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 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.
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.
ST-Ericsson has announced mass production of its 3G multi-mode, multi-band Aero4228 RF transceiver.
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.
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.
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 (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.
Chris Althaus of AMTA argues that the risks mobile electronics pose to aircraft systems are overstated
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.