| Six-core DSP achieves 3GHz at 0.15mW/MIPS
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2009-12-07 |
| Texas Instruments Inc. has released TMS320C6472, claimed to be the most power efficient, six-core DSP targeted at process-intensive applications requiring low power consumption. |
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| Media processor delivers 1800p Blu-ray quality
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2009-11-11 |
| ZiiLABS has launched the ZMS-08 StemCell processor that delivers 1080p Blu-ray quality H.264 decode to low-power devices. |
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| Mobile phones get solar-powered
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2009-11-09 |
| Sharp is diversifying its solar component portfolio to address a wide range of mobile applications, such as mobile handsets |
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| Chip antennas cover 470MHz to 860MHz UHF band
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2009-10-23 |
| Vishay Intertechnology has developed high-performance multilayer ceramic chip antennas for mobile devices to cover the entire UHF band from 470MHz to 860MHz |
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| Coprocessors bring 20MP imaging to handsets
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2009-10-13 |
| The Texas Instruments coprocessors accelerate imaging and video performance for multimedia capabilities. |
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| Low-cost smart card reader boasts NDS stamp
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2009-09-25 |
| NXP's new smart card interface can read most of the viewing cards issued by broadcasters worldwide. |
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| ARM fires up Intel rivalry with Osprey A9 core
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2009-09-21 |
| ARM Holdings plc has developed two implementations of a dual-core Cortex-A9 processor design called Osprey. |
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| Mobile TV RF tuners extend battery life
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2009-09-14 |
| Analog Devices Inc. has beefed up its lineup of mobile TV RF product family with the introduction of what the company claims is the smallest terrestrial mobile TV RF tuners |
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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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| Computer-on-module tapes in at 95mm²
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2009-09-10 |
| Adlink Technology's new integrated COM Express module is ready to plug into custom-made carrier boards. |
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| Smart card interface tailored for pay-TV
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2009-08-31 |
| NXP Semiconductors' new smart card reader is NDS, EMV 4.2 compliant, supports the ISO7816 standard. |
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| Embedded PC geared for mission critical apps
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2009-08-20 |
| Adlink Technology Inc. has launched what it claims to be the first Extreme Rugged system based on the Intel Core2 Duo processor. |
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| CMMB receiver IC offers -100dBm sensitivity
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2009-07-29 |
| Siano Mobile Silicon has rolled out the SMS1186 TV receiver chip, touted to offer a complete, high quality, cost-effective and secure solution for the new business models of the emerging CMMB market |
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| Media processor delivers improved video resolution
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2009-07-29 |
| Integrated Device Technology Inc. has released the Vida processor (IDT VHD1900), which aims to clean up artifacts in Internet and mobile video for big-screen TVs and digital media players |
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| ASSP improves HD image, video quality
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2009-06-16 |
| NEC Electronics has developed a new the PD9280GM super-resolution ASSP, which can reduce blurring that occurs when low-resolution images and video are expanded and displayed in 1920 x 1080-pixel high-definition (HD) monitors. |
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| Multimode tuner cuts space, cost in mobile TVs
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2009-06-08 |
| Maxim Integrated Products has launched the MAX2169, a multimode silicon tuner for mobile TV that receives signals in the FM, VHF-III, UHF, and L-band spectrums |
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| DVB-T chip promises high quality at low power
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2009-06-03 |
| From ITE Tech. Inc. comes the AT9058M, claimed to be the first DVB-T single chip enabling a high quality, ultralow power, and small footprint solution for DVB-T feature phone, PND and pocket TV applications |
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| HDMI transmitters fit ultraslim portable apps
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2009-05-27 |
| Analog Devices Inc. has launched two of the smallest and thinnest low-power HDMI transmitters with consumer electronics control designed to enable HD viewing experiences from portable devices. |
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| Embedded memory uses 30nm-class process tech
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2009-05-14 |
| Samsung Electronics is shipping its 32Gbyte moviNAND, which the company claims is the first embedded memory card to use 32Gbit NAND devices produced with 30nm-class process technology. |
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| Application processor delivers Full HD in handsets
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2009-05-04 |
| Renesas Technology has released the SH7370, SH-MobileHD application processor for mobile phones, which delivers Full high-definition (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) video recording and playback support |
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| Amp doubles playback time in portable apps
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2009-04-16 |
| National Semiconductor has launched a new PowerWise stereo headphone amplifier that draws only 0.9mA of quiescent current to double the audio playback time of smart phones, full-featured mobile phones and portable music players |
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| Analyzer handles T-DMB, DAB signals
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2009-03-17 |
| Rohde & Schwarz has announced new options of its ETL TV analyzer for the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) and Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (T-DMB) standards |
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| STB module delivers pocket TV experience
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2009-02-17 |
| Ceramate Technical Co. Ltd. has announced the availability of the CT500, claimed to be the smallest STB module. |
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| DSP architecture aims at 4G
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2009-02-13 |
| Ceva Inc. has started sampling to select customers CEVA-XC, the programmable DSP architecture that supports full transceiver processing for multiple air interfaces in software, targeting 4G terminals and infrastructure. |
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| HD video IP core supports mobile apps, DTV
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2009-02-12 |
| Video core technologies developer Chips&Media will showcase its latest pre-configurable HD video codec IP core at International IC-China Conference and Exhibition in Shanghai, China from March 9-11. |
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| ASSP reduces image, video blurring
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2009-02-09 |
| NEC Electronics Corp. has introduced a new ASSP, uPD9245GJ, to address the divergence between the image resolution of older devices and the high resolution of today's display systems. The low-power ASSP reduces the blurring that occurs when low-res images are expanded and displayed in high-res. |
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| Tzero to sample UWB chip consuming <1W
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2009-02-03 |
| Startup Tzero Technologies hopes 2009 will be the year UWB establishes a foothold. The company plans to sample by June a single UWB chip that consumes less than 1W and is aimed at mobile devices |
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| Taking the wrap off a 50-year old radio
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2009-01-23 |
| The RT-159A, a crude tool by today's standards, provided a simple but critical function, transmitting a fixed tone or a pilot's voice in a rescue request. |
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| A/V codecs reduce development cycles, cut cost
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2009-01-20 |
| Celstream Technologies Ltd announced the availability of its new audio and video codecs-based line of Digital Multimedia Solutions that are designed to reduce development cycles and trim expenses for audio-visual (A/V) products in the media and entertainment arena. |
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| CE receives cost-effective Bluetooth solution
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2009-01-13 |
| CSR has launched the BC5120 Bluetooth device, which combined with the BlueCore Session Manager (BCSM) software, provides the most cost effective and easy to integrate solution for digital TVs, hi-fis, DVD players handheld games consoles and other consumer products. |
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