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Focus Application - Near Field Communications
	NFC, or "near field communications´, is gaining traction in wireless applications in the US. In fact, in 2011 alone, 30 million NFC-equipped handsets shipped worldwide. This technology uses wireless methods at the 13.56 MHz frequency. It is ideal for close proximity applications over distances of less than 100mm. The target applications include wireless payment (point of sale device - peer-to-peer information collection and exchange, security and access control, and even healthcare information exchange platforms.

Industry Definition - Near Field Communications
NFC is an extension of the existing RFID (radio frequency identification). NFC reduces the link distance to allow for exchange of sensitive information (personal, bank account info, media, etc) as needed by the application. Unlike RFID, NFC exclusively uses the 13.56MHz and is designed for volumetric field strength efficiency rather than antenna gain like traditional antennas. These NFC products can then be integrated into a passive or active reader/writer configuration depending on the needs of the field strength and the end-application itself.

New Products
W3579 • Size: 58mm x 35mm x 0.30mm • H-Field: 1.5 A/m • Read Distance: 11mm • Impedance: 50 or 80Ω W3580 • Size: 58mm x 35mm x 0.45mm • H-Field: 1.5 A/m • Read Distance: 10mm • Impedance: 50 or 80Ω
Look for the upcoming Q3 release of the W7001 (NFC Flex Stamp antenna) and W7002 (NFC Wire Loop antenna).
W7001 • Size: 25mm x 25mm • H-Field: 1.5 A/m • Read Distance: up to 38mm • Impedance: 50 or 80Ω
W7002 • Size: 51mm x 76mm (Inside Area) • H-Field: 1.5 A/m • Read Distance: up to 38mm • Impedance: 50 or 80Ω

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STMicroelectronics - Operation Lifetime Doubles in Smart Meters and Other Wireless Sensor Node Applications with New Wireless Transceiver from STMicroelectronics

ST's SPIRIT1 wireless transceiver cuts power budget by 50% over competing devices

Geneva, April 26, 2012 - 

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in smart metering and industrial applications, today introduced a high-performance, ultra-low-power wireless transceiver for Automatic Meter Infrastructure and other wireless sensor node applications, such as alarm and security systems, home and building automation, and industrial monitoring and control. ST's SPIRIT1 transceiver combinesexcellent receiver sensitivity with unbeatable current consumption, delivering 50% power reduction over existing solutions in the market.

Replacing traditional electromechanical meters, ‘smart’ electronic meters bring many advantages for utility providers and consumers alike. Features like full remote control, power peak and consumption analysis, anti-tampering mechanisms, fault alert, and time-variable tariffs, help make both the supply and usage of electricity, gas or water more efficient and economical. 

ST's SPIRIT1 transceiver handles the communication between smart meters in households and businesses and the neighborhood data concentrator, which relays the information to the utility provider control center. By enabling short-range transmissions in frequency ranges below 1 GHz ¹, SPIRIT1 ensures proper wireless signal propagation through concrete walls and building structures.

Power consumption is a critical parameter in battery-powered wireless metering applications. SPIRIT1 delivers an unparalleled competitive advantage of extremely low current consumption, slashed by as much as 50% over existing solutions in the market. This enables SPIRIT1-equipped applications to be in operation for up to twice the time of other solutions without the need to replace batteries.

SPIRIT1 boasts an outstanding receiver sensitivity of -120dBm. This allows the designer to lower the output power of the transmitter and thus further decrease the overall current consumption, while maintaining a highly robust communication channel. The transceiver supports advanced technologies like frequency hopping, auto-acknowledgment and antenna diversity to secure error-free data transmission even in harsh-environmental or challenging-logistical conditions.

Additional embedded features include 128-bit data encryption, error correction and detection, FIFO memory blocks, as well as highly flexible and programmable data packet management, which contribute to reducing the computation load of the host microcontroller and the overall system cost. 

ST’s SPIRIT1 Sub-GHz RF transceivers are currently available for sampling to lead customers. The resale price will be $1.8 for 1,000 pieces. For further information on availability and pricing please contact your ST sales office.

Note to Editors: 
The SPIRIT1 is compliant with the Wireless M-BUS, ETSI EN 300 220, FCC CFR47 part 15 (sub parts 15.247, 15.249, 15.205, 15.209 and 15.231) and ARIB STD T-67/T-108 worldwide regulatory standards.

Freescale's new industrial touchscreen tech even works in the rain

Freescale's new industrial touchscreen tech even works in the rain:

Freescale is announcing a new industrial touch sensing technology that'll even sense your swipes and prods through a film of water. Xtrinsic 3.0 is designed to be used in industrial, medical and in-car systems, with pre-built user interfaces ready to be added to any device its jammed inside. In addition to being able to work through water, it can withstand noise, detect electrical interference and reduce false touches. It's being demonstrated at the company's technology forum in India from today, presumably ready to be licensed by passing equipment manufacturers in short order.
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Aug 24, 2012 - Freescale Expands Xtrinsic Touch-Sensing Software Portfolio for Next-Generation Human-Machine Interfaces

Aug 24, 2012 - Freescale Expands Xtrinsic Touch-Sensing Software Portfolio for Next-Generation Human-Machine Interfaces: BENGALURU, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2012-- Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) is extending its Xtrinsic touch-sensing software (TSS) portfolio with a robust, flexible solution that provides added microcontroller (MCU) functionality without increasing system cost. New features include water tolerance, noise detection* and a touch-detection algorithm for reduced false touches under electrical noise.

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Acrich 2 Increased More than 90% in Power Efficiency

‘Acrich 2′ has been increased more than 90% in power efficiency by improving the power factor up to 97% comparing to previous version of ‘Acrich’ of Seoul Semiconductor, and the THD has become lower than 25% to comply with the requirement of each country  including DOE and others. Through cutting edge technology on IC, the lighting manufactures can be directly pluged into the wall without considering any electrical conditions.