How well does RFID energy pass through objects? 15 June 2005 RFID (radio frequency identification) has the ability to identify tags that are not optically visible from the reader. Passive tags extract their operating energy from the energising field radiated by ...
Wired! - extensive portfolio keeps devices talking 15 June 2005 Whether for passing messages between chips or sharing information between appliances, efficient and cost-effective wired connectivity is essential to the performance and saleability of virtually every ...
Two-chip solution enables customisable 'universal' RFID readers 15 June 2005 Anadigm's RangeMaster two-chip solution is claimed to be the industry's first solution that allows system vendors to design and maintain a single 'universal' reader than can be customised to read different ...
Highly linear amplifiers for base-station infrastructure applications 1 June 2005, RF Design The RF3800 series of GaAs HBT pre-driver and driver power amplifiers from RF Micro Devices is now in full production. The series comprises the RF3800, RF3802 and RF3805 multiband platform devices that ...
Ethernet connectivity for plug-and-play RF transceivers 1 June 2005, RF Design AeroComm's ConnexNet line of Ethernet-enabled wireless transceivers merge its sophisticated RF protocol with the Digi Connect ME embedded device server to facilitate networking virtually around the world.
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Surface mount 12-channel GPS receiver module 1 June 2005, Altron Arrow Navman's latest GPS module in its Jupiter family is incorporated in a surface mount design, giving system designers and integrators a 12-channel all-in-view navigation solution for a wide range of applications. ...
Phone line IC has new caller and ringing detect features 1 June 2005, Altron Arrow Clare's new member of its Litelink III Phone Line Interface IC family for direct access arrangements (DAAs) in telephony applications, the CPC5622A, features simultaneous phone line ringing detect and ...
Differential line drivers for xDSL systems 1 June 2005, Altron Arrow The THS6184 is a dual-port, low-power current feedback differential line driver amplifier system from Texas Instruments for xDSL systems. It has very low-power dissipation making it well-suited for ADSL, ...
Enhanced single-chip USB to UART bridge 1 June 2005, NuVision Electronics The CP2103 is an enhanced extension of Silicon Laboratories' USB-to-UART Bridge family. The device has upgraded features from the CP2101/2 that include baud rate aliasing, more data formats (8, 7, 6, ...
Dual T1/E1/J1 framer/LIU combination IC 1 June 2005, ASIC Design Services The XRT86VL32 is a two-channel 1,544 Mbps or 2,048 Mbps DS1/E1/J1 framer and LIU integrated solution from Exar featuring the company's R3 Technology (reconfigurable, relayless redundancy). The physical ...
World's smallest Ethernet controller claimed 18 May 2005, Altron Arrow, Tempe Technologies Microchip Technology's new ENC28J60 chip, is claimed to be the world's first 28-pin standalone Ethernet controller. It provides a low-pincount, cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for remote communication ...
ESD-protected LIN system basis chip has low power consumption 18 May 2005, Altron Arrow, EBV Electrolink Atmel's new local interface network (LIN) system basis chip, ATA6620, provides superior ESD protection (6 kV) and low current consumption as required in automotive applications. Current consumption can ...
Smallest GaAs MESFET switch for RF 18 May 2005 A new leadless GaAs MESFET is claimed to be the world's smallest and lowest profile RF single pole dual throw switch. Featuring a frequency range of operation from DC to 3 GHz, Toshiba's TG2217CTB device ...
Avoiding interference in the 2,4 GHz ISM band 18 May 2005, Altron Arrow As more and more companies produce products that use the 2,4 GHz portion of the radio spectrum, designers have had to deal with increased signals from other sources. Regulations governing unlicensed parts ...
Choosing a highly integrated, globally compliant embedded modem 18 May 2005, NuVision Electronics An embedded modem offers quick network access for applications with limited data transmission requirements. Today, more and more applications such as set-top boxes, electronic point-of-sale terminals ...
Transceiver chip requires only a few external components 18 May 2005, MB Silicon Systems Micrel's 32-pin MICRF506 transceiver operates from 410 MHz to 450 MHz and supports FSK modulation at data-rates up to 200 Kbps. Many functions are user-programmable including the frequency synthesizer, ...
Nordic chip used in revolutionary wireless headset 18 May 2005, RF Design Nordic Semiconductor has announced that International Electronics has selected its 2,4 GHz devices for the HeadOn Headset. The HeadOn Headset is said to be the smallest, lightest, and most advanced wire-free ...
Network management system eases configuration of modems 18 May 2005 Satel is offering an effective way to control, adjust, and monitor a modem network. The Satel Network Management System (NMS) is the tool to use when one needs to check the status of the data network, ...
Comparing wireless LANs and wireless WANs 18 May 2005 The wireless data industry in South Africa is growing. With the deployment of next generation carrier networks, advancements in wireless technology, and the adoption of the Internet and intranet wide ...
