Dinet
Dinet Inc. announced an advanced keypad will be installed in all of its models of
mobile data terminals. The keypad provides a more tactile feel as well as improved radio-frequency shielding. Testing
of the new keypad showed no failures occurring in 16 million pushes. At the same time, Dinet is introducing a more
substantial universal mount which will eliminate most of the vibration experienced in a mobile
environment.
Andrew
Andrew Corp. introduced a 3.7-meter pipe mountable earth station antenna available with
C-, X-, Ku- and K-band feed systems. The antenna can be securely mounted onto a customer-supplied 6-inch nominal
pipe instead of a pedestal. The new design eliminates the equipment enclosure, enabling the antenna to be installed in
areas where space is limited. The antenna uses dual-reflector technology with a two-piece precision-spun aluminum
reflector to provide accurate surface contour, high gain and closely controlled pattern characteristics.
Andrew
Wireless Products, a division of Andrew Corp., introduced a dual-band glass-mounted antenna to enhance the range
and performance of in-vehicle cellular and personal communications services phones. It operates in both the 824-896
MHz and 1850-1990 MHz frequency ranges and adheres safely to car windows. (800) 255-1479 ext.
421.
Morrow
Morrow Technologies Corp. introduced the Model V9054 Spectrum Analyzer for use in VXI
Cellular Production Test Systems. The 0.5 pulse position modulation frequency accuracy is accomplished through
digital tuning, which locks the synthesizer to the reference oscillator at each point in a sweep. Independent point
markers simultaneously provide the absolute amplitude and frequency value of two points. The 1.6 GHz analyzer has
an amplitude range of minus 120 dBm to 20 dBm with an absolute level accuracy of +/- 0.5 dB. The unit also offers a
complete overlay drawing capability so the user can set up limits for Federal Communications Commission or any
other cellular protocol spectral standards. The precise number of steps and the span between steps also is fully
controllable with a resolution of 2 Hz across the entire spectrum. (813) 531-4000.
Motorola
Motorola Inc.’s Jazz
word messaging pager was chosen out of 3,000 entries to be honored by The Chicago Athenaeum: The Museum of
Architecture and Design, for its innovative design and function. Small enough to fit in the tiny fifth pocket of a pair of
jeans, the Jazz pager measures only 2.9 by 1.5 inches, with a depth of .78 inches. The pager has a 2,200 character
memory, nine selectable alerts, it can receive and store up to 16 messages and it comes with three information updates
such as weather, sports and entertainment. It also has an access telephone directory with a caller-ID feature that stores
up to 10 names to quickly identify incoming messages. (800) 548-9954 or (561) 739-3457.
Uniden
Uniden
America Corp. introduced the Harley Phone, the first cellular phone featuring a Harley Davidson motif. The base of the
phone is modeled after the Harley Davidson “teardrop” gas tank, complete with chrome knobs to resemble
gas caps and an authentic-looking speedometer on the handset. The Harley Phone will be available in June for
approximately $80. (817) 858-3300.
ADC
ADC Telecommunications launched its Opera Service Matrix
Platform. The Opera SMP enables a variety of wireless applications, including analog and digital voice, Code Division
Multiple Access, Cellular Digital Packet Data and radio-frequency fingerprinting, to be matched to the most
appropriate network service. Opera simultaneously can support multiple dissimilar technologies in their native format.
One port or management interface configures and runs the whole system, which is available in expandable 7-, 12- and
18-slot configurations. The list price for an Opera SMP base system starts at $5,300. (805) 522-
8147.
Safco
Safco Technologies Inc. announced the availability of TechMate, a Windows- and palmtop-
compatible cellular field survey tool. Designed for network technicians, the tool reports performance data for any Code
Division Multiple Access network. Key applications include optimization of neighbor lists and handoff thresholds, PN
assignment verification and PN pollution isolation, as well as cell site optimization and verification. TechMate also
offers “replay” capability that permits technicians to examine trouble spots. (773) 467-
2693.
Teklogix
Teklogix introduced its new 9400 Network Controller, designed specifically for the high
transaction rates found in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and logistics applications. The controller addresses
up to 3,840 Teklogix wireless terminals and 256 local area network-connected base stations or access points in a
wireless, Ethernet or Token Ring LAN or in any combination, providing seamless data transfer, said the company. The
9400 easily connects to IBM AS/400, S/3X, 30XX and 43XX; Digital Equipment Corp. VAX/VMS and Alpha/AXP;
and UNIX- and DOS-based platforms. (800) 633-3040.
Kenwood
Kenwood Communications introduced its
small fleet tracking system, enabling automatic vehicle location for small- to medium-sized fleets. The system includes
the KGP-1A and KGP-1B global positioning system modems and mapping software. The KGP-1A is a GPS receiver
and modem with antenna included. The KGP-1B is the base station unit which incorporates a built-in modem with
microprocessor control for the base station and mobile unit coordination. The Kenwood AVL units are capable of up to
256 mobile identifications. A users’ personal computer, equipped with mapping software, allows the user to visually
track vehicles. Built-in features of the system include remote monitoring and control and automatic emergency
notification. (310) 639-4200.
RF Connectors
RF Connectors announced the release of three new 7-16 DIN
connectors. Designed for use with semi-rigid and conformable cables, these 50 ohm impedance four-hole flange panel
jacket receptacles are ideal for use in personal communications services, cellular and instrumentation applications.
They all feature silver-plated bodies and contacts. The RFD-1644-2SR1 is designed for RG-405/U .085-inch diameter
semi-rigid cable; the RFD-1644-2SR2 is for RG-402/U .141-inch diameter semi-rigid cable and the RFD-1644-2SR3 is
for RG-401 .250-inch diameter semi-rigid cable. (800) 233-1728 or (619) 549-6340.
Xircom
Xircom Inc.
introduced the GSM Connection Kit, which offers notebook-computer users wireless data and fax communications
over Global System for Mobile communications/Digital Cellular System 1800 and personal communications services
1900 networks via Siemens handsets. The kit can be used with Xircom Ethernet+Modem and Modem-only
GlobalAccess personal computer cards and RealPort Integrated PC cards. It enables users to access e-mail, corporate
networks, the Internet and other online services, or send faxes over a wireless GSM link at speeds up to 9600 bits per
second, said Xircom. The kits are available for $130. (800) 438-4526.
Anritsu
Anritsu Co. introduced the
MS2668C spectrum analyzer with the ability to make measurements up to 40 GHz and provide improved noise-level
performance in the 9 kHz to 40 GHz frequency range. The MS2668C obtains minus 135 dBm noise level at 1 GHz and
minus 121 dBm noise level at 40 GHz with a 10 Hz resolution bandwidth. Harmonic distortion is minus 90 dBc at 20
Ghz. Among the measurements the spectrum analyzer can make are transmit power, adjacent channel pow
er, noise
power, spurious emissions, two-tone intermodulation distortion, harmonics and carrier-to-carrier noise. It is priced at
$40,000. (800) 267-4878.
Northwood Geoscience
Northwood Geoscience Ltd. said its
Vertical Mapper Software
Developer Kit is now available. The kit provides the function calls for Vertical Mapper DLL, as well as sample code in
MapBasic, VisualBasic, Delphi and C. Developers will need Vertical Mapper Version 2.1.1 to use this release of
VMSDK. It is available for $695 and also is offered bundled with Vertical Mapper for $1,195. (613) 224-
2020.
Symbol Technologies
Symbol Technologies Inc. introduced the Voice-Over IP-based NetVision Data
Phone, designed to integrate voice communications, a bar-code laser scanner, embedded thin client software and
Symbol’s Spectrum24 wireless local area network radio card into a single portable device. With the NetVision Data
Phone, users can place and receive calls over the Spectrum24 WLAN to all sites served by their company’s data
network and access the public switched telephone network. Users also can use a handheld device, which looks like a
cellular phone, in bar-code applications such as shelf price auditing or price checking. (800) 722-6234.
Wireless
Valley
Wireless Valley Communications Inc. introduced SitePlanner, its fully integrated prediction, measurement,
planning and management system for indoor and microcell wireless system design applications. SitePlanner can handle
every wireless standard and all modulation formats. It also is designed to accommodate all phases of in-building or
campus-wide wireless buildouts. The software/hardware platform integrates real-time field measurement radio-
frequency propagation models, forward and reverse channel link budgets and bill-of-material information for complete
system management, said the company. SitePlanner operates on any personal computer with Windows 95, Windows 98
or Windows NT software installed, thus all data, models, lists and pricing tables are provided in open spreadsheet
format. (540) 552-8300.
VLSI
VLSI Technology Inc. introduced its VSC11 0.15-micron drawn gate length
process technology that will “give designers new abilities to create true systems-on-a-chip combining logic,
analog and memory functionality on a single integrated circuit.” According to VLSI, deep submicron process
geometries offer smaller transistors and shorter interconnect paths that yield circuits that operate faster, consume less
power and deliver more features. The VSC11 technology is scheduled to be production ready by the fourth quarter, said
the company. (404) 434-3000.
