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Transverter offers easy switch from 2.4 to 5.8GHz

Enables OEMs to adapt existing products for operation in the 5.8GHz ISM band, including digital cordless phones and custom wireless data systems such as streaming audio and video appliances.

News from RF Micro Devices (15 May 2008)

Chip module adds contactless option

PayPass is a contactless payment feature developed and deployed globally by MasterCard.

News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (15 May 2008)

Chip-scale packaging first for RF amplifiers

RF amplifiers for 500MHz to 12GHz applications are housed in miniature 0402 packaging with no wirebonds.

News from Avago Technologies (14 May 2008)

Office to spur US sales offensive

GreenPeak Technologies has opened a US sales office in Austin, Texas.

News from GreenPeak Technologies (12 May 2008)

Amplifier is highly linear gain block

Multipurpose amplifier covers DC to 2.8GHz frequency bands with 24.5dBm of saturated power at 450MHz.

News from Mimix Broadband (12 May 2008)

High-linearity amp offers broadband performance

Power amplifier covers 5.9 to 9.5GHz frequency band and includes an integrated temperature compensated on-chip power detector.

News from Mimix Broadband ( 9 May 2008)

Polycarbonate inlay prevents delamination

The UHF polycarbonate tag can be produced in roll or sheet format, including customised sheet layouts.

News from KSW Microtec ( 8 May 2008)

Contactless payment chip comes in ultrathin module

Card manufacturers can now create thinner PVC prelaminate sheets for the contactless layer.

News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 7 May 2008)

Active mixer overcomes passive limitations

Wide frequency range of 1.5 to 3.8GHz covers the 1.9GHz cellular bands as well as the 2.6 and 3.5GHz WiMAX frequency bands.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp ( 7 May 2008)

RFID controller tackles asset management

 User application article   IC engine combines an 8051 processor, memories, wireless transceivers, portable microprocessor based EPC software stack and comes with a final tag price at around US $10.

News from Innovision Research and Technology ( 5 May 2008)

One-chip transceiver saves space, power and time

ISM band transceiver integrates sigma-delta fractional-N synthesiser, VCO, up- and downconversion mixers, data slicer and transceiver configuration registers.

News from RF Micro Devices ( 2 May 2008)

Programmable radio chip runs wireless mice

 User application article   A microdongle that is roughly the size of a US dime uses the fully integrated CYRF69213 PRoC LP device to deliver low-power wireless connectivity to Darfon's mice.

News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 2 May 2008)

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coexist in PDA

 User application article   Using the embedded Wi-Fi supplied by CSR, Mio's P560 is able to browse the web, receive data updates, access Outlook e-mail and much more.

News from Cambridge Silicon Radio ( 2 May 2008)

Power amplifier meets WiMAX needs

The AP3011 covers the key frequency ranges specified for WiMAX applications, from 2.3 to 2.7GHz.

News from Admiral Microwaves ( 1 May 2008)

Power amp targets dual-band European handsets

The AWT6224 is designed to meet requirements for WCDMA and HSPA operation with Qualcomm's latest chipsets.

News from Anadigics ( 1 May 2008)

Company announces broadband acquisition

Conexant's strengths in broadcast operator set-top box (STB) solutions complement NXP's terrestrial IP and retail STB and digital TV products.

News from NXP Semiconductors (30 April 2008)

Second-generation receiver IC upgrades GPS

GPS solutions provide enhanced design flexibility with multiple options for either stand-alone or host-dependent applications.

News from Atheros Communications (29 April 2008)

WiMAX transceiver boosts SNR performance

Improved performance maximises the data throughput and radio-link range of nomadic and mobile WiMAX subscriber applications.

News from Maxim Integrated Products (29 April 2008)

Speech technology improves Bluetooth quality

CSR can now offer headset and hands-free car kit users a true hands-free experience when using Bluetooth accessories.

News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (25 April 2008)

45nm research targets Gbit/s radios

Imec's SDR-front-end programme targets the development of a new generation of cost, performance and power-competitive reconfigurable radios using 45nm digital CMOS technology

News from Renesas Technology Europe (25 April 2008)

Power amplifier suits 3G handsets

The AWT6281 extends the operating time of 3G handsets and data cards, which is critical for successful operation using today's high speed packet access (HSPA) networks.

News from Anadigics (24 April 2008)

Receiver subsystems bridge expertise gap

System in a package signal chain receiver modules remove the black art from maximising the performance of A/D convertors in RF sampling applications.  Brochure available  

News from Linear Technology Corp (24 April 2008)

IC cuts car access system costs

The ATA5279 is capable of sequentially driving up to six separate 125kHz low-frequency antennas to provide a wake up and initialisation channel to the key fob

News from Atmel Corporation (23 April 2008)

Wireless mesh technology boosts crop yields

 User application article   A key factor in Kronos' decision to select GreenPeak's wireless networking technology was its excellent performance in radio unfriendly environments.

News from GreenPeak Technologies (22 April 2008)

Bluetooth audio processor adds MIDI synthesiser

MusiCore1 can now support a complete spectrum of audio features including polyphonic ringtones, multiple-track game audio and user interface sounds.

News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (22 April 2008)

Starter kit suits wireless novices

The Starter Kit provides the flexibility to develop wireless capability by using Jennic JN5139 microcontrollers and modules as wireless processors or co-processors.

News from Jennic (18 April 2008)

Amplifier IC upgrades Wi-Fi performance

High linearity Wi-Fi power amp optimises transmission of greater datarates over longer distances, allowing systems to support emerging wireless multimedia applications.

News from SiGe Semiconductor (16 April 2008)

FM receivers support embedded antennas

Latest wave of FM receiver ICs make it easier to add FM functionality to applications from low-cost handsets and MP3 players to stand-alone and USB FM receivers.

News from Silicon Laboratories (11 April 2008)

Joint venture to focus on wireless comms

New company will have the scale to better meet customer needs in 2G, 2.5G, 3G, multimedia, connectivity and all future wireless technologies.

News from NXP Semiconductors (11 April 2008)

Configurable components cover multiple radios

Integrated configurable components integrate common radio frequency functions while retaining the flexibility designers require to develop a variety of radio systems.

News from RF Micro Devices (10 April 2008)

RFID chips track PCB work in progress

 User application article   Real-time traceability system for PCB manufacturers incorporates Texas Instruments' RFID Gen 2 UHF chips.

News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 8 April 2008)

Frequency-agile transceiver moves to single chip

Can transmit and receive data across all WiMAX bands, as well as those used for W-CDMA and HSPA, and those that are planned for LTE.

News from Lime Microsystems ( 8 April 2008)

Power amp is ready for CDMA expansion

CDMA power amplifier reduces average current consumption as much as 50%, compared with conventional two-stage amplifiers.

News from Anadigics ( 7 April 2008)

Multistandard demodulators save space in receivers

Digital video demodulators support DVB-T, DVB-C and fixed reception DVB-H TV standards in a single chip.

News from Silicon Laboratories ( 4 April 2008)

Wireless chip unites Bluetooth, GPS and FM

Highly integrated device will enable manufacturers to develop affordable high-performance handsets with GPS capabilities for the large mid-tier market.

News from Texas Instruments (April 2006-) ( 1 April 2008)

Stereo audio processor and Bluetooth unite

First practical audio processor architecture for phone designs, saving the cost, space and power of adding a separate audio processor.

News from Cambridge Silicon Radio (27 March 2008)

Radio IC enables PDAs for conference organisation

 User application article   State-of-the-art wireless handheld devices are designed for supporting meeting and event management to ensure optimised information flow and conference productivity.

News from Nanotron Technologies (26 March 2008)

Set-top-box SoC aims for Chinese HD market

Designed for cable, satellite and IP set-top boxes, the new BCM7403 provides advanced PVR capabilities and advanced playback of content from nontraditional sources.

News from Broadcom Corp (25 March 2008)

Set-top box SoC targets Chinese market

Multiformat high-definition video/audio SoC provides AVS support and advanced capabilities such as networked personal video recording.

News from Broadcom Corp (24 March 2008)

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