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December 2002 - In This Issue [Cover Story] Fingerprint Sensor Ushers In Security Picture this: You suddenly remember that you were supposed to make an important phone call about 15 minutes ago. Your cell phone is right within reach, so you pick it up. The device promptly requests that you verify your identity. You swipe your... — Nancy Konish [Special Report] Wearable Wireless Redefines Computer Usage At one time, wireless technology was thought of only in relation to its ability to untether the user. As we stand ready to enter a new year, the implementation of wireless technology has taken new life. Wireless technology is now viewed as a true... — Cheryl Ajluni [Design Application] Keep An Eye On Vehicular Communications Systems Ever since the first radiomatic garage-door opener was developed in 1926, wireless technology has been used to make car-related activities easier, more enjoyable, and convenient. Throughout the history of vehicular-communications or telematics... — Sheung Li [New Products] MOSFET RF Switch Flaunts High Isolation As wireless technology evolves into higher frequencies, many applications are demanding higher isolation performance. To satisfy this need, Peregrine Semiconductor has announced a high-isolation, SPST 50-ohm absorptive switch. Known as the PE4246,... — Staff Kit Gives Non-PC Devices Wireless Connectivity With devices of all kinds going wireless, designers have been looking for ways to simplify, customize, and speed the time-to-market for new products. The IP2022 Advanced Wireless Kit from Ubicom, Inc. was designed to enable the rapid integration of... — Staff Oscillators Keep Projectiles On Target The requirements for military applications are obviously more severe than consumer demands. Yet these technologies still must provide the latest services and enhancements. As an example, the new temperature-compensated crystal oscillators (TCXOs)... — Staff [News] Will Embedded Robots Become The "Erector Set" Of The 2000s? One of the hottest "toys" this holiday season is the wirelessly enabled robot. Such embedded wonders come in all sizes and shapes, varying in both complexity and function. Take, for example, the recently released R2-D2 Interactive Astromech Droid.... — John Blyler And The Award Goes To... In the September 2002 "Editor's Note," Wireless Systems Design opened its annual award process to our loyal readers. We asked for nominations in the following categories: Industry Leader Award: This title is given to the... — Cheryl Ajluni [Editor's Note] Wireless Gadgets Headline The Holiday The December issue is our favorite issue to produce. Thanks to the holiday season, the impressive nature of consumer products always reaches a deafening pitch. We actually get to focus on those end products, and not just the technology that makes... — Cheryl Ajluni |
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