Archive for May, 2008
Industry’s first memory cards for mobile phones
SanDisk Corporation, the proven leader in flash memory, today announced the availability of SanDisk Mobile Ultra, microSD, microSDHC and Memory Stick Micro (M2) flash mobile memory cards supporting fast data transfer speeds provide mobile phone enthusiasts a complete high-performance solution for better management of large numbers of songs, videos, photos, and game files exchanged between [...]
26May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | ContinuedMonolithic linear USB battery charger
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3558, an efficient, multi-function power management solution for handheld applications. The LTC3558 is a USB battery charger with dual high efficiency switching regulators. The device is ideally suited to power single-cell Li-Ion/Polymer based handheld applications needing multiple supply rails. The LTC3558’s battery charger contains a high degree of USB functionality, [...]
26May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | ContinuedIndustry’s smallest video filter amplifier
Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX9515, the industry’s smallest, lowest pin-count video filter amplifier for standard-definition (SD) video connections from portable devices to TVs. The MAX9515 is an ultra-small, standard-definition video filter amplifier with automatic shutdown. Automatic shutdown circuitry provides intelligent power management by disabling the filter and output amplifier in the absence of an [...]
25May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | ContinuedCustomizable multi-spectral 3-CCD cameras
FluxData, Inc. announces the release of the FD-1665 series of 3-CCD cameras. The FD-1665 is a flexible 3-CCD camera system that can be manufactured with any combination of narrow-band or broad-band filter coatings between 380-1000nm. This provides a performance advantage over existing RGB 3-CCD or 2-CCD RGB/NIR systems where spectral response is limited to predefined [...]
25May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | ContinuedAutomotive audio system LSI
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. announced it has developed the “ML673520A” system LSI for automotive systems. The chip increases speed of compressing and recording digital audios by ten-fold and includes a function to playback three tunes simultaneously. The LSI is suitable for car audio systems and AV-integrated car navigation systems compatible with digital audio. Leveraging [...]
25May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | ContinuedTiny surface mount GPS receiver
Trimble introduced the Copernicus™ II GPS receiver, a thumbnail-sized, surface-mount, high sensitivity module that is a complete, ready-to-go receiver that provides position, velocity and time data. The receiver features Trimble patented software technology that provides faster startup times and even higher performance in foliage and urban canyon environments. Compatible with active or passive antennas, the [...]
24May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | ContinuedUltraslim sound amplification earmuffs
Howard Leight has introduced a new ultraslim sound amplification earmuff specifically designed for use in intermittent and impact noise environments. Impact™ Sport sound amplification earmuffs employ built-in directional microphones that amplify range commands and other ambient sounds to a safe 82 dB, providing more natural listening and enhances communication, while at the same time providing [...]
24May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | ContinuedCellular travel router
CradlePoint, Inc. announced the availability of CTR500, its enhanced cellular travel router that lets cellular broadband users extend the value of their connection by sharing access via Wi-Fi. The CTR500 is the world’s most compact router that is able to support BOTH Express Card and USB-style Cellular Modems. Powered by CradlePoint’s WiPipe™ technology, it supports [...]
24May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | ContinuedAdesso NuScan 3200 optical laser barcode scanner
Adesso Inc., a leading manufacturer of computer input peripherals, has announced the availability of the NuScan 3200, an optical laser barcode scanner. The new optical laser barcode scanner features the accuracy of laser compact, ergonomic and affordable design. It features technical advancements that eliminate internal vibrating mirrors and moving parts for better shock absorption, longevity [...]
23May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | ContinuedOPPO DV-983H up-converting universal DVD player
OPPO Digital, Inc., a renowned leader in up-converting DVD players, has introduced the launch of the DV-983H, the new flagship in OPPO’s line of award-winning up-converting DVD players with video reference series technologies and 7.1 channel audio. Following in OPPO’s well-known tradition for versatility, the DV-983H is capable of far more than its “DVD player” [...]
23May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | Continued