Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Mobile devices",
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 Vector graphics upgrade handset interaction from
ARM, which we summarised at the time by saying "Graphics stack supports all the standards for advanced graphics required by manufacturers of mobile handsets, portable media players and navigation devices".
The same day,
we featured the news release Handset processor puts Windows on screen from
Nvidia: "Applications processor enables intuitive 3D user interfaces and engaging high-definition video on connected Windows Mobile phones".
In February 2008, we covered the news from RF Micro Devices
concerning its Polaris 3 Silver
- take a look at RF shielding protects mobile handsets
which says: "The Polaris 3 RF solution integrates all the functions of the RF section of quad-band EDGE mobile handsets, including the power amplifier, SAW filters, crystal oscillator, switch and transceiver".
Take a look also at the news release from Dialog Semiconductor, Driver expands appeal of passive matrix OLEDs,
as well as Location test system adds new options from Spirent Communications,
and Wimax lab adopts protocol testing system from Anite Telecoms.
See also:
Tiny TV receiver fits on a single CMOS die
(February 2008)
Abilis Systems' AS-101 supports the integration of both DVB-H and DVB-T standards in mobile phones, portable media players as well as PND
Location IC makes new use of GPS data
(January 2008)
Airwave-1 requires as little as 1% of the power required by current GPS solutions and consumes only 1mA when continuously tracking
Industry forum promotes high-end GPS
(January 2008)
The goal of the EGPS Forum will be to ensure that technologies which enhance GPS are put in place to meet advanced requirements
Processor architecture boosts computer performance
(January 2008)
The first processors implementing the VIA Isaiah Architecture will use proven 65nm technology for greater power efficiency
Software allows realistic wireless testing
(January 2008)
Agilent's N5970A IFT software is suitable for UMTS mobile phone/device developers conducting functional validation, as well as service providers performing acceptance testing
Video decoding receives efficiency boost
(January 2008)
The application of data transfer and storage exploration transformations enabled intelligent re-use of the memory footprint
Management IC is adapted to silver zinc batteries
(January 2008)
New device will be part of all ZPower batteries as the company prepares for high volume production in mid-2008
Hardware/software deal targets broadband market
(January 2008)
Coresonic and SySDSoft's partnership simplifies the choices for chip designers who have little wireless technology expertise
Transmitters and bridge enable new HD link
(January 2008)
The Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) enables consumers to connect mobile devices directly to digital televisions
Analogue companion cuts power for portable design
(January 2008)
Latest integrated audio and power management device combines all system analogue functions required around a digital SoC for mobile entertainment products
SiP enables handheld reception in China
(January 2008)
Device combines Legend Silicon's DTTB-compliant demodulator with a Sharp silicon tuner and a time de-interleaver memory in a small system-in-package 48-ball BGA
Demodulator and silicon tuner come together
(January 2008)
Chip combines Legend's innovative digital TV demodulator technology, which is at the core of GB20600-2006, and Analog Devices silicon tuner technology
Multimedia receivers provide vibrant colours
(January 2008)
The SiI9223 supports Silicon Image's MHL, enabling mobile devices such as digital cameras and camera phones to connect to and display high-definition content on digital televisions
Codec/power management combo chosen for PNDs
(December 2007)
The AS3518 audio codec and advanced power management IC is chosen to power a reference design aimed at personal navigation devices and multimedia phones
Acquisition adds GPS to RF expertise
(December 2007)
The acquisition of u-Nav immediately expands Atheros' growing product portfolio in mobile wireless communications
Database is cut down for mobile applications
(December 2007)
Lightweight relational database management system is designed for the next generation of embedded systems and mobile devices
Alliance smoothes route to Mobile WiMAX compliance
(December 2007)
Sequans and AT4 wireless will co-operate on Mobile WiMAX Wave 2 radio testing to accelerate delivery of their respective solutions
Signal analysis software for the next generation
(December 2007)
Software packages support the measurement of 3GPP LTE mobile terminals
Power management devices cut consumption
(December 2007)
LDO provides power consumption of 50-100nA in standby mode and 3-12uA in no-load mode - an 80-90% reduction in power consumption compared with the industry standard
USB controller drives H.264 reference designs
(December 2007)
The new Crusher and Crusher-Capture reference designs accelerate the H.264 video encoding process up to 5x faster than real time
Tact switches are small and reliable
(December 2007)
KMT tact switches have been designed to meet the twin demands of miniaturisation and ultrahigh reliability
Multichannel regulator adds design flexibility
(November 2007)
Adjustable three-channel regulator for mobile devices combines a step-down convertor with two low dropout linear regulators
Small antenna suits allows easy installation
(November 2007)
Focus EDL's W3520 antenna is fully tested and matched for easy installation into DVB devices to enable fast product development cycles and ramp ups
HDMI transmitters extend battery life
(November 2007)
Low power consumption enables improved battery life in mobile devices and allows dramatically longer HD video playback time when connected to HDTVs
Acquisition helps boost display sizes
(November 2007)
Polymer Vision plans to triple mobile display sizes over the coming years, while maintaining pocket sized consumer friendly mobile devices
IC extends mobile device battery lives
(October 2007)
The AR6002 solution will take more than 100 hours to deplete a standard 3.7V, 800mAh phone battery in continual VoIP mode
Tiny pad covers all handheld navigation
(October 2007)
Ultracompact input device combines a navigation pad module with a motion sensing and interface IC to provide a mouse-like pointing solution for mobile devices
ESD device protects mobile devices
(October 2007)
ON Semiconductor has integrated ultra-low capacitance pin diodes with high-power TVS diodes into a monolithic die that can be used as a high-performance off chip ESD protection solution
Battery IC charges feature-rich devices
(October 2007)
The SMB137 is ideal for applications in a wide range of devices such as portable media/MP3 players, portable GPS navigation, smart-phones/PDAs and digital cameras/camcorders
Quarter-VGA TFT module sports industrial specs
(October 2007)
Industrial 3.5in QVGA TFT LCD module with a replaceable LED backlight has a high resolution of 320 x 240 pixel and a brightness of 350cd/m2
Touch sensors suit mobile products
(October 2007)
3M has released a thin, optically clear projected capacitive touch sensor available to device manufacturers in rolls containing up to 72,000 sensors, depending on size
Transceivers integrate full WiMAX feature set
(September 2007)
The power and space savings of the AD9354 and AD9355 enable manufacturers to incorporate WIMAX functionality into handsets, thumb drives or PCMCIA cards
Next-generation Wi-Fi comes on a single chip
(September 2007)
The Broadcom BCM4322 is the first 802.11n IC to combine all of the elements of a wireless LAN subsystem onto a single silicon die
GPS IC is a sensitive sort
(September 2007)
Single-chip GPS receiver can measure the faintest GPS signals deep indoors and in 'urban canyon' environments at signal levels as low as -162dBm