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BOM saving tiny RF filter for GP540 and GP561 RF4CE chips
STMicroelectronics announced a new dual differential filter DLPF-GP-01D3 which offers a saving up to16 discrete surface-mount components and a space of 35mm2 on a single layer PCB in ZigBee RF4CE1 remotes and devices such as set-top boxes, TVs, home gateways, alarms, and lighting. DLPF-GP-01D3
2 min readCompetition heats up in 4G LTE processor and modem chip set market
While the mobile communications industry is developing 5G at fast rate, 4G LTE is implementation around the world is also happening at faster rate. There going to be hardly any mid or high-range smart phone without supporting 4G LTE feature. For the semiconductor vendors who are into this busines
5 min readWi-Fi/Bluetooth stand-alone multiradio module designed for IOT
Swiss company u-blox launched ODIN-W262, a new stand-alone multiradio module designed for IOT (Internet-of-Things) applications. The -40 °C to +85 °C temperature rated module is radio type-approved in countries across the world. Built-in antenna provides flexibility with respect to the module’s in
2 min readSilicon Image re-launches SiBEAM focusing 60GHz products
Silicon Image's subsidiary SiBEAM is re-launched focusing on millimeter-wave technologies, products and solutions for wireless communications. Khurram Sheikh, currently Chief Strategy & Technology Officer for Silicon Image, Inc., will take on the additional responsibilities as the new President o
2 min readSingle car radio tuner IC for multiple geographical regions
Manufacturers of car radios will be able to maximize their product-development efficiency and minimize their final product cost with the new STAR (ST Advanced Radio)IC-tuner family from STMicroelectronics, a world leader in car radio and car infotainment devices[1]. The STAR-T (TDA7707, Two-channel)
2 min readBluetooth 4.1 n/w processor operate at 1.7V supporting IoT
STMicroelectronics' new BlueNRG Bluetooth SMART network processor supports the latest Bluetooth version 4.1 enhancements and operate at 1.7V for longer-lasting battery-powered applications. BlueNRG-MS network processor packs full Bluetooth PHY and 2.4GHz radio, ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller runni
2 min readElectric circuit compensates for thermal distortion in HBT transistor
The performance of Hetero junction bipolar transistors made up of compound semiconductor material are prone to variations in temperature, which create distortion in the circuit made out of such devices. The researchers Ishikawa R, Kimura J and Honjo K from University of Electro-Communications,
2 min readInGaP based 802.11ac WiFi power amplifier features high linearity
ANADIGICS introduced the high-gain and output-power capable AWL5911 power amplifier (PA) optimized for 802.11a/n/ac WiFi infrastructure and multimedia applications. AWL5911 support multi-user multi-input/multi-output (MU-MIMO) functionality, take advantage of 160 MHz channels, and make use of an add
3 min readIBM and Ericsson collaborate on 5G antenna designs
Ericsson and IBM are collaborating to jointly research phased-array antenna designs for 5G. Ericsson and IBM to research on phased-array electrically-steerable antenna techniques to develop prototype systems. The technology to pack hundred antennas and radios on a single chip smaller than a credit
2 min readNXP Semiconductors acquires wearable and Bluetooth IC developer Quintic
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quintic to acquire assets and IP related to its Wearable and Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) IC business. “Quintic has impressive customer traction with its standalone BTLE solutions, especially in the Chinese eco
2 min readZigbee compatible radios for smart homes
imec/Holst Centre and MegaChips have signed a strategic partnership for joint R&D on ultra-low power (ULP) short radio technology for smart homes and buildings. imec/Holst Centre and MegaChips together to develop an ultra-low power multi-standard sub-GHz radio solution (compatible with ZigBee 900
3 min readAudio processor with Bluetooth SoC for wireless music
CSR plc has launched its new CSR8675, audio processor with Bluetooth transceiver SoC for wireless music in high-end speakers, soundbars, stereo headsets and gaming headphones. The CSR8675 offers 120 MIPS DSP performance with 24 bit digital audio support and the chip supports aptX Low Latency whi
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