Receivers

Article (1)
  • Tracking down interference
    Responsible for identifying and resolving interferences to signals and radiocommunications services, members of the ACMA’s Field Operations Section spend much of their time on the road and on a mission.
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  • Take your radio for a run
    When you're jogging you would usually take music with you while you sweat it out. Not any more. New technology means that you can take your friends jogging with you over the radio waves.
Product (20)
  • PCTEL scanning receiver
    The PCTEL scanning receiver performs high-speed Top N Scrambling codes scanning as well as GSM colour code (BSIC) scanning. It is now available for rent from TechRentals. Another function of this compact design is layer 3 BCH/BCCH decoding.
  • Unitronix PMC-E2202 digital receiver
    The PMC-E2202 digital receiver PMC is for acquiring high-speed analog signals in radar, software radio and signal intelligence applications.
  • easy-Radio Advanced wireless modules
    LPRS has introduced the latest generation of its low-power wireless modules, easy-Radio Advanced, that offers simple-to-use, out-of-the-box wireless communication with a number of new features.
  • Icom Australia IC-R6 handheld communications receiver
    An entry-level handheld communications receiver, the IC-R6, supersedes the IC-R5 but adds to its feature set.
  • Radiometrix KDEC code-hopping receiver
    Radiometrix has released the KDEC code-hopping receiver. Offered with a basic antenna included, it provides the user with a ready to use receiver interface, enabling quick and easy deployment of a secure RF remote control system.
  • Radiometrix TXL2 transmitter and RXL2 receiver modules
    The TXL2 transmitter and RXL2 receiver modules, from Radiometrix, are half duplex multi-channel OEM modems offered in the company’s SIL standard footprint.
  • EMI test receiver
    The Rohde & Schwarz ESCI7 EMI test receiver is a standard compliant measuring receiver for EMC certification measurements in line with commercial standards in the frequency range from 9 kHz to 7 GHz.
  • Modules receiver
    Berkeley Varitronics has unveiled the latest propagation analysis system.
  • UHF receiver module
    The Radiometrix RX3G is a PLL-based miniature PCB mounted UHF radio data receiver.
  • GPS receiver
    The CW27 TrineX GPS receiver is aimed at the high-sensitivity market with the ability to track down to -159 dBm compared with -155 dBm and -150 dBm for the CW25 and CW20. It comes in a 24 x 24 mm SMT package which is easily integrated into the host platform.
  • GPS software
    Fastrax has introduced a software-based GPS receiver with the aim of extending the use of location-based services in consumer electronics.
  • VME-based receiver
    ASD Technology has introduced a VME-based receiver, SYS1000N01U from Miteq.
  • WiMAX kit
    Berkeley Varitronics has introduced the Yellowfin WiMAX developer’s kit for mobile WiMAX development engineers.
  • Low-power GPS receiver
    SkyTraq has introduced Venus634LPx GPS receiver that features improved cold start sensitivity of -148 dBm, better tracking sensitivity of -161 dBm, lower full-power tracking current of 23 mA and a smaller LGA44 package.
  • Voting comparator
    Designed for use in wide-area radio network applications, the NP-2000RVC receiver voting comparator provides dynamic receiver selection based on best received signal level in a multiple site radio network.
  • Compact GPS receivers
    With a form factor of 10.4 x 14.0 x 2.6 mm, the Fastrax IT321 is claimed to be one of the smallest complete 20-channel GPS receivers available. The receiver is designed for devices that require a combination of small size, low power consumption and good navigation performance.
  • GPS receiver modules
    Fastrax has released its iTrax310 and uPatch300 OEM GPS receiver modules that use the SiRF chipsets.
  • Narrowband radio receiver
    The Radiometrix NRX1 is a VHF equivalent of the company's UHF NRX2 radio data receiver, but allows engineers to gain extra reach with their system designs.
  • GaAs MMIC receiver
    Mimix Broadband has introduced an SMT packaged gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit receiver comprising a three-stage low noise amplifier followed by a single transistor 'Tee' attenuator and an image reject fundamental resistive mixer.
  • Waterproof commercial radio
    GME has developed the TX4800 25 W VHF waterproof commercial radio. The overall chassis is 70 mm deep, making the TX4800 possibly the smallest 25 W VHF commercial radio in Australia.
News (9)
  • imec releases UWB solution for the 6-10 GHz band
    imec and Holst Centre present a fully chip integrated ultralow-power impulse radio ultra-wideband solution for use in the 6-10 GHz band. The radio delivers high-quality communication for battery-operated mobile and sensing applications and operates fade-resilient and interference-free.
  • Mobile spectrum monitoring
    The growing need of the spectrum also encompasses challenges in planning the frequency bands and their monitoring to ensure legitimate usage with no interference to other users.
  • Low-power wake-up receiver
    Imec and Holst Centre have reported a 2.4 GHz/915 MHz wake-up receiver which consumes 51 µW. This may open the door to battery-less or energy-harvesting based radios for a wide range of applications, including long-range RFID and wireless sensor nodes for logistics, smart buildings, healthcare etc.
  • 60 GHz PLL CMOS receiver
    IMEC has presented a 60 GHz front-end receive chain and phase-locked loop.
  • Radios for Chile gold mines
    Benbro Electronics has shipped a batch of UHF radio transmitters and receivers for a trial of the Linatex hose-wear monitor in two gold and copper mines in Chile.
  • ACT helps improve radio communications in Dili
    The ACT government will provide a grant for the installation of essential radio communication facilities in the East Timorese capital, Dili, according to Chief Minister Jon Stanhope.
  • Integrated receiver for high-frequency applications
    Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden have succeeded in combining a receiver for high frequencies with an antenna on a small chip.
  • Contract for 700 MHz WiMAX equipment awarded
    Berkeley Varitronics Systems has been awarded a contract to develop 700 MHz Gator Transmitter and Coyote Receiver drive study systems.
  • 60 GHz multiple antenna receiver prototype introduced
    IMEC has introduced its prototype of a 60 GHz multiple antenna receiver and invites industry to join its 60 GHz research program.

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