Development of Application Processor for Personal Navigation Device with Support for Terrestrial Digital TV and High-Precision 3D Graphics
Renesas Electronics and Renesas Mobile have announced the development of R-Mobile A1 Series of Application Processors for PND (Personal Navigation Devices) as well as other portable devices supporting terrestrial digital TV reception, map display as well as high-precision 3D graphics resulting in significant reduction in system cost for high-end equipment. The development of the new R-Mobile A1 Series of Application Processors was a direct response to market demand for higher image quality and higher functionality in portable devices due to widespread adoption of ISDB-T full-segment terrestrial TV broadcasting. Read more
Development of World’s Smallest Bluetooth Modules by MURATA Manufacturing
Murata Manufacturing made an announcement on mass production and shipment of world’s smallest Bluetooth modules in its “LBMA Series”. The new module has a form factor of 3.5×3.5mm making them 30% smaller than previous products. The new module is based on high frequency design module technology, achieving excellent electromagnetic wave resistant characteristics through company’s original packaging technology. The new modules are in compliance with RoHS directive. The new module is targeted for mobile applications such as mobile phone, portable music player, PMP (Portable Media Player), PND (Portable Navigation Device), digital photo frame as well as MID (Mobile Internet Device). Read more
Sanyo unveils its latest model on Car Navigation System
Sanyo has unveiled its latest car navigation product NV-LB50DT equipped with 5 inch touch screen backlight LED, TFT LCD screen planed for release on November 5th of this year. Unlike the sales of other digital devices which have been plummeted due to economic down turn Sanyo is enjoying a brisk sale on its Car Navigation System with expected sale of 100 million unit for fiscal year of 2009 due to its high functionality and good performance at a considerably reasonable price range. Read more
