Spreadtrum Debuts Single-Chip MultiMode TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM Baseband Modem

Spreadtrum Communications debuted its first TD-LTE baseband modem in 40nm CMOS silicon. The chip integrates multiple communication standards into a single-chip design, including multiband TD-LTE and TD-SCDMA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM. It achieves downlink speeds of 100 Mbps and uplink speeds of 50 Mbps and supports 5, 10, 15 and 20 MHz channels and 2x2 MIMO. The SC9610 is currently progressing through field trials in China in tandem with customer design-in activities. Sampling is underway. “Our single-chip multi-mode TD-LTE solution is a...

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Lantiq Samples System-Level Vectoring Chip

Lantiq announced first customer shipments of its VINAXTM IVE1000 System-Level Vectoring Engine chip. The company said its new VINAX IVE1000 represents a major milestone for the deployment of vectoring in the field. The chip is an integrated ASSP solution suitable for volume deployment of system-level vectoring solutions supporting up to 384 VDSL2 lines. The implementation supports full cancellation and partial cancellation of crosstalk in copper...

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Microsoft: Unifying Windows 8, Windows Phone, Xbox 360

In his last keynote address at CES, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Windows 8 is on schedule for delivery later this year. The company's new "Metro" user interface will be the unifying element across Windows 8, Windows Phone, Xbox 360 and tablets. Some highlights of the event:Xbox 360 is first in console sales with more than 66 million worldwide.Xbox LIVE is the biggest social entertainment network in the living room with nearly 40 million Xbox LIVE members.Microsoft has sold over 18 million Kinect controller units so far. Kinect is coming...

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IEEE Approves 1905.1 Draft Standard for Home Networking

The IEEE 1905.1 Working Group has approved the Hybrid Networking (P1905.1) draft standard. The HomePlug Powerline Alliance hailed the approval, saying the approval marks a significant step forward for home networking.IEEE 1905.1 is a software abstraction layer for unifying wired and wireless home networks. It leverages widely adopted standards, including the IEEE 802.11 standards for Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.3 for Ethernet, IEEE 1901 for Powerline and MoCA for Coaxial Cables. 1905.1’s common interface enables applications and upper layer protocols to...

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IEEE Forms Power Matters Alliance to Pursue Wireless Charging

IEEE will form a new Power Matters Alliance (PMA) dedicated to remaking consumers’ daily interaction with power as wireless, environmentally sound, and smart. The PMA will develop the suite of "Power 2.0" standards covering the entire consumer power ecosystem, such as mobile, computing, in-car, consumer electronics, smart batteries, household power, and power-in-public-places. Additionally, Power 2.0 will enable interaction of software and services...

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Sprint Unveils its First 3 LTE Devices

Sprint unveiled the first 3 devices that will operate on its forthcoming 4G LTE network: the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the LG "Viper", and the Sierra Wireless Tri-Network Hotspot. Pricing and release dates were not disclosed. Approximately 15 4G LTE devices are currently on track to be launched in 2012 including handsets, tablets and data cards. Sprint will continue to sell its WiMAX-based devices.http://www.sprint.com/4G...

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HTC's Titan II LTE Windows Phone Packs 16MP Camera

HTC introduced its fourth LTE smartphone -- the TITAN II Windows Phone for AT&T.The HTC TITAN II features a 4.7-inch super LCD capacitive touchscreen display as well as a 16-megapixel camera with a wide-angle lens, autofocus, dual LED flash, red eye reduction, image stabilization, a backside-illuminated sensor and a physical camera button.The device is powered by Qualcomm’s 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and a 1,730mAh lithium ion battery .Pricing...

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Nokia Lumia 900 LTE Coming to AT&T

Nokia unveiled its latest Lumia 900 LTE Windows phone -- built exclusively for AT&T and promising data downloads of up to 50 Mbps on the carrier's LTE network and up to 21 Mbps on the HSPA+ network.The Nokia Lumia 900 boasts a 4.3-inch AMOLED ClearBlack display and is powered by a 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8055 + MDM9200. It runs Windows Phone Release 7.5 – Mango Commercial Release 2 (Mango + LTE).Pricing was not announced.http://www.nok...

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Juniper Cuts Q4 2011 Guidance -- Weak SP Router Sales

Citing weaker router sales to service providers, especially U.S. operators, Juniper Networks pre-announced lower than expectations results for Q4 2011.Juniper now expects Q4 2011 revenue to be in the range of $1,110 to $1,120 million, compared to the company's prior expectation of $1,160 to $1,220 million. Non-GAAP EPS is now expected to be in the range of $0.26 to $0.28 per diluted share, compared to the company's prior expectation of $0.32 to $0.36....

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CES: AT&T Unveils 6 Android LTE Devices

At the AT&T Developer Summit in Las Vegas, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph de la Vega unveiled five smartphones and one tablet powered by 4G LTE and the Android platform. These include:Samsung Galaxy Note -- features a 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen (1280x800) a uniques "S Pen" input device.Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD -- features a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, as well as a 1.5 GHz...

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TE SubCom Upgrades 9,500km Trans-Pacific Cable to 40G

TE SubCom has completed the first 40G upgrade in an undersea cable system more than 9,500km in length. The upgrade increased the existing cable system’s capacity by 22 x 40G."Completing the first long-haul system upgrade from 10G to 40G highlights our advanced capabilities and commitment to providing the highest density cable systems being built. Further, the project is an important step forward for the industry, as it sets a new standard for upgrading...

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AT&T Offers M2M Application Platform powered by Axeda

AT&T has signed a multi-year agreement with Axeda covering its cloud-based, M2M Application Development software platform. The AT&T M2M Application Platform powered by Axeda includes:The Axeda Platform, which allows developers to build and manage applications for almost any type of connected device in a highly secure environment and includes a framework to integrate M2M data with ERP/CRM business systems.Axeda Connected Product Management...

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