Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Mobile phone market",
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 Bluetooth/FM radio combination suits mobile phones from
STMicroelectronics, which we summarised at the time by saying "The integrated short-range FM R(B)DS transmitter (TX) allows users to enjoy stored music content on any in-car or home FM radio tuner".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Demodulator and silicon tuner come together from
Legend Silicon Corporation: "Chip combines Legend's innovative digital TV demodulator technology, which is at the core of GB20600-2006, and Analog Devices silicon tuner technology".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Pericom Semiconductor Corp
- take a look at Semiconductor subsidiaries merge
which says: "SaRonix-eCera will provide frequency control product solutions for customers in networking, storage, wireless, computing and consumer applications".
Take a look also at the news release from Broadcom Corp, Single-chip Edge multimedia processor for Nokia,
as well as Freescale signs for multiformat video capabilities from Hantro,
and USB transceivers slim for handset duties from NXP Semiconductors.
See also:
Multimedia processor brings JoY to the 3.5G world
(February 2007)
LG Electronics has used Nomadik multimedia application processor technology, together with the pre-integrated S60 Platform in its first S60 phone, called JoY
Software claims lion's share of handsets
(February 2007)
During 2006 the world's major mobile handset manufacturers shipped over 200 million multimedia devices powered by Enea software
Zoran multimedia processor platform at 3GSM 2007
(February 2007)
Zoran Corporation demonstrates its Approach mobile multimedia processor platform at 3GSM 2007, February 12 to 15, Fira de Barcelona in Hall 2, Booth 2D93
Edge transceiver is built on 65nm CMOS process
(February 2007)
Broadcom applies years of research and development and extensive expertise in CMOS radio devices to the cellular market to forge an integration path towards a monolithic Edge SoC solution
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
Templeton affirms commitment to China
(November 2006)
TI CEO Rich Templeton tells handset manufacturers and mobile service operators that 'all of us have an important role to play' in helping China connect more people in its rural areas
Single-chip handset platform cuts multimedia costs
(November 2006)
Texas Instruments has announced a new OMAP-Vox single-chip solution to foster development of lower-cost multimedia-rich feature phones
Smart fabric is ready to wear - and wash
(September 2006)
Eleksen Group has been chosen by the top innovator of men's and women's tailored clothing, Bagir, to produce its iPod suit for men
Facial recognition used in Korean handsets
(August 2006)
Oki Electric has provided South Korean mobile phone company Pantech with its FaceSensingEngine face image processing middleware for mobile phones
TI powers the new Sagem my700x
(July 2006)
Texas Instruments has announced that Sagem Communication has chosen the OMAPV1030 chipset from TI's OMAP-Vox platform for its new my700X multimedia handset
VP roles for McBrien and King-Smith
(July 2006)
Imagination Technologies has strengthened the business development operation of its Technology Division by separating the sales and marketing activities
Touch screen technology in mobile phones
(July 2006)
The touch screen user interface in mobile phones will start to see significant growth by the end of 2007, assuming that the right conditions are present
Tokyo is base for Asian expansion
(June 2006)
On Demand Microelectronics has opened a branch in Tokyo, Japan
Garin to lead development initiatives
(April 2006)
Lionel J Garin has joined Nemerix as Chief Technology Officer
Face recognition set to secure Japanese handsets
(February 2006)
The Japanese subsidiary of Vodafone has selected Oki's face recognition middleware for its mobile phones
Stacked die camera chip upgrades to 3Mpixel
(February 2006)
Launched at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, the OV3630DZL stacked die CameraChip device drops in to upgrade cameraphones to 3Mpixel resolution
Chinese handset includes advanced multimedia
(February 2006)
CellAirity multimedia technology has been designed into a new multimedia handset from mobile device maker Ningbo Bird Co - China's leading manufacturer of mobile phones
Software helps baseband chips sound clearer
(February 2006)
Skyworks Solutions has integrated SoundClear full-duplex voice processing technology into its Lynx Edge baseband chips
Esmertec warns of bad debts
(January 2006)
Esmertec is expecting 2005 revenue to be in excess of US $39 million, an increase of approximately 46% compared with 2004 revenues of US $26.8 million
GSM chipsets pass 100 million milestone
(January 2006)
Agere Systems has shipped in excess of 100 million GSM-based wireless chipsets for mobile phones operating on more than 70 networks worldwide
Triband power amp comes on a single die
(November 2005)
The Si4300 addresses the triband mobile phone market by offering the smallest, most highly integrated and most reliable power amplifier available for GSM handsets
Report predicts bright future for LED market
(November 2005)
By 2010 the market for high-brightness LEDs will enter a new phase of its evolution, according to a new report
Intel's Maloney outlines mobile vision
(August 2005)
Early adoption of wireless broadband services coupled with new energy-efficient and higher-performing developments in mobile devices are signalling the beginning of 'mobility ubiquity'
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
Chipset brings GPS services indoors
(May 2005)
The Nemerix NJ2020 A-GPS plug-and-play chipset is engineered to respond to the most challenging requirements in the mobile phone market
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
TFT strategy pays off with handset design win
(February 2005)
Three-Five Systems has been selected as a supplier of next-generation colour TFT display modules for a Tier 1 global handset OEM
Programme puts software on mobile platform
(February 2005)
Open-Plug has joined the Philips Nexperia Partner Programme, now optimised for mobile applications
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
Platform opens door to new range of GPRS handsets
(September 2004)
One of Korea's fastest growing mobile phone enterprises has developed a range of GPRS handsets based on TTPCom's GPRS/GSM protocol software and Ajar platform
Shenzhen office boosts Chinese market presence
(August 2004)
TTPCom has opened a new technical support office in Shenzhen, southern China
Strong second half recoups first-half losses
(May 2004)
TTP Communications has released preliminary results for the year ended 31st March 2004
Ceramics process is key to antenna success
(March 2004)
Morgan Advanced Ceramics has been using its ceramic materials expertise to work with Sarantel in the development of its PowerHelix antenna technology for mobile devices
VGA camera shrinks to sixth-inch format
(February 2004)
Toshiba will start mass production of its latest series of VGA camera modules, the TCM8230MD series, in May this year