of integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy Next Generation Networks (NGN), and picoChip, the leading supplier of femtocell silicon, have announced that they are partnering to bring to market an integrated High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) femtocell software reference design. Through a level of collaboration not yet seen in the marketplace, the joint femtocel...
ProVision tool now models indoor CPE in WiMAX networks
ProVision Communications has announced an enhancement to ProPhecy, its ground-breaking wireless network planning tool, to include ‘in-building coverage’ that models indoor Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) in WiMAX networks. Until now ProPhecy has been limited to modelling networks where the WiMAX antennas are out-of-doors – either mobile, or mounted on the external walls of customers’ premises.
Multimedia Processor Adds Linux and Complete Application Environment from Trolltech
STMicroelectronics has expanded its Nomadik multimedia application processor ecosystem with the integration of Linux and Trolltech’s Qtopia application environment in the STn8815 Nomadik engine. This powerful platform provides equipment manufacturers with a complete reference design that facilitates fast development and customization of the latest generations of multimedia applications including smart phones, wireless PDAs, internet appliances...
Aonix Expands in Europe
Aonix has announced a second French office devoted to professional services. The new office, centered in Toulouse, France’s heartland for aeronautic and space industries, will provide expertise in real-time and embedded solutions in Java and Ada languages.
International Rectifier appoints Oleg Khaykin as President and CEO
International Rectifier has announced the election, effective March 1, 2008, of Oleg Khaykin as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Donald Dancer, who has served as acting Chief Executive Officer since August 30, 2007.
Renesas Technology to present high-speed, high-reliability MONOS Flash Technology at Embedded World Conference
Renesas Technology developed the award-winning MONOS (metal-oxide-nitride-oxide-silicon) high-speed embedded Flash Technology to achieve 10ns read access time in its latest 90nm process generation.
IP68 Rated Temperature Sensors
One of the main problems with temperature sensors is the ingress of moisture which can seriously affect the sensor performance - the weakest point often being the lead/sensor interface. ATC Semitec has developed a range of TPE encapsulated sensors where the leads and sensor are made from the same material. This creates a waterproof barrier which is rated to IP68 and can operate upto 105°C.
Digi-Key and SSI Technologies Announce Global Distribution Agreement
Component distributor Digi-Key Corporation and SSI Technologies, Inc. have announced that the companies have entered into a worldwide distribution agreement. SSI Technologies, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, sensors based monitoring and powdered metal products for the transportation, heavy equipment, manufacturing, process and many other industries and applications.
Strategic relationship with Eltek Valere supports global development and manufacture of power products for telecoms markets
Eltek Valere, the specialist in energy systems for industrial and telecommunication applications, has confirmed Arrow as a strategic supplier of the electronic technologies used across its full range of telecom power products. Under the terms of its agreement with Eltek Valere, Arrow provides products and tailored supply chain support for the power specialist on a worldwide basis.