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TI battery charger achieves faster, cooler charging in mobile phones, portable electronics
Submitted by Ionela on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 08:28.
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Texas Instruments introduced a 3-MHz, switch-mode battery charge management integrated circuit for portable electronics that can be charged from an adaptor or a USB port. The tiny 2 mm x 2 mm switching charger, the bq24150, significantly improves charge time, reduces power dissipation and cuts board space in half compared to typical implementation with linear chargers. |
Renesas Technology releases application processor for multimedia mobile phones
Submitted by Ionela on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 07:42.
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Renesas Technology Europe today announced the SH-MobileUL2 (product name: SH7366) in the SH-Mobile*¹ Series of application processors for mobile phones. Designed for popularly priced mobile phones incorporating multimedia-processing functions, the SH-MobileUL2 delivers an enhanced cost-performance ratio. Sample shipments will begin in September 2008. |
Synaptics Provides ClearPad Sensor for the SH906i Touchscreen Mobile Phone
Submitted by Ionela on Wed, 06/04/2008 - 07:01.
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Synaptics Inc., a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, announced today that its ClearPad solution is driving the interactive touchscreen in NTT DOCOMO's new SH906i clamshell handset. Coming from Japan’s number-one phone manufacturer, Sharp, the SH906i is the first ClearPad-enabled touchscreen mobile phone in Japan’s mobile handset market. |
ON Semiconductor Launches Next Generation Audio Processor for Portable Communication Devices
Submitted by Ionela on Tue, 04/01/2008 - 08:43.
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BelaSigna 300 delivers superior audio clarity without compromising size or battery life PHOENIX, Ariz. March 31, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a global leader in efficient power solutions, has announced the latest member in its BelaSigna family of audio processors - formerly offered by AMI Semiconductor. BelaSigna 300, an ultra-low-power high-fidelity audio processor targets portable communication devices such as mobile phones, hands-free kits (HFKs) for automobiles, and wireless headsets. |
World’s smallest front-end module for WLAN and Bluetooth
Submitted by Ionela on Tue, 03/25/2008 - 08:46.
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EPCOS has developed the most compact all-in-one front-end module worldwide for Bluetooth and WLAN applications to the 802.11 b/g/n standard. With an insertion height of 1.4 mm, it has a footprint of only 4.5 x 3.2 mm² on the circuit board. The module integrates a WLAN power amplifier, a WLAN-Bluetooth switch, a receive balun, and a bias circuit with ESD protection. In addition, the coexistence filter allows simultaneous operation of WLAN and Bluetooth applications with all mobile phone standards. |
