| Handheld spectrum analyzers cover up to 43GHz
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2010-08-25 |
| The MS272xC series from Anritsu Co. includes five models offering a very broad frequency range, so there is no need to take benchtop spectrum analyzers into the field to measure signals above 20GHz. |
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| Demo boards for LDS87xx LED drivers out
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2010-08-24 |
| IXYS markets demo boards for new inductor-based, high efficiency LED drivers |
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| Data management software gets major update
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2010-08-23 |
| NI Diadem 2010 gets GPS synchronization, sound data playback, offline analysis and reporting tools |
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| Blackberry Torch revealed to light of day
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2010-08-20 |
| ISuppli opens up Research in Motion Inc.'s new Blackberry Torch and finds parts worth $171.05 from CSR, Synaptics, Samsung Electronics and Sandisk Corp., and others. |
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| LMU features ambient light sensing, dynamic luminance scaling
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2010-08-10 |
| The AS3676 from Austriamicrosystems is a light management unit for flexible power management for LEDs. It targets portable devices and highlights ambient light sensing and dynamic luminance scaling. |
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| Handheld RF/microwave spectrum analyzer enables customization
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2010-08-09 |
| Agilent's new handheld spectrum analyzer is designed for RF technicians and engineers performing installation, maintenance and surveillance of RF systems in the field. |
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| Free certification suite supports ISO 18000-7 compliance
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2010-07-20 |
| ISO 18000-7-compliant technology gets a boost with a free certification suite from the Dash7 Alliance and an Asia test center. |
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| Single IC replaces multiple microphone components
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2010-07-19 |
| The EMIF02-MIC07F3 from STMicrolelectronics is a single chip that integrates complete noise filtering, ESD protection and biasing. |
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| In-vehicle PC equipped with CAN interface
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2010-07-13 |
| IEI Technology of Taiwan has developed an all-in-one PC with 8-inch touchscreen display equipped with a CAN bus interface, designed for in-vehicle applications. |
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| RF transistors deliver up to 2kV HBM ESD protection
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2010-07-12 |
| The new RF transistors form Infineon Technologies comes with ESD protection for reliable, high- sensitivity wireless communications device designs. |
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| LED drivers cut need for external Schottky diode
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2010-07-02 |
| IXYS Corp. has released the LDS8710/11, LDS8720/24/26 inductor-based, high-efficiency LED driver family that eliminates the external Schottky diode normally used in the rectification loop. |
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| Frame-based antenna causes iPhone 4 reception glitch
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2010-06-29 |
| Cellular reception problems with the Apple iPhone 4 could be due to Apple's use of the smart phone's frame as an antenna, according to an analyst. |
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| iPhone 4 teardown reveals design reuse
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2010-06-28 |
| The new Apple iPhone 4 could very well be called an iPad since it uses at least seven chips from the popular Apple tablet, according to analysts from UBM TechInsights. |
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| Gyroscopes enable simple user interface, control
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2010-06-15 |
| ADI's latest gyroscope sensors are dynamically compensated and provide a simple user interface and control via a standard SPI and register interface. |
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| DC/DC converters pack WLED driver, VCOM buffer
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2010-06-10 |
| Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. is offering its latest active matrix TFT LCD DC/DC converters that include a WLED driver and VCOM buffer. |
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| GPS solution features automotive dead-reckoning
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2010-06-10 |
| From u-blox comes Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR), which input from GPS satellites with vehicle sensors to determine position even where GPS signals are blocked or weak |
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| Dual-CPU Snapdragon chipsets run up to 1.2GHz
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2010-06-02 |
| Qualcomm Inc. has begun sampling first dual-CPU Snapdragon chipsets, the MSM8260 and MSM8660 solutions that integrate two of the company's enhanced cores running at up to 1.2GHz. |
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| Touch solutions meet AEC-Q100 automotive standards
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2010-05-20 |
| Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced that its TrueTouch touchscreen and LIN capable CapSense touch-sensing controllers meet AEC-Q100 automotive standards. |
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| Connector enhances signal transmission in wireless apps
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2010-05-12 |
| ITT Interconnect Solutions is rolling out a connector that improves signal transmission and reception in wireless handheld devices. |
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| Signal conditioner suits resistive bridge sensors
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2010-05-12 |
| ZMD AG is offering the ZSSC3017 16bit sensor signal conditioning IC (SSC) for resistive bridge sensors. |
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| Radar detector packs location-aware features
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2010-05-07 |
| Without specialty ASICs, but with beautiful RF engineering, the Escort 9500ix seems to own the top spot in radar/laser detectors for now. |
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| ...Smallest' PIFA antenna tailored for GPS handhelds
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2010-04-23 |
| Yageo Corp. is rolling out what it claims is the smallest ceramic chip antenna (PIFA mode) for GPS applications |
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| Four-output PMIC packs 400kHz I²C
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2010-04-20 |
| Micrel Inc. has released a new four-output, programmable PMIC that integrates a single 500mA PWM/PFM synchronous buck regulator with three low dropout regulators in a tiny. |
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| Class D amp improves sound quality in portable apps
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2010-04-08 |
| Analog Devices Inc. is rolling out a pair of Class D audio amplifiers for smart phones, GPS units and other handheld electronics where premium sound quality offers a major competitive advantage |
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| GPS front-ends pack high-rejection FBAR filters
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2010-04-07 |
| Avago Technologies has released the ALM-2712 front-end module, which integrates pre- and post-high rejection FBAR filters to provide low insertion loss in GPS band frequencies |
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| Low-cost GPS/Galileo test set runs 3D simulations
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2010-04-07 |
| Aeroflex has launched a lightweight, easy to use, configurable and inexpensive portable GPS and Galileo positional simulator that creates 3D simulations |
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| LED driver ensures equal brightness in portable apps
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2010-04-05 |
| Fairchild Semiconductor has introduced the FAN5341 highly-efficient LED driver solution that improves brightness and resolution in portable designs. |
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| Class G headphone amp extends listening time
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2010-03-30 |
| STMicroelectronics is rolling out a stereo headphone amplifier IC that achieves high efficiency enabling listeners to enjoy high-quality sound for longer between battery charges. |
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| 32Mbit mobile SDRAMs run up to 166MHz
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2010-03-19 |
| Integrated Silicon Solution Inc. is rolling out the latest members of its ultralow-power mobile SDRAM family that has an operating voltage of 1.8V, a maximum speed of 166MHz. |
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| Ready-to-use touch controller is automotive-qualified
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2010-03-12 |
| Atmel Corp. has launched what it claims is the first standard product capacitive touch controller that is fully qualified for the automotive market. |
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