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Holographic flexible smartphone renders 3D images
Researchers at the Human Media Lab at Queen’s University have developed the world’s first holographic flexible smartphone. The device, dubbed HoloFlex, is capable of rendering 3D images with motion parallax and stereoscopy to multiple simultaneous users without head tracking or glasses.
Fingerprint sensors flourish as smartphone security tightens
The rise of fingerprint sensors in mobile phones has brought biometric security to the masses, with a brand new technology set to make it even more secure, writes Sally Ward-Foxton.
San Diego & Taiwan host semiconductor test conference
Dual sessions in the United States and Asia will be key features of Advantest’s 10th annual VOICE Developer Conference. Key players in the semiconductor test industry will get opportunities to hear more than 120 technical presentations, talk with experts at technology kiosks, visit the Partners’ Expo, attend networking events and conduct in-depth discussions relating to Advantest’s broad range of IC test solutions.
Test developer conference celebrates 10th anniversary
VOICE, the annual developer conference hosted by leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest will celebrate its 10th anniversary in May with a comprehensive line-up of more than 120 technical presentations, technology kiosks, a Partners’ Expo, multiple networking events and opportunities for in-depth discussions about Advantest’s test platforms as well as handlers, test cell solutions and related technologies.
A partnership will power next wave of action smartwatches
Thanks to the Snapdragon Wear 2100, The Mission smartwatch uses 25 percent less power than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 400. The Mission operates on the Android Wear OS platform, which includes integration with Google Fit and allows users to control music and access maps and GPS, weather updates, commute conditions, and flight tracking, along with other features made possible by third-party apps.
Snapdragon Development Kit is introduced to VR
Qualcomm announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, has introduced a VR software development kit (SDK). The next generation of mobile virtual reality applications is complex, with extreme power consumption constraints and challenging performance requirements that must be met in order for the VR applications to become truly immersive.
Multi-standard charging reference platform at APEC 2016
NXP Semiconductor has released the 'industry’s first' 15W multi-standard wireless charging solution simultaneously supporting both 15W WPC Qi and 5W PMA standards, further extending its wireless charging portfolio. Additionally the company unveiled a new high efficiency multi-standard, Type-C charging adapters with aims to deliver a fast and smart charging experience.
Charging mobile devices faster
The Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (QC3.0) chipset from Dialog Semiconductor has now started volume production. Pin-compatible with the company’s QC2.0 chip set, Dialog’s chipset facilitates upgrades and will extend Dialog’s leadership position in rapid charging.
ON Semiconductor takes a leading position within APEC 2016
ON Semiconductor has announced a significant involvement in APEC 2016, a flagship event for the global power electronics industry. During the event, seven senior technical members of ON Semiconductor’s applications engineering and research teams will be sharing vital knowledge through a series of professional education seminars and industry sessions.
Development of small cells system supports LTE in unlicensed spectrum
Qualcomm Incorporated through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies and SpiderCloud Wireless have announced the planned development of LTE-U, LTE-LAA and MulteFire systems for enterprises and public venues. This development combines Qualcomm Technologies’ small cell baseband chipsets and leadership in LTE-U, LAA and MulteFire technologies with SpiderCloud’s market-proven scalable small cell systems.