Communications
HALO unveiled by RFEL
RFEL launches HALO the next generation, low power, real-time, video processing for image-based surveillance, which is a critical capability for counter terrorism, defence and security, and is not restricted by American ITAR export regulations as it is designed and manufactured in the UK. RFEL already has its first order for 35 units to a confidential customer for delivery in Q3, 2013.
Ambarella launch AmbaCast 8000 SoC
Ambarella develops its position as a leader in the video infrastructure market with the introduction of the AmbaCast 8000 System on Chip. The AmbaCast 8000 SoC provides a flexible platform to increase the quality and the density of video transcoders and video contribution links. For transcoding applications, the SoC can decode and re-encode multiple HD or SD streams into a variety of resolutions and bit-rates as required for playback on smart-pho...
Multi-Chip Solution for Developing USB-to-RS232 Systems
FTDI Chip has today announced the USB-DUO, an addition to its portfolio of semiconductor solutions for USB-to-RS232 interfacing. The USB-DUO integrates one of FTDI’s new high performance USB bridge controller ICs with its RS232 transceiver IC. This provides engineers with a platform on which they can create their own USB-to-RS232 converter cabling systems - supporting speeds of up to 250 kbits/s.
Microsemi introduce Dual-port Power-over-Ethernet Passive Hub
Microsemi has announced its new PD-9002GHO/AC Power-over-Ethernet dual-port passive hub—the industry's first such device for outdoor applications. The PD-9002GHO offers a cost-effective solution that complies with IEEE 802.3at standards for delivering 30 watts of power per port while ensuring safe and reliable operation in outdoor environments for two standard PoE data terminals.
Small Cell Deployment Enabled by LSI Axxia Mobile Broadband Solution
LSI Corporation introduce the Axxia Mobile Broadband Solution, designed to meet the growing performance, integration and scalability demands of unified, multi-standard radio access networks in 4G/LTE wireless deployments. The new solution enhances the Axxia 3400 platform, allowing effective scaling across the needs of traditional macro base stations to small cell base stations.
Brother's First Family of NFC-Enabled Printers Powered by Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation announced Broadcom's Near Field Communication and Wi-Fi technology is powering Brother's new NFC printers. The integration of NFC into Brother's multi-function printers shows how the power of NFC is being adopted by a broader range of consumer electronic devices.
Bluetooth SIG reveal Record Growth in Bluetooth Smart devices
A string of moves to add increasing levels of Bluetooth Smart Ready and Bluetooth Smart technology integration by leading OS providers like Apple, Microsoft, Blackberry, and most recently, Google, sets the stage for extraordinary growth of Bluetooth Smart devices. Apple, Google and Microsoft released upgrades from their respective developer conferences making it easier for developers to build appcessory devices. The potential for Bluetooth Smart ...
NXP and Cohda Unveil New V2X Device For Connected Vehicles
Cohda Wireless and NXP Semiconductors today announced the launch of the MK4, the latest generation of its connected car anti-collision technology based on the NXP/Cohda RoadLINK chipset. The chipset addresses both Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) implementations, collectively referred to as V2X. The MK4 will be unveiled in Novi, Michigan, at the V2V & V2I for Auto Safety USA 2013 conference.
MSI unveil their new MS-9A68 embedded system
MSI’s IPC division proudly announced a new embedded system, MS-9A68, for display-critical applications in diversified industrial fields. Aiming at the monitoring, video-interactive, or demanding applications with both intensive displaying and processing tasks, MS-9A68 is designed with high-performance CPU power and brilliant display capability that well-satisfy those applications, such as digital signage, gaming, surveillance, Kiosk, and public...
MEN Mikro Design the SC27 Intel Atom SBC for Panel PCs
The SC27 single-board computer was specially designed for demanding display applications with particularly little space. It controls panel PCs with screen sizes starting from 7. With its rugged, maintenance-free and fanless design, it excels in critical industrial controls as well as in driver desk solutions and infotainment systems in trains and buses or in HMIs in the automotive sector.