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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. continues to broaden its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of a new miniaturized encoder/decoder for serial infrared (IrDA) wireless communication, the TOIM5232.
The new device provides proper pulse shaping of RS-232 data signals for serial infrared (SIR) IrDA transceivers and supports data rates from 1.2 kbit/s to 115.2 kbit/s. Offered in the QFN (quad flat no leads) package, which measures 4 mm by 4 mm by 0.75 mm, the TOIM5232 features the same operation and performance as the TOIM4232 in a fraction of the space.

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NXP-the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips and STMicroelectronics, a leader in delivering advanced silicon solutions for mobile products, announced the closing of the deal bringing together key wireless operations of both companies into ST-NXP Wireless, a deal they announced on April 10th, 2008. The joint venture, which will start operations on August 2nd, launches as a solid top-three industry player with a complete wireless product and technology portfolio and as a leading supplier to major handset manufacturers who together ship more than 80% of all handsets. ST-NXP Wireless will be among the few companies with the R&D scale and expertise to meet customer needs in 2G, 2.5G, 3G, multimedia, connectivity and all future wireless technologies.

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Freescale Semiconductor, a leading supplier of 802.15.4 chipsets, and Trilliant Incorporated, the leader in delivering intelligent networks that power the smart grid, are leveraging their wireless and utility expertise to help address the world's energy challenges. Trilliant has deployed more than 750,000 devices with integrated intelligent communications supporting advanced metering, demand response and other smart grid applications.

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Audio system provides elite performance and allows full control of iPod® features through wireless remote

Freescale Semiconductor is providing advanced wireless and processing technology for the award-winning GEORGE® audio system from Chestnut Hill Sound, a manufacturer of digital audio systems for iPod® users. The GEORGE audio system combines quality sound, AM/FM radio, alarm system, and most importantly, an ultimate remote control. Consumer Reports recommended GEORGE as a Quick Pick among iPod® speakers; placing it first in sound quality for table top devices and among the top three based on overall scores (sound quality and versatility).

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San Jose, CA, May 6, 2008…Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), announced today the AVRUSBRF01 reference design for development with AVR® microcontrollers in the un-licensed 2.4 GHz ISM band and connection to PCs with USB.

USB is the standard interface for connecting PC peripherals but wireless is becoming increasingly popular for peripherals like mice, keyboards, audio headsets or personal portable devices. Many desktops now offer WLAN and Bluetooth is on most laptops.

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Dual-slot hot swap manager controls 3.3-V and 12-V channels for two Advanced Mezzanine Cards

DALLAS (April 28, 2008) -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced the industry's first single-chip, dual-slot hot swap manager for Advanced Mezzanine Cards (AdvancedMCTM) used in wireless, telecom and computing systems, including custom, AdvancedTCA (ATCA) and MicroTCA systems. The device significantly improves the flexibility and performance of hot swap power management design in applications ranging from 3G/Beyond 3G wireless base stations and network equipment to high-end data communications.

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Relationships with RF Consult and CompoTEK boost support for wireless IC implementation in industrial designs

PHOENIX, Ariz. April 21 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a global leader in efficient power solutions, has announced customer-benefiting relationships with two design-oriented companies specializing in the wireless arena. These relationships with design consultancy RF Consult and specialist design-in distributor CompoTEK will supplement ON Semiconductor's own engineering teams in the deployment of the company's wireless ASSP (application specific standard product) IC technologies in industrial designs.

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SUNNYVALE, CA February 14, 2008 Maxim Integrated Products (Pink Sheets: MXIM) introduces the MAX2838, the industry's first single-chip WiMAX RF transceiver in high-volume production. This device eliminates the costly SAW filter and extra VCO circuitry required by existing superheterodyne solutions, thus saving 50% BOM cost, significant component count, and board space. Ideal for low-cost, 802.16d/802.16e WiMAX CPE products operating in the 3.3GHz to 3.9GHz band, the MAX2838 enables affordable wireless broadband services in BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China), as well as in Western Europe, Australia, and Canada.

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Advancements to SmartReflex(TM) portfolio of technologies increase performance and reduce power, optimizing support for power-hungry applications in wireless devices

SAN FRANCISCO (February 5, 2008) - At the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today disclosed process and design advancements enabling the first 45 nanometer (nm) 3.5G baseband and multimedia processor addressing critical power challenges in the wireless market. TI's expertise in chip technologies are increasing performance while lowering power requirements in this custom solution which the company recently began sampling in fourth quarter 2007 to a wireless customer.

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Four-channel digital repeater and filter configuration tool reduces design complexities and shortens time to market

DALLAS (Feb. 4, 2008) - Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a four-channel wideband digital repeater evaluation module (EVM) that isolates up to four non-contiguous spectrum bands, each as wide as 35 MHz. The TSW4100 also offers a digital filter design tool for wireless basestation OEMs. Taking advantage of TI's data converter and digital signal processing technologies, the EVM can be used to rapidly implement a proof-of-concept repeater design, reducing time to market by up to 80 percent.

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