MPG opens new sales office
Sep 7, 2006
Microwave Products Group, composed of Dow-Key Microwave and K&L Microwave, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Stockholm, Sweden. ...
Digital oscilloscopes offer true USB plug-and-play connectivity
Aug 31, 2006
By Ashok Bindra, Editorial Director The new DS1000B and TDS2000B series of digital storage oscilloscopes from Tektronix, Inc. have been designed with a full complement of USB ports and connectivity options, providing up to 200 MHz bandwidth, 2 Gsps maximum sample rate per channel, USB flash and device ports. ...
RFM acquires module maker and software provider
Aug 30, 2006
RF Monolithics Inc. has inked definitive agreements for acquisition of Cirronet Inc., a wireless data communications and networking company, and Caver-Morehead Systems, Inc., supplier of computerized maintenance management system software....
Bel Fuse joins MoCA alliance
Aug 30, 2006
Bel Fuse has announced its membership in the Multimedia over Coax Alliance. Consequently, Bel is developing a series of MoCA compliant RF diplexers and related devices for incorporation inside MoCA products and at the point of entry of MoCA enabled homes. ...
Single-chip UWB solution for CW-USB emerges from multi-faceted engineering
Aug 24, 2006
By Mark Valentine, Technical Editor Single chip wireless solutions obviously require a single fabrication process, and for many members of the RF design community, CMOS is emerging as the technology of choice. ...
Networks International launches new website
Aug 24, 2006
Networks International has launched its new corporate website, providing a dynamic environment for customers to learn about products and capabilities. ...
Synchronica appoints new CTO
Aug 24, 2006
Synchronica, an international developer and provider of mobile device management and synchronization solutions, has announced the appointment of Kim Hartlev, as CTO. ...
Platform provides expanded functionality for municipal WiFi
Aug 24, 2006
EarthLink's Municipal Networks unit has deployed Primal Solutions' IP Correlytics platform in support of EarthLink's rollout of municipal Wi-Fi services across the country. ...
Sensors and RFID to converge with printed electronics
Aug 24, 2006
The prospect of ubiquitous sensors can potentially save lives, improve the quality of life of the disoriented elderly, and cope with natural disasters....
Graphical system design takes center stage at annual NIWeek
Aug 16, 2006
By Ashok Bindra, Editorial Director James Truchard, president, CEO and co-founder of National Instruments kicked off the 12th annual NIWeek by unveiling NI LabVIEW 8.20, the 20th anniversary edition of the graphical development platform. ...
EMI test receiver employs FFT technique
Aug 16, 2006
Rohde & Schwarz has readied a new family of CISPR16-1-1-compliant EMI test receivers that offer fast Fourier transform-based time domain scan capabilities in an EMI test receiver for the first time. ...
E-Band Communications start-up gets funding
Aug 16, 2006
Multi-gigabit communications start-up E-Band Communications Corp. has developed a prototype transceiver system that operates in the millimeter-wave region at 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz. Thanks to two grants awarded by Cal State San Bernardino's Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization, E-Band has been able to demonstrate a working prototype....
NFC Forum issues its first four specifications
Aug 16, 2006
The NFC Forum, a non-profit industry association advancing the use of near field communication technology, has announced the publication of its first four specifications. ...
Book Aids RFID+ Exam Preparation
Aug 10, 2006
The RFID+ Certification Exam Cram by OTA Training features relevant Exam Notes that will help improve scores on the exam. ...
Embedded expertise transfers to wireless platforms
Aug 10, 2006
By Mark Valentine, Technical Editor Embedded software is in essence the static pattern of a firmware image that is capable of dynamic control of electronic hardware. Sharing that capability, radio signal modulations are equally abstract patterns that are also embedded within the electromagnetic energy of an RF carrier signal....
New service delivers live video to mobile phones
Aug 10, 2006
An innovative new wireless application called the IRIS camera uses the Blackfin processor from Analog Devices to secure and stream video from a camera to an enabled portable device, such as a GPRS or 3G phone, or laptop. ...
Technology detects hidden contraband cell phones in prisons
Aug 10, 2006
The GEO Group is implementing a new application of patented high-tech equipment for detecting and locating hidden contraband cellular phones - even if the phone is not transmitting or is even turned off....
Embedded design conference covered Wi-Fi, ZigBee
Aug 10, 2006
Microchip Technology reported record attendance at the recent Annual Summer Technical Exchange Review, its 10th annual conference in Arizona, with more than 1000 worldwide embedded designers attending the four-day event. ...
Agilent acquires Xpedion to expand RF CMOS simulation, verification offerings
Aug 3, 2006
By Ashok Bindra, Editorial Director Following its strategy of acquisitions and alliances to expand its product portfolio in the EDA space, last week Agilent Technologies inked an agreement to acquire a key provider of RFIC simulation and verification software, Xpedion Design Systems...
Multi-mode chip enables Wireless USB Solutions
Aug 3, 2006
Wisair has expanded its line of chipsets with the introduction of the 542 chip, based on certified wireless USB from the USB-IF. ...
Patent filing addresses interference and spectrum efficiency for MIMO
Aug 3, 2006
TensorComm, Inc. has announced that its 75th patent filing is related to interference cancellation. This addition to TensorComm's IP portfolio addresses the application of its Interference Cancellation Technology to networks deploying MIMO. ...
