Smart Network Devices Demonstrates Camera with Power-over-Ethernet
An ultra compact network camera with a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Interface will be presented by Smart Network Devices (SND) at the embedded world exhibition, Nuremberg, February 2007 in Hall 11, Stand 203. If PoE-capable hubs and switches are being used in the network infrastructure the power supply of the network camera can now be ensured over the Ethernet network cable. This means significant savings on installation cost. Alternatively, a separate power supply can be used.
Radiocrafts Expands in France with Enless
Radiocrafts AS, a leading supplier of wireless RF modules for communication in the license-free frequency bands, appoints Enless as new representative in France. Enless is a new company founded by Mr. Bruno Petit focusing on marketing of wireless products. Mr. Petit has an extensive knowledge about the wireless market in France after working many years with some of the leading local wireless product providers.
Gleichmann Showcases NEC 16-Bit and 32-Bit All Flash MCUs
Gleichmann & Co. Electronics GmbH will present NEC Electronics’ newest All Flash(TM) devices in Hall 12, Booth 466 at embedded world 2007 in Nuremberg, 13-15 February 2007. The latest devices offer up to twice the memory and a significant increase in pin counts compared to previous devices. They include new 32-bit MCUs of the V850ES/Fx3, V850ES/Sx3 and V850ES/Jx3 series with up to 1 megabyte of flash memory and more than 20 new 16-bit 78K0R/Kx3 MCUs with up to 512 kilobytes of on-chip flash memory.
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Femtocells to Challenge Wi-Fi Cellphones
The Strategy Analytics RF & Wireless Component service has released, “Femtocells Enabled by PicoChip to Square Off Against VoFi,” which notes that low-cost femtocells could emerge as an attractive alternative to voice over Wi-Fi (VoFi) in future homes.
Amedia Networks Selects Fujitsu MPEG Encoder, Decoder Technology
Fujitsu Microelectronics America (FMA), a leader in MPEG-based entertainment technology, announced that Amedia Networks, Inc., a provider of next-generation residential media gateways, is using the Fujitsu MPEG encoder and decoder technology in its new wireless audio-video transmitter and receiver systems. The new systems will be demonstrated at the 2007 International CES January 8- 11 in Las Vegas, Fujitsu booth number 70809. Fujitsu and Amedia also plan to complete a High Definition (HD) solution by using the new H.264 (High Profile, level 4.0) CODEC device. The Amedia design will also be demonstrated in the Fujitsu booth.
Samsung Debuts 3-megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Ultra Slim Camera Phones
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced the world’s first 3-megapixel (M-pixel) CMOS image sensor (CIS) with a 1/4-inch lens aperture that is well suited for ultra slim camera phones.
Silicon Image, Genesis Microchip Settle Patent Licensing Lawsuit
Silicon Image, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIMG), a leader in semiconductors for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, announced it has signed a settlement and license agreement with Genesis Microchip Inc., which includes provisions for ongoing royalty licensing revenue for Silicon Image on DVI and HDMI products, resolving an outstanding patent matter between the two companies. As a result of this agreement, Silicon Image will record a one-time catch-up of previously earned royalties and a partial recovery of patent assertion costs in its fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2006.
Telelogic Signs Contract with Leading Global Communications Company
Telelogic (STO:TLOG) (Nordic Exchange/MidCap/TLOG), the leading provider of software solutions that align advanced systems and software development with business objectives, announced that it has signed a 1.6 MUSD 1-year licensing and maintenance agreement with one of the world’s leading providers of mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks.
Motorola Acquires Tut Systems, Gains IPTV Video Processing
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Tut Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: TUTS) announced that the two companies have signed a definitive merger agreement, under which Motorola will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Tut Systems common stock for $1.15 per share in cash. The transaction has a total equity value of approximately $39 million on a fully-diluted basis.
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