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As consumer demands for more integrated home entertainment devices and hidden peripherals increase, manufacturers of radio frequency (RF)-based devices are designing better performing, more efficient and less expensive solutions to meet that demand. In order to address this technology need, Freescale Semiconductor, the leading supplier of IEEE® 802.15.4 chipsets, today announced the MC1323x system-on-chip device family for ZigBee RF4CE consumer ...

NXP announced the availability of a new HDMI companion chip for mobile devices, which provides bidirectional level shifting between the 1.8/3.3V (range between 1.62 and 3.63V) at the host side and the 5V of the HDMI connector side for the DDC (Display Data Channel), CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) and the HPD (Hot Plug Detect). All these lines, along with the HDMI 5V supply line, also offer a high level of ESD protection according to IEC61000-...

Broadcom Corporation today announced widespread support for its DOCSIS-based Ethernet over Coax (EoC) for Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) architectures from leading companies including Changhong, Coship, Harmonic, Jiuzhou, Skyworth, Sumavision and ZTE. This industry support from the top manufacturers and service providers in China demonstrates the momentum toward standardized quality of service (QoS) to ensure a high-quality TV, broadband...

DAILY RFID has recently launched waterproof silicone RFID wristband for theme park and spa. Operating in 125KHz or 13.56MHz frequency, the contactless smart wristbands can be used at theme parks and spa as admissions, payment and security.

Home entertainment devices, led by gaming consoles, have been migrating to Bluetooth wireless connections to remove the requirement of line-of-site while still providing a secure, efficient and robust wireless link. Bluetooth technology gives active 3D glasses users greater freedom of movement and a significantly longer battery life than infrared (IR) glasses, without the drawbacks of interference from light sources or with remotes and other IR e...

NEC Electronics has announced that it has begun sample shipments of its new device wire adapter (DWA) LSI chip, part number uPD720180A, which enables wireless communication between a Wireless USB-compatible personal computer or other Wireless USB host system, and printers, digital home appliances, and other devices supporting USB 2.0.

Murata's latest all-in-one Bluetooth module enables designers to easily integrate Bluetooth functionality into their applications without specific RF knowledge or expertise, saving development time, resource and cost. The LBMA46LCS integrates all the components necessary for Bluetooth operation including Bluetooth chipset, antenna filter, EEPROM and oscillator.

Connect One has released Nano WiReach, an embedded WiFi bridge that quickly and easily connects any embedded device to 802.11b/g wireless LANs with minimal programming. Measuring only 1.7x3.3 centimeters, the Nano WiReach’s multiple hardware interfaces and extensive firmware functionality make it the most advanced and versatile WiFi solution for embedded devices today.

Avago Technologies has announced an ambient light and proximity sensor that has been integrated into an ultra-thin module for use in mobile phones. Avago's compact APDS-9800 integrated sensor module is designed to help conserve power and extend battery life in mobile phones and is easy to install. This new sensor module can also be used in other mobile electronic applications such as PDAs, handheld games and personal computers.

RDA Microelectronics has introduced its RDA5990 combination chipset that integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and FM functionality on a single die. This high performance product provides significant advantages to the global smartphone market by offering higher integration, improved power consumption, minimized board space and lower cost. The Company has begun sampling the product with China handset manufacturers for initial field testing.