RF-to-digital baseband transceivers simplify mobile WiMAX design
Sep 27, 2007
By Ashok Bindra, Editor, RF Design Several major suppliers were flaunting their latest chips at this week’s WiMAX world in Chicago, IL. Analog Devices, Inc. was amongst them, showing a second generation RF-to-digital baseband transceivers to enable the IEEE 802.16d/e mobile WiMAX based mobile communications devices. ...
Broadcom unwraps single chip 802.11n solution
Sep 27, 2007
At this week’s Global Wi-Fi Summit in Beijing, China, Broadcom Corp. demonstrated a full-featured, single-chip 802.11n solution. ...
Infineon, Motorola agree to develop 3G RF chip
Sep 27, 2007
Germany’s Infineon Technologies AG has inked an agreement with Motorola to develop a new multimode, single-chip 3G RF transceiver based on its SMARTi UE chip....
Broadband Doherty PA exploits GaN-on-Si transistors
Sep 27, 2007
GaN supplier Nitronex has partnered with Prescient Wireless to design a GaN-on-Si broadband Doherty power amplifier for WiMAX applications. ...
Next-generation Novatel Wireless MC950D HSUPA USB mobile data modem
Sep 25, 2007
Telefónica Móviles España and Novatel Wireless Inc. announced the launch of the Ovation MC950D USB Modem, a HSUPA Mobile Broadband device that carries the distinction of being the world's smallest HSUPA USB modem. ...
World’s first mobile WiMAX Wave 2-ready base station
Sep 25, 2007
SEQUANS Communications and WiNetworks announced the availability of WiNetworks’ WiN7000 Compact Base Station based on Sequans new SQN2130 Mobile WiMAX base station ASIC.
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High-density Wi-Fi deployment in Geneva, Switzerland
Sep 25, 2007
Xirrus, Inc. announced that the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has purchased Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays, Management System and Security Modules for deployment throughout the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG) to support a worldwide conference expected to attract more than 2,000 participants in October 2007.
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Latest iPass Wi-Fi hotspot index
Sep 25, 2007
iPass Inc. announced the most recent edition of the iPass Wi-Fi Hotspot Index. ...
Sensory’s FluentSoft speech-recognition technology
Sep 25, 2007
CSR expanded its portfolio of software enhancements for the BlueCore5-Multimedia platform with the addition of Sensory’s award winning speech recognition software to CSR’s eXtension Partner Programme.
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First large-scale Wi-Fi/WiMAX in Brazil valued at $1.2 billion
Sep 25, 2007
PhoneBrasil International, Inc. and CityNet Wireless (Tacora Inc.) announced that both parties have now finalized, dually signed, and executed the agreement for the first large-scale Wi-Fi/WiMAX Platform in Brazil.
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Intel to combine WiMAX and mobile devices to shape future wireless
Sep 25, 2007
By Mark E. Hazen, EWT Editor Intel Corporation executives promised that their pending rollout of WiMAX will usher in a new era of reliable broadband-connected wireless computing starting next year....
Software provides speech recognition for hands-free communications
Sep 20, 2007
CSR has expanded its portfolio of software enhancements for the BlueCore5-Multimedia platform with the addition of Sensory's speech recognition software to CSR's eXtension Partner Program. ...
UWB chipset completes WiMedia registration
Sep 20, 2007
Alereon has successfully completed the official WiMedia Alliance Registration Program for its AL5300/4100 and AL5300/5100 WiMedia chipsets. ...
Wireless USB hub attains USB-IF certification
Sep 11, 2007
Belkin announced that its Wireless USB Hub now meets the USB-IF’s Wireless USB Specification requirements, ensuring compatibility with other Wireless USB devices. ...
Sixth-generation Bluetooth slashes power and features toll-quality voice
Sep 11, 2007
CSR launched its sixth generation of BlueCore silicon for Bluetooth. BlueCore6 includes both industry leading radio performance and power consumption, as well as full support for the latest version of the Bluetooth specification (v2.1+EDR).
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Broadband Internet access for Champaign, Illinois
Sep 11, 2007
GO Networks, a subsidiary of NextWave Wireless Inc., announced the launch of a downtown Champaign, IL Wi-Fi network that provides free wireless internet access to downtown Champaign outdoor cafes and the historic West Side Park.
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