| Front-end IC saves cost, space
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2009-07-20 |
| NEC has rolled out the UPG2253T6S front-end IC (FEIC) through its exclusive sales and marketing partner, California Eastern Laboratories (CEL). |
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| Free IP cores offered for SoCs, ASICs
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2009-06-05 |
| IP house Palmchip has launched its "SoCStart" IP Programme—an effort that provides free IP cores. |
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| Bluetooth + Wi-Fi modules fit netbooks, UMPCs
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2009-06-04 |
| Broadcom's new InConcert modules combine Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips in the smallest form factor available |
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| 802.11n WLAN solution delivers high performance
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2009-06-03 |
| Qualcomm has introduced a high-performance 802.11n-compliant WLAN chip for handsets and mobile devices. |
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| RFeICs to replace RF front-end modules
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2009-06-02 |
| The RFX2401 and RFX2402 are the first fully integrated, single-die Bluetooth/Zigbee RFeICs to hit the market |
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| Snapdragon chipset tailored for 'smartbooks'
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2009-06-02 |
| Qualcomm is expanding the Snapdragon platform with a next-gen chipset that uses 45nm process technology. |
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| MCU with high speed communication launched
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2009-04-28 |
| The new AVR32 MCU targets the rapidly growing digital media solutions and audio player docking station markets. |
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| 'Smallest' programmable charger IC rolls
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2009-04-08 |
| Summit Microelectronics, Inc. announced the SMB239, the tiniest addition to its family of programmable battery charger ICs for single-cell Li-ion and Li-Polymer powered systems. |
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| WLAN test suite delivers fast measurements
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2009-03-31 |
| NI's new test suite can analyse signal measurements four times faster than other modular instrumentation solutions. |
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| Wireless sensor chips extend battery life by 25%
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2009-03-30 |
| Nordic is readying a range of wireless solutions that will set the benchmark for ultra low-power wireless sensors. |
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| Edge chips roll for low-cost handsets
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2009-03-30 |
| ST-Ericsson has announced two chips for next-generation, low-cost handsets to the Edge standard. |
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| Device protects antenna circuitry on handsets
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2009-03-13 |
| The CM1282 is an ESD protection device for the FM radio, GPS, Bluetooth and WLAN antennas used in mobile handsets |
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| Oscillators feature standby function
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2009-03-04 |
| Fox Electronics has expanded its line of low voltage oscillators with the introduction of the 1V F200 series. |
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| Li-ion battery charger supplies up to 2A
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2009-02-27 |
| The AAT3620 is a dual mode, PWM switching and linear mode charger designed to maximise charge efficiency. |
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| ARM develops low gate-count core for low power apps
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2009-02-25 |
| The Cortex-M0 processor core could enable ARM and its licensees to engage in applications reliant on energy efficiency. |
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| Made in India: 802.11n wireless sensor module
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2009-02-20 |
| Redpine Signals is now sampling a wireless sensor module that provides all the control and wireless functionality required to build and deploy wireless sensor nodes. |
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| Start-up brings wireless to embedded systems
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2009-02-18 |
| ZeroG Wireless claims its ZG2100 could bring 802.11b connectivity to new lows in cost, size and power consumption. |
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| OMAP 4 platform targets smartphones, MIDs
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2009-02-18 |
| Texas Instruments has expanded its OMAP mobile applications platform and processors. |
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| Combo chip eyes GPS enabled mobiles
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2009-02-11 |
| Broadcom has introduced a device integrating its GPS location-based IP, Bluetooth and FM radio |
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| Module architecture rolls for mobiles
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2009-02-10 |
| The Triumf family offers a streamlined RF footprint combining GSM, Edge, W-CDMA and HSPA transmit functionality into one module. |
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| A/D converter IP-cores suit monitoring apps
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2009-02-06 |
| Cosmic Circuits has announced its portfolio of more than 20 cores A/D converters for monitoring applications. |
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| Coming soon: Mobile UWB chip
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2009-02-03 |
| Start-up Tzero plans to sample by June a single UWB chip that consumes less than 1W and is aimed at mobile devices. |
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| Software automates WiMedia compliance testing
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2009-01-29 |
| Agilent claims the industry's most automated WiMedia-based MB-OFDM UWB validation software. |
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| Made in India: Module provides 802.11n wireless connectivity
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2009-01-28 |
| Redpine has developed serial wireless device server modules based on its low-power Lite-Fi 802.11n technology. |
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| 'Smallest' GPS combo device debuts
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2009-01-27 |
| The BlueCore BC7830 is the tightest integrated and smallest GPS combination device designed for mobile handsets. |
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| Bluetooth IC has embedded RISC processor
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2009-01-13 |
| Together with BCSM software, the BC5120 enables the fastest time to market for integrating Bluetooth into consumer products |
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| Broadcom flaunts Bluetooth AMP technology
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2009-01-12 |
| The AMP tech is being demonstrated on Broadcom's BCM4325 single-chip Bluetooth + Wi-Fi combo |
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| Tiny crystal suits ultra small wireless apps
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2009-01-09 |
| Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co. Ltd claims the world's smallest high reliability surface mount crystal. |
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| Test system for Multicom devices rolls
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2008-12-15 |
| The test solution is designed to keep test times and costs low without compromising Multicom device test accuracy. |
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| Oscillator series tout compact footprint
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2008-12-12 |
| The F210 series combines small footprint with low heat generation and current consumption. |
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