Industry News
2.3 GHz marketing plan released
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has developed a draft marketing plan proposing a revised technical framework (or operating conditions) for spectrum licensees in the 2.3 GHz band.
[ + ]Appointed to global marketing role
Radio Frequency Systems has appointed Eric Mariette as vice-president of global marketing and strategy. He is responsible for ensuring that the company’s portfolio of RF solutions is fully visible to the global wireless sector, and that the company’s expanding solution-set meets the demands of the industry.
[ + ]Radio disturbance accreditation
Rohde & Schwarz says it has the first laboratory in Australia to be accredited to perform measurements of radio disturbance and immunity testing receivers to the AS NZS CISPR 16.1.1 . 'Radio Disturbance Measurement Apparatus' Standard.
[ + ]Temperature monitoring — for many years
One RF Technology has developed a low-power wireless temperature monitoring solution using ZigBee and offering many years of autonomous operating time with a standard lithium AA battery.
[ + ]Island joined with TETRA system
Zenitel has launched its ‘ChuChubi TETRA trunking network’ into the French regions of the Caribbean island Saint Martin.
[ + ]400 MHz band under review
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has taken the first public step in reviewing arrangements in the radio frequency spectrum from 403–520 MHz by seeking public and industry comment on options for its future use.
[ + ]Partnership develops mobile devices
Aeroflex and Innowireless have signed a technology partnership designed to accelerate the development of 3GPP LTE mobile devices for subscribers.
[ + ]Regulatory approach to VoIP services unveiled
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has announced a new approach to dealing with the regulation of VoIP services.
[ + ]Radios for Chile gold mines
Benbro Electronics has shipped a batch of UHF radio transmitters and receivers for a trial of the Linatex hose-wear monitor in two gold and copper mines in Chile.
[ + ]Plans for Australia’s biggest technology precinct
Industry and Enterprise Minister Francis Logan has unveiled the blueprint for Australia’s biggest technology precinct and the only one dedicated to information and communications technology.
[ + ]Wireless solutions group appoints CTO
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) has appointed André Doll as its chief technology officer. Based in Paris, Doll assumes responsibility for the company’s R&D and project management resources worldwide.
[ + ]Portable mine detector system developed
The Sundance SMT365 DSP module is being used to help develop portable humanitarian mine detector (PHMD) technology. The PHMD system uses a pulse induction metal detector combined with a ground-penetrating radar array to discriminate between minimum metal antipersonnel mines and small metal clutter.
[ + ]Official test equipment for WiMAX certification announced
Aeroflex and AT4 wireless have announced that the WiMAX Forum has designated the Aeroflex/AT4 wireless MINT223x protocol conformance test system and AT4 wireless MINT T2110 radio conformance test system as official test equipment for WiMAX Certification (802.16-2005).
[ + ]60 GHz multiple antenna receiver prototype introduced
IMEC has introduced its prototype of a 60 GHz multiple antenna receiver and invites industry to join its 60 GHz research program.
[ + ]7 in 8 WCDMA operators have launched HSPA
Seven in every eight commercial 3G/WCDMA operators have launched HSPA, according to the 3G/WCDMA-HSDPA Fact Sheet published by GSA — the Global mobile Suppliers Association.
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