Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "MP3",
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 Application processor boosts mobile multimedia from
Vimicro International Corporation, which we summarised at the time by saying "Vinno-III-Win has a QVGA touch screen, a 3Mpixel camera, MPEG4/H.263 video, WMA and MP3 playback and recording, Bluetooth and an FM radio".
The day before,
we featured the news release Specialised computing boosts efficiency from
RS Components UK: "RS has released 683 new products from twelve manufacturers of embedded control devices and peripherals".
In January 2008, we covered the news from SiTel Semiconductor
concerning its SC14450
- take a look at Baseband lays foundation for integrated handsets
which says: "Heavyweight processing power enables cost-effective solutions for high-end cordless handsets, integrated access devices and wired VoIP telephony applications".
Take a look also at the news release from Maxim Integrated Products, Controllers protect USB interfaces,
as well as Small baseband cuts multimedia costs from NXP Semiconductors,
and Big three dominate automotive LED market from IMS Research.
See also:
Bluetooth deal provides high-quality audio
(January 2008)
apt-X enables the delivery of stereo audio of the highest quality in applications where bandwidth is limited
Boost chip powers OLED and backlight
(December 2007)
Dual-output boost convertor combines a 2.3MHz PWM LED driver with a low-noise OLED driver
Crystal package saves space in handhelds
(December 2007)
Ultra-low-profile crystal is ideal for a wide range of portable and battery-powered applications
Reference platform is certified for Wi-Fi
(December 2007)
First IP vendor to achieve Wi-Fi certification for a complete WLAN solution including the MAC, modem and radio
Compact protector enhances clamping performance
(December 2007)
ESD protection device is ideal for safeguarding high speed data lines in portable applications such as cellphones, mp3 players, PDAs and digital cameras
Bluetooth IC puts music and hands free on the road
(December 2007)
BlueCore5-Multimedia supports most Bluetooth profiles needed for a car application, such as the Bluetooth Audiovisual Remote Control Profile
J-leads save space in PCB connections
(December 2007)
0.40mm-pitch board-to-board connectors feature a J-shaped SMT tail that provides 35% PCB width space savings versus standard gullwing style tails
Processor cores put more into SoC designs
(December 2007)
Configurable processor families gain new hardware options and software tool enhancements to appeal to an even wider audience of SoC designers
Miniature HDDs boost mobile storage density
(December 2007)
HDDs extend family of mobile hard drives and strengthen the company's capabilities to offer a range of high-performance high-capacity storage solutions to suit all market needs
FPGAs take control of LCD panels
(December 2007)
Options appeal to designers of power-sensitive portable and handheld consumer, industrial, medical, automotive and military devices that use small- to medium-size LCDs
Korean memories come to Central Europe
(December 2007)
Memorysolution is taking over the distribution of the whole range of memory products manufactured by Hynix into Central European markets
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
HDDs make the automotive grade
(November 2007)
Drives offer in-car entertainment and information systems the vital storage capacity boost required for 3D GPS navigation, mp3 playback, digital video and gaming
Hybrids to marry batteries and ultracapacitors
(November 2007)
Maxwell Technologies and Tianjin Lishen Battery are to produce novel 'hybrid' energy storage products combining ultracapacitor and Li-ion battery technologies
Compact MP3 player solution supports Bluetooth
(November 2007)
The BlueCore Player example design includes all the hardware needed for an MP3 player in a space that is less than 45 x 60mm
Flash to maintain mobile storage domination
(November 2007)
Report reveals a small but emerging market for hard disk drive solutions in handheld devices
AM/FM receiver ICs have all bands covered
(November 2007)
Devices not only simplify the design of existing SW and LW radios but also enable the addition of SW/LW capability to consumer electronics devices
High-speed phone eases downloads
(November 2007)
The Samsung SGH-T578H enables about 20 times faster transfers than GPRS, allowing consumers to download several high-quality MP3 files in less than a minute
Half-millimetre connectors reduce stacking height
(November 2007)
Low profile connectors enable cost-efficient and space-saving solutions for applications in portable electronics such as digital cameras, mobile phones and MP3 players
Military technology provides moisture protection
(November 2007)
Ion-mask enhancement provides manufacturers with a 21st century solution to waterproofing electrical items and componentry
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
Single-chip inverter in electroluminescent drive
(October 2007)
The MAX4990E is a high-voltage +/-15kV ESD-protected DC/AC convertor for driving electroluminescent lamps
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
LDO provides portable flexibility
(October 2007)
The flexibility of the TPS728185315 LDO benefits applications that require two levels of output voltage regulation for programming of eFUSE or SIM cards with additional memory
MOSFETs save device power
(October 2007)
Vishay Intertechnology's Siliconix p-channel MOSFETs can turn off features such as the display or the power amplifier when they are not being used
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
Wireless device is certified for USB
(October 2007)
The ISP3582 native wireless USB device controller has passed certification testing for wireless USB Specification 1.0
Small microcontrollers suit mobile applications
(September 2007)
The SST89V54RD-33-C-QIF's small size and low power consumption make it suitable for small form factor mobile application
Battery manager takes care of two charging sources
(September 2007)
Single-chip charger can deliver up to 950mA of charge current from a wall adapter supply, or up to 850mA of charge current from a USB supply
Disk drives are made for consumer electronics
(September 2007)
High-capacity 1.8in hard disk drives allow designers to boost storage in mobile consumer electronics designs
Radio edits out advertising
(September 2007)
Users select a station and the Ripper automatically saves only the music as MP3 files to internal memory or a docked iPod or other USB connected MP3 player
Multimedia system suits low-cost handsets
(September 2007)
NXP's solution allows handset OEMs/ODMs to deliver rich, multimedia content to entry-level mobile phone users
Multiplexer handles high and dual voltage
(August 2007)
Fairchild's FSSD06 allows an application's processor to multiplex between secure digital, secure digital I/O, multimedia cards and peripherals
Hard disc cleaning technology improves reliability
(August 2007)
Guyson Supercleaner can remove sub-micro contamination from disk drive components