ST-NXP Wireless, a wireless chip firm formed by parent companies STMicroelectronics and NXP in April 2008, is to reduce its workforce by 500 in a reaction to hardening economic conditions.
APT has announced further industry endorsement of its low-latency apt-X audio codec technology for high quality stereo over Bluetooth wireless applications with news of a licensing partner agreement with Bluegiga Technologies Ltd.
M2M Connectivity, Sierra Wireless’s Australian and New Zealand distributor for embedded modules, has announced the launch of the MC8792V, the first embedded module to offer 3G/HSPA 900 MHz frequency band support.
National broadband company Internode has added free and seamless access to advanced services such as push email and Google Maps for any iPhone using an Internode Wireless hotspot.
M2M Connectivity has launched the Sierra Wireless MC8790 module for 3G/HSPA networks.
Richardson Electronics has released the 2008 line card for its RF, Wireless and Power Conversion division, which designs and distributes components, modules and assemblies used in RF and wireless infrastructure, networks, digital broadcasting, defence and power conversion.
Wireless Sensor Networks will open the floodgates to the wireless revolution. But building a practical wireless network can be a daunting challenge unless the concepts are kept simple. Brian Macdonald explains the challenges and highlights what’s needed from the radio and protocol to realise a
ABB’s aim was to automate a FESTO Modular Production Station by programming an Allen-Bradley series SLC500 PLC and a Rabbit 3000 microcontroller, used to remotely manage the station. The task was to design and implement an embedded system that would monitor parts processed by the station and
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. and RF Monolithics, Inc. announced an expansion of their distribution agreement with the appointment of Nu Horizons as an authorised Asian distributor for its component products and its Cirronet ZigBee and proprietary wireless sensor networking modules and devices. Nu
Richardson Electronics expands distribution agreement with RF Monolithics to include Cirronet branded products.