Wireless

NEC Electronics announced the completion of the semiconductor platform solution Medity 2. Medity eases the development of mobile phones corresponding to the third and second generation communication standards HSDPA/W-CDMA and GSM/GPRS. Medity 2 consists of 5 components: (1) M2 which is an integrated chip with baseband processing functions and application processor, a semiconductor chipset that includes wireless frequency processing (RF) ICs and p...

STMicroelectronics has its 4th-generation Bluetooth/FM Radio combo solution, which meets the demanding integration and cost requirements of the cellular phone market. By combining Bluetooth wireless personal-area-network functionality with an FM radio transceiver in a single 65nm chip, the STLC2690 offers leading-edge integration and performance.

JAE Europe has introduced a space-saving connector for handheld applications, which combines SIM and microSD cards within a compact footprint and total height of only 2.8mm. The ST5 series connector stacks the SIM card and the push/push microSD card vertically to reduce board-space requirements in cellular handsets featuring removable storage for music, images, or personal data.

Arrow has launched a brochure that will prove an invaluable resource for engineers involved in the development of wireless control and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, including the addition of wireless functionality to existing designs.

Murata Electronics Europe has introduced the LDC15 series of 0402 SMD chip multilayer hybrid couplers. These ultra-small low-profile directional couplers measure just 1.0 by 0.5 by 0.4 mm, saving PCB space in cellular phone and other handheld wireless applications. Based on Murata’s own ceramic multilayer technology, members of the series are available in the frequency range 800 to 3000MHz.

Handheld product developers can now add simultaneous video output without sacrificing battery lifetime or burdening the host application processor. The solution - developed by QuickLogic and Chrontel - has already been adopted by a leading smart phone manufacturer and may be customised easily to match a wide range of design needs required by other adopters.

ADI is extending its RF portfolio with the industry’s highest performance broadband direct conversion radio solution: the ADL5375 I-Q modulator and companion ADL5382 I-Q demodulator. With the industry’s broadest operating frequency ranges, the ADL5375 and ADL5382 devices enable equipment designers to implement and standardise on solutions that address the wide range of operating frequency bands and standards, including GSM/EDGE, CDMA 2000, a...

Jennic Ltd. has introduced JenNet, a new free proprietary wireless networking stack for its powerful range of 32 bit single chip wireless microcontrollers. Based on the IEEE802.15.4 standard, it is specially designed to be easy to use and is fully scalable from just a few nodes to large networks of up to 1,000 nodes.

Murata has introduced what it says is the world’s smallest Radio Frequency surface mount switch connector for wireless applications. The MM8130-2600RB8 measures only 2.5 by 2.5 by 1.4mm and is designed to reliably test microwave frequencies throughout a product’s development stage up to final production. The small footprint is ideal for cellular phones, PDAs, GPS systems and measurement equipment. The SWF series is also an excellent fit for a...

With the latest refresh of its Wireless Technology Solutions portfolio, RS Components (rswww.com), the leading distributor of electronic, electrical, electromechanical and industrial components is now able to offer customers the widest range of antennas currently available in the market.