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Buccaneer Antenna has now integrated a waterproof and SMB connector. With rated IP68, the PX0407, it’s meant for 2.4 to 2.5GHz frequency band. This trick worked to reduce the total number of connectors in the RF chain as well as insertion losses, which in return shows increase in the total system gain. The panel connector, PX0414, with an SMB jack, is terminated with RG-174 cable in 0.5m, 1.0m or 1.5m lengths. It includes base stations and outdoor hotspot installations, specifically for wireless LAN, GSM, Bluetooth, Zigbee, instrumentation and telemetry equipment as main application areas. To make installation and testing process less complex, it offers two way solutions with removable antenna and panel connector. Overall diameter for SMB measures 19mm and that for panel fixing hole is 16mm. Sealed enclosure ensures protection from any kind of harsh weather, whereas gold plated connections are trustworthy and reliable. The overall modifications hints to the same style as the Bulgin SMB Buccaneer. Via: ProcessingTalk

Samsung Electronics has announced that the chip giant AMD is using the company’s GDDR4 high-speed graphics memory chip in their next-generation graphics chipsets. Samsung’s GDDR4 memory is being used in 1GB ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT and the 256MB ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics processing cards. The 1GB card is claimed to have the widest bus in the industry, which has specially been designed for full-performance HDR rendering in PCs. The memory modules are being made using 80nm process technology, which provide the cards with a 140.8GB per second performance which is claimed to be 25% faster than the 700MHz GDDR3 graphics memory. The GDDR4 memory modules are used to process video images in PCs and laptops at high speed are mainly used for gaming purposes so these cards will be a boon for all the game lovers. Image Via: Nikkeibp

Now mobile phones would be able to choose broadcasting services, which they want to see without changing their mobile application. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has launched a multiband mobile TV chipset for sue in mobile phones in Europe, Asia, and the United States. The chipset is based on 65-nanometer manufacturing process, which includes a multi-standard channel decoder and a multiband radio frequency (RF) tuner. The multi-standard channel decoder, S3C4F31 and the multi-band radio frequency tuner, S5M8602 supports multiple digital standards, including DVB-H/T, DAB-IP, ISDB-T, and terrestrial DMB. The 65 nm multi-standard channel decoder transforms the analog signal into digital signal in order to restore the image and audio source. It is fully compatible with DVB-H/T, T-DMB, DAB, DAB-IP, and ISDB-T 1-segment standards. The multi-band RF tuner receives all analog broadcast signal and also simplifies circuit structure by applying a low IF complement the conventional zero IF. The multi-band RF tuner supports UHF, VHF and L-band, which is commonly used in Europe and the US. The new chipset includes the tuner and decoder on a single module. The chipset can be offered in two ways, which are given below: 1. Two standalone integrated circuits integrated circuits 2. System-in-chip package This new mobile TV chip set does not require external low noise amplifier (LNA) and additional memory chips, to reduce th bill of materials cost of the total system. Yiwan Wong, a VP in Samsung’s semiconductor business, said, Although a new market, we see high growth potential in mobile TV applications. Samsung is releasing the new chipset in Europe and Asia first. Iamge Credit: Mobile Whack & Technoogy News Daily Via: Tech On

Finally, South Korea based Hynix Semiconductor Inc. has launched the industry‘s smallest 1 gigabyte mobile DRAM to use in mobile phones. The first commercially available 1 gigabyte DRAM memory is based on company’s 66 nm process technology. Hynix’s Mobile DRAMs are designed to fulfill the memory requirements of feature rich portable applications, which demands high memory density, high throughput and very low power dissipation features in a small form factor package. The 1GB Mobile DRAM operates at a maximum clock speed of 200 MHz, which offers data troughput of up to 1.6 GBps with a 32-bit I/O. Hynix’s Mobile DRAMs works under in worst conditions and consumes very low power. It also extends battery life in wide range of portable electronic devices. The 1 Gb Mobile DRAM is ‘One Chip Solution’ from Hynix, which combines SDRAM/DDR DRAM interfaces, and x16/x32 organizations on a single chip to provide the flexibility to meet with the specific needs of the customer. The company is planning to start the mass production in the first quarter of 2008. The product would be available as ‘NAND flash Multi-Chip Package (NAND MCP)’, which combines DRAM and NAND flash in a single package. Now days Mobile DRAM is widely used in wireless and handheld devices like mobile phones, digital still and video cameras, PDAs, PMPs and GPS navigation systems. Image Credit: Design Re use Vi: Cellular News mobile phones

Eaton Corporation has launched a web based remote monitoring and diagnostic service, named eNotify 2.0 for Powerware single-phase Series 9 and Powerware three-phase uninterrupted power systems (UPS). Eaton’s eNotify 2.0, monitors the UPS and also monitors the battery conditions to prevent failure of battery. The company has provided the eNotify 2.0 service for all its Eaton PowerTrust service plan customers. It offers real time response for 24 hours a day to more than 100 UPS and battery alarms. It also notifies about significant events through mobile phones and e-mail and allows direct access to technical experts for remote troubleshooting and rapid problem resolution. eNotify offers various other capabilities, which are given below: 1) Self-installation capabilities 2) Improved user controls for reporting 3) Notification escalations for multiple contacts 4) Expanded international voltage and phase compatibility The eNotify reduces the risk of downtime and increases total system availability by providing access to trained technicians during UPS and battery events Art Mulligan, manager, Services Marketing, Eaton, said, Eaton’s remote monitoring and diagnostic services help maximize system reliability and protect critical infrastructure equipment. Monthly reporting also assists our customers in making proactive management decisions, such as scheduling preventive maintenance, planning for system upgrades and capacity expansion. Based on our research and customer meetings, extending Eaton’s ability to remotely monitor its most popular single phase Powerware UPS models as well as making eNotify easy for customers to quickly install will be a big hit among busy IT managers looking for a complete power solution. Image Credit: UMN Via: Managing & Automation

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST) has launched the Ultrastar C10K147 to expand its enterprise segment. The company has developed the Ultrastar C10K147 for high performance and low-power requirements of servers. The 10,000-RPM Ultrastar C10K147 hard drive offers 147 GB storage capacity and 3Gbs Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface. Hitachi’s hard drive provides a 50 percent smaller foot print and reduces the 40 percent z-height. This compact disc provides has various capabilities, which are given below: 1) The Ultrastar C10K147 provides optimal space and power efficiencies 2) It delivers high performance with 10,000 RPM spin speed 3) Hitachi’s hard drive offers high-speed SAS interface 4) It offers 16 MB data buffer Hitachi’s first small form factor (SEF) product is optimized for space and power in data centres. The product includes the 15,000 RPM 3.5-inch Ultrastar 15K300 and 10,000 RPM 3.5-inch Ultrastar 10K300 hard drives for mission-critical storage. While a 7,200 RPM 3.5-inch Ultrastar A7K1000 one-terabyte (TB) hard drive is specifically designed for lower duty-cycle enterprise applications. Image Credit: Tiger Direct & Tech Shout Via: Tech On

A new 16-bit RISC MCU, the S1C17701 is now available from Seiko Epson Corp. The new 16 bit RISC MCU includes 16MB of memory space. The new product allows users to enjoy high performance with the same power consumption of 8-bit microcontrollers. Epson’s new S1C17701 utilizes low power and the circuit size is equivalent to an 8-bit microcontroller. The S1C17701 is a single-chip microcontroller, which is based on-chip Flash ROM and a high resolution DOT matrix LCD driver. The new S1C17701 has following features: 1) Low-power consumption, typically 2.5uA during standby mode 2) The devices operates on high-speed frequency, including 8.2MHz 3) It operates on low-voltage ( 1.8 V) The S1C17701 is suitable for variety of applications like remote controllers, sports watches and portable healthcare equipment. Epson’s new S1C17701 is equipped with 64 KB of Flash ROM, so it is suitable for software development and evaluation activities. Image Credit: Spezial Via: Tech On

When computer games were invented, the most exciting thing you could do was play pong. Even that was not in real time against people over the internet. As a matter of fact, the internet wasn’t even widely available to the common man. Soon more games were developed and were available on disc. Not until the internet became a household fixture did online gaming really take off. That is when things got interesting and definitely more fun. Every day, it seems more advancement in technology provide us with more games, more action and more winnings. Online gaming has come a long way in the past few years. Once there were just a few sites that you could log onto and play slots. Betting was mostly done only in tokens that you could use to enter drawings for cash and prizes. There was no interaction between players. Then online poker games came along. Real money was bet and players could talk among themselves. Still these sites were scarce. Today there are several sites online where you can feel like you’re in an actual casino. Poker, bingo, slots, roulette, keno and many more games are up and running on the internet. Caesars Online can assist in finding some gambling information. With the advent of real time chat and webcams, you can talk to players from around the world. You get the sights and sounds of real time action. Gaming communities have formed and players from around the world can compete with each other. Our personal computers today can handle all the bits and bytes that are required to run programs that enable us to enjoy this advantage. Back in the ‘80’s who would have ever imagined the humble Atari would lead to PC based online games?

Intel has been accused of abusing its power to erode the rival chipmaker AMD. Till the end of the second quarter, AMD had 11.4% of market share against Intel, which dominates the rest of the share. It is not for the first time that EU Commission has charged Intel with such charges. For the past six years, AMD has been pleading time to time for European Union to take action against rival Intel for alleged abuse of its market dominance. Finally yesterday, the EU Commission, accepting the complain, filed a case against Intel, in which the AMD complained that their rival has offended market laws and practiced illegal business practices. Statement containing objections reveals the abuse of power in three ways, according to Commission: offering rebates to the PC manufacturers, by making payments to some manufacturers to delay or cancel products using AMD processors and selling processors below cost to erode down the rival. Intel has 10 weeks to present their evidences against the allegations framed and can request an oral hearing. If charges are found justified, a fine up to 10 percent of the annual turnover can be charged. However, in a response, that seems cool, Intel general council said, ‘We are confident that the microprocessor market segment is functioning normally and that Intel’s conduct has been lawful, pro-competitive, and beneficial to consumers, Bruce Sewell said in a statement.’ Intel officials further assured the EU Commission that discounts are meant to help the customers so they could access their product easily and has nothing to do with their rival AMD. Swell stressed that these charges are just based on complain filed by their direct rival and so far there is no complaint from the consumers or PC users. EU Commission spokesperson, Ton Van Lieron, confirmed the delivery of statement of allegations and emphasized the need of action against such violation of antitrust regulations, which are necessary to create a fair completion in the market. In a similar case, EU had asked Microsoft to deposit a huge fine of $683 million in 2004, for abusing its dominant position in PC operating system, which was challenged by the company in the court. However, it is sure that customers may feel some comfort at lowered prices but such steps can wash a competitor completely, leaving no choice for customers other than using just one kind of product. EU commission seeks it necessary to look into the matter as it has been a matter of conflict for the last six years starting with similar complain filed by AMD in 2001. Image Credit: ALAIDE Via: USAToday

Now, seven people at seven desks can use a single desktop. The software giant, Microsoft has developed a desktop PC, which can run up to seven workstations. Each workstation has its own keyboard, monitor and mouse but they will share single microprocessor. nComputing is selling the Xtenda card, which turns a Desktop PC as a mainframe computer that allows seven people to use one PC as their own processors from their desk. The technology needs a circuit card, which plugs into the host PC Control software. The plug-in card has jacks for three cords that go to three black boxes. Each box has plugs for a mouse, keyboard and monitor. Russian hardware engineers have developed the plug-in card, while the Polish programmers have written the software programming to pass the information from the host and its satellites. According to Stephen Dukker, chief executive of privately held nComputing, the company has spent the last dozen years in developing its PC sharing hardware and software in Germany, Russia and Poland. Two Xtenda cards can be plugged into a single desktop PC, which enables one microprocessor to allow seven people to work simultaneously. Scott Smith, director of instructional technology for the Visalia Unified School District in Tulare County has installed about 30 Xtenda systems in his district of 34 schools and 26,000 students. He said: The school uses one Xtenda card per host PC, creating a host and three satellites. In this configuration, performance is good except when the host PC runs a processor-intensive task such as editing digital video. Students who use this equipment don’t even know they’re on a shared workstation. Image Credit: Mobile Whack Via: SfGate