PanaVise Products Inc. debuted PortaGrip 2000, a cellular phone holder that features four-way adjustability. The side jaws move back and forth, while the support slide moves up and down, the company said. PortaGrip adjusts to hold any size or shape cellular phone. Three models are available to support different power supply and data port access requirements. (702) 353-2929.
Maxon America Inc. launched a new division, expanding its wireless product offerings to include cellular and personal communications products including analog, Code Division Multiple Access and Global System for Mobile communications technologies. “Maxon has a strong name in the wireless industry, and I believe that our new cellular/PCS customers will benefit from our reputation for high quality and value,” said Mark D. Worthey, Maxon’s product manager. (816) 891-6320.
Alcatel Telecom introduced its 1630 SX narrowband digital cross connect pack, which can cross connect more than 25,000 voice circuits through two bays. Personal communications services providers also can opt for a one-bay format, which can connect and monitor 10,000 voice circuits, the company said. Each bay holds four input/output shelves and each shelf has four quadrants. The 1630 SX includes continuous near-end and far-end circuit performance monitoring. (800) ALCATEL.
Texas Instruments Inc. introduced what it claims is the industry’s first standard-independent, single-chip digital baseband for wireless system design. The platform allows manufacturers to reduce the size, weight, component costs and power consumption in digital cellular phones, digital cordless phones, two-way voice/data pagers and other types of wireless communications systems, the company said. It has a digital signal processor core that specializes in wireless communications functions such as voice coding, channel coding, error correction, equalization, demodulation and encryption. (800) 477-8924, Ext. 4500.
The Antenna Co. has expanded its Maxim Accessory Line of nickel metal hydride batteries for Motorola Inc., Nokia Corp. and Audiovox Corp. phones. The company said each battery is subjected to environmental, electrical and durability testing. The batteries feature welded nickel strips that ensure maximum current flow between cells, a built-in thermometer that protects the battery from overheating and a durable case. (630) 250-9900.
ClearSite, a front-end receiver subsystem for personal communications and cellular applications, was introduced by Conductus Inc. In tests conducted earlier this year, ClearSite enhanced range, and improved coverage and signal quality in several rural cellular networks, the company said. The subsystem provides base stations the ability to receive weaker signals more clearly, which can potentially reduce the number of base stations needed in a given area. (408) 523-9950.
The International Mobile Telecommunications Association published a directory of international trunked radio systems called Global Digest for Commercial Trunked Radio Systems. The digest includes analysis of competitive services and telecommunications regulations for 45 countries. (202) 331-7773.
Zetron Inc. introduced two new paging products. The Model 1514 DevicePage allows users to respond to alphanumeric pages by telephone to remotely controlled pumps, motors and other equipment. DevicePage features eight digital inputs and four analog inputs. It is priced at $440. The Model 1515 VeriPage tests paging systems by periodically paging a vibrating pager inside a coverage area. If the page is not received in a reasonable amount of time, VeriPage automatically notifies maintenance personnel of the problem. (206) 820-6363.
Philips Semiconductors Inc. announced a low-voltage RF frequency synthesizer IC called the UMA1021M. It can be used with a variety of phones including Digital European Cordless Telephone, Global System for Mobile communications, digital cellular system, personal communications network and Personal Handyphone System technologies. The synthesizer performs at -88 dBc/Hz at 900 MHz and -82 dBc/Hz at 1.8 GHz. (800) 447-1500 Ext. 1332.
Form/Tec Plastics Inc. introduced Klip-Case, a portable cellular phone accessory that allows customers to clip their phones in such places as sun visors and ash trays in cars, or on a belt. Klip-Case is designed for use with several phone models including Motorola Inc., Nokia Corp. and AT&T Corp. (800) 554-7527.
Advanced Fox Cellular announced Travel Pack, a low-cost bundle of basic cellular accessories. Travel Pack includes a plug-in battery saver/rapid charger, leather case and wrist strap. The battery saver/charger comes in a clear clamshell display package with an insert card that can be customized. Travel Pack is available in all makes and models of portable phones and is covered by a lifetime warranty, the company said. (800) 233-0013.
