Wireless
Toshiba to Launch SDHC Memory Card with Embedded Wireless LAN Communications
Toshiba Electronics Europe today announced that it will launch the world’s first SDHC memory card with embedded wireless LAN functionality to meet the SD Memory Card Standard. The new memory card, FlashAir™, supports peer-topeer transfers and uploads to and downloads from servers. It will initially be available in 8GB capacity. Samples will be available from November and sales will start in February 2012.
connectBlue™ Offers Bluetooth Low Energy Ready Module
connectBlue is expanding its Bluetooth module range with the Bluetooth Serial Port Module OBS421 which is designed for Bluetooth v4.0 featuring Bluetooth low energy technology. The ready-to-embed OBS421 module is a mid-range module tailored for the especially tough demands of industrial and medical applications.
STMicroelectronics Enables Near-Field Communication Connectivity Support for Windows 8
STMicroelectronics has worked with Microsoft to enable ST’s NFC solution support for the upcoming Windows 8 operating system. ST will demonstrate its NFC solution at the Microsoft BUILD conference, September 13-16, 2011 in Anaheim, CA.
Pericom Enables High Speed Serial Connectivity for latest CPU Chipsets
Pericom Semiconductor Corporation has announced that their latest generation of USB 3.0, DP (Display Port) 1.2, and PCI Express® (PCIe®) 3.0 product families are enabling the serial connectivity of the latest CPU chipsets incorporating the higher speed serial protocols.
Remcom Announces Major Update to Wireless InSite EM Propagation Software Including XStream GPU Acceleration
Remcom announces a new version of Wireless InSite®, its suite of ray-tracing models and 2D field solvers for the analysis of site-specific radio propagation and wireless communication systems. This major point release, which updates the product to Release 2.6, includes important performance enhancements and new modeling capabilities.
Valpey Fisher Ships Ultra Miniature TCXO for Wireless Communication Systems
Valpey Fisher Corporation has introduced its latest product offering: the VFTX250 - the industry’s smallest size Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) which offers outstanding performance for wireless communication systems.
Dialog Semiconductor launches SmartPulse world's first DECT ULE wireless sensor network devices
Dialog Semiconductor plc has announced SmartPulse™, the world’s first family of IC based devices interoperable with the DECT ULE (ultra low energy) wireless standard. SmartPulse has been created for home automation, healthcare, security and energy monitoring consumer applications. End products integrating SmartPulse wireless sensors self configure to connect with a home’s DECT ULE enabled hub device or IP gateway. End users will...
Analog Devices’ Radio Frequency ICs Reduce Component Count, Board Space in Broadband Communications Applications
Analog Devices, Inc., have announced the introduction of two VGA (variable gain amplifier) products that feature new levels of integration and performance for designers of broadband communications systems. With unprecedented levels of integration, the ADRF6516 VGA incorporates dual-channel, programmable, 6-pole low-pass filters and VGAs in a single chip. Also today, Analog Devices introduced the ADL5336 VGA, which for the first time integrates ...
Small Low Power Complete WiFi Module
The RN-171 from Roving Networks is an low cost, comprehensive networking solution that includes a 2.4 GHz radio, baseband processor and a host of networking application features. Measuring 26 x 18 x 3.1mm the RN-171 is 34% smaller than its predecessor, the RN-131. Its small size and low power is perfect for embedded WiFi devices such as remote sensors and asset tracking devices.
Broadcom Strengthens TV Market with New Satellite Out Door Unit Technology
Broadcom Corporation has announced its entry into the satellite Out Door Unit (ODU) market with its 40nm BCM4550 Full-Band Capture Satellite Channel Stacker Solution. Broadcom is leveraging its expertise in satellite STB technology to scale into the ODU market. Visit Broadcom @ IBC for additional news.