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The Banana Phone: a handset with appeal
While mobile phone giants such as Apple and Samsung prepare the launch of their latest feature-heavy smartphones, certain companies are targeting another market.Have you had enough of incessant text messages, emails and push notifications? A team in San Francisco have developed the Banana Phone with three main goals: ‘talk more, smile more and save gorillas’.
Laird joins 5GAA to develop 5G communications solutions
Specialist in solutions for connected vehicles, Laird, has joined an association of blue chip companies and suppliers to help develop mobile communications standards for connected vehicles.Laird is the newest global company to join Munich-based 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), which includes leading telecommunications firms, automotive companies, and components suppliers. Besides Laird, its members include AUDI AG, BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ericsso...
Next-gen USB-C power adapters and chargers in integrated controller
Streamlining the design of power adapters, mobile chargers, car chargers and power banks, Cypress Semiconductor has announced the availability of a new USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD).The EZ-PD CCG3PA controller supports the PD 3.0 standard with programmable power supply (PPS) and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge (QC) 4.0 protocol, which enables new power source product designs to provide an improved fast charging user experience.
RF sub-modules keep mobile devices small as WiFi speed increases
Murata has begun mass production of its LMFE3NFB-Jxx series RF sub-modules for WiFi applications. Using proprietary technology, the sub-modules feature a smaller front-end circuit in order to incorporate the WiFi function.
Infineon ranked in top ten semiconductor suppliers
Later this month,IC Insights will release its May Update to the 2017McClean Report. This update includes a discussion of the 1Q17 semiconductor industry market results, an update of the capital spending forecast by company, a review of the IC market by electronic system type, and a look at the top 25 1Q17 semiconductor suppliers (the top ten 1Q17 semiconductor suppliers are covered in this research bulletin).
Moving up in the world beyond processors to platforms
Rolling out changes and updates over the next few months, Qualcomm Technologies is working on its product brand positioning to best articulate the value of our technology and products for customers and their end users. One of the first updates is how the Qualcomm Snapdragon brand will be applied.
Qualcomm selected for next infotainment systems generation
PSA Group and Qualcomm Technologies have announced plans to integrate the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Automotive (820A) processor in the PSA Group’s next generation vehicles.
'Towards 5G' Initiative shows fast results
Taking a significant step towards the realisation of 5G technology for connected vehicles is Ericsson, Orange and PSA Group after conducting field trials to test advanced applications in France.
Software support for Alexa wake word
Qualcomm has announced that Sensory and Rubidium, members of the Qualcomm eXtension programme, are now offering support for the Alexa wake word on certain Qualcomm Bluetooth Audio System-on-Chips (SoCs), namely CSR8670 and CSR8675.
Qualcomm and TDK launch a joint venture
The completion of previously announced joint venture between Qualcomm Incorporated and TDK Corporation has been announced under the name RF360 Holidjngs Singapore PTE. The joint venture will enable Qualcomm’s RFFE Business Unit to deliver RF front-end (RFFE) modules and RF filters into fully integrated systems for mobile devices and fast-growing business segments, such as Internet of Things (IoT), automotive applications and connected compu...