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Expanded global attendance breaks conference records
The VOICE 2018 Developer Conference staged by Advantest has set new records with 177 submitted abstracts representing contributions from 13 countries. In addition to more than 90 technical presentations, VOICE 2018 featured informative Partners’ Expos, highly rated keynote speakers, 25 interactive technology kiosks and multiple networking opportunities.
5G NR mmWave and Sub-6GHz RF modules for mobile devices
Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled the world’s first fully-integrated 5G NR mmWave and sub-6GHzRF modules for smartphones and other mobile devices. The QualcommQTM052 mmWave antenna module family and the QualcommQPM56xx sub-6GHzRF module family pair with the QualcommSnapdragonX50 5G modem to deliver modem-to-antenna capabilities across several spectrum bands, in a very compact footprint that is suited for integration in mobile devices.
Size of semiconductor acquisitions may have hit limit
The demise of Qualcomm’s pending $44bn purchase of NXP Semiconductors in late July along with growing regulatory reviews of chip merger agreements, efforts by countries to protect domestic technology, and the escalation of global trade friction all suggest semiconductor acquisitions are hitting a ceiling in the size of doable deals.
Mouser bolsters embedded computing offering
Mouser Electronics has sealed a global distribution agreement with Inforce Computing a supplier of modular embedded computing platforms and solutions. Through the agreement, Mouser is now stocking Inforce system-on-modules (SoMs) and single-board computers (SBCs) that feature QualcommSnapdragon processors.
Duo partner to deliver infotainment applications for connected cars
Maxim Integrated Products has announced that select products from its portfolio work with solutions by Qualcomm, to help carmakers and tier-1 suppliers integrate Maxim’s Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) solutions using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Automotive Platform for infotainment applications. Maxim’s high performance solutions are designed to provide the necessary building blocks for next-gen vehicles.
Collaboration to integrate eSIM innovation
A collaboration has been announced by Gemalto that will see its advanced mobile connectivity solutions integrated with Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile PC platform, a product by Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. This paves the way for iSIM commercialisation on a growing range of Always Connected PCs, laptops and tablets.
Time is ticking for chipset manufacturers to meet IoT forecasts
IoT will generate revenues of up to $11trn by 2025, according to the McKinsey Global Institute with some experts predicting there will be more than 26 billion devices connecting to the Internet of Things (IoT) by 2020.On top of the McKinsey forecast is anotherfrom market research company IHS Markit, which the firm claims that more than75 billionsmart devices will be in use by 2025. That's a 400% increase over the roughly 15 billion devices in use...
Tester and GNSS simulatorsupport GCF protocol conformance
The capabilities of Rohde & Schwarz’s R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester and R&S SMBV100A GNSS simulator have been extended to support Global Certification Forum (GCF) protocol conformance tests for C-V2X device certification. Utilising the Qualcomm(R) 9150 C-V2X chipset solution the R&S CMW500 acting as a LTE network simulator now allows automakers to test C-V2X direct communications (PC5) according to GCF Work ...
IoT kit supports displays, sensors
The HANI (HMI Arrow NXP IoT) development board from Arrow Electronics is designed for IoT node applications where more sophisticated user interfaces are required. It combines support for up to 7-inch colour displays, multi-protocol wireless connectivity, and a rich set of sensors for smart, connected devices that allow simple, direct user interaction including gesture control.
Automotive IC market on track for third record growth year
Consumer demand and government mandates for electronic systems that improve vehicle performance, that add comfort and convenience, and that warn, detect, and take corrective measures to keep drivers safe and alert are being added to new cars each year.