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Software enables implementation of audio applications in Bluetooth devices
Renesas has introduced ‘SBC Middleware’ software, an important enabling tool in the development of audio applications for Bluetooth devices using SuperH family microprocessors incorporating an SH3-DSP CPU core.
Jennic ZigBee and IEEE802.15.4 modules receive full FCC and ETSI approvals
Jennic has announced that its modules based on the JN5139 wireless microcontroller family now comply with FCC and ETSI regulations in the USA and Europe, with certification now received from both regulatory authorities.
Implantable grade radio chip for in-body Communication systems
Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. has introduced the ZL70101 transceiver chip, an ultra low-power RF system-on-a-chip solution for use in implanted medical devices, programmers, and monitoring base stations. Building on Zarlink’s MICS technology platform, the ZL70101 transceiver chip delivers high data rates, low power consumption and unique wake-up circuitry. Using Zarlink’s MICS technology, medical device manufacturers can design in-body communi...
Development of low-power wireless systems made easier by TI
Texas Instruments has announced a tool for designing embedded systems that combines ultra-low-power MSP430 microcontrollers with wireless communications. At the low cost of $49, TI’s new eZ430-RF2500 development tool, packaged in a convenient USB stick form factor, offers two radio frequency -enabled microcontroller target boards and a PC debugging interface that may be used to develop stand-alone wireless projects. Developers will now find i...
Sub-1 GHz RF System-on-Chip with Integrated USB Controller for Wireless Sensor Networks
Texas Instruments has introduced what it says is the the industry's first sub-1 GHz radio-frequency (RF) system-on-chip (SoC) with an integrated USB controller, enabling a fast and easy bridge between PCs and RF. The CC1111 combines the excellent performance of TI's state-of-the-art RF transceiver (CC1101) with an enhanced 8051 microcontroller (MCU), 8/16/32 kB of in-system programmable flash memory and a full-speed USB controller for improved l...
Battery authentication ICs for cell phones provide low-cost, highly-effective device security
Intersil has introduced advanced and flexible battery authentication ICs for cell phones, featuring the company’s FlexiHash technology. The ISL9206 and ISL9206A are cost-competitive battery authentication ICs that incorporate Intersil’s FlexiHash+ engine. It provides very high levels of security using a basic challenge/response scheme based on 32-bit challenge code and 8-bit response code.
TI to demonstrate uncompressed CD-quality wireless audio technology at CES
At the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show Texas Instruments will demonstrate its new PurePath Wireless audio technology, delivering the industry’s highest performance CD-quality wireless audio solution. The CC85xx family takes advantage of TI’s design expertise in both audio and low-power RF products to provide a 2.4-GHz system-on-chip that transmits uncompressed audio over a state-of-the-art RF link with no unwanted noise or dropou...
RF Micro Devices Features Ember ZigBee Technology In New Family Of High Performance Front End Modules For Smart Energy Applications
RF Micro Devices announced today it is teaming with Ember Corporation to introduce ZigBee front end modules (FEMs) for smart grid applications that give utilities and consumers more control over how they monitor and save energy. ZigBee is a global wireless networking standard for monitoring and control in a variety of applications such as energy management, safety and security, lighting and appliances.
Passive RFID Tag delivers outstanding read range
Keeping track of production process is the key in manufacturing industry. In response to manufacturer’s need, DAILY RFID has recently deployed a passive RFID tag, which can be easily integrated into many RFID projects.
CSR delivers CD-quality stereo wireless audio to Sennheiser Bluetooth wireless technology enabled headphones
Sennheiser’s new PXC 360 BT wireless headphones bring CD-quality to the stereo experience using CSR’s apt-X(R) high-performance audio coding technology