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GNSS solution addresses challenge of indoor synchronisation
The Integrated GNSS Master (IGM) solution, required for small cell synchronisation, has been introduced by Microsemi. The IGM is the company’s first solution that fully integrates a 1588v2 PTP grandmaster with a GNSS receiver and antenna in a small, fully contained package, designed to mount indoors. The Microsemi IGM solves the often documented challenge of indoor synchronisation which has been a very significant hurdle for cost-effective ...
Wireless power chipset untethers tablets
Integrated Device Technology introduces a wireless power chipset designed to untether medium-sized electronic devices such as tablets and phablets. Complying with the WPC medium-power specification for magnetic induction charging, the P9240 transmitter and P9022A receiver operate together to deliver 10W of power.
Transceiver chip enables millimetre-wave radar systems
At the 2015 International Solid State Circuits Conference, imec and Panasonic presented a transceiver chip for phase-modulated continuous-wave radar at 79GHz. This device demonstrates the potential of downscaled CMOS for low-cost millimetre-wave radar systems that can be used for accurate presence and motion detection.
Baseband SoC enables LTE-Advanced macro base stations
ZTE has selected Freescale's QorIQ Qonverge B4860 baseband SoC for its next-gen LTE-Advanced macro base stations. The SoC enables top wireless OEMs and mobile operators to address the demand for increased user bandwidth at lower cost as the industry moves to 4G mobile broadband systems.
Vision MPU enables autonomous cars
A vision MPU, claimed to be the first automotive vision SoC with the requisite reliability, safety and security measures to automate and ‘co-pilot’ a self-aware car, has been introduced by Freescale Semiconductor. Leveraging a host of automotive-grade technologies, the S32V takes the industry beyond the current, convenience-centric ‘assist’ paradigm and toward an era where cars can capture data, process it and actuall...
Dual inductor is first to operate up to +155°C
Offering two inductors in one 4032 package, Vishay Intertechnology has announced that the automotive-grade IHLD-4032KB-5A is the industry's first dual inductor to operate up to +155°C. The device is optimised for automotive and commercial class D amplifier circuits, where it reduces board space requirements and offers improved performance compared to multiple discrete inductors.
ARM Cortex-M0+ MCUs feature capacitive touch support
Atmel has launched its next-gen family of automotive-qualified ARM Cortex-M0+-based MCUs with an integrated peripheral touch controller for capacitive touch applications. The SAM DA1 is the first series in this automotive-qualified product family, operating at a maximum frequency of 48MHz and reaching 2.14Coremark/MHz.
Active bias, high linearity LNA targets radio, GPS & SDAR
Skyworks has announced the introduction of a 0.5-4.0GHz LNA with an active bias, offering excellent return loss, low noise and high linearity performance. Designed for high performance wireless infrastructure, L and S band military radio, SDAR, DBS set-top box and GPS applications, the SKY67103-396LF's internal active bias circuitry provides stable performance over temperature and process variation.
LTE-only module cuts the cost of 2G to 4G transition
Expanding its popular xE910 series, Telit Wireless Solutions has introduced an LTE-only module which has been designed to optimise bandwidth and performance, while limiting the cost of transitioning from 2G to 4G. The first LE910 V2 variant is a single-mode LTE module. With no fallback in 3G and 2G networks, it is optimised for regions where the 4G technology already has penetration rates above the 90% level.
Cell for lamp post deployment simplifies planning consents
With demand for cellular data continuing to rise and outdoor small cells seen as an essential element in the long-term delivery of high-capacity urban networks, TTP has developed a small cell designed specifically for deployment on lamp posts.