4-A Chips Charge Smart-Phone Li-Ion Batteries
MD&D News Staff
Trumpeted as the first monolithic, 4-A Li-ion battery charger ICs, Summit Microelectronics’ configurable SMB349 and SMB359 operate from a 3.6-V to 16-V input range...
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Wireless and Mobile Security
Security Is A Key Factor In Femto Adoption
Smart operators can use femtocells to address their indoor coverage issues, but not before they can guarantee the security of their operation....
Security
"Bump In The Wire" Chip Adds Security Without A Redesign
The SentryFlow 9150 Applied Services Processor (ASP) from Hifn is a single-chip solution for adding full security to any communications or networking application, such as wireless backhaul aggregation...
Security Solution Protects Against New WPA Vulnerability
AirMagnet says its Enterprise 8.0 is the only Wi-Fi security package that protects against a recently discovered vulnerability in Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)...
Study Reveals Clamor For Clamshells With Fingerprint Security
A study conducted by AuthenTec, Inc. has revealed that people would like the ability to lockdown their mobile devices with a fingerprint scanner embedded in the device...
Department of Homeland Security awards $14-million responder knowledge base services contract
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has been awarded a task order by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) Services. ...
ASA gamma-ray detector may play a role in homeland security
Detecting gamma-ray bursts from space is really no different than finding and intercepting nuclear material illegally stowed inside shipping containers or even trains. ...
Home automation and security going mainstream
Home automation products have long existed in small numbers, but a new study from ABI Research says that a technology shift now under way is opening up a new mainstream consumer market and creating a new opportunity for broadband and telephone service providers. ...
Homeland security contract awarded to evaluate missile defense system on U.S. passenger aircraft
BAE Systems has received a $29 million award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to test an infrared aircraft missile defense system on passenger aircraft. ...
Addressing the physical security of encryption keys
Physical security of an encryption key is of prime consideration in military applications. However, it is possible to achieve compliance with applicable regulations, as well as provide additional layers of protection, using specially designed components. These components use electrical and physical design techniques for the secure generation and storage of digital encryption keys....
Home security system uses M2M technology
Home security and automation provider uControl is using machine-to-machine technology from Jasper Wireless to wirelessly connect and manage uControl’s in-home security alarms. ...
New RKE technology redefines security for remote control
Linx Technologies’ CipherLinx signals a new era in security for remote keyless entry and remote control devices. ...
Beceem and Elliptic collaborate on WiMAX security
Beceem Communications, a supplier of chipsets for the Mobile WiMAX terminal market and Elliptic, a supplier of security IP products, will extend their...
WiMAX security gaps present revenue opportunities
The year 2007 will see a number of mobile WiMAX deployments. ...
