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  • Wireless motion detectors have low power consumption
    Motion detectors have become ubiquitous in homes and workplaces as a form of protection, and as a means of triggering light sources indoors and out. However, these detectors need wires to function, making their installation laborious as well as costly. The good news is that this is all about to change. ABB, in cooperation with one of its partners, has developed a wireless motion detector.
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  • Exceeding the standard for wireless audio
    There are 2.4 GHz RF alternatives to Bluetooth for portable audio links that offer the dual advantages of CD quality and long battery life
  • Outsource and be damned
    This follow-up perspective on last issue's article that looked at the realities of outsourcing, takes the author further into the disadvantages and limited advantages of a system that at face value appears to have great attractions
Product (73)
  • RF Modules UHF narrowband transceiver
    A UHF narrowband transceiver specifically suited to power-constrained applications where existing single frequency wideband UHF modules cannot deliver the range required supports data rates of up to 10 Kbps.
  • Radiometrix CXT/CXR module family
    Radiometrix has introduced the CXT/CXR module family, a transmitter/receiver pair that provides a remote control switch function for long-range operation where existing wideband cannot offer adequate range or where band congestion requires multiple channel operation.
  • MtronPTI M9103 series frequency reference module
    MtronPTI has announced the M9103 series 10 MHz frequency reference module, a small global positioning system disciplined oscillator that has a built-in distribution amplifier and a high-performance GPS receiver.
  • Turck BL67 modular system Simple RFID slice
    Turck’s BL67 modular distributed I/O system is now equipped with a Simple RFID (RFID-S) slice that is compatible with the company’s BL ident RFID product line. The RFID-S includes two channels of RFID per slice and up to four slices may be added to each BL67 node - resulting in up to eight channels of RFID per node.
  • M2M Connectivity wireless LAN development kits
    M2M Connectivity has launched 10 wireless LAN development kits designed to evaluate the connectBlue third-generation wireless LAN modules OWL221a and OWL222a. The kits offer system functionality with an out-of-the-box testing capability designed to accelerate the users‘ product design, development and delivery.
  • Sagemcom HiLo GSM/GPRS module
    Sagemcom has introduced the HiLo module with a GSM package of 27 x 27 x 3.6 mm. It provides low power consumption (<1.25 mA in idle mode), TCP stack, full quad band frequency support and a small footprint which is suitable for telemetry applications as well as industrial applications. SMT package HiLoNC is also available.
  • M2M Connectivity Sierra Wireless AirPrime embedded modules
    M2M Connectivity has launched the Sierra Wireless AirPrime intelligent embedded modules that cover Sierra’s and former Wavecom embedded module families.
  • Linx SG and SR GPS modules and accompanying master development system
    The Linx SG and SR GPS modules and the accompanying master development system have been added to the Linx line.
  • Quatech Airborne enterprise-class wireless ethernet modules
    Interworld has released Quatech’s Airborne enterprise-class wireless ethernet modules.
  • Channel spacing
    MiMOMax Wireless has released a 12.5 kHz channel spacing option, available to all products using QPSK/16/64/256 QAM formats. Previously, channel spacing using the QAM formats was limited to 25 kHz.
  • Radio head testing
    Rohde & Schwarz has demonstrated the latest equipment development for testing LTE/WiMAX remote radio heads that communicate via the digital interface protocol CPRI.
  • Wireless adapter
    ProSoft Technology has released the Wireless Point I/O adapter (ILX34-AENWG), a high-speed, standards-based 802.11g wireless I/O communication adapter offering an alternative for linking Rockwell Automation controllers to distributed process I/O modules.
  • Low power modules
    LPRS has launched the latest narrowband radio modules from Circuit Design.
  • Wireless ethernet modules with enterprise security
    The Airborne Enterprise Class Wireless Device Server and Bridge Modules are claimed to be the first in the industry to provide WPA2-Enterprise Class Extensible Authentication Protocols (EAP) with support for authentication Certificates.
  • Wireless data module
    Telit has introduced the UC864-G, a 3.5G wireless data module designed to be fully compatible with GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSDPA and EDGE mobile networks.
  • Multipoint digital link
    MiMOMax Wireless has released a wireless multipoint digital lining product that allows point-to-multipoint communication, from the base radio unit to multiple remote radio units.
  • 869 MHz transmitter
    The TX3H-869.5-15 from Radiometrix is an FM transmitter module with a power output of 450 mW at 869.5 MHz.
  • Embedded module
    Sierra Wireless has launched the MC8792V, claimed to be the first embedded module to offer 3G/HSPA 900 MHz frequency band support.
  • Network module
    Radiocrafts has released a compact ZigBee network module for use in ZigBee-based mesh networks.
  • Hybrid wireless module
    M2M Connectivity has announced the Wavecom Q52 omni, a combination of cellular, satellite and GPS technology on a single module.
  • Code-hopping module
    The Radiometrix KTX2 is a miniature PCB mounting UHF radio transmitter module with onboard code-hopping encoder designed to provide secure wireless control links in a variety of industrial/commercial applications.
  • Vehicle location
    Simoco’s SAMS5000 AVL is a plug-in system designed for use within the SAMS desktop. The system provides GIS-based vehicle tracking and fleet monitoring functions using a built-in GPS receiver in a mobile or portable radio.
  • Hybrid wireless module
    M2M Connectivity has announced the Wavecom Q52 omni, a combination of cellular, satellite and GPS technology on a single module.
  • Interface board
    The TDi2 from Radiometrix is an RS232 interface board that combines a TDL2A 433-9 OEM multi-channel wireless modem module (operating at a half-duplex serial data rate of 9600 bits/s), an RS232 driver, a 9-way DB9F connector, helical SMA aerial and power connectors, and a local 5 V voltage regulator.
  • Wireless LAN module
    The Ezurio wireless LAN module is claimed to be the world’s most compact module providing a complete wireless solution for all embedded applications.
  • HSPA module
    M2M Connectivity has launched the Sierra Wireless MC8790 module for 3G/HSPA networks.
  • Field encryption programmer
    The Simoco field encryption programmer (FEP) is TMC Radio’s latest P25 key management tool, supplementing the P25 key manager software (KMS) application to provide easy field update of encryption keys while still maintaining the highest level of security.
  • Motor amplifier
    With fully programmable features, a Hall sensor amplifier from M Rutty is specifically engineered to optimise the performance of Portescap’s brushless motors in applications where efficiency, high acceleration or safety are of primary significance.
  • FM receiver module
    The RX2G from Radiometrix is a miniature PCB-mounted UHF radio data receiver module, offered in 433.92 MHz (UK band) and 434.42 MHz (European band) models.
  • Embedded Wi-Fi module
    Connect One has released Nano WiReach, an embedded Wi-Fi bridge that connects any embedded device to 802.11b/g wireless LANs with minimal programming.
  • RF modules
    Laird Technologies has announced a range of RF modules for 2.4 GHz radios.
  • Bluetooth modules
    Laird Technologies has released a range of Bluetooth modules designed to support the demands of medical equipment manufacturers.
  • Integrated, 3D EM simulation for RF module design
    Agilent Technologies has available the EMDS-for-ADSan integrated design flow solution that includes full 3D EM simulation for RF Module Design. It is integrated into the company's Advanced Design System EDA software platform and eliminates the need for standalone EM tools.
  • Vibration-resistant module
    Aimed at applications where RF engineers need to consider the interference effects of nearby vibrating machinery, Radiometrix has developed the HVR2 receiver module, a high vibration-resistant version of the RLC2 that uses the company’s direct digital synthesiser (DDS) local oscillator design to make it almost totally immune to mechanical vibrations at frequencies below 500 Hz.
  • Multi-channel radio module
    Radiometrix has introduced an addition to its LMT2/LMR2 transmitter/receiver series. Making use of the 458.525-459.1 MHz British frequency band (instead of the 433.875-434.650 MHz EU band used in previous versions), these higher power modules increase the distance over which they can communicate to 1 km, allowing engineers to enhance systems that previously had insufficient range (or insufficient link margin).
  • GSM/GPRS module
    Telit has released the GE863-PRO3 GSM/GPS module. The device includes a quad-band GSM/GPRS class 10 engine as well as a dedicated ARM9 application processor (the Atmel standard microcontroller AT91SAM9260) and flash and RAM memories.
  • Waveguide family
    WiseWave has developed the E band (WR-12 waveguide band) component family that enables the rapid development of short-haul communication links operating licence-free from 71 to 86 GHz.
  • Low noise amplifiers
    Mimix Broadband has introduced a range of gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit, low noise amplifiers.
  • Wireless device servers
    CrispTech has released the Moxa NPort W2150 Plus and W2250 Plus, claimed to be the first wireless device servers in the world to support IEEE 802.11a/b/g.
  • Direct demodulator
    Skyworks Solutions has introduced a direct quadrature demodulator with integrated low-noise amplifier for the 5 GHz band.
  • Commercial modular series
    The GME Commercial Modular Series offers the end user greater flexibility when choosing a commercial radio.
  • Quadrature modulator
    A high performance quadrature modulator from Linear Technology is optimised for 850 to 965 MHz GSM, CDMA2000, ISM and RFID modulator applications.
  • Data RF module
    Orbit Communications has released the TRA433-025-5 RF module, designed to provide wireless operation at moderate data rates.
  • Smart module
    Tyco has introduced the GPS module A1035-A, which is not just another antenna module - it incorporates a high-end GPS receiver A1029-A and adds a CANbus interface.
  • Amplifiers to 2 GHz and up to 20 W
    Minicircuits have extended their amplifier range to include the ZHL series with power up to 20 W from 20 MHz to 2 GHz.
  • Low noise amplifiers
    Hittite has introduced two SMT packaged GaAs PHEMT MMIC low noise amplifiers for test equipment, microwave radio, industrial/medical, military and space applications from 6 to 20 GHz.
  • Wireless Modbus I/O pair
    Conlab has available the RT12-4411 iWireless I/O pair with built-in Modbus protocol and ethernet port.
  • 3G devices
    RF Micro Devices has released a linear power amplifier module - the RF5184, specifically designed to be the final RF amplifier in high-performance WCDMA wireless handheld devices and is a dual-band product that supports region 2 (1850-1910 MHz) and region 5/6 (824-849 MHz).
  • Gain block amp
    Hittite Microwave has introduced a high linearity InGaP HBT gain block MMIC amplifier for IF and RF applications from DC to 4.5 GHz, including mobile/PCS/3G, broadband, WiBro and WiMAX.
  • Embedded ethernet radio modules
    The Airborne Performance Embedded Radio Module is the latest 802.11 radio module from DPAC Technologies Corp.
  • Compliant modules
    Jennic says its chips, modules, stacks and development kits now form part of a ZigBee-compliant platform, allowing developers to use the products with others on the wireless network.
  • Quad-band devices
    M2M Connectivity has launched a family of quad band GSM/GPRS, class 10 radio devices including an Edge module.
  • Broadband circulator
    Renaissance Electronics has developed a broadband ferrite-based circulator and isolator series that covers the 225 to 400 MHz band.
  • Panel meter databook
    C&D Technologies has launched a product databook that will simplify the identification and selection of a wide range of LED and LCD digital meters for panel applications.
  • Ceramic filters
    MtronPTI has expanded its product portfolio to include ceramic filters that feature devices with frequencies from 300 MHz to 6 GHz with a 1-40% bandwidth.
  • Wideband amp modules
    Hittite has released two MMIC-based connectorised power amplifier modules for broadband instrumentation, test equipment and communications applications from 10 MHz to 15 GHz.
  • Hybrid coupler
    Miteq has introduced a coaxial hybrid, 90° coupler, M-82-43-92WS which covers the wireless communications spectrum band.
  • Shielded inductors
    C&D Technologies has introduced two ranges of low profile, drum core, shielded surface-mount inductors.
  • Embedded ethernet radio modules
    Airborne is a line of highly integrated 802.11b/g modules from Quatech DPAC Technologies. The Airborne embedded radio modules provide instant LAN and internet connectivity, and connect through standard CompactFlash interfaces to a wide variety of applications providing a 'drop-in' Wi-Fi solution. Since there's no need to develop the software, or to develop the RF and communications expertise in-house, OEMs can realise reduced product development costs and a quick time-to-market.
  • Industrial access point
    CrispTech has announced the Moxa AWK-1200 industrial wireless access point and client designed for industrial wireless applications, many of which are no longer limited to indoor usage.
  • Dual module unit
    Tait Electronics has launched its TM8255 mobile radio, part of the TM8000 series of intelligent analog units. The radio is a true dual mode mobile radio offering MPT 1327 trunked and full conventional functionality. It is suitable for a wide range of voice and data applications where trunked services are required by organisations to run transport networks, public safety or utility services. In addition to all MPT1327 trunking call types, it can revert to a conventional mode and select from up to 1500 channels.
  • Wireless module
    The Siemens HC25 is a wireless module that uses HSDPA technology to facilitate high data transmission speeds for mobile applications.
  • Transceiver modules
    Computronics has released a wireless RF bidirectional Tx/Rx module, communicating up to 200 m with an optional RS232 interface.
  • Remote programmer
    Amalgamated Instrument has released a radio remote programmer for its large digit displays. This enhances the flexibility of the display range by allowing both set-up and control without wired connection or the necessity to access the set-up pushbuttons within the display. This ease of set-up presents a real safety advantage.
  • Amplified noise module
    FFeatures: broadband coverage
  • Bluetooth module
    A range of CSR-based Bluetooth modules is now available.
  • Embedded wireless ethernet modules
    Airborne is a line of integrated 802.11b/g modules from Quatech DPAC Technologies. The wireless module includes a radio, a baseband processor, an application processor and software providing a 'drop-in' web-enabled Wi-Fi solution.
  • EMI suppression
    EMI Stream can suppress undesirable electromagnetic radiation of electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated from printed circuit boards.
  • Narrow band transceiver
    Radiometrix has introduced the NiM2, a narrow band transceiver module that offers a low-power data link in the company's standard transceiver pin-out and footprint.
  • Receiver modules
    Fastrax has added to its uPatch family of ultra-compact receiver modules with an integrated high-performance patch antenna.
  • FM transmitter module
    The Radiometrix TX3H-869.5-10 is an 869.50 MHz FM transmitter module with a power output of 500 mW (+27 dBm) that can handle raw data bit rate up to 10 Kbps.
  • Rotary step attenuators
    JFW Industries has released its range of 75 step attenuators, designated model 75R.
  • Multiplier modules
    Hittite has introduced four active x2 frequency multiplier modules that provide output frequency coverage from 6 to 46 GHz.
News (4)
  • Silicon amplifier for millimetric frequencies
    New imaging and high-capacity wireless communications systems are one step closer to reality, thanks to a millimetre wave amplifier invented at the University of California.
  • PCB design tool
    AWR and Mentor Graphics have announced AWR Connected for Mentor Graphics.
  • UniSA puts rescue workers in the safety zone
    Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a technology that gives crews inside a command control centre a bird’'s-eye view of what’s happening within a fire or search and rescue area, and enables them to communicate directly with people in the field, using visual cues to better manage rescue missions and safely control fires.
  • Distributor announced
    Richardson Electronics has announced a worldwide partnership to distribute a frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) embedded wireless module developed by Radiotronix.
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