| Chip integrates GPS function into handsets
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2007-04-16 |
| Targeting the nascent market for GPS services on cellphones, SiRF Technology rolls out its latest GPS chip—its smallest, lowest-power and most sensitive device to date |
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| China Sourcing Fairs set stage for global suppliers, buyers
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2007-04-12 |
| China Sourcing Fairs, Global Sources' specialized export trade shows, run today until the 15th at AsiaWorld Expo, Hong Kong. |
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| Adding mobile TV to handsets
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2007-04-02 |
| The future of mobile TV is bright, and tuner and demodulator manufacturers with broadband experience are carefully developing the devices to ensure its success. |
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| MirrorBit flash moves to production
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2007-04-02 |
| After nearly five years of development, Spansion Inc. is pushing its 4bit-per-cell MirrorBit flash memory technology into production this quarter in devices with densities ranging from 256Mbits to 2Gbits. |
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| Broadband talk still reigns at CTIA
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2007-03-28 |
| Broadband convergence and the emerging opportunities in the wireless industry are among the highlights at this year's CTIA-Wireless show. |
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| Survey reveals execs confident about IC market, China
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2007-03-26 |
| Semiconductor executives are feeling positive about the near-term prospects of the global IC industry, expecting revenue gains to exceed 10 percent this year, according to a survey from KPMG LLP, an audit and advisory firm. |
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| Growth defines China's smartphone, display markets
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2007-03-26 |
| China's market for smartphones and display posted growth in 2006, according to reports from local-based consulting firm CCID Consulting Co. Ltd. |
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| MEMS growth hinges on CE design-ins
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2007-03-16 |
| A hard-fought battle for MEMS business looms on the horizon as IDMs bang heads with specialized automotive MEMS makers. Meanwhile, fabless MEMS startups are entering the picture with devices for consumer products. |
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| Tool lets blind 'see' with talking GPS
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2007-03-16 |
| Sendero Group LLC rolled out a developer's kit to power a GPS device for the blind |
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| Atmel expands presence in China's chip market
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2007-03-15 |
| Atmel Corp. is augmenting its investment in China's semiconductor market with the introduction of products and technologies designed for Chinese consumers. |
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| China to catch up with South Korean design houses
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2007-03-13 |
| The 12th Annual International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China) presented more than 20 local IC design houses, showing the development of China in the IC design over the years. This achievement, however, paled compared to its Korean counterpart. |
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| Talks bring key industry issues to forefront for mainland EEs
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2007-02-28 |
| IIC-China will be offering mainland China engineers the chance to interact and discuss key issues with both major industry players and peers in the form of Summits and Vendor Seminars. |
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| O2Micro gets patent for inverter driving solution
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2007-02-26 |
| Power management supplier O2Micro International Ltd received three claims under the U.S. patent number 7,151,394 for its phase shifting and PWM driving circuits and methods. |
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| Sony to follow fab-lite model on semi biz
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2007-02-19 |
| Sony Corp. is steering its semiconductor business from vertically integrated operation to "fab-lite" operation that would involve outsourcing production of the Cell processor. |
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| Integrate RF signal chains with CMOS
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2007-02-16 |
| Different technology challenges face handset designers and their suppliers in the race to integrate the RF signal chain. |
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