Wireless & Communications

Wind River, a specialist in software for intelligent connected systems, has launched its Titanium Cloud ecosystem program for Wind River Carrier Grade Communications Server. Through this program Wind River, working with its partners, will be able to ensure the availability of optimised, interoperable hardware and software solutions that accelerate time-to-market for service providers and telecom equipment manufacturers (TEMs) deploying infrastructure based on network functions virtualization (NFV).

M/A-COM Technology (MACOM), a supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, has launched a new low noise, high gain amplifier for wireless infrastructure, WiFi and L- and S- Band applications.

Altera Corporation and Lime Microsystems, a specialist in field programmable RF (radio frequency) transceivers headquartered in the UK, have entered into a Strategic Cooperation Agreement that will focus on the joint development and promotion of programmable solutions for a diverse range of broadband wireless markets.

Anritsu has announced a partnership with Elliptika to create Eductika, an innovative microwave teaching kit for students at colleges and universities. Anritsu's VNA Master series of handheld vector network analyzers is part of the complete turnkey solution that can be used by professors to teach the fundamentals of RF and microwave technologies.

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) has introduced a new IQ modulator that it claims is able to deliver the industry’s lowest power consumption and highest linearity for wireless products. The IDTF1650 interfaces directly to high-performance dual digital-to-analogue convertors (DACs), offering up to 50 percent reduced power consumption, with IM3 distortion decreased by up to 12 dB.

Freescale Semiconductor is augmenting its flagship Airfast RF power solutions portfolio with the addition of the AFT05MS004N 4W RF power device for handheld and mobile radio applications. The device delivers low power operation and extends the company’s support of mobile radio power levels to the 4W - 75W range.

CSR, a specialist in wireless technology, has announced that its Bluetooth Smart remote platform has been integrated into Philips’ uWand reference design, a complete firmware and hardware solution for developing pointing and gesture based remote controls.

Conel s.r.o., a subsidiary of B&B Electronics, a developer of mission-critical network connectivity devices, has expanded its family of wireless routers to include the new Conel Bivias v2 industrial cellular router which will be available throughout Europe.

NXP Semiconductors has developed a versatile new Smartphone Quick-Jack Solution that simplifies connecting a variety of external devices to smartphones for self-powered data communications. Adapting the standard 3.5mm audio jack found on smartphones, the Solution creates a universal interface for external sensors, switches, peripherals and other devices.

Tektronix, a provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, has introduced the BSA286CL BERTScope Bit Error Rate Tester. The BSA286CL is designed for the low intrinsic jitter and precision impairments required for testing a broad set of 100G communications standards including OIF-CEI, CAUI, and InfiniBand Standards.