Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Handset makers",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Handset makers to raise image quality from
Strategy Analytics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Study concludes that the installed base of camera phones will exceed one billion in 2007".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Acquisition locates Broadcom in GPS chip market from
Broadcom Corp: "Broadcom Corp has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Global Locate, a privately held, fabless provider of GPS and assisted GPS semiconductor products and software".
In April 2007, we covered the news from RF Micro Devices
- take a look at Handset makers drive growth for RFMD
which says: "RF Micro Devices has reported financial results for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter ended 31st March 2007".
Take a look also at the news release from Frontier Silicon, SiP receiver covers T-DMB and DAB-IP broadcasts,
as well as RF chipsets power latest multimedia phones from Renesas Technology Europe,
and Design aids mobile TV roll-out from Broadcom Corp.
See also:
Mobile platform speeds GPRS handset to market
(February 2007)
The Broadcom CellAirity platform for mobile phone designs has been adopted by Lenovo for its recently introduced P768 multimedia GPRS handset
ELIPS software runs on TI building blocks
(February 2007)
Open-Plug is making its ELIPS Framework and Application Suite available on Texas Instruments' LoCosto and OMAPV0130 OMAP-Vox products
Platform adds more embedded mobile solutions
(February 2007)
Open-Plug today has strengthened its adoption of Sybase iAnywhere embedded mobile solutions within Elips
Transceiver and baseband unite in single-chip Edge
(February 2007)
Edge processor integrates Edge RF transceiver, all analogue and digital baseband functions and high performance multimedia and connectivity support
Agreement enhances platform for mass market phones
(February 2007)
Open-Plug and Jataayu Software have strengthened their partnership by finalising a licence agreement
SiRF Skyhook combine positioning systems
(February 2007)
SiRF Technology Holdings, a provider of GPS silicon and location software, has licensed Skyhook Wireless's Wi-Fi Positioning System to create a single positioning system for wireless carriers
Acquisitions combine to make GPS more competitive
(January 2007)
CSR has acquired NordNav Technologies and Cambridge Positioning Systems
Alliance brings sound generator to volume
(January 2007)
Tower Semiconductor has collaborated with Modiotek to successfully introduce a 32-polyphony sound generator for ultra-low-cost handsets
Software suite suits high-end smart phones
(November 2006)
Trolltech, the company that makes software faster to build and easier to use, has announced a new development initiative, Qtopia Greensuite
Multistandard receiver adds mobile client software
(October 2006)
Frontier Silicon is working with Penthera Technologies to deliver the world's first open multistandard DVB-H and DAB-IP receiver solution
Chinese handset makers move up-market
(July 2006)
Mainland China handset makers are focusing on midrange and high-end mobile phones to grab a bigger share of overseas markets
Protocol software goes out with single-chip phone
(July 2006)
TTPCom has extended its partnership with Silicon Laboratories to allow its GSM/GPRS protocol software to be distributed directly on Silicon Laboratories' AeroFone single-chip cellular platform
Handset makers to cash in on navigation
(May 2006)
Report forecasts that shipments of handset based personal navigation solutions in Europe and the USA will reach 12 million units by 2009
Power amplifier suppliers fight for market share
(May 2006)
Four handset power amplifier suppliers below the top three gained share in 2005, according to findings in the recent Strategy Analytics report
Enhanced receiver filters background interference
(April 2006)
Breakthrough receiver technology significantly improves data connectivity and call quality for mobile handsets operating over HSDPA-capable 3G/W-CDMA networks
Module zooms in to upgrade handset photography
(February 2006)
NanoZoom is a high-precision motion technology module for in-focus continuous zoom in camera phones
Chipset brings 3G phones down to $100
(February 2006)
The CellAirity multimedia mobile phone platform is claimed to help manufacturers to develop handsets with leading-edge 3G functionality at 2G price points
Audio engine gains mobile support
(February 2006)
Two key mobile solutions, SRS WOW XT and SRS Xspace 3D, are now available on Tensilica's HiFi 2 audio engine
Amoi aims for richer multimedia experience
(November 2005)
Amoi Electronics has selected Agere's Vision X115 chipset solution for its next-generation Edge feature phones and Smartphones
Joint venture to support Chinese handset makers
(November 2005)
A new joint venture between RFI Global Services and Radio Sky will provide Chinese manufacturers with mobile performance testing in Beijing
Baseband chipset masters handset processing
(October 2005)
Agere Systems is delivering its new Vision X115 chipset solution supporting cinema-quality video and CD-quality audio capabilities for mainstream Edge feature phones and smartphones
Sensor sets stage for 3Mpixel handset cameras
(October 2005)
The OV3630 is a high performance 3.2Mpixel CMOS image sensor for digital still image and video/still camera products
CSR to acquire UbiNetics software business
(July 2005)
CSR has entered into an agreement with UbiNetics Holdings to acquire UbiNetics' software business for a cash consideration of $48 million
Bluetooth silicon helps save Samsung's batteries
(June 2005)
Samsung has used BlueCore silicon to Bluetooth-enable its latest GSM mobile handset, the SGH-E720
Bentley takes on pan-European coverage
(April 2005)
Cypress Semiconductor Corp has promoted Northern European Sales Director Paul Bentley to head up pan-European sales
Baseband chip has power for high-end handsets
(February 2005)
The PNX5220 is a new multimedia baseband designed for Philips Nexperia Cellular System Solutions in high-end handsets
Edge chipset set for debut in Samsung handset
(February 2005)
Philips has entered mass production of the world's first Edge cellular system solution: the Nexperia Cellular System Solution 6100 family will be available in mobile handsets from Samsung
Handset software framework gains novel MMI
(November 2004)
Open-Plug is working with Digital Airways to add the Kaleido MMI solution as a pre-integrated component in Open-Plug's Elips software framework for mass-market mobile phones
Software framework gains new codecs
(November 2004)
A new partnership will deliver Thin Multimedia's 3GPP video and audio codecs for GSM and UMTS handsets with Elips from Open-Plug
Bluetooth chip features in Agere Edge design
(October 2004)
BlueCore has been selected by Agere Systems for its latest Edge/GPRS reference platform for feature rich multimedia mobile phones
Edge platform intgrates mobile multimedia chipset
(October 2004)
Agere Systems has designed a reference platform for multimedia mobile phones based on GPRS/Edge technology that is capable of reducing handset time to market by up to three months
Near field communications set for real world use
(September 2004)
Philips and ViVOtech have begun a major initiative to deploy Philips' near field communication technology-based contactless payment and promotion solutions in physical merchant environments
Handset framework gains MMS and WAP clients
(September 2004)
Open-Plug is to deliver Jataayu's MMS and WAP clients with its Elips component-based framework to allow mobile phone makers to quickly build new terminal solutions using best in class components
Alliance augments protocol test capbilities
(July 2004)
RFI Global Services has signed a partnership agreement with Communications Consultants Worldwide