Communications
Compact Multimode Silicon Tuner Receives T-DMB, ISDB-T, and DAB Broadcasts
Maxim has introducesd the MAX2169, a multimode silicon tuner for mobile TV. This device receives signals in the FM, VHF-III, UHF, and L-band spectrums, making it ideal for multimode applications that need to receive mobile TV and audio broadcasts.
Avago Expands Series of Miniature PCS FBAR Band Duplexers with Environmentally ‘Green’ Version
Avago has announced the addition of an environmentally ‘green’ PCS FBAR Band Duplexer to its series of miniature duplexers. The ACMD-7409 duplexer, which was designed using Avago’s own FBAR technology, targets designers of PCS handsets, and data terminals operating in the U.S. PCS frequency band.
PerkinElmer Introduces New Additions to DigiPyro® Family of Digital Pyroelectric Detectors at Sensor + Test 2009
PerkinElmer has announced the newest members of the DigiPyro Family of pyroelectric detectors, designed for safety and security applications. The two new dual-element models include the Smart DigiPyro PYD 1096 and the Miniature DigiPyro PYD 5731.
Exar’s wireless UART chipset eliminates cables for serial or parallel interfaces
Exar’s wireless UART chipset is now available from Nu Horizons. The chipset comprises a low-power single-chip transceiver, the XR18W753, and a wireless UART controller, the XR18W750, connected via an I2C bus master interface. By replacing cabled connections in industrial environments, the Exar solution increases equipment mobility, simplifies installations, and accelerates time to market.
Low-leakage quad RS-422 transmitters deliver maximum ESD protection in small packages
Intersil has developed a series of small-footprint, quad 16.5kV ESD-protected RS-422 transmitters. These innovative devices feature wide supply-voltage operating ranges for motor control applications, process control networks, telecommunications products and factory automation systems.
Fujitsu Leads Project Team to Deliver WiMAX VoIP Devices to Smile Communications to Serve Developing Countries
Fujitsu Microelectronics and Smile Telecoms Holdings today announced the realisation of the world’s first WiMAX Voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone and service for developing countries, enabled through the creation of an eco-system encompassing mobile carrier, handset, semiconductor and module partners. Fujitsu Microelectronics led technology partners in collaboration with Smile Communications Ltd., a subsidiary of Smile Telecoms Holdings, to produce ...
Fujitsu Expands WiMAX Terminal Ecosystem with Teltonika
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe and Teltonika collaborate to offer WiMAX operators a new and expanded range of WiMAX terminals. Teltonika, with R&D, production and support in Vilnius, Lithuania, will expand its wireless GSM, GPRS and HSDPA modules and terminals portfolio with new WiMAX terminals based on Fujitsu’s second generation WiMAX chipset and protocol stack. The first of these new terminals to come to market will be a triple-band half s...
SMSC Delivers Automotive USB 2.0 Hub Controller and Card Reader Combination Devices
SMSC, a semiconductor company that provides Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions, today announced the USB82640 and USB82660 single-chip, 2-port USB 2.0 hub controllers combined with memory card reader functionality, allowing customers to access navigation data and entertainment content stored directly on solid state memory cards. The introduction of these integrated connectivity devices marks the expansion of SMSC's portfolio of TrueAuto sol...
PC/104-Plus multi-channel video annotation / overlay controller
Advanced Micro Peripherals’ new VAC2000 PC/104-Plus multi channel video annotation and overlay controller board features two real time analog NTSC/PAL input channels. VAC2000 offers industry leading flexibility in mixing these with one another or with computer generated graphics and text for TV and VGA output. The VAC2000 hardware significantly relieves host processor loading and enables video systems to be created with modest, low power fan-le...
M2M GSM modules from TDC
The latest M2M GSM modules from TDC offer higher performance, lower power consumption and a smaller overall size whilst retaining full software and plug compatibility with the existing modules. The Cinterion TC63i and TC65i modules from TDC are based on a 65nm ARM9 processor. This processor will run all software written for the ARM7 used on the TC63 and TC65, but is faster and draws less power.