Agilent Technologies Introduces WVAN Wireless Library
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) introduced a WVAN Wireless Library that helps prevent unnecessary wafer spins, thus accelerating deployment of next-generation 60 GHz wireless video area networks (WVAN) for high-volume consumer video equipment. The library is for use with Agilent's Advanced Design System (ADS) EDA software.
Strategy Analytics Comments on NXP, STMicroelectronics Wireless Merger
The Strategy Analytics Handset Component Technologies service report, "NXP & ST Micro Wireless Merger Increases Pressure on Freescale, Infineon, MediaTek & Broadcom," analyzes the planned merger of wireless business units of NXP Semiconductors and ST Microelectronics and examines how this deal positions them relative to other cellular chip vendors.
Profits Fall for Top 5 Handset Vendors
The Strategy Analytics Wireless Device Strategies service report, "Rich Media Specialists Increase Share Of Global $19 Billion Profits," reveals falling profits for the traditional top five handset vendors. Their share of industry profits has fallen from 92% in 2004 to 84% in 2007. In addition, Global ASPs have fallen at a 7% CAGR through 2007. The market catalyst vendors realize ASPs that are on average 250% higher than the industry average.
Ethernet Direct Launches WUE-567 Industrial IP-67 Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of Industrial Networking and communication solutions, is pleased to announce WUE-567 Industrial IP-67 Ethernet switch ideal for use in harsh or outdoor environments, such in the transportation and factory automation industries. The Whale series WUE-567 is a highly reliable and fault-tolerant Industrial 5-port Unmanaged IP-67 Switch. It has 5 10/100TX RJ45 ports that support IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3x with 10/100M, full/half duplex, and MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing. WUE-567 Ethernet Switches are designed for to be resistant against dust, dirt, humidity, water, vibration, and shock.
Innovision Research Debuts Gem NFC IP Evaluation, Licensing Programme
Innovision Research & Technology is making its unique Gem(tm) Near Field Communication (NFC) semiconductor intellectual property (IP) available under an evaluation licensing programme. This will enable semiconductor companies to develop NFC capability, either for stand-alone solutions or as part of System-on-Chip (SoC) integrated NFC solutions.
Darfon Selects Cypress PRoC LP Programmable Radio on Chip
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:CY) announced that Darfon Electronics Corp. (Darfon), a leading manufacturer of PC peripherals, has selected Cypress's PRoC(tm) LP programmable radio-on-chip for a new ultra-small micro dongle for wireless mice. The micro dongle, roughly the size of a U.S. dime, uses the fully-integrated CYRF69213 PRoC LP device to deliver flawless, low-power wireless connectivity to Darfon's mice.
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