Extending its portfolio of embedded Wi-Fi modules, Alpha Micro Components has introduced the Gainspan GS1011MIPS and GS1011MExS, two of the smallest modules on the market. At 19.4 mm x 28.7 mm, these modules will provide a significant reduction in footprint and offer an easy to integrate, compact and cost-effective solution for power critical cost sensitive wireless applications, according to the company.

Avnet Embedded, an EMEA distributor of Option embedded solutions, has introduced the wireless industry’s first 3G PCie module with an integrated SIM card holder and micro SD card holder and optional WiFi. 

Sierra Wireless has announced a new addition to its AirPrime Q Series of embedded wireless modules. The AirPrime Q2698 adds support for 3G HSPA+ on five frequency bands to the AirPrime Q Series, along with support for 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE on four frequency bands, making it compatible with networks worldwide and suitable for global deployments.

Amplifier Technology Ltd, a UK company that both designs and manufactures broadband power amplifiers has unveiled the latest addition to its product range: the 8817 broadband amplifier which operates across a huge spectrum, covering all frequencies between 0.5GHz and 2.5GHz.

B&B Electronics, a developer of rugged wireless and wired M2M connectivity solutions has launched its first 802.11 b/g* WiFi access point to provide M2M equipment with wireless networking capabilities. It is first fruit of B&B’s October 2011 acquisition of Quatech, whose Airborne wireless networking devices feature WiFi connectivity technology to network-enable industrial M2M devices.

Semiconductor specialists, Microsemi Corporation, have introduced a suite of system and power management design tools for high availability wired and wireless communications infrastructure equipment. The new design tools include Microsemi’s Mixed Signal Power Manager (MPM) 4.0 reference design, which supports up to 64 power rails and mixed analogue and digital point-of-loads (POLs), as well as PMBus-based communication.

Renesas Mobile Corporation has said that it has undertaken the world’s first pre-commercial trial of the latest version of Voice Services over Adaptive Multi-user Orthogonal Sub-channel (VAMOS II), the next step in the evolution of GSM technology. Held on a test network in Beijing, and using ZTE infrastructure equipment, the successful trial involved a complete implementation of VAMOS II on Renesas Mobile’s smartphone reference platform RRP11B. The results showed a twofold increase in available network capacity including pairing with legacy terminals.

Vishay Intertechnology is broadening its optoelectronics portfolio with the release of two infrared (IR) receivers developed specifically for universal 3D TV glasses.  The new TSMP6000 and TSMP77000 are surface-mount IR receivers designed to receive any infrared signal used for 3D TV synchronization, and this capability will help to simplify the design of universal 3D TV eyewear.

CSR has announced that HTC Corporation has licensed its aptX audio codec to deliver CD-quality wireless Bluetooth audio in the first three models of the new HTC One series of high-performance smart phones, the HTC One X, One V and One S.

Rutronik is stocking new WiseMote Wi-Fi devices from Redpine Signals for RTLS and sensor network applications operating in 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, providing enterprise security and improved battery life.

The global testing and compliance consultancy TRaC Global has announced that it has been appointed as the first test house validated by the ZigBee Alliance to conduct ZigBee Light Link testing for the ZigBee Certified product program.

IQD Frequency Products have announced that they have joined the ONE-NET open-source wireless networking alliance. The ONE-NET wireless standard is the world’s leading multi-vendor, open source wireless control protocol and was specifically designed for optimised home control applications and includes important features such as integrated peer-to-peer operation.

The design and technology consultancy Cambridge Design Partnership has extended its ruggedised handheld system portfolio to include a versatile rugged GPS device with integrated mapping capabilities and two way terrestrial and satellite wireless communication.

Atmel has unveiled a new RF transceiver for battery-operated wireless applications. The AT86RF233 transceiver has been optimised for industrial and consumer products that comply with ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4, IPv6 over low-power wireless personal area networks (6LoWPAN) and high data rate 2.4GHz industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) band applications.

Avnet Embedded has launched what is believed to be the world’s thinnest HSPA+ M2M module from Cinterion. This fully ruggedized, high-bandwidth module features flexible Surface Mounting Technology and enables secure, high-speed voice and data communications on global 2G and 3G cellular networks.

Acal BFi - a division of Acal – has the first samples of the world’s smallest complete GPS receiver. The OriginGPS ORG1410 is a complete GPS System‐in‐Package (SiP), which allows high-volume, cost-sensitive applications to achieve high levels of integration and sensitivity, combined with low power consumption and an ultra-compact footprint

Two new RFID reader chips from austriamicrosystems have been able to combine low-power operation, small size and low cost to offer an attractive route to RFID implementation in embedded, portable and consumer devices.

IZT, a company specialising in high-performance products for capturing, modifying and generating radio signals, has launched a new scalable multi-channel RF receiver system for direction finding (DF) systems. The IZT R3600 offers up to five channels with 24 MHz instantaneous bandwidth each and covers the frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz or even 6 GHz. The multi-channel receiver system enables users to combine direction finding and monitoring by using free channels as individual monitoring channels.

Acal BFi - a division of Acal plc – has unveiled the first samples of a new quad-band, GSM/GPRS/GPS mobile platform, from Novatel Wireless, which has been developed to enhance vehicle intelligence for fleet management and insurance telematics applications.

The UK-based specialist components distributor serving the fast growing RF and microwave sector, Admiral Microwaves, has just announced the availability of the DBS6950 desktop antenna.  It is aimed specifically at LTE (Long Term Evolution) applications in the cellular mobile communication systems marketplace.