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December 2011
A/D Converter Provides Twice the Sample Rate for Wireless Communications
Texas Instruments introduces an ADC that combines 12 bits of resolution with a 1-GS/S sampling rate, effectively doubling the amount of signal bandwidth that can be captured in a single ADC. The ADS5400 offers an unmatched signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 59 dBFS and 75 dBc spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) in first Nyquist, and 58 dBFS SNR and 70 dBc SFDR performance for intermediate frequencies (IFs) beyond 1000 MHz.
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FIR Filter with Integrated Gain and Compression
Quickfilter Technologies Inc. has developed an audio applications-specific FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filter chip that will enable audio equipment designers to achieve higher audio quality at a low cost.
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MCU Family Achieves 20 nA Sleep Currents
Microchip Technology offers the PIC24F16KA family of 16-bit microcontrollers with new nanoWatt XLP™ eXtreme Low Power Technology. The PIC24F16KA family features the world's lowest sleep-current consumption microcontrollers, with typical sleep currents as low as 20 nA.
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NFC Controller Delivers Fully- Compliant Platform
NXP has unveiled a truly industry-standard Near Field Communication (NFC) controller, delivering a fully compliant platform for handset manufacturers and operators to introduce next-generation NFC devices and services.
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SDR Solution for GSM/EDGE Basestations
Octasic Inc., a developer of media processing and wireless solutions, has made available a Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform for GSM, EDGE and EDGE Evolution Base Transceiver Station (BTS) applications.
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January 2011
12-bit DAC Targets Multi-Channel, High-Density Applications
8-channel DAC
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180 nm Ultra CMOS Process
Silicon-on-Sapphire process technology
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DSP Offers Next-Generation Acceleration
DSP based on StarCore technology
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Simplify Power Supply Design
Simple switcher power modules
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Transmit/Receive Chipset for Portable Ultrasound Systems
Ultrasound transmit/receive chipset
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Wireless Remote Control on a Chip
Wirless IC solution
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December 2009
A Year in Wireless 2009
Read this year’s edition to find out what major decisions were made by all four industry alliances and how they will impact OEMs, design engineers and service providers. Also in this issue, a 2009 regulatory summary will be presented and a peek into what to expect in the coming year regarding FCC initiatives.
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December 2008
2008 Regulatory Review: The Year of the Quiet Dog
By Fredrick M. Joyce, Esq. & Christine McLaughlin, Esq., Venable LLP
Fredrick M. Joyce, Esq
The telecommunications sector this year turns out to be akin to Sherlock Holmes' observation about the dog that didn't bark in the nighttime, when by all rights it should have.
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Eyeing Critical Developments In Today's Wireless Industry
The wireless industry has changed dramatically over the years, and in turn, so too has society's desire for and reliance on wireless technology. The impetus for much of the change has come from development of standards like 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Mobile Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX). LTE provides a framework for increasing capacity, improving spectrum efficiency, improving cell-edge performance, and reducing latency, while Mobile WiMAX is generally more immune to interference, allows more efficient use of bandwidth and is intended to allow higher data rates over longer distances.
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From the WDD Board Member's Point of View: What Caught Them by Surprise in 2008 and the Changes to Come in 2009
In many respects, 2008 was not your typical year in the wireless industry, nor any industry for that matter. In addition to the normal pressures of dealing with global competition and time to market, the pressure to do so within tight finanacial constraints and limited resources was overwhelming for all.
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Leading Industry Alliances Speak Out
Dedicated Industry Alliance members worked diligently in 2008 to continue to push technology forward in order to meet market demands.
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Low Power Drives Wireless Technologies
Powering wireless technology can be a significant challenge for a variety of industries. This article reviews several options and also showcases a number of available products.
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New Circuit Protection Solution for Mobile Electronics
Mobile devices that can be charged in the home, office, or car may be exposed to user error, wrong supply voltages, and voltage or current transients every time they are connected or disconnected. Protecting these devices from circuit damage has become a critical design issue for manufacturers of consumer electronics.
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Sensing the Advantages of a Mesh Network
Using a low power wireless mesh arrangement to build a self-powered sense and control network can offer an array of options to applications covering a wide area.
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December 2007
Distributors: Keeping Pace in the Wireless Race
New applications and technological developments are continually pushing wireless implementation to new heights.
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From the WDD Editorial Advisory Board: What it takes Today to Stay Ahead of the Curve
WD&D Editorial Advisory Board members comment on today’s challenges to meet consumer demands, the best techniques to remaining competitive and what really motivates the design engineer to remain creative.
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Industry Experts: Industry Perspectives on Competition, Challenges & Innovation
Wireless Technology is having a greater impact in more applications than it ever did previously.
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