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Base Station Antenna operates in 3.4-3.7 GHz frequency band.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:39:26 -0500

Compliant with ETSI pattern specifications, 3.5 GHz Vertically-Polarized 120° Sector Base Station Antenna for WiMax features maximum null fill below horizon to ensure uniform energy distribution to each user within each cell. Beam shaper minimizes sidelobe interference and device has low front-to-side and front-to-back ratios, also minimizing interference. Compact antenna offers high-strength, UV-stable radome and rugged carrier-class construction.

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Base Station Antenna meets WiMAX industry standard.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:39:26 -0500

Featuring dual slant construction, 3.5 GHz Model J33017S00-65N offers antenna-to-antenna co-located isolation, allowing units to be placed in most appropriate position for application. Optimized beam shaper and well-controlled side lobes minimize interference and provide coverage in high-density areas for fixed and mobile access. In addition, 65-degree base station antenna offers uniform energy distribution to all users within coverage area.

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Base Station Antennas are suited for WiMAX deployments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:39:26 -0500

Available in 60°, 90°, and 120° versions, 5.0 GHz Vertically Polarized Base Station Antennas are fully compliant with ETSI specifications and provide 4.9-5.9 GHz full-band coverage. They offer null fill below horizon, ensuring uniform energy distribution to each user within each cell, and provide coverage in high-density areas. Along with beam shaper and well-controlled side lobes for interference reduction, products incorporate UV-stable radome and carrier-class construction.

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Wireless Device links hearing aids and Bluetooth phones.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:51:40 -0500

Enabling users of Velocity(TM) hearing aids to wirelessly connect to Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, sonicBLU wireless communication device has up to 10 m operating range, weighs 10 g, and measures 42 x 24 x 12 mm. It utilizes rechargeable lithium-ion battery, with charging time of 1½-2 hr, for up to 4 hr of talk time and up to 70 hr of stand-by time.

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ZigBee Transceiver comes in USB stick form.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:19 -0500

Based on Ember EM250 2.4 GHz ZigBee compliant radio transceiver, ETRX2USB module is full speed USB 2.0 device that features mesh networking using EmberZNet v3.1 ZigBee PRO software. Light pipe in casing allows visual indication of ZigBee network activity via on-board LED. Module supports low power modes, can be configured as ZigBee coordinator, router, or end device, and is also available in version with additional power amplification.

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RF Transceiver Module is FCC-, IC-, and ETSI-certified.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:33:41 -0500

For ZigBee® or proprietary wireless-protocol systems, MRF24J40MA services 2.4 GHz unlicensed Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) short-range wireless frequency band for IEEE 802.15.4(TM) specification. Discrete biasing components and PCB antenna are included to be used in sensor and control network environments. Fully regulatory-agency certified for US, Canada, and Europe, product eliminates need for designers to receive FCC certification for their wireless products.

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Device Wire Adapter Chip supports 3-5 and 5-10 GHz ranges.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:54 -0500

Model µPD720180A enables wireless communication between Wireless USB-compatible personal computer or other Wireless USB host system, and printers, digital home appliances, and other devices supporting USB 2.0. LSI chip increases communication speed when multiple Wireless USB-based hosts communicate with peripherals, and helps improve communication quality by avoiding interference. It allows consumers to associate their devices wirelessly, without using USB cables.

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Wireless Transceiver has 23 x 31 mm footprint.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:38:42 -0500

Based on Freescale(TM) MC13224V 32 bit ARM Platform-in-Package (PiP), FreeStar Pro 32-bit ARM-based ZigBee radio module is suited for remote sensing, AMR/AMI, home and building automation, industrial control, and security applications. Low power unit features +20 dBm output power, range of over 4,000 ft, and supports Freescale BeeStack(TM) software. Designed for mesh, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint networks, as well as battery-powered designs, it is FCC, IC, and CE certified.

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RF Module offers direct analog input.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:43:11 -0500

With 4 analog inputs, EmbedRF(TM) can directly interface with voltage-output sensors and transmit information up to 50 ft. Miniature wireless board offers bi-directional transmit/receive point-to-point and point-to-multipoint capabilities. Measuring 0.8 x 0.7 in. and less than 0.2 in. thick, module provides output power up to 5 dBm at frequencies from 400-928 MHz. It includes on-board antenna, intelligent search, and 24-bit security capabilities.

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Wireless Development Kits meet Bluetooth and 915 MHz needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:32:46 -0500

Including ARF54 UART TTL wireless module, ARF32/ARF52 Class 2/Class 1 Bluetooth® modules, and USB DeviceExaminer Software, Adeunis DemoKits allow users to add wireless capabilities to product designs. ARF54 comes with microprocessor, dedicated firmware, and integrated antenna for bidirectional digital connection for 300, 1,500, and 6,000 m range. Bluetooth® v2.0 compliant ARF32/ARF52 modules suit geo-location, payment terminals, and PDA/laptop/GSM connections.

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ISM Band Transceiver features integrated power amplifier.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:42 -0500

Integrating power amplifier delivering +21 dBm typical output power, as well as low noise amplifier, ML5805, 5.8 GHz ISM band transceiver chip offers 5 digitally selectable data rates from 576 Kbps up to 2.048 Mbps. It incorporates FastWave(TM) microcontroller technology which features self-alignment of low-IF receiver and PLL detection and control. Contained in 6 x 6 x 1 mm, 40-pin QFN package, unit includes 3-wire serial control interface and self-calibrating VCO and filters.

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RF Transceiver targets low power wireless applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:06 -0500

Suited for ZigBee® applications, Model AT86RF212 offers link budget up to 120 dB in 800-900 MHz ISM bands available in Europe and North America, respectively. Link budget is result of -110 dBm sensitivity offered by device and max output power of +10 dBm. At 5 dBm output, transceiver consumes 9 mA in receive mode and 17 mA in transmit. Sleep mode current consumption is 0.2 µA. Device supports data rates of 20/40 Kbit/s and 100/250 Kbit/s, which are compliant to IEEE 802.15.4-2006.

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Bluetooth + EDR SoC promotes mobile handset quality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:44:46 -0500

Based on 65 nanometer CMOS process, BCM2070 Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR system-on-chip (SoC) helps cellular handset makers improve battery life and audio quality. It incorporates 2.4 GHz, Class 1 Bluetooth radio as well as SmartAudio(TM) sound and voice enhancement technology. While chip-on-board implementation enables board space designs of less than 25 mm², RF architecture optimizes receive sensitivity and transmit output power to ensure connectivity between mobile phone and headset products.

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Compact SoC promotes handset Bluetooth performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:42:07 -0500

Supplied in 3.2 x 2.9 mm CSP, BTS4025(TM) SoC offers up to +13 dBm transmit power through integration of on-chip power amplifier to enhance connection reliability and range between Bluetooth device pairs. Product offers full support for Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate specification, requires minimal external components, and can use existing system clock. To extend battery life, SoC reduces standby current consumption up to 50% when device is scanning for other Bluetooth devices.

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SPDT Switch is suited for WLAN and WiMAX applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:54:48 -0500

Designed for use in 802.11 and 802.16 WLAN and WiMAX applications with bias voltage as low as 3.0 V, Model M/A-COM MASW-008899 can also be used in test and measurement equipment applications. Switch features typical insertion loss of 0.4 dB at 2.4 GHz while achieving isolation of 27 dB and P1dB of 28 dBm. Fabricated on 0.5 micron gate-length GaAs process, each unit is RF tested to ensure compliance, and offers full passivation.

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Wireless Modules are offered with mesh building software.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 29 May 2008 07:40:25 -0500

Featuring power outputs up to 1 W, AC4790 range of 900 MHz wireless modules are available with Extreme Mesh software, which lends to reliable performance in harsh environments. Software lets users build meshes with inter-node distances in excess of one mile, providing redundancy and reliability for applications such as pipeline monitoring. It also offers static mesh operation, frequency hopping, and extended temperature range while facilitating set-up and installation.

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Pocket-Sized Router provides access to Wi-Fi.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:31:15 -0500

Delivering instant Wi-Fi to workgroups and mobile professionals, 3 x 5 in. CTR500 cellular travel router allows set-up of instant 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi network when mated with cellular broadband modem. It has built-in support for ExpressCard modems, USB modems, and 3G handsets and includes switchable WAN/LAN Ethernet port. Top-panel cellular signal-strength display helps with placement and firmware features configurable phish and content filtering.

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RF Transceiver handles 2.3-2.7 mobile WiMAX applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:48:33 -0500

MAX2839 zero-IF MIMO RF transceiver utilizes dual-receiver technology to deliver noise figure at 2.3 dB, -81 dBm sensitivity for 64-QAM signal at 5 MHz channel bandwidth, and 95 dB gain control range that is digitally controlled in 1 dB steps. Also, it delivers 0 dBm linear output with 64-QAM signal, greater than -45 dBc of sideband suppression, and more than -36 dB EVM. Operating from 2.7-3.6 V supply, it is available in 8 x 8 mm, leadless, 56-pin TQFN package.

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OEM Wi-Fi Module extends battery life of sensors up to 10 yr.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:35:51 -0500

Measuring only 1 in. square, Model RFD21715 Wi-Fi Module enables OEMs to engineer products with Wi-Fi capabilities and extended battery life. It integrates application subsystem that is supported by SDK, which integrates robust RTOS, network stack, Wi-Fi, and I/O services. Other features include AES encryption, IPv4 TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, and SNMP, which provides for remote device configuration and management.

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Radio Transceiver Modules comply with RoHS.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:33:32 -0500

Intended for Europe and Asia, STD-302N-R Transceivers are available in 434, 869, 458, 447, 429, and 419 MHz versions. Pin assignment is same in all versions so that by changing frequency program to suit various frequencies, user can provide products that meet radio regulations of each country. Achieving accelerated TX/RX switching speed, modules are finding use in industrial telecontrol as remote radio control incorporating answer-back function.

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