Wireless
Push Pull CATV Amplifier from M/A-COM with Low Distortion and Differential Inputs and Outputs
M/A-COM has today announced availability of a new push-pull amplifier for CATV, FTTX, DBS, and HDTV applications where low noise figure and low distortion are required. The MAAM-010144 is a GaAs MESFET MMIC amplifier. The MMIC design is configured as a pair of cascode MESFET amplifiers for optimal broadband performance. The device is designed for integration in a 75 Ohm push-pull circuit and exhibits low distortion.
NFC Forum Type 2 Tag can be incorporated into Keyfobs, Wristbands & Tags
GYRFID have announced the release of the NFC Forum Type 2 Tag, the NTAG203, which can be encapsulated into tags, keyfobs and wristbands. The NTAG203 is suited for applications including NFC payment, transportation and access control amongst others.
IcyTRX, ultra-low power 2.4GHz transceiver platform from CSEM
CSEM have today announced the release of a new transceiver platform: IcyTRX, to meet the growing demand for extended battery life and miniaturisation. The IcyTRX platform consumes less than 10mW and is therefore perfectly suited to ultra-low power RF applications such as WirelessHART, IEEE 802.15.4 and Bluetooth low energy.
Broadcoms Complete 5G WiFi Combo Chip for Smartphones, Tablets, Ultrabooks and other Mobile Devices
Broadcom are pleased to today reveal the industry's first complete 5G WiFi combo chip for mobile devices, the BCM4335. 5G WiFi, the 5th generation of Wi-Fi based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard, is a major evolutionary step from the existing 802.11a/b/g/n networks. 5G WiFi dramatically improves the wireless range in the home, allowing consumers to watch HD-quality video from more devices, in more places, simultaneously.
RFSA2514 & RFSA2524 5-Bit Serial-Controlled Digital Step Attenuators from RFMD
RFMD’s new RFSA2514/2524 5-bit digital step attenuators feature high linearity over their entire gain control range with excellent step accuracy in 0.5dB (RFSA2514) or 1dB (RFSA2524) steps. They are programmed via a serial mode control interface that is both 3V and 5V compatible.
Avastar 88W8897 from Marvell - 802.11ac Mobile MIMO Combo Wireless Solution
Marvell today unveiled the Avastar 88W8897, a low-power 802.11ac combination radio chip designed to vastly improve the mobile computing and high-definition multimedia experience for consumers. Marvell’s latest addition to its Avastar family of solutions includes advanced power management features and is designed specifically for ultrabooks, tablets, gaming consoles and smart TVs.
RS-485 Transceivers from Intersil are Industry's first to Operate at 1.8V
Intersil have today announced the release of the industry’s first RS-485 transceivers that can operate from supply voltages as low as 1.8V, eliminating the need for a 3.3V or 5V power supply. Intersil’s ISL32600E, ISL32601E, ISL32602E and ISL32603E are micropower RS-485 transceivers designed for noise-immune data communication.
GP510: the first dedicated ZigBee RF4CE chip for set-top box and gateway
GreenPeak Technologies today reveals the general availability of its GP510 communication controller chip, supporting all communication between ZigBee RF4CE enabled devices and the set-top box or gateway. The GP510 is GreenPeak’s answer to the increasing market demand for making the set-top box the ZigBee RF4CE hub for the home.
Navilock launches new generation of u-blox based GLONASS Receivers
Navilock announces a new family of GLONASS receiver products including the NL-662U USB based receiver equipped with a u-blox GLONASS chipset. Since the end of 2011 the Russian satellite navigation system GLONASS has been available worldwide. Similar in functionality to the US-NAVSTAR GPS system, GLONASS satellites transmit positioning data over distinct frequencies (FDMA versus GPS which uses CDMA).
RF5836 4.9GHz TO 5.85GHz 802.11a/n Front End Module
The new RF5836 from RFMD provides a complete integrated solution in a single front end module for WiFi 802.11a/n systems. RF5836's ultra-small form factor and integrated matching minimizes the layout area in the customer's application and greatly reduces the number of external components.