| MEMS gyros fit for gesture-controlled gaming apps
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2009-11-09 |
| ST's newest MEMS gyroscopes measure 3mm x 5mm x 1mm, addressing the size constraints of consumer apps. |
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| Hi-peed USB-to-SD card ups read/write speed
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2009-11-09 |
| The chip allows simple control through one GPIO, or an I²C interface for the 2-port option. |
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| LNAs improve GPS receiver sensitivity
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2009-11-05 |
| Avago's LNA reduces the amount of PCB space and the number of components needed for a GPS application |
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| Three-axis gyro chip packs MEMS resonators
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2009-11-04 |
| InvenSense has developed a three-axis gyroscope chip that combines separate MEMS resonators for motion tracking, offering a cheaper alternative for game controllers and remote control devices. |
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| AMC delivers flexibility for wireless radios
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2009-10-30 |
| CommAgility's AMC-V5Fe mid-size advanced mezzanine card (AMC) targets industrial, scientific and telecoms applications. |
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| RTC boasts low current drain, wide operating range
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2009-10-28 |
| Micro Crystal has launched a SMD package real time clock (RTC) that typically draws just 130nA @ 3V. |
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| Cellular router packs 3G, Ethernet, GPS, Wi-Fi
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2009-10-19 |
| Digi International's cellular router offers the functionality of enterprise-class routers plus a vertically-focused feature set for specific industry apps. |
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| GPS processor eases location integration
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2009-10-14 |
| CSR's SiRFstarIV GSD4e GPS location processor has a built-in CPU and SiRFGeoRecov technology optimized to ensure continuous location awareness without loading the host processor |
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| High-accuracy motion sensor makes smarter cars
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2009-10-14 |
| ST offers a new motion sensor that provides accurate measurements of vehicle movement for systems such as adaptive front lights, auto-leveling HID (high-intensity discharge) lamps. |
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| GPS antennas suit M2M telematics apps
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2009-10-12 |
| Taoglas' SMT GPS antennas are guaranteed to pass final device product certification for reflow solder profile tests, device environmental tests and mechanical testing for M2M telematics devices |
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| TCXOs deliver ±0.5ppm frequency stability
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2009-09-29 |
| AVX Corp. has expanded its SMD temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) series to include AEC-Q200 approved versions. |
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| Grandmaster clock delivers precise time over Ethernet
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2009-09-29 |
| Symmetricom has released the XLi IEEE 1588 PTP v2 Grandmaster, a GPS referenced grandmaster clock and IEEE 1588 measurement and validation tool supporting PTP Version 2 |
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| GPS LNA packs pre-/post-high rejection filters
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2009-09-23 |
| Avago Technologies introduces a miniature, compact, highly integrated GPS low noise amplifier (LNA |
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| DVB-T receiver delivers -91dBm sensitivity
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2009-09-10 |
| Asuka Semiconductor Inc.'s new DVB-T receiver module offers -91dBm sensitivity and 1W power consumption. |
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| Touchscreen controllers tout fastest tracking
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2009-09-10 |
| Cypress Semiconductor Corp.'s new family of touchscreen controllers integrates an analog sensing engine. |
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| GPS IC boasts improved weak signal acquisition
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2009-09-07 |
| Wireless semiconductor provider u-blox is upgrading its core CMOS technology for reduced power requirements. |
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| Handheld analyzers simplify wireless field tests
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2009-08-25 |
| The introduction of Anritsu's 'E' platform for handheld analyzers redefines wireless field test. |
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| Switch with backlit illumination suits GPS apps
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2009-08-21 |
| C&K Components has launched a four-way switch designed specifically for GPS |
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| GPS receiver tailored for automotive apps
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2009-08-20 |
| Vincotech has extended its portfolio of GPS receiver modules by a variant specifically designed and manufactured to address requirements in the automotive industry |
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| Touchscreen controllers pack built-in decoding
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2009-08-07 |
| Microchip Technology Inc. has launched the mTouch AR1000 resistive touchscreen controllers, giving embedded designers the flexibility they need to quickly and easily implement analog resistive touchscreen interfaces. |
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| Touch-interface systems pack haptic controller
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2009-08-03 |
| Maxim Integrated Products has developed the MAX11810 and MAX11811, the first touch-interface systems with integrated 4-wire touchscreen controllers, haptic controller drivers, and IR-based proximity sensing. |
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| Processor packs GPS for in-car navigation systems
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2009-07-30 |
| STMicroelectronics NV has developed an application processor with an embedded GPS for next generation in-car and portable navigation systems |
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| USB/AC battery chargers ensure fast, safe charging
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2009-07-22 |
| Summit Microelectronics has launched two more members of its third-generation programmable battery charger IC family. |
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| DAC saves space, cost in battery-powered apps
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2009-07-17 |
| Microchip has developed the MCP4728 DAC, claimed to be the first 12bit quad DAC to include non-volatile EEPROM, enabling the DAC's configuration to be loaded automatically during power-up. |
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| Embedded controller tailored for wireless test apps
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2009-07-08 |
| National Instruments' PXI-8108 embedded controller that has an Intel Core2 Duo T9400 processor, which enables high-performance computing for automated test, measurement and control systems. |
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| GPS receiver touts 30ns timing accuracy
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2009-07-07 |
| High-performance, low-power, precision timing GPS module achieves 30ns (1-sigma) timing accuracy |
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| Antenna touts higher efficiency in small form
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2009-07-03 |
| Yageo Corp. has announced the 1044 SMD LP patch antenna that is half the size of traditional chip computers, yet achieves 80 percent better efficiency for GPS applications in personal navigation devices, smart phones and notebooks |
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| LED flash driver suits ultraslim phones
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2009-06-29 |
| ON Semiconductor has introduced the NCP5680 supercapacitor-optimized LED flash driver capable of delivering up to 10A for photo flash and video light in ultra-slim camera phones and compact digital cameras. |
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| Simulation toolkit eases GPS receiver testing
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2009-06-25 |
| The NI GPS Simulation Toolkit 1.5 for LabVIEW is an extension of the graphical system design environment that expands the NI RF PXI platform to provide engineers a cost-efficient, high-performance solution for GPS receiver testing that exceeds the capabilities of traditional box instruments |
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| Two-stage LNAs pack high linearity
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2009-06-16 |
| Skyworks Solutions Inc. has launched two-stage, ultralow noise amplifiers (LNA) with high linearity performance. |
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