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WiGig-based mmW mesh backhaul system promises cheap, fast data delivery
InterDigital, imec and Peraso Technologies have jointly announced the integration of their respective technologies into the world’s first WiGig-based mm-wave mesh backhaul system. The technology will enable easier deployments for small cell mobile backhaul, resulting in lower cost solutions for high-speed data delivery in 4G and 5G networks.
DC/DC converters meet EN 50155 railway requirements
Power Sources Unlimited has introduced the TEQ-WIR series of 100, 160 and 200W high performance DC/DC converters with ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage ranges. The shock and vibration resistant power supplies meet EN 50155 railway requirements and are available in single output voltages of 12, 24, 28 and 48VDC.
Wireless power receiver's efficiency speeds charging
Delivering faster charging in an ultra-compact form factor, a magnetic induction, wireless power receiver has been announced by Integrated Device Technology. The P9027 magnetic induction receiver offers 80% peak system level efficiency and improved overall thermal performance. The high-efficiency architecture enables higher power transfer rates, translating into shorter charge times for portable devices such as smart phones and tablets.
MIPS' silicon footprint suits inexpensive LTE design
Imagination Technologies and Altair Semiconductor have reported growing market traction for Altair’s LTE chipsets that utilise MIPS CPUs to support tablets, mobile hotspots, routers and M2M devices. Altair’s LTE devices, including the FourGee-3100/6200 chipset, have been the communications engine inside millions of devices sold by over 30 connected device manufacturers to date.
160W DC/DC converters meet railway requirements
Designed for industrial applications requiring chassis mounting, the TEQ 160WIR series of high performance 160W DC/DC Power Blocks have been announced by Powersolve. The eight models meet EN50155 requirements and include resistance to shock, vibration and temperature extremes, making them suited for railway applications.
WiFi combo chip features Real Simultaneous Dual Band support
A 5G WiFi 2x2 MIMO combo chip, which is claimed to be the industry’s first with Real Simultaneous Dual Band (RSDB) support for mobile devices, has been released by Broadcom. The BCM4359 enables devices to transmit and receive over two bands simultaneously, delivering an improved experience to highly connected, multi-tasking users.
Share the power between your mobile devices
Enabling consumers to wirelessly charge a mobile device from another device, Integrated Device Technology has introduced its 'Wireless PowerShare' technology. The multi-mode, multi-function (receiver and transmitter) chip supports all major wireless power standards for magnetic resonance and magnetic induction charging, allowing you to charge wearable devices by simply placing them near an enabled smart phone.
Meet network capacity demands with LTE unlicensed
To address the increasing demand for mobile data, Qualcomm Technologies is extending LTE to unlicensed spectrum (LTE-U). The company has integrated the technology into its latest small cell solutions and RF transceivers for mobile devices and successfully completed over-the-air testing to prove co-existence between multiple LTE-U and WiFi access points in the unlicensed spectrum under extreme load conditions.
Wireless battery charger controller is customisable
STMicroelectronics' STWBC digital controller for Wireless Battery Charger (WBC) transmitters offers the most flexible and efficient solution for controlling power transfer from a WBC transmitter to a receiver in WBC-enabled phones, wearables and other battery-powered devices that use electromagnetic induction for re-charge.
IDT enables wireless charging for Samsung Galaxy
Samsung is utilising IDT’s P92xx magnetic induction transmitter in the Galaxy charging pad to enable wireless charging for its Galaxy smart phone. The IDT transmitter supports the Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi standard, and offers a high level of programmability while consuming ultra-low standby power, meeting Energy Star requirements.