Dialog Innovates

Dialog semiconductor, the fabless provider of highly integrated power management, audio and short range wireless ICs has an enviable proven track record with leading OEMs in high volume, high growth portable devices including; smartphones & tablet PCs, portable media devices, digital cordless and short range wireless. The company's recent Acquisition of SiTel Semiconductor has proven crucial to add short range wireless connectivity and VOIP to its technology portfolio. The wireless technologies from the acquisition, adds best in class technology, expertise and leadership in digital cordless ICs which are shipping to top brand manufacturers. Successes like the Microsoft Xbox360 wireless console accessories, De-facto solution for wireless enterprise headsets and Internet router silicon to leading global manufacturers are among SiTel's achievements. Dialog has launched its new SmartPulseTM wireless sensor network technology which is based on a derivative of the proven DECT technology called DECT ULE (DECT Ultra Low Energy). DECT ULE is a Local Area Network (LAN) technology that is ideal for low power applications within 300 meter range and can provide sustained longevity for battery powered consumer equipment such as door locks, burglar alarms, security cameras, etc. There is no need for network planning; the signal can cover the whole household with no interference issues, using one technology for voice, sensors and data. The DECT Forum has agreed that ULE applications are of relevance not only to current vendors already in the DECT business, but any vendors who can address their own market segments such as home automation, tele-health or smart metering with the DECT technology. A key trend in telecom industry today is the merging of tele-communications with info-communications. IP Connectivity plays a major role here and CAT-iq, the next generation of DECT, has enabled DECT to cater to this market trend. Unlike other solutions such as Zigbee, this technology works straight out of the box with no hefty and complex programming or lengthy fine tuning to get the system working. Developers are not interested in rigid standards, which take endless time to develop and ratify. Most of these developers just want something that is easy to get going and works seamlessly. Dialog is launching the World's first family of DECT ULE devices as a suite of system-in-package encapsulated modules. SmartPulse opens up new markets in home automation / security, personal healthcare, and remote web management via smartphone / tablet PC enabling communications with many existing DECT IP gateways. Three new devices launched • Wireless data sensor • Wireless data sensor with voice • Wireless base station unit In Dialog's traditional approach as an engineering-centric company, it will follow up in October with an IP base gateway reference design and development kit to simplify and speed-up product time to market. The benefits provided by Dialog's SmartPulse are limitless; with short design cycle, faster time-to-market, Low R&D investment, optimised design, low BOM cost and economy of scale, plus TBR-6 and FCC certified and qualified. All baseband, RF and antenna are included in the IC-based modules so there is no need for RF engineering expertise which enables local production. Getting high value end equipment to market fast has never been so easy. www.dialog-semiconductor.com