Tiny nanotube antennas may yield better signals
08 January, 2004In the future, mobile phone calls and television pictures could become a lot clearer thanks to tiny antennas thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair. At least that's the speculation of a University of Southern California researcher who has been investigating nanotube transistors.
Handheld UHF transceiver
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: Standard Communications Pty LtdGME Electrophone has released the TX610, a 477 MHz UHF CB handheld transceiver.
LiMnO2 primary cells
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: Saft Australia Pty LtdSaft's LM range of lithium manganese dioxide (LiMnO2) cylindrical primary cells combines a high voltage and rate capability, performance over a wide range of temperatures, no voltage delay when put into service and a long shelf life, all in a standard space envelope.
Two-way radio charger analyser
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: Premier Batteries Pty LtdThe IQpac is a charger analyser for Ni-Cd/NiMH batteries providing the option of constant current or pulse charging. Technology featuring a rapid charge with battery capacity display provides the user with complete information on battery condition.
Multi-band mobile/GPS antenna
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: RFI Technology SolutionsThe Quintet 'global capable' telematics antenna includes a true multi-band, mixed polarity cellular antenna with an integrated active GPS patch antenna incorporated in the same housing.
Super gain antennas
17 December, 2003 | Supplied by: ZCG ScalarThere are two models in the SG range of mobile phone antennas, both standing 900 mm tall with a stainless steel spring base and identical appearance. The SG835 for CDMA and SG900 for digital GSM mobile phones offer 4 dBd of gain.
HF radio bridges the gap between peacekeepers and NGOs
11 December, 2003 by Rod MacduffPeacekeepers and NGOs are confronted with many similar communications problems when they find themselves in trouble spots where public order has broken down
Moving radio into the digital age
11 December, 2003 | Supplied by: DSTO (Defence Science and Technology Organisation)A breakthrough discovery by DSTO scientists will have a significant impact on future technology in many areas of sensing and communications, bringing the potential for dramatically improved wideband RF surveillance
Wireless technology may help doctors treat patients
19 November, 2003Wireless technology may put doctors who don't rely on desktop computers and paper charts in a better position to treat their patients.
Improving performance of wireless communications
05 November, 2003Researchers at the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) in the US and Motorola's Advanced Technology Center are developing three-dimensional switches and tiny fuel cells to improve the reception quality and extend the operating time for wireless communications and other wireless sensing devices.
Bluetooth access point
05 November, 2003 | Supplied by: Belkin ComponentsBelkin has released its Bluetooth access point with USB print server. It is suitable for small office/home office (SOHO) and mobile road warriors with devices enabled with Bluetooth technology needing to connect to networks as well as printers.
Remote control and monitoring
05 November, 2003 | Supplied by: Miles ElectronicsCMACS is a control and monitoring unit designed to measure remote site conditions and alert personnel by mobile phone SMS message if an alarm condition occurs. The site monitor may then be interrogated remotely by supervisory software for real-time measurement information or to take corrective action by activating digital outputs.
Tiny nanotube antennas may yield better signals
08 January, 2003In the future, mobile phone calls and television pictures could become a lot clearer thanks to tiny antennas thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair. At least that's the speculation of a University of Southern California researcher who has been investigating nanotube transistors.
