Combining technologies to create a robust security system
Mar 16, 2006
PureTech System Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pure Technologies Ltd. and manufacturer of wide-area video surveillance solutions has integrated its PureActiv solution with the Andover Continuum access control system from TAC, a developer of building automation, security systems and energy solutions...
Securing seamless connectivity across wireless networks
Mar 9, 2006
By Ashok Bindra, Editorial Director Continuing to build its portfolio of seamless mobility solutions for public safety and secure communications, Motorola, Inc. has unwrapped a mobile VPN solution called Multi-Net Mobility...
UPA approves powerline specification for home networking
Mar 9, 2006
The Universal Powerline Association, an international association working to promote global standards and regulations in the rapidly developing powerline communications market, has announced the completion of the first version of its “Digital Home Standard” high-speed powerline networking specification...
Laird Technologies acquires Antenex
Mar 9, 2006
To expands its antenna product portfolio, Laird Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of electromagnetic interference shielding materials, thermal management products and wireless antenna solutions, has acquired Glendale Heights, Illinois-based Antenex, Inc., a manufacturer of antennas and accessory products primarily for the U.S. market...
Silicon tuner aids transition to digital TV
Mar 2, 2006
By Mark Valentine, Technical Editor When color TV broadcasting was adapted, the composite video signal was backward-compatible with existing black and white television sets. ...
RF Code hires industry veteran to lead the company
Mar 2, 2006
RFID asset tracking solutions provider RF Code, Inc. has hired industry veteran Joseph (Joe) Dugan as president and chief executive officer...
Miniature OCXO is designed for space applications
Mar 2, 2006
French high-performance time and frequency components and sub-systems supplier Temex has launched a small-size oven-controlled crystal oscillator in a 1-inch x 1-inch flatpack for space applications...
Trio unveils China's first 3G video phone
Mar 2, 2006
Royal Philips Electronics, Samsung and T3G Technology have teamed up to bring next-generation 3G technology to the Chinese market. ...
UMC pushes RF CMOS to 192 GHz
Feb 23, 2006
By Ashok Bindra, Editorial Director Taiwan’s semiconductor foundry service provider United Microelectronics Corp. has fabricated a push-push voltage-controlled oscillator with an operating frequency of 192 GHz using its 0.13 µm RF CMOS process technology ...
Modeo licenses Digital Fountain’s FEC technology for DVB-H network
Feb 23, 2006
Digital Fountain, Inc., a developer of forward error correction (FEC) technology, has announced that Modeo LLC, a subsidiary of Crown Castle International Corp., is the newest licensee of its DF Raptor FEC technology ...
RFICs supplier reports growth
Feb 23, 2006
SiGe Semiconductor has reported that revenues for 2005 were $31.8 million, an increase of 63%
over 2004 revenues of $19.5 million...
SDR kit supports partial reconfiguration and SCA-enabled SoC
Feb 23, 2006
Xilinx Inc. and ISR Technologies have readied an off-the-shelf prototyping-to-production kit that accelerates implementation of software-defined radio modems for programs such as the U.S. Department of Defense Joint Tactical Radio System ...
Physical mapping provides new dimension for RF diagnostics
Feb 16, 2006
By Mark Valentine, Technical Editor New tools from AirMagnet will soon allow organizations to literally view the WiFi landscape within the physical space where it is to be deployed...
Ultra-small chip coils suit handsets
Feb 16, 2006
Murata Manufacturing has developed an ultra-small film type chip coil at 0.4 mm x 0.2 mm x 0.2 mm (01005 EIA size), optimal for high-frequency circuits housed in compact mobile equipment including cellular phones...
RF MEMS devices poised to revolutionize communications
Feb 16, 2006
Micro electromechanical system (MEMS) technology is attracting tremendous interest across the world and research efforts are constantly growing. ...
New architecture will drive further handset convergence
Feb 16, 2006
Offering a breakthrough in mobile phones, Texas Instruments has announced its new OMAP 3 architecture for mobile phones at a press conference at 3GSM World Congress...
Old spacesuit turns into experimental satellite
Feb 9, 2006
By Ashok Bindra, Editorial Director Last Friday, Feb. 3, just before 6 p.m. EST, the crew aboard the International Space Station deployed an unusual satellite into the space. ...
Trio collaborates to develop 3G single-core reference design
Feb 9, 2006
Freescale Semiconductor, Nokia Corp. and Symbian Limited are joining hands to create the first 3G mobile phone reference design using Freescale’s single-core modem, targeted to run Nokia’s S60 software on Symbian operating system...
AVX expands product offerings through distributors
Feb 9, 2006
AVX Corp., a key manufacturer of advanced passive components and connectors, has expanded its product offerings through company authorized broadline global distributors...
Generation 2 firmware upgrades RFID reader modules
Feb 9, 2006
RF solutions provider WJ Communications, Inc. has announced the availability of a firmware upgrade to support the EPCglobal Class 1 Generation 2 standard for its MPR series PCMCIA type II reader cards...
Europe develops EDA tools for next-generation wireless applications
Feb 2, 2006
By Ashok Bindra, Editorial Director Implementing multi-mode, multi-band wireless connectivity within the size, weight, cost and power consumption limitations of consumer products will require the challenging RF circuits to be integrated into increasingly complex nanoscale silicon chips. ...
