Ericsson Inc. introduced a lightweight, palm-sized cellular phone which delivers up to 90 minutes of talk time and 24 hours of standby time, the company said. The phone, named AF 738, uses Advanced Mobile Phone Service. Features of the new phone include 99 speed dial memory locations, additional speed dial memory for calling card numbers, secure memory locations for credit card numbers and bank account numbers and 10 number redial. It will be marketed in the United States at around $500 and also will be available in worldwide markets where AMPS is available, including Canada, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Australia. (800) ERICSSON.
Philips Semiconductors introduced a complete range of GaAS Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit power amplifiers that are compatible with emerging digital cellular standards. The amplifiers offer manufacturers a simple design-in process, reduced assembly costs and smaller handset designs, the company said. The amplifiers are suitable for Global System for Mobile communications, digital cellular system, personal communications services, Digital European Cordless Telephone and Personal Handyphone System technologies. Each product features zero dBm RF drive, high operating efficiency and low-cost plastic packaging. (800) 447-1500, ext. 1335.
Canamex Communications Corp. announced the miniPAGER, a small unit for 10 users with features ideal for small businesses or family communications needs. The miniPAGER incorporates a Caller ID function with a paging unit. Using Call Alert, the pager sends Caller ID and voice mail messages to selected users. It also can send personalized reminders and preprogrammed messages and can connect to home alarm systems. (800) 387-4237.
Radio frequency, microwave and wireless professionals can take advantage of RF Globalnet, a World Wide Web page maintained by Microwave Online Services Co. RF Globalnet can be found at www.rfmicrowave.com, and includes various resources. (303) 415-9233.
InterPage L.P. introduced Connexions, an on-site silent wireless paging system that transmits numeric or alphanumeric messages to employees or employee groups within a building or campus. Because Connexions is installed to existing business phone systems, employees can send numeric messages from any phone extension. The system also can be interfaced with a central IBM compatible personal computer. (800) 992-1000.
