Wireless
SD Card Reader IC Adds Hi-Speed USB to Full-Speed Applications
Maxim has introduced the MAX14502, a Hi-Speed USB-to-SD card bridge that increases read/write speed by up to 40x in portable electronics. This IC bypasses the slow processor of Original (full-speed) USB applications, servicing the data transfer with an integrated processor. The MAX14502 thus eliminates the time-consuming and complicated task of developing a software driver, allowing designers to effortlessly add Hi-Speed USB to their applications...
Semtech - Touchscreen Controller Platform with Low Power, Small Footprint and ±15kV ESD Protection
Semtech Corp today announced the SX8650, an ultra-low power 4-wire resistive touchscreen controller with enhanced ±15kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. The SX8650 is the first in a new platform of touchscreen controllers and is optimized for power (23uA), size (1.46mm x 1.96mm), and ESD protection. These features make it the most application-specific resistive touchscreen controller on the market for such applications as mobile phone...
LCD Controller supports Mobile Video Revolution
As one of the worlds largest producers of LCD controllers and displays for the mobile phone market, Epson has developed the S1D13710 and S1D13712 LCD-controllers.These devices have been designed to meet the demands of portable products requiring Digital Video, such as Mobile Communications devices offering the latest multimedia messaging services (MMS) and Palm-size PCs. These devices can now be supplied by 2001 Electronic Components.
Antenna Design and Test Services Most comprehensive service offering - available at 7 layers
Wireless connectivity is of growing importance for a huge number of modern products. Since the efficiency of any radio product is last but not least depending on the quality of its antenna, antenna design & implementation and consequently antenna testing & certification come into the focus of more and more manufacturers.
Antenova Launches Internal FM Antenna Module for Mobile Device Applications
Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna and RF solutions company, announced the launch of its new space saving internal FM Antenna Module for mobile device applications. Antenova’s innovative flexible printed circuit (FPC) antenna module design enables effective wireless FM radio reception in mobile handsets without the need for an external headset antenna.
Jennic demonstrates ultra low-power ZigBee based transmissions using only 100µJ of harvested energy
Jennic, a manufacturer of innovative 32-bit wireless microcontrollers has demonstrated the capability of its JN5148 to perform multiple packet transmissions from 100µJ of energy harvested from an electro-mechanical switch. Jennic is the first wireless microcontroller vendor to show ZigBee communications are possible with such low energy consumption. The demonstrator shows how a single switch press is all that is required to enable the JN5148 to ...
Smart-Reset Chip from STMicroelectronics Cures Frustration of ‘Frozen’ Gadgets
To overcome the frustration people can feel when electronic products ‘freeze’ in mid-operation, a new smart-reset chip announced by STMicroelectronics allows the system to be restarted safely without removing the battery or finding a tool to push the reset button, usually hidden behind a hole in the casing.
Texas Instruments - QWERTY-capable I2C keypad controller
Texas Instruments has introduced the TCA8418, a keypad scan device that can generate an interrupt output signal using a three-key combination such as CTRL-ALT-DEL, which frees up the processor from scanning the keypad for presses and releases, saving power and bandwidth.
Bluetooth Module Development Kit
LM Technologies Ltd Business Division is a global designer and manufacturer of innovative leading edge Bluetooth solutions including Bluetooth adapters and modules. LM Technologies have now launched a module and adapter development kit. This development kit is unique to the industry in that it supports all their CSR BC04 based modules i.e. LM400, LM072, LM071 LM780, LM701
Shortlink's wireless module reduces development time for short range comms
Designed for use in the standard ISM/SRD band of 433MHz, Shortlink's SL4300-B1 transceiver module offers customers a quick and easy way to integrate powerful wireless functionality at low cost. Providing a good fit with many applications, the transceiver features excellent performance and functionality. The SL4300-B1 offers risk free, quick time to market and low development costs and comprises a ready made module with CE marking.