BANGALORE, INDIA: Tektronix Inc., a leading innovator of signal generation and analysis solutions required for the microwave and RF industry, today announced a significant expansion of its spectrum and vector signal analysis offerings with the introduction of the new RSA5000 Series Signal Analyzer.
The new instruments raise the price-performance bar for mid-range signal analyzers by offering more than double currently available acquisition bandwidth and the world’s best real time capabilities.
By combining reduced time-to-insight and lower cost, the new series is ideal for numerous design and operations applications including spectrum management, radar, electronic warfare, radio communications and EMI/EMC.
As RF signals become increasingly complex and the use of ISM band technologies more ubiquitous, it is crucial that designers, engineers and operators are able to reliably and efficiently discover transient spectral phenomena created by digital RF circuitry over increasingly wider operational bandwidths.
Traditional signal analyzers are unable to trigger on transient problems and the maximum available acquisition bandwidth in the mid-range is just 40 MHz. Featuring advanced time, amplitude, and DPX trigger functions combined with swept DPX, the RSA5000 Series delivers discovery and capture of these intermittent and rapidly changing signals and up to 85 MHz bandwidth. This bandwidth now covers the entire ISM band where common technologies are used, such as, Bluetooth, Zigbee, RFID, and Wireless LAN.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Massive wave of WHDI products announced at CES
CES 2011, LAS VEGAS, USA: WHDI LLC, the organization responsible for managing the WHDI (Wireless Home Digital Interface) standard, announced that, together with leading WHDI technology supplier AMIMON, they will demonstrate numerous new WHDI products, technology innovations and future product designs at the International CES show, which runs January 6-9, 2011 in Las Vegas.
At CES, a number of major CE manufacturers have announced WHDI products across key product categories: PC-to-TV, Wireless HDTV, tablet, mobile and more. The breadth of these products highlights WHDI’s ability to provide a HD wireless solution for all PC and CE devices, applications and consumer uses cases. Consumers just need to look for the WHDI logo to ensure that all of their devices will be able to work together.
Wireless HDTV, display and projectors
Haier, Hisense, TCL are among a number of CE manufacturers that will be demonstrating WHDI enabled wireless HDTV products at CES. Also, Vivitek will display an HD projector with WHDI embedded.
WHDI easily enables the increasing number of HD sources to connect to an HDTV – without sacrificing quality or the applications and content that you can bring to the TV. WHDI provides a robust wireless connection that can deliver 1080p HD and 3D video, in the same room, or around the house. Additionally, WHDI will demonstrate “over-the-air” switching capabilities utilizing a WHDI transmitter hub with multiple source devices connected to seamlessly and lag free switch from source device to another from the HDTV.
PC-to-TV
At CES, WHDI and AMIMON will be demonstrating PC-to-TV products from ASUS, Brite-view and LG Innotek. WHDI’s success in the PC-to-TV category is highlighted by AMIMON’s WHDI Stick which has been selected as a CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award honoree in the “Video Components” category.
WHDI provides the ideal solution for wireless PC-to-TV connectivity - delivering superior 3D and HD image quality and low-latency so users can play PC games on an HDTV. With these product users can easily surf the internet and watch internet videos from the PC on the TV. Gamers around the world have rejoiced the arrival of WHDI PC-to-TV products recently launched from a number of manufacturers.
Tablet and mobile
At CES, WHDI and AMIMON will exhibit tablet designs and products from Gemtek, FIC and Malata, and will demonstrate mobile capabilities with a smartphone sleeve product from 35.com. As tablets proliferate and the processing power of smartphones continues to increase, the desire to connect those devices to an HDTV grows exponentially.
WHDI maximizes the value of content on mobile and tablet devices by enabling not just the delivery of stored video to the TV but also game play, internet surfing and interactive applications on the TV. Additionally, WHDI is the only technology that meets the small footprint and low-power consumption requirements for integration into portable devices.
WHDI overview
The WHDI standard delivers wireless 1080p 60Hz video (in a 40MHz channel in the 5GHz unlicensed band) providing consumers with the most robust and highest quality HD wireless connection. WHDI includes support for all 3D formats required by the HDMI 1.4a specification.
WHDI has a range of 100 feet (30 meters) through obstacles and walls enabling consumers the freedom and hassle free way to connect sources anywhere with-in a room or enable multi-room connections. Additionally, the WHDI technology implements HDCP revision 2.0 enabling wireless viewing on the TV of all PC content including Blu-Ray movies and DRM protected content. WHDI has multicast capabilities as well.
At CES, the WHDI LLC will be demonstrating the WHDI standard and exhibiting these products and more in its suite, No. 23121, at the Las Vegas Hilton.
“No other standard can match WHDI’s range, robustness, low latency and performance; WHDI is the only standard that can bring together all devices and enable all applications,” said Leslie Chard, president of WHDI LLC. “This wave of new products and designs clearly highlights WHDI position as the market leader in providing HD wireless connection products; no other HD wireless technology comes close to the amount/number of products and variety of different types products available to consumers.”
At CES, a number of major CE manufacturers have announced WHDI products across key product categories: PC-to-TV, Wireless HDTV, tablet, mobile and more. The breadth of these products highlights WHDI’s ability to provide a HD wireless solution for all PC and CE devices, applications and consumer uses cases. Consumers just need to look for the WHDI logo to ensure that all of their devices will be able to work together.
Wireless HDTV, display and projectors
Haier, Hisense, TCL are among a number of CE manufacturers that will be demonstrating WHDI enabled wireless HDTV products at CES. Also, Vivitek will display an HD projector with WHDI embedded.
WHDI easily enables the increasing number of HD sources to connect to an HDTV – without sacrificing quality or the applications and content that you can bring to the TV. WHDI provides a robust wireless connection that can deliver 1080p HD and 3D video, in the same room, or around the house. Additionally, WHDI will demonstrate “over-the-air” switching capabilities utilizing a WHDI transmitter hub with multiple source devices connected to seamlessly and lag free switch from source device to another from the HDTV.
PC-to-TV
At CES, WHDI and AMIMON will be demonstrating PC-to-TV products from ASUS, Brite-view and LG Innotek. WHDI’s success in the PC-to-TV category is highlighted by AMIMON’s WHDI Stick which has been selected as a CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award honoree in the “Video Components” category.
WHDI provides the ideal solution for wireless PC-to-TV connectivity - delivering superior 3D and HD image quality and low-latency so users can play PC games on an HDTV. With these product users can easily surf the internet and watch internet videos from the PC on the TV. Gamers around the world have rejoiced the arrival of WHDI PC-to-TV products recently launched from a number of manufacturers.
Tablet and mobile
At CES, WHDI and AMIMON will exhibit tablet designs and products from Gemtek, FIC and Malata, and will demonstrate mobile capabilities with a smartphone sleeve product from 35.com. As tablets proliferate and the processing power of smartphones continues to increase, the desire to connect those devices to an HDTV grows exponentially.
WHDI maximizes the value of content on mobile and tablet devices by enabling not just the delivery of stored video to the TV but also game play, internet surfing and interactive applications on the TV. Additionally, WHDI is the only technology that meets the small footprint and low-power consumption requirements for integration into portable devices.
WHDI overview
The WHDI standard delivers wireless 1080p 60Hz video (in a 40MHz channel in the 5GHz unlicensed band) providing consumers with the most robust and highest quality HD wireless connection. WHDI includes support for all 3D formats required by the HDMI 1.4a specification.
WHDI has a range of 100 feet (30 meters) through obstacles and walls enabling consumers the freedom and hassle free way to connect sources anywhere with-in a room or enable multi-room connections. Additionally, the WHDI technology implements HDCP revision 2.0 enabling wireless viewing on the TV of all PC content including Blu-Ray movies and DRM protected content. WHDI has multicast capabilities as well.
At CES, the WHDI LLC will be demonstrating the WHDI standard and exhibiting these products and more in its suite, No. 23121, at the Las Vegas Hilton.
“No other standard can match WHDI’s range, robustness, low latency and performance; WHDI is the only standard that can bring together all devices and enable all applications,” said Leslie Chard, president of WHDI LLC. “This wave of new products and designs clearly highlights WHDI position as the market leader in providing HD wireless connection products; no other HD wireless technology comes close to the amount/number of products and variety of different types products available to consumers.”
USB-IF advances SuperSpeed USB ecosystem with latest product certifications
201 International CES, LAS VEGAS, USA: The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) today announced the growth of the SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) ecosystem with the latest wave of certified devices.
The number of certified products increased tenfold in the past year to 165, delivering advanced interface capabilities to consumers worldwide. Among the certified devices are new products from award-winning companies including DisplayLink and Fresco Logic.
“Demand for the next-generation of the USB interface has created a groundswell in certified devices, driving down cost and creating a highly competitive ecosystem,” said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF president and COO. “Consumers look for speed and ease-of-use with device connectivity, and SuperSpeed USB meets these expectations today.”
Several SuperSpeed USB products and developers have been recognized recently for their innovation and engineering excellence. Recipients include:
* DisplayLink’s SuperSpeed USB chip platform, Best of CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award Honoree.
* Fresco Logic, EE Times’ “Silicon 60” List of Emerging Startups.
* Synopsys DesignWare SuperSpeed USB 3.0 IP, EDN Innovation Awards.
* Western Digital Technologies Inc. My Book 3.0, Mir PC Technical Innovation Award.
“With 165 certified devices currently available, SuperSpeed USB represents a competitive market with expanded options available to consumers,” said Brian O’Rourke, In-Stat Principal Analyst. “SuperSpeed USB has witnessed remarkable industry advancement due to the performance enhancements it offers consumers and manufacturers alike. We look forward to seeing what the next 12 months will bring.”
The number of certified products increased tenfold in the past year to 165, delivering advanced interface capabilities to consumers worldwide. Among the certified devices are new products from award-winning companies including DisplayLink and Fresco Logic.
“Demand for the next-generation of the USB interface has created a groundswell in certified devices, driving down cost and creating a highly competitive ecosystem,” said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF president and COO. “Consumers look for speed and ease-of-use with device connectivity, and SuperSpeed USB meets these expectations today.”
Several SuperSpeed USB products and developers have been recognized recently for their innovation and engineering excellence. Recipients include:
* DisplayLink’s SuperSpeed USB chip platform, Best of CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award Honoree.
* Fresco Logic, EE Times’ “Silicon 60” List of Emerging Startups.
* Synopsys DesignWare SuperSpeed USB 3.0 IP, EDN Innovation Awards.
* Western Digital Technologies Inc. My Book 3.0, Mir PC Technical Innovation Award.
“With 165 certified devices currently available, SuperSpeed USB represents a competitive market with expanded options available to consumers,” said Brian O’Rourke, In-Stat Principal Analyst. “SuperSpeed USB has witnessed remarkable industry advancement due to the performance enhancements it offers consumers and manufacturers alike. We look forward to seeing what the next 12 months will bring.”
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Consumers’ purchases of computers and mobile phones will decline; purchases of newer consumer technologies will soar
NEW YORK, USA: A new Accenture survey predicts that consumer purchase rates for personal computers and mobile phones (excluding smartphones) will decline by 39 percent and 56 percent this year compared with last year, respectively. By contrast, buying rates of 3DTVs (three-dimensional TVs) are expected to rise 500 percent; tablet computers 160 percent; ebook readers 133 percent; and smartphones 26 percent.
The annual survey focused on usage and spending on 19 different consumer electronics technologies among more than 8,000 consumers in eight countries in both emerging markets and developed economies: Brazil, China, India, Russia, France, Germany, Japan and the United States. Survey respondents in emerging countries represent key urban markets rather than the population as a whole.
The survey found that only 17 percent of survey respondents plan to buy a desktop or laptop computer in 2011-- a 39 percent drop from 2010. Tracking with this trend, the survey revealed that 75 percent of US survey respondents emailed each week from their PCs in 2010, down from 80 percent the year before.
The research also showed that respondents are using multiple devices such as tablet PCs for activities that used to be done on traditional PCs. For example, on at least a weekly basis, 40 percent of the respondents email from a tablet PC. In addition to checking email, respondents are using tablet PCs for browsing the web, watching videos and reading books, newspapers and magazines.
“The research findings raise the question as to whether, in the long run, desktop and laptop PCs in the home will be increasingly replaced by a group of newer technology alternatives such as tablet computers, netbooks, smartphones and e-book readers,” said Kumu Puri, senior executive with Accenture’s Electronics & High-Tech Practice.
“If strength is measured by unit sales, the computer will remain the strong consumer technology giant for many years. Our research found that 93 percent of survey respondents own a computer—a higher proportion than any of the 19 technologies included in the survey. But if measured by growth rate, the PC market--at least for consumers--has reached a level of saturation and will continue to see diminished growth rates. There’s increasing potential for an end in sight for the relevance of the personal computer in the home as we know it today.”
The research also found that ownership of basic mobile phones dropped from 79 percent in 2009 to 65 percent in 2010. In the same period, ownership of smartphones quadrupled from eight percent to 32 percent. In the survey, mobile phones were described as having basic voice capability but not the enhanced features available on smartphones, such as surfing the Internet.
3D TVs
Unlike purchases of PCs and mobile phones, purchase rates of 3D TVs are expected to grow this year at the fastest rate--500 percent—of all 19 technologies included in the survey. As consumer electronics companies consider ways to increase demand for 3D TVs, price emerged as the biggest lever for driving greater interest in this new technology product.
According to the survey, 57 percent of respondents said they would be more inclined to buy a 3D TV if the price were within their budget. Finding this price point was more significant among respondents under 24 years old (64 percent) than respondents who were older (50 percent). Other factors respondents said would make them more inclined to buy a 3D TV included having greater availability of 3D content and not having to wear 3D glasses.
China
Among respondents in all eight countries surveyed, Chinese consumers were among the most enthusiastic purchasers and users of the latest consumer technologies. While two percent to three percent of respondents in most countries own a 3D TV, twice that many Chinese respondents say they own one.
Sixty-nine percent of the nation’s respondents want or plan to own a 3D TV, compared with only one-fourth of US consumers and one-fifth of Japanese consumers.
Chinese respondents are big users of smartphones, the survey revealed. More than half (53 percent) of Chinese respondents currently own a smartphone versus one-third of US respondents. Further, smartphones are predicted to be the most purchased device in China next year, with 38 percent of those surveyed planning to buy one.
The annual survey focused on usage and spending on 19 different consumer electronics technologies among more than 8,000 consumers in eight countries in both emerging markets and developed economies: Brazil, China, India, Russia, France, Germany, Japan and the United States. Survey respondents in emerging countries represent key urban markets rather than the population as a whole.
The survey found that only 17 percent of survey respondents plan to buy a desktop or laptop computer in 2011-- a 39 percent drop from 2010. Tracking with this trend, the survey revealed that 75 percent of US survey respondents emailed each week from their PCs in 2010, down from 80 percent the year before.
The research also showed that respondents are using multiple devices such as tablet PCs for activities that used to be done on traditional PCs. For example, on at least a weekly basis, 40 percent of the respondents email from a tablet PC. In addition to checking email, respondents are using tablet PCs for browsing the web, watching videos and reading books, newspapers and magazines.
“The research findings raise the question as to whether, in the long run, desktop and laptop PCs in the home will be increasingly replaced by a group of newer technology alternatives such as tablet computers, netbooks, smartphones and e-book readers,” said Kumu Puri, senior executive with Accenture’s Electronics & High-Tech Practice.
“If strength is measured by unit sales, the computer will remain the strong consumer technology giant for many years. Our research found that 93 percent of survey respondents own a computer—a higher proportion than any of the 19 technologies included in the survey. But if measured by growth rate, the PC market--at least for consumers--has reached a level of saturation and will continue to see diminished growth rates. There’s increasing potential for an end in sight for the relevance of the personal computer in the home as we know it today.”
The research also found that ownership of basic mobile phones dropped from 79 percent in 2009 to 65 percent in 2010. In the same period, ownership of smartphones quadrupled from eight percent to 32 percent. In the survey, mobile phones were described as having basic voice capability but not the enhanced features available on smartphones, such as surfing the Internet.
3D TVs
Unlike purchases of PCs and mobile phones, purchase rates of 3D TVs are expected to grow this year at the fastest rate--500 percent—of all 19 technologies included in the survey. As consumer electronics companies consider ways to increase demand for 3D TVs, price emerged as the biggest lever for driving greater interest in this new technology product.
According to the survey, 57 percent of respondents said they would be more inclined to buy a 3D TV if the price were within their budget. Finding this price point was more significant among respondents under 24 years old (64 percent) than respondents who were older (50 percent). Other factors respondents said would make them more inclined to buy a 3D TV included having greater availability of 3D content and not having to wear 3D glasses.
China
Among respondents in all eight countries surveyed, Chinese consumers were among the most enthusiastic purchasers and users of the latest consumer technologies. While two percent to three percent of respondents in most countries own a 3D TV, twice that many Chinese respondents say they own one.
Sixty-nine percent of the nation’s respondents want or plan to own a 3D TV, compared with only one-fourth of US consumers and one-fifth of Japanese consumers.
Chinese respondents are big users of smartphones, the survey revealed. More than half (53 percent) of Chinese respondents currently own a smartphone versus one-third of US respondents. Further, smartphones are predicted to be the most purchased device in China next year, with 38 percent of those surveyed planning to buy one.
Mirics, SAPPHIRE to deliver broadcast TV via PC graphics add-on cards
2011 International CES, LAS VEGAS, USA: Mirics, developer of FlexiTV™, the world’s first commercial software-based global TV receiver, announced a technology partnership with SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd- a leading supplier of add-in graphics cards for PCs - which will enable users to turn their PC into a receiver and home hub for digital terrestrial TV.
The two companies will be previewing the technology at their respective meeting suites during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2011.
Adrian Thompson, VP of Marketing at SAPPHIRE, commented: “SAPPHIRE’s extensive range of graphics cards enhances the user experience in everything from high performance gaming to mainstream entertainment. Extending this range to support broadcast HDTV is a natural progression, and Mirics’ FlexiTV software-based global TV receiver and FlexiStream provide the perfect method of achieving this goal.”
Demonstrations will show PCs equipped with SAPPHIRE graphics cards receiving live standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) content from broadcast sources and relayed, using Mirics’ FlexiStream software, from FlexiTV-equipped PCs in Europe and Asia. FlexiStream enables users to stream content between PCs within the home or via the Internet, enabling viewing of their favorite broadcast channels while away from home.
Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics said: "SAPPHIRE is a world leader and we are delighted to be partnering with a company of its stature. This announcement is further proof of the power and flexibility of the Mirics FlexiTV solution, demonstrating its ability to deliver TV in a variety of novel form factors."
The two companies will be previewing the technology at their respective meeting suites during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2011.
Adrian Thompson, VP of Marketing at SAPPHIRE, commented: “SAPPHIRE’s extensive range of graphics cards enhances the user experience in everything from high performance gaming to mainstream entertainment. Extending this range to support broadcast HDTV is a natural progression, and Mirics’ FlexiTV software-based global TV receiver and FlexiStream provide the perfect method of achieving this goal.”
Demonstrations will show PCs equipped with SAPPHIRE graphics cards receiving live standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) content from broadcast sources and relayed, using Mirics’ FlexiStream software, from FlexiTV-equipped PCs in Europe and Asia. FlexiStream enables users to stream content between PCs within the home or via the Internet, enabling viewing of their favorite broadcast channels while away from home.
Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics said: "SAPPHIRE is a world leader and we are delighted to be partnering with a company of its stature. This announcement is further proof of the power and flexibility of the Mirics FlexiTV solution, demonstrating its ability to deliver TV in a variety of novel form factors."
Nortech Systems completes acquisition of Winland Electronics' EMS operation
MINNEAPOLIS, USA: Nortech Systems Inc., a leading provider of full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS), has successfully acquired the EMS business unit of Winland Electronics Inc. in Mankato, Minn.
With this acquisition, pursuant to a purchase agreement executed on Nov. 15, Nortech Systems has purchased the assets and intellectual property associated with Winland’s EMS operation, which designs and manufactures printed circuit board assemblies and higher-level complete box build assemblies.
"This synergistic purchase will provide needed manufacturing capacity, particularly for supporting our medical and industrial customers with printed circuit board assemblies and higher-level builds,” said Mike Degen, Nortech Systems’ president and CEO. “We also look forward to expanded growth opportunities serving new customers in other markets such as transportation, scientific instrumentation and defense."
With this acquisition, pursuant to a purchase agreement executed on Nov. 15, Nortech Systems has purchased the assets and intellectual property associated with Winland’s EMS operation, which designs and manufactures printed circuit board assemblies and higher-level complete box build assemblies.
"This synergistic purchase will provide needed manufacturing capacity, particularly for supporting our medical and industrial customers with printed circuit board assemblies and higher-level builds,” said Mike Degen, Nortech Systems’ president and CEO. “We also look forward to expanded growth opportunities serving new customers in other markets such as transportation, scientific instrumentation and defense."
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