ELite Logistic Services
Elite Logistic Services Inc. introduced its PageTrack control module, a wireless automotive security, control and monitoring solution. The system uses SkyTel Communications Inc.’s two-way ReFLEX network, the ReFLEX CreataLink 2 XT two-way data transceiver from Motorola Inc. and global positioning system technology. The system can provide automatic notification by pager if a vehicle is stolen. From the two-way pager, the customer then can send a message that will disable the vehicle, flash the lights, sound the horn and also notify police with the car’s exact location. The system also can control locks, remotely start the vehicle, lower or raise windows and perform other functions. ELSI expects the first PageTrack system to be installed this month. (409) 230-0222.
Nokia
Nokia Corp. introduced the Nokia Card Phone 2.0, a dual-band PC card with a built-in Global System for Mobile communications phone that supports high-speed circuit switched data and data transmission rates of up to 43.2 kilobits per second, without data compression. The Nokia Card Phone and HSCSD together provide higher bit rates compared with others currently used for GSM data services, said Matti Alahuhta, president, Nokia Mobile Phones. The Nokia Card Phone 2.0 operates in Windows 95/98/NT environments and works with laptops, notebooks and portable faxes that have a type II or type III PC card slot with sufficient power supply, said Nokia. (800) 666-5553.
OSI
Objective Systems Integrators Inc. introduced a Java-based application that allows business users to capture business functions, represent them graphically and then use them to create workflows. The NetExpert VPM (Virtual Process Management) tool allows users to select and drag activity and process objects from a toolbar onto a design board to model, modify, test and deploy processes, said OSI. Telecom New Zealand is OSI’s first NetExpert VPM customer. The carrier plans to use the product across 12 of its operations support systems to manage more than 47 voice and data services, said OSI. (800) 231-6226.
Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless Inc. introduced a wireless solution that provides cellular connectivity and protocol conversion for transaction-based applications, called AirPac. The system is a client-server solution that extends transaction-based applications wirelessly, such as automated teller machines, point-of-sale networks, remote travel reservation terminals and lottery ticket dispensers. The AirPac solution consists of the AirPac 3000 switch and one or more AirPac 300 remote devices. Wireless transmission takes place over Cellular Digital Packet Data networks. (604) 231-1100.
VLSI
VLSI Technology announced Velocity RSP7+, a rapid silicon prototyping system targeted at customers developing system-on-a-chip application specific integrated circuits for networking peripherals, virtual private networks and systems requiring ARM-based control and wired connectivity. The Velocity RSP7+ features new, reusable Internet Protocol technology in addition to new functionality that supports system, chip and software development. It offers field programmable gate array prototyping, N-Trace embedded real-time trace and numerous networking and connectivity interfaces. The Velocity RSP7+ is expected to available in early fourth quarter. (408) 434-3000.
Motorola
Motorola Inc. announced its new PageWriter 2000X two-way pager is now commercially available. The upgrade to the PageWriter 2000 includes TrueSync synchronization software from Starfish Software, personal information management applications and an expanded memory of 4.5 megabytes. Motorola also introduced new software developers kits for version 1.2 of its PageWriter 2000 and 2000X two-way pagers and an integrators kit for the CreataLink 2 XT two-way data transceiver module. Owners of previous beta versions of the SDKs will receive CD upgrades by mail. Others who want the kits may contact the company. (800) 247-2346.
BellSouth Wireless Data
BellSouth Wireless Data L.P. introduced a new Mobitex-based point-of-sale wireless terminal from Hypercom, called the ICE 5000 Mobile, which can process credit and debit card transactions wirelessly. www.bellsouth.com.
Mitsubishi, AT&T
Mitsubishi Wireless Communications Inc. and AT&T Corp. have created MobileAccess T250, a wireless Internet phone capable of offering quad-mode connectivity on Cellular Digital Packet Data service networks for data transmissions, and 800 MHz and 1900 MHz Time Division Multiple Access systems and analog networks for voice services. New features of the T250 include a larger display area for easier reading and creation of e-mail messages, multiple size fonts for enhanced viewing and graphical displays for data applications, said the companies. Using an enhanced version of Phone.com Inc.’s browser, the phone also gives users online, real-time interactive access to Internet/intranet-based information and applications over CDPD networks. The MobileAccess T250 phone is expected to be available fourth quarter.
Metawave
Metawave Communications Corp. announced the SpotLight 2000 smart antenna system now is compatible with the Motorola SC 4812 and SC 4812T cellular Code Division Multiple Access base stations. The SpotLight 2000 enables operators to increase minutes of use per CDMA carrier frequency 30 percent or more by alleviating hot spots and allowing network-wide traffic growth on the existing carrier frequency, said Metawave. (425) 702-5600.
Fujitsu
Fujitsu Microelectronics Inc. debuted the Bump Chip Carrier++ packaging technology for radio-frequency devices. The low-profile BCC++ is designed primarily for wireless applications that require high-end RF characteristics and accommodate die sizes with high pin counts. A key design feature is the center die cavity, which is attached directly to the motherboard, providing excellent ground shield and lower inductance. It is ideal for RF devices developed for third-generation phones and wireless connectivity that uses the Bluetooth standard. (408) 922-9104.
Ventera
Ventera Corp. completed TeleSites, an Internet database application that captures, tracks and reports on all critical engineering, Federal Communications Commission licensing and lease information required for managing tower sites. The application has four major functions-property management/leasing, site valuation, marketing and equipment. It has been developed to run on a corporate intranet, using Web development technologies including Microsoft Active Server Pages, Java Script and Oracle. (703) 760-4600.
Maxrad
Maxrad said it added three new ultra high frequency models to its line of low-profile vertical antennas. The MLPV UHF models feature a brass radiator design that provides exceptional pattern coverage and reliability, with minimal loss and no tuning required, said the company. Models MLPV406, MLPV440 and MLPV470 cover frequencies from 406 MHz to 440 MHz, 440 MHz to 480 MHz and 470 MHz to 512 MHz, respectively. The antennas are ideal for any indoor, outdoor, mobile or fixed application requiring high performance with minimal visibility. (800) 323-9122.
SpectraLink
SpectraLink Corp. introduced the Link 150 WTS system, a 900 MHz wireless telephone solution that enables up to 64 wireless handsets to operate within a single office environment. The system consists of a master control unit, base stations and wireless telephones. A network of up to 16 base stations-each covering a transmission area in excess of 50,000 feet-are installed throughout a facility and as workers move throughout the workplace, their calls are handed off from one base station to another. The Link 150 WTS system is priced from $10,000. (800) 765-6123.
National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor Corp. announced the Diversity Receiver Chip Set, composed of two CLC5526 digital variable gain amplifiers, two CLC5956 12-bit analog-to-digital converters and the CLC5902 digital downconve
rter with integrated automatic gain control. The DRCS improves cellular phone base station performance by eliminating the need for multiple stages of analog frequency downconversion hardware by allowing digitization of the signal at the first intermediate frequency after it has been mixed and filtered only once. It is priced at $50 for quantities of 1,000. (800) 272-9959.
DSP Communications
DSP Communications Inc. introduced its single-chip PDCharm, which offers a more than 70-percent reduction in power consumption for personal digital cellular baseband processing. PDCharm features Texas Instruments’ TMS320C54x DSP core and .5 millimeter pitch MicroStar BGA packaging. It enables a 15-percent to 20-percent increase in talk time of PDC handsets, said DSPC. “PDCharm, together with the availability of DSPC’s single-chip RFIC in 2000, will allow handset manufacturers access to a complete two-chip system solution, including baseband and RFIC,” said Gabi Hilevitz, general manager of DSPC Technologies Ltd. www.dspc..com
