146 results found for Designed In, displaying items 1 - 20
October 6, 2008
Heart Monitor Uses Quickfilter Signal Converter
HD Medical Group Ltd. has selected the QF4A512 four-channel programmable signal converter from Quickfilter Technologies for use in the ViScope 100 cardiac anomaly indicator. Similar in size and shape to a PDA, the ViScope 100 allows physicians to detect anomalies relating to the mechanical functioning of the heart.
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ED News Staff
October 6, 2008
Samsung Adding InstaPort Technology To DTVs
The next generation of digital televisions (DTVs) from Samsung will include the InstaPort port-switching technology from Silicon Image Inc. InstaPort, which is also under evaluation by nine of the top 10 DTV manufacturers for inclusion in next year’s models, adds intelligence to HDMI technology-enabled DTV inputs.
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ED News Staff
September 22, 2008
WiQuest Wireless USB Powers Automatic Backup Drive
Imation Corp. has introduced a wireless backup drive that incorporates a complete Wireless USB solution from WiQuest Communications Inc. The Apollo Pro WX external hard drive is a high-performance, wireless personal area storage device that offers a secure, no-touch, wireless backup solution for hassle-free backup and storage of personal data. It will be available in Q4.
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ED News Staff
September 16, 2008
Video Stabilizer Works With TI’s DaVinci Processors
Human Monitoring Ltd. has introduced a high-definition (HD) stabilizer for user-generated applications based on Texas Instruments’ digital media processors using TI’s DaVinci technology. The XDM-compliant Leonardo Video Stabilizer supports 60 frames/s and 1080p resolution on TI’s processors, including the TMS320DM6467.
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ED News Staff
September 16, 2008
TI Processors Deliver HD Performance In Internet Tablets
A new line of Internet Media Tablets from ARCHOS uses the OMAP 3 applications processor from Texas Instruments Inc. to deliver laptop-like performance and multi-format video support. The ARCHOS 5, ARCHOS 5G, and ARCHOS 7 are the industry’s first implementation of the OMAP 3 based on the 600-MHz superscalar ARM Cortex-A8 processor, according to the company.
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ED News Staff
September 9, 2008
OSRAM LEDs Will Light Tunnel In Germany
Dellux Technologies Inc. will use Golden Dragon LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors for the luminaires to be installed in the first tunnel in Germany and the longest in Europe to be lit by LEDs. The luminaires and the LED light sources combine for a virtually maintenance-free light source with a minimum life span of 130,000 hrs. (15 yrs.), according to OSRAM. They will be installed in a tunnel on the A71 in Thuringen.
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ED News Staff
September 9, 2008
Sanyo Picks Actel FPGA For Servo Position Detector
Sanyo Denki Co. Ltd. is using the Actel Fusion mixed-signal FPGA in Sanyo’s new RA035 position-detection device (encoder) for servo motors in industrial applications. The 600,000-gate AFS600 device serves as the main process circuit, converting signals from the resolver into position data.
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ED News Staff
August 27, 2008
NXP Device Integrates DVR, Time-Shifting Into TVs
European television manufacturer Loewe has chosen the SAA7164 system-on-a-chip (SoC) from NXP Semiconductors to provide digital video recorder (DVR) and time-shifting functions in Loewe’s new hybrid LCD TVs. The SAA7164 forms the core SoC of a highly integrated encoder module that enables consumers to pause or record analog sources in addition to digital programs onto a hard disk drive, without the need for an external set-top box.
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ED News Staff
August 27, 2008
BlueGenie Voice Interface Runs Bluetooth Headset
The newly introduced BlueAnt V1 Bluetooth headset uses Sensory Inc.’s BlueGenie Voice Interface to provide integrated voice control and high-quality speech synthesis technology. The V1 is the first Bluetooth headset with a true voice user interface (VUI) and the first stand-alone headset with Bluetooth version 2.1, according to the company.
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ED News Staff
August 20, 2008
Wireless Docking Station Uses WiQuest RF Solution
Kensington has selected WiQuest Communications Inc. as the sole wireless USB solution provider for the new Wireless USB Docking Station—the first wireless USB docking station certified by the USB-IF. The system uses WiQuest’s Wireless USB Device Mini Card reference design.
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ED News Staff
August 14, 2008
RFEL Digital IC Replaces Analog IF In Spectrum Analyzer
The latest spectrum analyzer from LIG Nex1 employs RF Engines Ltd.’s advanced SpectraChip IF design to replace the instrument’s analog IF filtering section. Replacing traditional analog components with modern digital techniques helps to make the systems easier to manufacture, more reproducible, and more reliable, according to RFEL.
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ED News Staff
August 12, 2008
Infineon Security MCU Powers Chinese Transportation Smart Card
Infineon Technologies has become the sole chip provider for the most popular contactless microcontroller transportation card in China. In the last six months, Shenzhen Tong Ltd., the public transportation company, has issued more than two million “Shenzhen Tong” microcontroller cards in the city of Shenzhen, with volume expected to exceed three million by the end of the year.
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ED News Staff
August 12, 2008
DC-DC Converter Uses Microchip Op Amp, MCU
Citing the breadth of Microchip Technology Inc.’s analog and digital products, Bel Power Inc. has selected two Microchip devices for use in a next-generation Power over Ethernet (PoE) half-brick dc-dc converter.
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ED News Staff
July 28, 2008
Panasonic Picks Altera FPGAs For HD Camcorders
Panasonic has incorporated Altera Corp.’s Cyclone III FPGAs into its P2 professional-grade HD camcorders. The FPGAs provide HD video processing, an interface to P2 memory cards, and LCD display control. The devices deliver the highest ratios of memory-to-logic and DSP-to-logic of any low-cost FPGA family, according to Altera.
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ED News Staff
July 15, 2008
“Pocket” Printer Integrates Bluetooth Stack, IC
The BlueStack and Interface Express software packages from Cambridge Consultants have enabled PlanOn Systems Solutions Inc. to design a “pocket-size” printer with Bluetooth connectivity. The Printstik, which measures just 48 by 25 by 280 mm (1.89 by 0.9 by 11.02 in.), incorporates the BlueStack software on a single BlueCore chip from Cambridge Silicon Radio. The ruggedized printer weighs 680 g (1.5 lb.).
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ED News Staff
July 14, 2008
PCI Express TV Tuner Powered By NXP Semi ICs
Hauppauge Computer Works’ PCI Express TV tuner will employ three ICs from NXP Semiconductors. The WinTV-HVR-2250 will incorporate the NXP SAA7164E PC TV system-on-a-chip (SoC) as well as two TDA18271HD silicon tuners.
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ED News Staff
July 14, 2008
Apex Digital Converter Box Uses Zoran Processor
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has certified Apex Digital Inc.’s DT250 ATSC analog pass-through converter box to participate in the government’s coupon program. The box incorporates the SupraHD 741 processor design from Zoran Corp. The Coupon-Eligible Converter Box program supports the conversion of U.S. television broadcasts from analog to digital technology.
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ED News Staff
June 30, 2008
Waterproof Cells Phones Add Fingerprint Sensor
A new waterproof cell phone scheduled for high-volume production in the fourth quarter of 2008 will employ AuthenTec’s TouchStone fingerprint sensor packaging technology, according to Authentec. The TouchStone package allows easy integration into various waterproof industrial design configurations. It offers the durability and water resistance required for this new class of handsets while adding Power of Touch features, including security, convenience, personalization, and navigation.
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ED News Staff
June 25, 2008
Horizon And Scorpus Collaborate On Digital-Video Decoder/Processor
Scopus Video Networks will use Horizon Semiconductor's high definition decoding technology in its receiver processor for multi-channel ATSC decoding/down conversion. Horizon designs semiconductor devices used for secure video/audio compression and transmission in the consumer electronics and broadcast markets.
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ED News Staff
June 2, 2008
Hitachi Picks ADI’s Advantiv TV ICs
Hitachi Ltd. has selected Analog Devices Inc.’s Advantiv advanced television ICs to drive wireless functionality, flexibility, and seamless high-definition connectivity in Hitachi’s TP-WL700H consumer wireless transmission hub. The hub employs three Advantiv ICs to provide enhanced HD video compression, decompression, and transmission technology.
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ED News Staff
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