NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) announced the availability of a new and highly optimized reference design for 5 volt low power Qi wireless charging transmitters, compliant with the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) 1.1 Qi specification. The design is based on NXPs single-chip 5V wireless power transmitter IC, the NXQ1TXA5 that was launched in 2014. It […]
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How to avoid errors when specifying sensor products
There are three things designers/engineers should seek to do when specifying sensor products. These are: thermal hysteresis, board mounts that are moisture sensitive, and sensors that are A/D convertible. The ability of the sensor to come back to the same output after a thermal change is called thermal hysteresis. Designers underestimate errors due to thermal […]
Four mistakes engineers make designing wireless sensors
With anything that is created, engineers make common mistakes in designing wireless sensors. Four mistakes commonly made are: over complication, using inexpensive technology, power issues, and not factoring global technological certifications. One of the first mistakes when designing wireless sensors is making the sensor/router pairing process too complicated and counterintuitive. Some engineers even make security […]
GreenPeak Technologies grows technology, development, and Smart Homes
GreenPeak Technologies, formed through the merger of Xanadu Wireless and Ubiwave (July 2007), develops RF communication chips for Smart Homes applications. Headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, it has offices in Belgium, USA, Japan and Korea. Xanadu Wireless, a Dutch fabless semi-conductor company, has been operating in stealth mode since early 2005. The Belgian company Ubiwave, pioneered […]
Water-Resistant Ethernet Connectors
American CONEC Corp. is introducing its water-resistant Ethernet I/O port connectors with a special flange-mount for deployment in harsh environments such as security and surveillance equipment, GPS systems, communications, industrial machinery, and test and measurement equipment. The die-cast nickel-plated IP67-rated water-resistant connectors enable designers to use popular data ports in harsh-environments. The connectors come in […]
ANADIGICS Unveils Power Amplifier Duplexer (PAD) Family
ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) introduced a new family of dual-band power amplifier duplexer (PAD) modules based on the company’s innovative third generation High-Efficiency-at-Low-Power (HELP3E™) technology. By combining power amplifiers with high performance duplexers, ANADIGICS’ new family of PAD front-end modules deliver optimal RF performance and longer battery-life, while reducing device design and assembly complexity. These […]
ANADIGICS Launches Multimode Multiband RF Power Amplifiers
ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) has introduced a new multimode multiband power amplifier (MMPA). The ALT6181 MMPA utilizes ANADIGICS’ third generation High-Efficiency-at-Low-Power (HELP3E™) technology to provide high efficiency in a single module solution for quad-band GSM/EDGE and dual-band WCDMA/LTE mobile applications. This world-class combination of performance and integration helps extend battery life and reduce RF space […]
Delphi’s In-Vehicle Wireless Charging System
Delphi Automotive will display its Wireless Device Charging System at the Consumer Electronics Show next week. Currently under development, the wireless charging system transmits power over distance to deliver a charge without precise positioning of the electronic device receiving the charge. It would eliminate the clutter, inconvenience and distractions associated with multiple charging cords in the vehicle cabin and […]
