Wireless Design & Development articles from December 2004

Wireless Design & Development archives from December 2004

All I want for Christmas (or Hanukkah) ...(Up Front with ERN)(Industry Overview)(Column)
December 1, 2004... Well, here we are at the end of another, more or less lackluster year for the telecom industry. So much for the prognosticators who swore we'd be back in rare form by Q3, '04. At the risk of getting yelled at by my readers who don't think...

PCI module.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2004... Pentek introduces its latest in a series of PCI modules. The 7631A is a 16-channel multiband digital receiver that features two 14-bit A/Ds with a Virtex-II FPGA for direct wideband signal processing at sample rates as high as 105 MHz. Pentek's...

Power amplifier module.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2004... The ECM168 from WJ Communications is a 1.9 GHz PAS/PHS high performance power amplifier module utilizing InGaP HBT process technology. Key features include 33.5 dBm output power, a single 10 V supply, 33 dB typical gain, and ACPR2 at 600 kHz...

Clock converters.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2004... Pericom Semiconductor launches a family of 3.3 V, 1:4 LVPECL clock buffers with speeds tip to 800 MHz. The PI6C4853x ICs target the networking/ telecommunications, storage, and industrial system markets. P16C48533-01 (Differential to LVPECL),...

Diode arrays.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2004... California Micro Devices announced the CM1218 and CM1219, low capacitance families of Zener diode arrays for ESD protection. The CM1219 features a low input capacitance of 4 pF and protects ESD strikes up to [+ or -]8 kV contact discharge,...

Chip inductors.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2004... Designed for high frequency applications in range of consumer, commercial, and industrial devices, the DR354-1-2-3-4 series surface mount wirewound chip inductors from Datatronic Distribution provide protection against challenging EMI problems...

Field effect transistors.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2004... M/A-COM announces a family of LD-MOS field effected transistors designed for use in wireless infrastructure base stations. The MAPLST0810-002PP is a 2 W, unmatched transistor. The operating frequency range is 860 to 960 MHz. The...

Dual-band power amp.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2004... Anadigics announces the AWL6950 dual-band 4 x 4 mm InGaP HBT power amplifier (PA). This PA supports the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, which allows wireless local area network (WLAN) equipment manufacturers to use a single PA for 802.11b, 802.11a,...

Subsystem solutions.(What's Hot)
December 1, 2004... Skyworks announces RF subsystems for next generation cellular infrastructure equipment and other wireless transceiver applications. These solutions leverage RF integrated circuit designs that maximize the performance of third and fourth...

Modelithics and dBm Engineering establish strategic alliance.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Modelithics, Inc. and dBm Engineering, Inc. enter a strategic partnership to provide customers with combined services for measurement and modeling of high-power transistors. The strength of the combined offering will address the stringent...

Aeroflex / Inmet and Richardson sign agreement.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Aeroflex / Inmet announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Richardson Electronics. Under the terms of the agreement, Richardson will operate as exclusive worldwide distributor of a selected and extensive range of Aeroflex /...

CSR's BlueCore used by Agere.(Agere Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CSR announced that BlueCore has been selected by Agere Systems for its latest EDGE/GPRS reference platform for feature rich multimedia mobile phones. CSR's BlueCore will provide the Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the Agere handset design,...

Qualcomm & Siemens announce partnership.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Qualcomm and Siemens announced a strategic relationship to use Qualcomm chipsets in upcoming WCDMA-based multimedia handsets from Siemens. With WCDMA a reality worldwide, this announcement underscores the increased momentum in Europe and the US...

M/A-COM signs contract with Raytheon.(Raytheon Co. Missile Systems Div.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... M/A-COM announced that it has signed an initial development contract with Raytheon Missiles Systems for Tactical Telemetry Modules (TTM) for the XM982 "Excalibur" projectile program. The TTM will telemeter critical on-board sensor and system...

Wireless Telecom Group acquires Willtek.(Willtek Communications GmbH)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of privately held Willtek Communications GmbH. As a result of the proposed acquisition, Willtek will become a...

Sensors Unlimited awarded U.S. Air Force R&D contract.(News / Business / Contracts)
December 1, 2004... Sensors Unlimited, Inc. announces a new USAF contract to research and design a communication device that can be added to their proprietary dual-spectrum camera. The company recently announced a new dual wavelength Visible-InGaAs (indium gallium...

WJ reports third quarter results.(WJ Communications Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... WJ Communications, Inc. announced results for its third quarter ended September 26th, 2004. These are the first full quarter combined results following WJ Communications' acquisition of the infrastructure business and associated assets of EiC...

GENESYS selected by Rohde & Schwarz.(a computer aided design software)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Eagleware Corporation announced that Rohde & Schwarz has chosen the GENESYS suite of enterprise-level tools for RF and microwave design to increase productivity and enhance co-ordination in their design teams. GENESYS enterprise-level tools...

National Semiconductor announces sale of imaging business to Eastman Kodak.(News / Business / Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... National Semiconductor Corporation announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Imaging business to Eastman Kodak Company. As part of this agreement, Kodak will acquire certain assets, including intellectual property and...

Bluetooth Special Interest Group launches Bluetooth Core Specification.(News / Business / Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announces the adoption of Bluetooth Core Specification Version 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate). Increased data rates, up to three times current levels, and lower power consumption will improve the...

Peregrine Semiconductor unveils process for high-performance RF and mixed-signal IC manufacturing.(radio frequency, integrated circuits)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation announces that its 0.25[micro]m UltraCMOS[TM] Silicon-on-Sapphire process technology is available for foundry services. Two processes, designated as GA and GC, complement the existing 0.50[micro]m FA and FC...

Multiband OFDM Alliance SIG announces completion and availability of ultra wideband specifications.(Nes / Business / Contracts)(Special Interest Group)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The MultiBand OFDM Alliance Special Interest Group (MBOA-SIG) announces that it has completed its physical layer (PHY) 1.0 specifications and is making these available to MBOA-SIG Promoter, Contributor and Adopter members. This move enables the...

STATS ChipPAC forges agreement with Agilent Technologies, adopts Agilent test system.(News / Business / Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Agilent Technologies Inc. announces that STATS ChipPAC Ltd. has selected Agilent as its strategic test supplier in an agreement worth up to $125 million. Under the terms of the two-year deal, Agilent will provide its 93000 SOC...

VanuDesigns mobile GSM system for CERDEC.(News / Business / Contracts)(Communications-Electronics Command Research, Development and Engineering Center)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Vanu, Inc. has been awarded a development contract from the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC) to build and deliver a prototype mobile GSM cellular communications system for...

UltraSource acquires custom thin film circuits line from MicroMetrics.(News / Business / Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... UltraSource, Inc. announces the acquisition of the custom thin film circuit manufacturing unit from MicroMetrics, Inc., a semiconductor device manufacturer based in Londonderry, NH. The acquisition strengthens UltraSource's position as a world...

Eagleware moves headquarters, reports revenue increase.(News / Business / Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Eagleware Corporation announces it has moved its headquarters facilities to a new location in order to better support its rapid growth. The new facility includes state-of-the art conference facilities, an enhanced networking and communications...

Willtek announces new initiatives for Asian market.(News / Business / Contracts)(Willtek Communications Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Willtek Communications announces several key initiatives designed to expand market presence in the Chinese wireless testing market. Along with opening a new office in Shaghai in order to support business development in that region, Willtek also...

Wi-Fi testing using a cabled RF environment: an elegant alternative to homegrown test environments for wireless systems.(Test & Measurement)
December 1, 2004... As Wi-Fi technology matures, wireless LANs are moving from the relatively tolerant SOHO market to the demanding enterprise--a market where high network performance is needed to support mission-critical applications, a large number of network...

Vector Network Analyzer.(Technology Focus)
December 1, 2004... Anritsu introduces the ME7808B Broadband Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) that provides improved dynamic range of up to 12 dB and an ultra-low phase noise capability that reduces high level noise (HLN) for measurements in the banded millimeter...

Test platform.(Technology Focus)
December 1, 2004... The R&S SFU from Rohde & Schwarz is a system platform for developing and thoroughly testing new digital transmission methods in TV. Besides DVB-T, the R&S SFU also supports the handheld reception standard DVB-H, the satellite transmission...

Automated test solution.(Technology Focus)
December 1, 2004... Agilent introduces an automated test solution for functional, at-speed test that reduces the cost of testing high-speed, system-on-a-chip (SOC) devices to the lowest in the industry. Part of the Agilent 93000 SOC Series, this complete...

Micro-fabrication techniques for millimeter-wave devices: today, as frequencies increase, so does the pressure to reduce form factors and footprints. This is the driving force behind MEMS, and the movement is starting to target mm-wave devices.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2004... The growth of the wireless communication industry has strengthened interest in millimeter-wave circuits. As the frequencies of these circuits have increased, the size of the devices has decreased. Radio frequency devices that were once...

Challenges for VoIP deployment in the enterprise: VoIP is coming of age but it still faces a myriad of issues, especially in the wireless enterprise. Understanding the technical issues of VoIP in wireless environments makes development and deployment a bit less inundating.(Featured Technology)(voice over internet protocol)
December 1, 2004... Telephony solutions based on voice over Internet protocol are quickly overtaking traditional telephony system installations in the Enterprise space. Many factors in the past have slowed down the anticipated growth of VoIP. Today, VoID solutions...

Prime fishing for mixed-signal integration: the move by digital IC developers to integrate as much analog functionality means next generation RFICs will offer more. However, issues still loom for large-scale integration.(Featured Technology)
December 1, 2004... After casting a net in the deep sea of single-chip mixed-signal integration--pulling up a mixture of premium sea bass and questionable crustaceans--it may be time to switch the inlet to identify opportunities upstream and downstream of the...

Managing synchronization needs for 3G wireless networks: in 3G wireless networks, time is key to network efficiency and reliability. Technologies such as UMTS and CDMA2000 require strict synchronization of data streams to ensure the reliable signal hand-off between base stations to prevent dropped calls.(Featured Technology)
December 1, 2004... Synchronization is the foundation of digital mobile communications (see Figure 1). Through synchronization, two wireless nodes can derive and lock onto the same radio frequency, reducing errors caused by wander and jitter. In a CDMA2000...

Lumped construction diplexer.(Transmission Technologies)
December 1, 2004... RLC Electronics introduces the DP-1149. The DP-1149 is a lumped construction diplexer. The low frequency port has [??] 1 dB insertion loss from DC to 600 MHz, and the high frequency port has [??] 1 dB insertion loss from 1000 to 3000 MHz....

Intermodulation software.(Software)
December 1, 2004... Telecom Engineering announces F-Intermod software. Telecom Engineering's F-Intermod soft ware calculates intermodulation products at a radio site. F-Intermod software will provide a list of up to 500 transmit and 500 receive intermodulation...

Validation software.(Software)
December 1, 2004... Carbon Design Systems announces the addition of VHDL and mixed language (VHDL and Verilog) support to its product line. Carbon's SPEEDCompiler[TM] and DesignPlayer[TM] products are used to enhance Verilog runtime performance. SPEEDCompiler...

Thermal models.(Software)
December 1, 2004... Flomerics announces ready-to-run thermal models for Philips' power semiconductors available to designers via the SmartParts3D website. Design engineers can download complex, calibrated thermal models of power semiconductor packages from Philips...

Software tool.(Software)
December 1, 2004... Xilinx announced the stand-alone Triple Module Redundancy (TMR) software tool for programmable devices, co-developed with Sandia National Labs. The TMR Tool, combined with Xilinx's QPRO Virtex-II radiation-tolerant platform FPGAs, mitigates the...

Clock oscillators.(Signal Sources)
December 1, 2004... Vishay announces that it has extended the XOSM family of surface-mount oscillators with the release of three low-voltage devices in miniature packages measuring 5.0 x 3.2 mm with a 1.3 mm height profile. The Vishay Dale XOSM oscillators feature...

Software development program.(Embedded Systems)
December 1, 2004... Virtio announces the formation of the VirtioVantage program. This program provides pre- and post-silicon models, integration, and support to members of the partnership program. The tools and services included in the VirtioVantage program...

Isolators and circulators.(Transmission Components)
December 1, 2004... Raditek's introduces their latest isolator and circulator family. IMD is Raditek Use InfoLINK 4M1245 or Call 800-287-9942 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Diplexers.(Transmission Components)
December 1, 2004... K&L Microwave announces the availability of the 5LZ10-00025 VHF/UHF & Wi-Fi/BWA Diplexer. Offering low loss and high isolation than hybrid products for combining/ splitting of low and high band signals, the 5LZ10-00025 can be used in many...

Low voltage MOSFETs.(Semiconductors/ICs)
December 1, 2004... STMicroelectronics introduces more low-voltage N-channel MOSFETs based on its STripFET technology. They are designed for very high frequency switching applications. The STS12NH3LL is a 30 V part rated at 12 A. The STSJ50NH3LL is a 30 V part...

RF switch.(Semiconductors/ICs)
December 1, 2004... The 50S-1313 is the latest 1P2T, Failsafe RF switch from JFW Industries. It has a frequency range of DC to 18 GHz with a maximum insertion loss of 0.35 dB and a minimum isolation of 60 dB. Measuring 2.02" X 1.34" x 0.52" and weighing 2.5...

RFID reader.(Subsystems)
December 1, 2004... ACG introduces its high-speed, fully ISO 14443 A and B compatible RFID reader, named HF Dual ISO Reader. The HF Dual ISO Reader is available in three versions: an OEM module for customers who mainly want to design their own reader and...

Narrow band transmitter.(Subsystems)
December 1, 2004... The AS3977 automotive-qualified ARIB transmitter ASSP offers reliability of data transfer with support of FDMA and TDMA modes for redundant data transmission over distances up to one mile. The AS3977 is fully-integrated FSK/ASK transmitter...

Wireless controller.(Subsystems)
December 1, 2004... The model TR540 wireless controller can be used as a serial link (RS232/485) as well as a low cost stand alone wired data logger. Up to eight 12 bit analog inputs with each channel configurable for zero and scale. Otek Corporation Use...

Asymmetric multiprocessing.(Digital Hardware)
December 1, 2004... Quadros announced the availability of its distributed, asymmetric multiprocessing RTXC/mp RTOS for the TI OMAP5912 dual-core processor. The RTXC/mp RTOS presents the two cores that comprise the OMAP5912 as a single logical processor that lets...

Modular platform.(Test & Measurement)
December 1, 2004... VXI Technology and Agilent Technologies Inc. have introduced LXI, the next-generation, LAN-based modular platform standard for automated test systems. LXI (LAN extensions for instrumentation) combines built-in measurement science and...

I/Q demodulator.(Frequency Translation)
December 1, 2004... A very high linearity and low noise I/Q demodulator from Linear Technology provides the performance needed for direct conversion and IF conversion of radio signals to baseband for high performance receivers. The LT5517 has an IIP3 of 23.5 dBm...

Phase shifters.(Frequency Translation)
December 1, 2004... The VP-360-666-66-4A from Lorch is a voltage controlled phase shifter that covers 633 to 699 MHz. This unit features a 1.1 x .4 x .2 surface mount package. Typical specifications include 3.0 dB insertion loss, 0 to 360[degrees] phase shift...

WLAN chipset.(Unlicensed Technology)
December 1, 2004... Atheros announces a complete single-chip IEEE 802.11a/b/g WLAN solution, the Atheros AR5006X. The chip integrates an entire 802.11a/b/g solution--Media Access Controller (MAC), baseband processor, and a high-performance radio with both 2.4 GHz...

Acceleration/emulation system.(Development Platforms)
December 1, 2004... Cadence announces its next-generation Incisive Palladium II acceleration/emulation system that delivers up to twice the speed and capacity of the first-generation Palladium system. The Palladium II system is targeted at designers verifying the...

RFID development kit.(Development Platforms)
December 1, 2004... This flexible RFID solution from Psion Teklogix is EPC-compliant to address the guidelines set out by Wal-Mart and the Department of Defense (DoD), though it can also be valuable for customers deploying non-EPC closed-loop RFID systems....

Evaluation kits.(Development Platforms)
December 1, 2004... Altium announced the release of LiveDesign evaluation kits. These kits include an evaluation board with the choice of either an Altera Cyclone or Xilinx Spartan-3 FPGA device. LiveDesign takes advantage of high-performance FPGAs, and uses them...

Lead-free products.(Materials)
December 1, 2004... WJ announces that it offers lead (Pb)-free compliant products. The first products to be offered in lead-free versions are the CV2xx-x series of downconverters and the VG1xx series of variable gain amplifiers. These devices are housed in the...

Piezoelectric and dielectric ceramics.(Materials)
December 1, 2004... Morgan Electro Ceramics introduces its piezoelectric ceramic, PZT807, and dielectric ceramic, D34. The PZT807 offers high performance and superior power handling capabilities. It is suited for sensing technology and ultrasonic transmitter...

SAW resonators. and filters.(TX/RX)
December 1, 2004... Saelig announces a range of surface acoustic wave resonators and filters from Nanjing Electronic Devices Institute of China (NEDI). NEDI offers SAW filter designs encompassing the frequency range 20.0 MHz to 1.8 GHz. Applications for SAW...

Ultra wide-Band amplifier.(Amplifiers)
December 1, 2004... Herotek introduces an ultra wide-band amplifier, Model AF0120283A, operating from 0.1 to 20 GHz. It is suitable for a variety of applications, including instrumentation, military, and commercial. It has a gain flatness of [+ or -] 0.8 dB, with...

Log video amplifier.(Amplifiers)
December 1, 2004... Planar Monolithics' Model No: SLVAC-0102-70M-LA3 is a successive log video I amplifier with wideband hybrid MIC/MMIC technology which operates over the 120 MHz to 200 MHz frequency range (frequency ranges from 50 MHz to 400 MHz also available)....

Solid state power amplifiers.(Amplifiers)
December 1, 2004... Aethercomm Part Number SSPA 2.7-3.5-20 is a high power, S Band solid state power amplifier that operates from 2.7 to 3.5 GHz. The PldB at 25[degrees] C is 20 watts minimum. The saturated output power is 30 watts typical at 25[degrees] C....

Power amplifier ICs.(Amplifiers)
December 1, 2004... Sirenza announced the release of the SZA-5044 and STA6033 power amplifier ICs. Each multi-stage amplifier operates over the 4.9 to 5.9 GHz band and includes integrated features such as bias control and power detection required for WLAN and...

Power amplifier modules.(Amplifiers)
December 1, 2004... Anadigics announced two 6 mm by 6 mm GSM/GPRS InGaP HBT power amplifier (PA) modules with integrated power control. The AWT6166 quad band PA module and AWT6167 dual band PA module use a pin-out, RF engine, and power control scheme that are...

Medium power amplifier.(Amplifiers)
December 1, 2004... The MSH-6245501 is a broadband amplifier with typical gain of 17 dB and a gain flatness of 1.0 [+ or -] dB providing 22 dBm minimum across GHz to 10 GHz frequency range. The noise figure is 5.5 dB maximum and IP3 is 31 dBm. VSWR in/out is...

Test socket.(Interconnect/Interface)
December 1, 2004... Aries offers a high frequency test socket for devices from 28 to 55 [mm.sup.2] wide. The socket is suited for manual testing of devices with pitches down to 0.50 mm, in applications with speeds from 1 GHz to over 10 GHz, such as CSR MicroBGA,...

Adapter connectors.(Interconnect/Interface)
December 1, 2004... Pacific Wireless announces the ADMCX-RPSMAF adapter. The adapter is intended for special Apple AirPort[TM] applications and allows use of various antennas on the Apple product. Pacific Wireless adapters have a high quality nickel plated body...

Coaxial attenuators.(Interconnect/Interface)
December 1, 2004... Mini-Circuits announces 50[ohms] DC to 2 GHz coaxial attenuators. The BNC/SMA series features a flat response and. VSWR 1.10 typical. These low cost adapters have applications in interconnection of RF cables and equipment and testing. Maximum...

Web directory.(Directory)
December 1, 2004... * www.aeroflex-weinschel.com Aeroflex / Weinschel's site offers a library of downloadable data sheets for a variety of RF and microwave components and subsystems. New items include online quote forms, keyword search, and easy to use drop...

Product Selection Guide.(Books & CDs)
December 1, 2004... Skyworks has completed its new Product Selection Guide. This Selection Guide offers in depth specifications and package information for over 600 of Skyworks' products, including front-end modules, RF subsystems and cellular systems for...

Periodic tables.(Books & CDs)
December 1, 2004... AVX introduces a booklet of the latest CV charts for all of its capacitor dielectrics. Available in print and online, the periodic tables will provide a quick reference to the most recent updates for a broad range of capacitor dielectrics. The...

UWB Design Guide.(Books & CDs)
December 1, 2004... Agilent announced multiband orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (MB-OFDM) enhancements to the Agilent Ultra-Wideband (UWB) DesignGuide. The UWB DesignGuide works with Advanced Design System (ADS) 2004A electronic design automation (EDA)...

Measurements Handbook.(Books & CDs)
December 1, 2004... Keithley Instruments has published an updated version of its reference book titled, "Low Level Measurements Handbook: Precision DC Current, Voltage, and Resistance Measurements." The 244-page, sixth edition Handbook describes theoretical and...

Selection guide.(Books & CDs)
December 1, 2004... This 10-page product selection guide was designed as a quick reference for BroadWave products and services. The catalog provides details on their standard attenuators, power dividers, directional couplers, terminations, and RF test accessories....

Engineering Handbook.(Books & CDs)
December 1, 2004... The Electrical Engineer's Handbook is a reference source for all practicing electrical engineers and students. Nine major sections encompass the entire field of electrical engineering, including circuits, eectronics, VLSI systems, digital...

Inductor Catalog.(Books & CDs)
December 1, 2004... Renco introduces its Surface Mount Inductor Catalog. With 100+ pages, it has over 50 products and over 1000 specific values to choose from including a low profile shielded SMT power inductor measuring under 1 mm. Many styles are available such...

Direct connect CMOS-based antenna switches.(Technology Award)
December 1, 2004... Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation unveils two CMOS-based antenna switches that tie directly to the antenna--the PE4263 SP6T RF antenna switch and the PE4261 SP4T RF antenna switch. The PE4261 The first device is a Flip-Chip SP4T GSM...

Product directory.(Directory)
December 1, 2004... To help you locate specific wireless technology, the products, systems and services contained in this edition of the WIRELESS DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT Buyers' Guide are listed alphabetically. Manufacturers and suppliers offering the specific...

Manufacturers and suppliers.(Directory)
December 1, 2004... Manufacturers and suppliers of wireless products, systems and services are listed alphabetically in this directory by company name for easy reference. A A-Alpha Waveguide Company, 1217 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel:...