Wireless
Micropower Voltage Reference Has High PSRR for Portable Applications
Maxim has introduced the MAX6010 precision, micropower voltage reference. This IC offers a high PSRR of 51dB (typ) at 2kHz to ease design of applications with electrically noisy environments. In addition, it has a low 200mV dropout voltage and an ultra-low 3microamp (typ) supply current that is virtually independent of supply voltage.
Wireless Monitoring Applications to Get Boost from STMicroelectronics 32-bit MCU/System-on-Chip with Embedded 2.4GHz Radio
STMicroelectronics has extended its STM32 microcontroller portfolio by introducing the STM32W family, which features an integrated IEEE 802.15.4 radio to deliver a true System-on-Chip platform supporting embedded wireless sensor network design.
NXP’s RFID Chip Offers Express Efficiency for TNT Innight’s Overnight Delivery Service
Capitalizing on the improvements to supply chain management through the use of RFID, the Dutch arm of TNT Innight in collaboration with NXP Semiconductors and label manufacturer IPEX Group has embarked on a major field test to incorporate the technology into its overnight delivery service.
Jennic - ZigBee modules based on industry’s lowest-power wireless microcontroller
Jennic has announced the availability of a range of integrated modules, based on its JN5148 wireless microcontroller. This new family of wireless modules allows Jennic’s customers to get to market quickly and easily while benefiting from the low power and high memory footprint of the JN5148, and without incurring the expense and time of designing an RF board or going through RF regulatory approvals.
Texas Instruments - Single-chip power management units for portable electronics cut board space in half
Texas Instruments has introduced the TPS6507x family of single-chip, power management integrated circuits for portable electronics. The new power management units (PMUs) implement all sequencing and default options to power today’s leading processors, including TI’s OMAP™ and digital signal processors.
austriamicrosystems strengthens line of RFID reader products
austriamicrosystems, a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs for communications, industrial, medical and automotive applications today launched the AS3910 HF RFID Reader IC. Best in class power efficiency and antenna auto-tuning means the AS3910 is perfectly positioned for portable applications and products using PCB antennas.
Ultra-Thin Integrated Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor Module for Use in Mobile Phones
Avago Technologies has announced an ambient light and proximity sensor that has been integrated into an ultra-thin module for use in mobile phones. Avago's compact APDS-9800 integrated sensor module is designed to help conserve power and extend battery life in mobile phones and is easy to install. This new sensor module can also be used in other mobile electronic applications such as PDAs, handheld games and personal computers.
Battery-Monitoring IC from STMicroelectronics Delivers Extra Features for a Better Handheld User Experience
STMicroelectronics has introduced a battery-condition monitoring IC enabling increased accuracy for ‘fuel-gauge’ style indicators showing the operating time remaining. The device will improve the user experience for owners of products such as mobile handsets, portable navigation devices, digital cameras and personal media players.
WiFi module from Solid State Supplies offers design flexibility in tiny form factor
Solid State Supplies offers the RCM5600W WiFi networking module from Rabbit. The module is part of Rabbit's MiniCore series of ultra-compact, low profile networking modules and is optimised for real-time control, communications and networking applications such as energy management and intelligent building automation. It offers designers the flexibility to easily place wireless network connectivity anywhere on their design.
Arrow strengthens wireless portfolio through deal with Embedded Antenna Design
Arrow Electronics has strengthened its portfolio of products for wireless applications through a European distribution agreement with Embedded Antenna Design Ltd (EAD). EAD designs innovative multiband antenna solutions for wireless applications across licensed and unlicensed frequencies. The European agreement with Arrow covers the company’s full range of internal and external antennas and associated products. These technologies are designed f...