Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Wireless semiconductor",
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 Power amps cut handset transmission drain from
Avago Technologies, which we summarised at the time by saying "Active bypass mode in power amplifiers provides tremendous benefit to extending handset battery life in today's CDMA and UMTS/GSM networks".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Quintplexer keeps handset signals distinct from
Avago Technologies: "FBAR-based quintplexer module helps designers create ultrasmall high-performance mobile phones that deliver simultaneous GPS functionality".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe
concerning its MB86K21
- take a look at Mobile WiMAX SoC to enable media-rich devices
which says: "Next generation mobile baseband WiMAX SoC will provide substantial speed and performance improvements over comparable market alternatives".
Take a look also at the news release from SiGe Semiconductor, Khan prepares SiGe for expansion,
as well as Kamp to bring analogue/RF expertise from H-Stream Wireless,
and Multicore DSP enhances capabilities for GSM from Texas Instruments (April 2006-).
See also:
SCM system scores in head-to-head challenge
(November 2006)
Cellular wireless semiconductor specialist Icera uses Perforce, the fast software configuration management system, to version and manage its software development
Alliance spreads 90nm manufacturing volumes
(October 2006)
Qualcomm is now producing 90nm chips sourced via all three Common Platform alliance partners: IBM, Samsung and Chartered
Funding reinforces long-term financial standing
(October 2006)
Icera has received a $20 million investment from 3i as an extension to its recent series C funding round, which now totals $60 million
Diodes adopt a smaller outline
(June 2006)
Four high-performance diode chips are offered in the smallest surface-mount package ever
Ultrathin amplifier module enhances GPS
(June 2006)
Selecting the right highway exit or finding a pizza parlour will become increasingly convenient as new mobile phones begin appearing this autumn using amplifiers with GPS capabilities
Filter module has five for multifunction handsets
(June 2006)
Module combines five individual FBAR filters to produce a totally passive solution for dual-band cellular communications with GPS
Power amps find home in W-CDMA reference design
(June 2006)
CoolPAM power amplifier modules have been incorporated in a reference design from a leading W-CDMA chipset supplier
IC design facility to double in size
(April 2006)
Ember's Cambridge-based IC design facility is set to double in size by the end of 2006, thanks to the company's recently formed development partnership with STMicroelectronics
Brewer brings wireless market experience
(April 2006)
SiGe Semiconductor has appointed John Brewer as Vice President of Marketing
Balanced amplifier modules reduce system noise
(April 2006)
Very-low-noise high-linearity high-gain balanced amplifier modules operate in the 1.8 to 2.2GHz frequency range
WLAN power amp saves power for handhelds
(March 2006)
An E-pHEMT power amplifier is specifically designed for IEEE802.11b/g mobile wireless local area networks
Amplifier module is a product of the year
(March 2006)
The ALM-1106 ultra-low-noise amplifier module used for enhancing performance in GPS handsets has been named a 2005 Product of the Year by analogueZone
PIN diodes come in smaller plastic packages
(February 2006)
Three high-performance PIN diode chips come in low-cost RoHS-compliant lead-free SOD-323 plastic packages
Duplexers are made for US frequency bands
(February 2006)
Two new FBAR duplexers are designed for handsets, PC data cards and other wireless products operating in the US PCS and UMTS frequency bands
Arrow takes ZigBee range to Southern Europe
(February 2006)
Arrow Europe has signed a distribution agreement to market Ember Corporation's ZigBee wireless mesh networking systems throughout Southern Europe
Quad PIN diodes simplify attenuator design
(January 2006)
A new series of pi-connected quad PIN diodes simplify the design and lower the costs of voltage-controlled diode pi attenuators operating over the 300kHz to 3GHz frequency range
Filter shipments top 200 million
(January 2006)
Avago Technologies has just shipped its 200 millionth FBAR filter
Asia Pacific distribution for ZigBee family
(November 2005)
Arrow has signed a franchise distribution agreement to market Ember's ZigBee wireless mesh networking systems through its 41 sales offices in 11 countries and territories in the Asia Pacific region
ZigBee turns to US Government duties
(October 2005)
Ember has signed a strategic investment and development agreement with In-Q-Tel, a private venture group established by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Low-noise amplifier boosts GPS performance
(October 2005)
The industry's lowest noise figure 0.9 to 3.5GHz MMIC low-noise amplifier module with integrated shutdown capability enhances the performance of GPS handsets
Cambridge is home for wireless network innovation
(August 2005)
Ember has continued its global expansion with the opening of new international facilities and the signing of new international customers and distributors
DVB-H demo runs on Freescale processor
(June 2005)
Hantro has demonstrated a novel mobile solution capable of playing DVB-H broadcasted TV signals
Wireless chipset startup raises Eur 9 million
(May 2005)
A syndicate of four venture capital funds consisting of Nordic Venture Partners, Innovacom, Teknoinvest and Industrifonden has invested Eur 9 million in Nanoradio headquartered in Kista, Sweden
Alliance certifies ZigBee compliance
(April 2005)
Ember has become one of the first companies to earn official ZigBee-compliant status, according to the ZigBee Alliance
More funding for Icera
(April 2005)
Cellular wireless semiconductor company Icera has successfully completed a $10 million extension to its July 2004 series B funding round, which now totals $32.5 million
Product award for duplexer and filter
(March 2005)
The ACMD-7401 FBAR duplexer and ACPF-7002 full-band transmit filter from Agilent Technologies have been named as the 2004 Product of the Year by AnalogZone
Alliance marries ZigBee with Flash MCUs
(March 2005)
Atmel Corporation and Ember Corporation have announced their partnership on the ultra-low-power ZigBee semiconductor platform
Compact frugal power amp slips into NEC's candybar
(February 2005)
NEC has incorporated Agilent's W-CDMA power amplifier into a new 3G video handset, the NEC 338
TI signs up for new-generation graphics core
(February 2005)
Texas Instruments has licensed Imagination's PowerVR MBX Lite graphics core for integration into a new range of applications processors based on its OMAP 2 architecture for mobile phones
Acquisition to add power amplifier expertise
(January 2005)
Agilent Technologies is to acquire Wavics, a Korean-based designer and manufacturer of power amplifier modules for the worldwide mobile handset market
Taiwanese powerhouse speeds wireless integration
(December 2004)
Mototech offers contract design and manufacturing services, integrating Ember's IEEE802.15.4 wireless semiconductor systems into a range of electronics for home and building automation
Top 100 award recognises innovation
(December 2004)
Ember Corporation has been named one of the Top 100 Innovators of 2004 by Red Herring
Duplexer clocks up a century of design wins
(December 2004)
Agilent Technologies has registered its 100th design win for its industry-leading miniature FBAR duplexer and full-band transmit filter
Wireless platform aims for ZigBee compliance
(December 2004)
On the heels of the official ratification of the ZigBee specification, Ember Corporation has announced a new version of its wireless networking platform that is designed to be fully ZigBee compliant