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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has announced the completion specifications that define LE Audio, the next generation of Bluetooth audio. LE Audio adds support for hearing aids and introduces ‘Auracast’ branded broadcast audio. It uses an LC3 (low complexity communications codec) to deliver its quality/bit-rate/energy balance. “Extensive listening tests have shown that LC3 will provide improvements in audio quality over ...

Ampleon, the Netherlands-based power semiconductor firm, has introduced an RF power transistor designed for DVB-T UHF asymmetrical wideband Doherty amplifier applications. The company claims the RF device which is fabricated in a high voltage LDMOS process has greater than 50% power efficiency and the average DVB-T power output is 150W from a single transistor for broadcast applications. The Ampleon BLF888E provides ...

The BBC has launched the BBC Technology Apprenticeship, working with UK universities and major broadcasters, “to address a critical skills shortage in the broadcast industry and help build the next generation of broadcast engineers”, said the organisation. It opens for applications today, and will recruit 20 school-leavers annually, aiming to produce 100 “skilled, experienced and employable graduate level apprentices over eight ...

Broadcast signal distribution company Arqiva has opened a pilot network to test the viability of long-range radio to provide the network infrastructure for the UK’s £10bn smart meter/smart grid project. The pilot project includes BAE Systems subsidiary Detica, to provide security against hackers and ensure the quality of the data, and smart meter technology from US-based Sensus. Energy suppliers in ...

EW is inviting readers to raise issues related to the RoHS and WEEE Directives. Dr RoHS and a panel of experts will try to clarify issues and get to the bottom of problems you have brought to our attention

This week, more trouble interpreting the scope of RoHs with regards to fixed installations. This subject will run and run...

Tony Frere of DT Electronics reckons broadcast equipment, GPS development and ARM embedded micros will drive UK business in 2005

Tony Frere of DT Electronics reckons broadcast equipment, GPS development and ARM embedded micros will drive UK business in 2005  Despite concerns about a flattening of the global electronics business next year, we see a number of markets and products where design-in activity is at an all-time high. These will contribute significant growth in 2005 and beyond, despite the shift ...