Current Headlines

1. Low-Power Wireless Projected To Make Waves In Remote Controls
   5/23/2013

   Nearly one-fifth of all remote controls will feature wireless radio frequency (RF) technology by 2018 that enable many advanced technologies not available with current remotes, including voice and gesture control,  according to insights from IMS Research, now part of IHS.

2. Industry’s First 802.11ac 4x4 Reference Design Specifies ANADIGICS’ WiFi FEICs
   5/22/2013

   ANADIGICS, Inc., a world leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, recently announced that its AWL9281 and AWL9581 WiFi front-end integrated circuits (FEICs) have been selected for use with the industry’s first 802.11ac 4x4 wireless solution.

3. Richardson RFPD Introduces 4-In-1 Cellular Antenna From Taoglas
   5/21/2013

   Richardson RFPD, Inc. recently announces availability and full design support capabilities for an omni-directional heavy-duty, fully IP67 waterproof external M2M antenna from Taoglas USA, Inc. (Taoglas).

4. NXP Delivers Industry's First Ultra-Wideband Doherty Amplifiers
   5/21/2013

   NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced the availability of its ultra-wideband Doherty reference design using the BLF884P and BLF884PS -- the industry's first wideband Doherty power amplifiers capable of broadband operation (470 to 806 MHz).

5. Dialog Semiconductor Introduces the World's Lowest Power Bluetooth Smart Chip
   5/21/2013

   Dialog Semiconductor plc, a provider of highly integrated power management, audio and short-range wireless technologies, recently launched SmartBond (part number DA14580) - the world's lowest power and smallest Bluetooth Smart System-on-Chip (SoC) which more than doubles the battery life of an app-enabled smartphone accessory or computer peripheral in comparison to competing solutions on the market.

6. Etherios Adds Wireless Design Services To Suite Of M2M Solution Offerings
   5/21/2013

   Digi International recently announced that their wireless design division, Spectrum Design Solutions, will join Etherios, a division of Digi, as Wireless Design Services.

7. Sequans Introduces EZLinkLTE Family Of Modules For All-In-One LTE Connectivity
   5/20/2013

   4G chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. has introduced a new line of LTE modules called EZLinkLTE.  The modules are based on Sequans’ LTE baseband chip and include a complete RF front end and key interfaces in a single, compact package.

8. Novatel Wireless Selected As A Preferred Supplier By Sprint For Its Certified M2M CDMA Module
   5/20/2013

   Novatel Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent wireless solutions, recently announced that its Enabler HS 3001 CDMA smart module for machine-to-machine applications has been certified for use on the Sprint network.

9. EnGenius Enhances Capabilities Of Long-Range DuraFon PRO Industrial Cordless Phone System
   5/20/2013

   EnGenius Technologies, Inc., the leader in long-range wireless voice and data solutions for homes and businesses, has enhanced the capabilities of the popular DuraFon PRO, the industry’s longest-range industrial cordless phone system, with the announcement of the new TAP support capability.

10. World's Smallest Bluetooth Location 'Stickers', StickNFind, Locate Misplaced Items From Smartphone App Using Nordic Semiconductor nRF51822 SoCs
    5/16/2013

    Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA recently announces that its multiple award-winning nRF51822 SoC ('System-on-Chip') has been specified into the world's smallest Bluetooth low energy coin-sized location stickers, 'StickNFind' by Stick-N-Find Technologies. StickNFinds are the size of a U.S. quarter at just 0.98-inch (24mm) in diameter and 0.16-inches (4mm) thick. Users can easily track up to twenty location stickers on a smartphone app. Stickers can be used to track keys, remote controls, pets, and even people. Using a free smartphone app users can locate their stickers using a 'radar screen', set distance alerts called 'virtual leash', and more.