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Global cellular broadband chipset shipments set to rise

Monday 11 January 2010

The growth in mobile phones to more than 1.1 billion last year has helped give rise to the cellular chipset market, according to IDC.


USB, Bluetooth ‘grip consumer mindshare’

Tuesday 04 August 2009

USB is the most popular and most used interface among users of home and business PCs, while Bluetooth is proving highly popular in mobile phones, claims analyst In-Stat.


Filtering and ESD protection IC

Monday 27 July 2009

STMicroelectronics (distributed in Australia by Braemac), has introduced the EMIF04-EAR02M8. The IC is claimed to deliver superior sound quality from mobile phones by excluding high-frequency interference from the devices.


RF transceiver

Wednesday 01 July 2009

ST-Ericsson has announced mass production of its 3G multi-mode, multi-band Aero4228 RF transceiver.


Americans ‘won’t go green if it impacts comfort’

Wednesday 24 June 2009

Most Americans are trying to buy more green products, but not at the expense of convenience or comfort, according to a survey conducted by pollster The Shelton Group.


Wireless markets weathering recession

Wednesday 17 June 2009

Mobile phone research from analyst Strategy Analytics shows that while the global recession is affecting wireless revenue and minutes of use (MOU) in emerging markets, subscriber bases continue to grow.


Ferroelectric liquid crystal on silicon enhances microdisplay

Thursday 04 June 2009

Micron has unveiled a microdisplay panel designed to enable portable video and image projection for applications including head-mounted display products and embedded mobile phone projectors.


NXP claims ‘world’s first industry standard chip’ for NFC

Wednesday 20 May 2009

NXP (distributed in Australia Avnet) has unveiled what it claims is the “world’s first truly industry standard” Near Field Communication (NFC) controller, delivering a platform for handset manufacturers and operators to introduce NFC devices and services.


‘No evidence’ phones interfere with aircraft

Monday 20 April 2009

Chris Althaus of AMTA argues that the risks mobile electronics pose to aircraft systems are overstated


Mobile phone industry faces unprecedented challenges

Monday 23 February 2009

After 25 years of stellar growth, the mobile phone industry faces huge challenges this year from a poor economy and a lack of new features, reports In-Stat.


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