Xircom
Xircom Inc. announced a new product line called CompactCard, which it said extends wireless connectivity for Windows CE handheld computers. CompactCard is a series of Type II CompactFlash cards that give Windows CE devices access to Ethernet, modem and Global System for Mobile communications wireless technologies. (800) 438-4526.
Gabriel Electronics
Gabriel Electronics Inc. introduced the Quick Align Mount, a terrestrial microwave point-to-point antenna mount designed to simplify the installation and alignment of an antenna. A wrench and a screwdriver are the only tools needed for installation. The mount adapts to mast pipes ranging in size from 1.9 inches to 4.5 inches, and is being offered with Gabriel’s antenna models SSP2-23A and SSP2-52B. (207) 833-5161.
TriQuint Semiconductor
TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. introduced the TGA1073A, B, C and G power amplifier microwave monolithic integrated circuit devices covering the 19 GHz to 41 GHz frequency band. The ICs are fabricated on TriQuint’s 0.25 micron gate length, production power pHEMT process. The pHEMT process produces high-frequency device performance comparable to that of 0.15 micron gate length devices and allows for reduced intermodulation distortion over devices fabricated with other process technologies. The ICs meet the transmission requirements of millimeter wave-based digital communication devices, such as point-to-point microwave radios in the 23, 26, 30 and 38 GHz bands; local multipoint distribution service systems in the 27 GHz to 31 GHz bands; and the 40 GHz to 42 GHz microwave video distribution systems for Europe. The TGA1073-series are offered in chip form and are priced in 1,000-piece quantities from $30 to $64. (503) 615-9000.
Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard Co. debuted the HP 43521A downconverter unit. The HP 43521A significantly extends the frequency range of the HP 4352S, HP’s VCO/PLL evaluation and test system for wireless/digital communications equipment. The enhanced HP 4352S offers a frequency range from 10 MHz to 12.6 GHz and is capable of measuring phase noise, radio-frequency power, transients and settling time, among others. It can be used for production test, research and development applications. The HP 43521A downconverter is available for $35,600. (800) 452-4844 ext. 6499.
Moseley
Moseley announced the NXE1 point-to-point digital radio, which can deliver 2,048 kilobits of data in as little as 400 kilohertz of channel bandwidth. The NXE1 allows one transceiver to deliver user-defined rates from 384 kilobits per second to 34 megabits per second in bandwidths of 200 kilohertz to 7 megahertz using 4, 16, 32 or 64 quadrature amplitude modulation. It is available in the 335-512 MHz, 790-960 MHz and 1350-1525 MHz bands. The NXE1 also will transmit 768 kbps in 200 kilohertz of bandwidth. (805) 968-9621.
Socket Communications
Socket Communications Inc. launched its Socket Digital Phone Card, a plug-in card that simplifies the attachment of a digital-capable cellular phone to a Windows CE-based PC Companion or a Windows 9x/NT notebook. When attached, the phone card allows Windows-based mobile computers to utilize a digital data-capable cellular phone as a wireless modem, and gives mobile users a way to run e-mail, browse the Web and transfer data. (510) 744-2767.
InfoRad
Information Radio Technology Inc. announced a new version of its Serve-IT application for the wireless optimization of newspaper circulation management. The latest version offers advanced scheduling functionality, enhanced report features and has a 32-bit platform with a version available that can run on Windows NT. It is designed to work with all text messaging and short messaging systems in North America. (216) 531-1313 ext. 31.
InTouch
InTouch Management Systems Inc. introduced the InFlection voice portal software platform, which enables voice-controlled remote access to integrated messaging and the Internet. Users can dial in to the portal service from any phone and check e-mail and voice messages, or access Web-based information such as news, weather or traffic updates. (617) 497-9800.
Ericsson
The I 888 World wireless handset is now available from Ericsson Inc. The I 888 World has dual-band capability, operating on 1900 MHz Global System for Mobile communication networks in North and South America, as well as 900 MHz networks elsewhere in the world. The handset has an infrared modem, which can be used with an infrared-compatible laptop computer, palmtop or personal digital assistant to check e-mail, send and receive faxes or browse the Internet. Other features of the I 888 World include 3.5 hours of talk time and 80 hours of standby time, built-in data/fax PC card capability and a choice of 24 languages. (212) 685-4030.
Chase Communications
Chase Communications Ltd. introduced its wireless system planning tool for Windows 98/95/NT, the Signal Pro Version 2.0. The network design module provides complete design features for cellular and personal communications services systems as well as a range of study features for fixed-point and multipoint systems such as wireless local loop. It can provide both forward and reverse link studies of received signal strength, fade margin, C/I ratio and percentage availability. Signal Pro also can design deployments of fixed systems with frequency re-use. (+44) 181-392-5720.
Antenna Products
Antenna Products debuted a new line of personal communications services antennas for interstate highway coverage and back-haul applications. The PCS antennas have a horizontal beamwidth of 50 degrees and vertical beamwidths that vary from 5.5 degrees to 28 degrees, depending on the model. The antennas cover the 1850-1990 MHz frequency range with gains from 21.2 dBi to 13.2 dBi and front-to-back ratios that exceed 35 dB. Models with electrical downtilt and dual antennas are available. All models come with a five-year warranty. (940) 325-3301.
Nokia
The Nokia LPS-1 Loopset, which allows consumers to make clear connections between digital wireless phones and T-coil hearing aids, now is available. Worn around the neck and connected to a wireless phone, the Loopset sends the signal from the phone to the hearing aid. The Nokia LPS-1 Loopset works with Nokia Corp.’s 5100 and 6100 series digital phones. It is powered by three hearing-aid batteries. (972) 894-5000.
Infineon
Infineon Technologies Corp. introduced a new family of radio-frequency technologies expressly designed for mobile applications. The products include single- and dual-phase lock loop frequency synthesizers, universal and dual-band RF-mixer/modulators and a series of low-noise amplifiers. All the devices are fully compliant with Code Division Multiple Access, Time Division Multiple Access, personal communications services and Global System for Mobile communications standards. (408) 501-6000.
Tektronix
Tektronix Inc. announced the 8 GHz R3267 and the 26.5 GHz R3273 spectrum analyzers for manufacturing and final development test applications for third-generation base stations and mobile handsets. The noise floor and range performance of the R3267/73 provide repeatable activity concentration point measurements with typically up to -72 dBc on a 4.096 MHz wideband Code Division Multiple Access signal. This allows for tighter measurement margins, thereby increasing yield. Standard features include resolution bandwidth filters from 10 hertz to 10 megahertz, span accuracy of less than +/-1 percent and zero span sweeps as fast as 1 microsecond. The R3267/73 are available now. The R3267 is priced starting at $30,995, and the R3273 starts at $35,995. (800) 426-2200 ext. 1139.
Metawave
Metawave Communications Corp. introduced its Code Division Multiple Access smart antenna product family, a version of the SpotLight 2000 system for Nortel Networks’ CDMA Metro Cell. SpotLight 2000 boosts network efficiency, allowing operators to increase minutes of use per CDMA carrier frequency by 30 perce
nt. (800) 638-2928.
