Exclusive Motorola Handset Gives Verizon Wireless Customers a Slim Design with Hot Multimedia Features

Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) announced that the MOTO(TM) W755 is now available exclusively online at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City. The MOTO W755 is a slim, new clamshell that supports all of the features and capabilities that Verizon Wireless customers have come to expect in their wireless phones. The device advances the design standard for affordable handsets with its premium soft touch and polished vacuum metal finishes. The 0.68-inch thick phone is available in two distinct color options — Black Slate and Purple.

The MOTO W755 has easy access to Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music service with external touch-sensitive controls on the phone to allow customers to quickly search for song tracks by artist, album, track title and genre. These external controls also let users activate Bluetooth(R) and adjust ring volume or mute calls without ever opening the phone. V CAST Music offers more than 3 million songs from both well-known and independent artists and uses the most advanced technology to give customers their music over-the-air and direct to their wireless phones. The MOTO W755 also includes the following features for music lovers:

  • Music player for formats AAC, AMR NB, MIDI, MP3 and WMA V9
  • Create and manage playlists with Windows Media(R) Player 11
  • Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology
  • 2.5 mm headset jack

Keeping consumers entertained in more ways than one, the MOTO W755 features a 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom that enables users to easily capture still and video shots, including self-portraits. Recorded videos and images can then be shown on the crisp, 1.9-inch internal display. Additional features and capabilities on the MOTO W755 include:

  • V CAST Video — download or stream video from the best names in news, sports, entertainment and more
  • VZ Navigator(SM)-capable — get audible maps, turn-by-turn directions and location information
  • Text, picture and video messaging
  • Mobile IM and chat capabilities
  • Mobile Web-capable — customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more
  • Media Center-capable — download games, ringtones, wallpapers and more
  • microSD(TM) card memory port with up to 4 GB support with an optional memory card
  • Phonebook with up to 1,000 contacts

MOTO(TM) W755

Availability

The MOTO W755 handset is available for $69.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Source: Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
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Avalanche-rugged 800V MOSFET includes integrated protection, start-up and power-saving features that boost reliability, economy and efficiency

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) , a world leader in power applications, has introduced the VIPer17 off-line switched-mode converter, which integrates an 800V avalanche-rugged MOSFET as well as numerous features to save external components and ensure efficient operation during standby mode. Constant-current operation with an adjustable set point allows use with all mains voltages in SMPS (switched-mode power supply) designs up to 12W.

By integrating a high-voltage startup-current generator as well as essential protection functions, VIPer17 eliminates the need for external sensing components, as well as a startup resistor. Protection features include accurate, adjustable over-voltage and overload protection, hysteretic over- temperature protection, and two levels of over-current protection. Detection of a fault initiates the device’s auto-restart function, which prevents damage to the power supply or the load. An integrated soft-start function, active at startup or after a fault, reduces stress on the secondary diode and also helps prevent transformer saturation.

Under light-load conditions, such as when the powered equipment is placed in standby mode, the VIPer17 automatically enters burst mode to maximize efficiency. By achieving high efficiency at sub-1W loads, VIPer17 helps designers reduce system standby power and average power consumption to satisfy energy-saving initiatives such as Energy Star and Blue Angel. The device’s typical standby power consumption is 50mW, which can be reduced to 30mW when used in an optimized transformer design.

PWM operation with switching-frequency jittering also eases design challenges by reducing EMI at the switching frequency. This further extends the cost savings VIPer17 delivers in applications such as home appliances, consumer products and lighting systems, by reducing requirements for shielding.

The chip comes in a low-cost 7-pin through-hole DIP package (N type) and in a surface-mounting SMD package (D type). The physical layout of the device incorporates a double island for the power MOSFET and controller, to maximize reliability under a wide range of operating conditions.

Available variants are the VIPER17LN / VIPER17LD or VIPER17HN / VIPER17HD with fixed switching frequency of 60kHz or 115kHz, respectively. The new devices join ST’s existing VIPER12 and VIPER22 converters, and are available immediately for production orders, at $0.37 in quantities of 10,000 units.

Source: STMicroelectronics

Web site: http://www.st.com/


Motorola Introduces the Smallest TETRA Radio

The radio in thin form factor enables high performance and secure communications in covert operations

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced the introduction of the smallest body-worn TETRA Covert Radio, the TCR1000, that provides fully featured TETRA radio functions to users in covert operations. The new radio in thin form factor can easily be concealed in light clothing and ensures secure communications with encryption features that improve operational effectiveness in the field.

The TCR1000 weighs less than 180 grams and its small, light-weight design helps officers to disguise their equipment during covert operations, allowing them to blend into the crowd. While compact in design, the TCR1000 performs to the same high standards as mainstream Motorola TETRA terminals and offers excellent functionality including options for integrated GPS and end-to-end encryption. It incorporates many innovative features to address the unique requirements of covert radios such as discrete audio, radio control and long battery lifetime.

In terms of enhanced usability, the control features of the TCR1000 have been designed for covert operations, such as using audio tones to identify talk group number to enable audio-only recognition of talk group selection. The TCR1000 is controllable from a remote unit that provides greater flexibility to users in their operations.

On functionality, the TCR1000 has an integrated GPS to locate resources as well as users who are in need of assistance. The radio also has an extended battery pack option which can easily extend users’ surveillance periods.

On security features, the TCR1000 is equipped with all of the encryption features of Motorola’s TETRA radios and infrastructure portfolio. This ensures safety and information protection and prevents interception from unwanted parties. Together with best-in-class audio performance and whisper mode for discrete use, the TCR1000 is well-suited for the user in surveillance covert type operations.

“As a leader in mission-critical communications, Motorola truly understands that unique environments require unique devices and solutions. Users in the public safety markets, including those involved in surveillance, close protection and special operations, require the highest level of security. Based on feedback from users in covert environments, the TCR1000 is Motorola’s first designed-for-use covert radio with special interface, form and security features that come in a neat little package for those critical undercover applications,” said Jens Kristiansen, vice president and general manager, TETRA Products and Solutions, Motorola Government and Public Safety.

A wide range of covert accessories including vests and harnesses, microphone, earpieces and antenna, are available for the user to tailor solutions to operational requirements. For example, the vest option includes a body worn double loop antenna which can increase the range of communications.

Motorola’s new covert radio demonstrates its commitment to developing innovative solutions that enable its customers to fully harness the power of TETRA. Just this year, Motorola was chosen by the Isle of Man Government Department of Home Affairs to supply a fleet of covert TETRA terminals, to be used by the Isle of Man Constabulary and Customs & Excise.

With rapid advances in technology and the ever-pressing issues of security, interoperability and proven reliability, Motorola aims to deliver intuitive technology that is second nature to users, so they have the peace of mind to focus on their mission, not on the technology. The TCR1000 Covert terminal is a strong testament to Motorola’s design-for-use ethos, which is to work hand-in-hand with its customers to create highly intuitive products to address the unique requirements of mission-critical environments.

For more information visit the Motorola booth at TETRA World Congress (Booth W) where it will showcase Technology That’s Second Nature(TM) through its MOTOA4(TM) portfolio of mission critical solutions.

Source: Motorola, Inc.

Web site: http://www.motorola.com/


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