Wireless
MMW SoC offers up to 10Gb/s of capacity
A single-chip MMW SoC, optimized for wireless backhaul and fronthaul applications, has been introduced by Broadcom. The company claims that the BCM85100 SoC is the industry's first cost-effective product that offers up to 10 Gbps over single antenna, single channel and single polarization. This, therefore, provides carriers and telecomm equipment manufacturers with a unified millimeter wave solution.
Industry whitepaper discusses the Internet of Things
With the Internet of Things (IoT) set to be a major topic at this year’s Mobile World Congress, Neul has announced an industry whitepaper in conjunction with Machina Research. Titled “The need for low cost, high reach, wide area connectivity for the Internet of Things”, the paper highlights the Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) network technology opportunity and details how and why Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) can be successful serv...
Wireless charging is on the rise
The proliferation of wireless charging technology throughout Europe has accelerated during the last couple of years, fuelled in part by the increased availability of standardised wireless charging in mobile devices. But which standard will prevail? By Morten Kreiberg Block, Marketing & Engineering Director, Nordic, Arrow Electronics.
Adapters designed for low PIM applications
Designed for use in applications requiring low PIM, a range of mini-DIN 4.1/9.5 adapters has been announced by Fairview Microwave.
Dialog powers Nintendo’s Wii U Wireless Microphone
Nintendo has utilised the SC14448 and SC14492 chips from Dialog Semiconductor for their Wii U Wireless Microphone. Dialog’s technology offers interference-free connectivity, impressive battery life and reliability, and allows consumers more freedom to move, dance and jump when using the Wii U for karaoke or other games.
Wireless transceiver technology for medical devices
Fujitsu Laboratories and imec Holst Centre have developed a wireless transceiver circuit for use in body area networks (BAN) for medical applications that adhere to the 400MHz-band international standard. Based on this joint research, Fujitsu plans to apply it to non-medical uses, such as to the monitoring of societal infrastructure, to further enhance network front-end interface technologies.
Wireless power receiver control IC is WPC Qi compliant
Designed to charge smartphones and other portable devices, ROHM Semiconductor has announced the development of a wireless power receiver IC. The BD57011GWL is compliant with the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) latest Qi Low Power Version 1.1 standard for wireless power transmission.
Wireless modules offer alternative to public WiFi networks
Designed for 4G LTE networks, two AirPrime embedded wireless modules have been released by Sierra Wireless. Based on intel chipsets, the AirPrime EM7340 and EM7345 have been designed for integration into notebook computers and tablets, with a standardised M.2 form factor ideal for small, thin devices.
Crystal features fundamental frequency range of 24 - 60MHz
Developed for use in wireless applications, a SMD Crystal from the SMD02016/4 series has been unveiled by PETERMANN-TECHNIK. Coming in a compact, ceramic, 2.0 x 1.6 mm casing, the crystal enables excellent oscillation safety factors due to lower resistances.
Active mixer covers 450MHz to 3.6GHz cellular bands
Covering all 450MHz-3.6GHz cellular bands with a single part, the LTC5577 active downconverting mixer has been introduced by Linear. Offering outstanding +30dBm Input Third Order Intercept and 0dB conversion gain, the mixer's very low LO to RF leakage enable receivers to satisfy spurious emissions requirements with little or no RF input filtering.