Wireless
Molex produces 20 Millionth 3D Antenna using LDS Technology
Molex has produced its 20 millionth 3D antenna using LDS technology, since it started production last summer. Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technology offers flexibility and geometric 3D design freedom in making antenna products over conventional flex-antenna technologies.
Location Based Technologies implements u-blox’ GPS software and service solution for low-power personal locators based on GSM platform
u-blox, a leading fabless provider of embedded positioning and wireless communications solutions, has successfully deployed its assisted GPS software solution together with its online Assistance (satellite locator) Service to power Location Based Technologies’ PocketFinder and PetFinder family of real-time personal GPS locators.
Murata's ultra-thin rectangular piezo speakers replay music and voice with flat frequency response
The latest addition to Murata's family of piezoelectric ceramic speakers is ultra-thin, just 1.2mm in thickness, with side ventilation in its sturdy metal housing helping to keep the thickness down. The VSLBP1913E series' unique rectangular shape improves its frequency response and minimises 'dead-space' in handheld devices. The series' flat frequency response makes it suitable for the replay of voice and music in today's thin and stylish mobile ...
Internal antennas offer 2dBi peak gain with omnidirectional radiation pattern for M2M applications
Available now from Solid State Supplies are two internal PCB antennas from Pulse which represent an easy way to achieve 2dBi gains with omnidirectional radiation patterns for 360° coverage, in a very compact size. The antennas are designed with machine to machine (M2M) communications in mind and the range includes both ISM2.4GHz and GSM models.
TI introduces advanced notebook battery fuel gauges that support JEITA charging profile
Texas Instruments has introduced the bq20z4x and bq20z6x family of battery fuel gauge ICs with enhanced charging, including the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association (JEITA) profile. The new battery fuel gauges feature TI’s Impedance Track technology and provide the highest degree of capacity measurement for two- to four-cell battery packs used in next-generation notebooks and netbooks, portable industrial and medical equipme...
Avago Launches Fully Integrated Broadband Miniature Variable Attenuator Module for Wireless Infrastructure Applications
Avago has announced a new fully matched wideband variable attenuator module for use in a wide range of broadband system applications. The ALM-38140, which is a 50MHz to 4 GHz PIN diode attenuator module, is a fully integrated solution that uses Avago's low distortion silicon PIN diodes housed in a miniature 3.8 mm by 3.8 mm by 1.0 mm multiple-chip-on board (MCOB) package with 6-pin configuration pads. This module is ideal for use wireless infrast...
LPRS - Multi-Chanel Low Power Radio Modules
LPRS has announced the launch of the latest narrowband radio modules from Circuit Design, Inc. The ultra-compact transmitter CDP-TX-05M-R and receiver CDP-RX-05M-R supersede the very successful CDP-TX-04S-R and CDP-RX-03AS/BS-R modules, maintaining their remarkable size and low power consumption (10mW) while offering multi-channel operation.
STMicroelectronics Boosts Music-Phone User Experience
STMicroelectronics has introduced an IC that delivers superior sound quality from portable music players and feature-phones by excluding high-frequency interference from cellphones. This new device is ideal for the growing number of cellphones being shipped with music-playback capabilities, which iSuppli predicts will grow to exceed one billion handsets annually by 2010, representing more than 90 percent of the market. It will also protect other ...
Wolfson - Audio hub enables multimedia handsets to deliver flexible sound at ultra low power
Wolfson Microelectronics has announced the WM8993, its first device in a family of ultra low power audio hub CODECs for multimedia mobile phones and other feature-rich portable audio applications. Combining Wolfson's highly flexible audio hub architecture with the company's latest ultra low power and audio enhancement technology, the WM8993 delivers industry leading audio performance and over 100 hours of playback time in one compact, cost effect...
Murata's SAW filter for Bluetooth and WiFi circuits simplifies designs
The latest advances in Murata's filter technology have led to development of a new SAW filter whose high power capability means it can be used as a top filter, replacing two interstage filters with a single component. In addition, the filter's external matching circuit requires just two inductors. This overall reduction in component count minimises a design's bill of materials and will be of particular benefit to OEMs making wireless consumer dev...