Broadband access provider acquires two firms
Feb 6, 2007
Telkonet has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire a developer of energy management systems. Their proprietary energy management controls eliminate wasted energy from heating and cooling unoccupied spaces. ...
Error-correction technology facilitates digital downloading
Feb 6, 2007
Digital Fountain's DF Raptor technology, which optimizes digital media delivery over any network, will power a unique digital music download service from UBC Media. ...
Mobile Wi-Fi analyzer performs detailed interference analysis
Feb 1, 2007
By Mark Valentine, Technical Editor AirMagnet has released Laptop Analyzer 7.0 PRO, a mobile RF analyzer which includes an interference analysis section providing an enhanced understanding of how interference on all layers of the network is affecting wireless traffic on all the Wi-Fi data channels. ...
Pioneer in mixed signal ICs receives IEEE award
Feb 1, 2007
The IEEE has named Yannis P. Tsividis as the recipient of its 2007 Gustav Robert Kirchhoff Award, recognizing his work in developing ICs. ...
Miniature DVR used with helmet racing camera
Feb 1, 2007
The Outrider CF DVR from Fast Forward Video is being utilized by Inertia Unlimited, a provider of specialty camera systems to major network television. ...
Wi-Fi test system receives innovation award
Feb 1, 2007
Azimuth Systems has received the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation of the Year Award in the field of Wi-Fi Test & Measurement, in recognition of its innovative development of the ACE 400NB MIMO channel emulator for testing Wi-Fi products. ...
Monolithic AM/FM receiver targets consumer devices
Jan 24, 2007
By Ashok Bindra, Editorial Director To facilitate low-cost AM/FM capability in any consumer device, Silicon Laboratories Inc. has launched its first fully integrated AM/FM radio receiver CMOS chip that requires only two external components in 0.15 cm2 of board space. ...
CSR acquisitions enable sub $1 GPS in handsets
Jan 18, 2007
Cambridge, UK based CSR said that it has acquired NordNav Technologies AB and Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd that will enable the company to provide software-based low cost GPS suitable for mass-market mobile phones and personal navigation devices (PNDs). ...
Monolithic device enables hybrid tuning
Jan 18, 2007
By Mark Valentine, Technical Editor, RF Design With the XC5000, a hybrid terrestrial and cable TV receiver, Xceive continues to harness the benefits of device integration to further enhance performance of silicon tuners over can tuners. ...
Wireless link delivers medical diagnostic images
Jan 11, 2007
BridgeWave Communications has announced that Medical X-Ray Center has deployed both BridgeWave AR60 and AR80 gigabit wireless links to extend high-speed network connectivity to remote sites while ensuring access to an all-digital Picture Archiving Communications System. ...
Book covers oscillator circuit design
Jan 11, 2007
This comprehensive resource written by Guillermo Gonzalez considers the complete frequency range, from low-frequency audio oscillators to more complex oscillators found at the RF and microwave frequencies. ...
WiMAX firm awards design win
Jan 11, 2007
ADAPTIX will use WiMAX radio frequency transceivers from Maxim Integrated Products to power the RF capabilities of the ADAPTIX SX-series mobile WiMAX terminals. ...
Wireless test equipment vendor announces milestones
Jan 11, 2007
Azimuth Systems has announced several milestones achieved in 2006. The company achieved record revenue for 2006 and solidified its position as a major provider of test solutions for wireless devices and networks. ...
GE acquires wireless solutions provider
Jan 11, 2007
GE Industrial and Moseley Associates have signed an agreement for GE to acquire the assets of Microwave Data Systems, a subsidiary of Moseley Associates. ...
Digital terrestrial and satellite radio markets set for growth
Jan 4, 2007
By Ashok Bindra, Editorial Director A recent study released by a high-technology market research firm indicates that market for digital radio receivers will grow from five million units in 2005, to almost 25 million unit shipments in 2010....
High gain MMIC LNA targets satellite radio receivers
Jan 3, 2007
NEC's newest InGaP MMIC low-noise amplifier UPG2310TK targets the 2.34 GHz satellite digital audio radio services applications, as well as the 2.4 – 2.5 GHz ISM band. ...
Frequency Electronics acquires interest in Elcom
Jan 3, 2007
High precision timing, frequency control and synchronization products supplier Frequency Electronics, Inc. has acquired an approximate 20% interest in Elcom Technologies based in Rockleigh, New Jersey....
