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Siemens to develop TD-SCDMA mobiles in China

Siemens to develop TD-SCDMA mobiles in China Richard WilsonSiemens has formed a mobile phone technology partnership with Chinese firm to address the market for systems based on the local TD-SCDMA technology standard.The German mobile firm is working with Huawei Technologies Co to form a joint venture to develop, manufacture and market TD-SCDMA technology. The investment is more than $100m and ...

Sarantel targets China with Singapore subsidiary

Sarantel targets China with Singapore subsidiaryRichard BallSarantel, the Wellingborough antenna developer has formed a subsidiary in Singapore to address the Chinese and Asia/Pacific markets.“We recognise the growing importance of design and manufacturing in the Asia/Pacific region,” said Barrie Foley, CEO of Sarantel.President of the new company, Sarantel Asia/Pacific, is Joseph Murray, who has spent 20 years in the region with ...

Philips has reference design for low cost LCD TVs

Philips has reference design for low cost LCD TVs Richard WilsonPhilips Electronics’ latest Nexperia Home Entertainment Engine, the PNX8550 system-on-chip for hybrid digital televisions is available with a TV reference design which supports the transition from analogue cathode ray tube (CRT) TV to liquid crystal display (LCD) and digital TV.The PNX8550 supports all digital and analog TV standards; CRT, LCD ...

Price of digital TV receivers will fall, says analyst

Price of digital TV receivers will fall, says analystMelanie ReynoldsDigital terrestrial TV (DTTV) receivers will be on sale for as little as £27 by 2007, according to the latest report by consultant firm Strategy Analytics.The ‘DTTV Devices: Evolution, Segmentation and Scenarios,’ report said demand for DTTV is showing real signs of life in Europe. The UK’s Freeview and the switch-off ...