Latest USB On-The-Go Stories

Single-cell battery charger ICs with I2C and USB OTG output achieve highest efficiency and cut charge time in half DALLAS, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced lithium-ion battery charger integrated circuits (ICs) that reduce charge time by 50 percent in smartphones and tablets compared to other charger solutions. The bq2419x family of 4.5-A output, 20-V input-rated switch-mode chargers with I2C interface and USB On-the-Go...

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gumstix, Inc., the premier provider of tiny computers-on-module (COMs) and expansion boards for embedded design engineers, today debuted the Waysmall Silverlode computer, a compact 11.0 x 4 .4cm, 1.8cm tall, low-wattage computer designed for developers of commercial and industrial vertical market applications. Housed in an aluminum case, the Waysmall Silverlode cuts power consumption by more than half when compared to alternative...

BOULDER, Colo., June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkFun Electronics (http://www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts, knowledge and passion for electronics creation, today announced an upcoming class dedicated to teaching students how to use IOIO (pronounced "yo-yo") to integrate an Android-based device into embedded electronics projects. The class, which will take place Saturday, June 30, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at SparkFun's headquarters, is aimed at intermediate-level development...

NEW YORK, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OTG today announced that it is deploying more than 7,000 new iPads at three major airports over the next 18 months to give travelers a new level of access to tech amenities and high-quality food at the gates. This unprecedented platform represents an investment of more than $10 million in technology and infrastructure alone. Combined with OTG's newly renovated chef-driven restaurants, the company is dramatically improving the traveler's...

The patented Cell Drive has been redesigned to enable the popular multi-functional cell phone accessory to sync and transfer media and data for the Blackberry, Android, HTC and other micro-usb charged cell/smart phones along with the iPhone/iPod devices. The enhanced data link capability combined with the standard backup-battery, USB charge and USB flash drive features, make the Cell Drive the most complete mobile accessory on the market today. The 4-in-1 power and storage device makes...

PHILADELPHIA, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Connectify, the emerging leader in easy-to-use wireless networking software, is offering 3G/4G USB modem owners a solution for getting the most value from their outdated hardware, especially when carrier contracts make device upgrades difficult. Today, more and more users must connect multiple devices to the Internet on-the-go, but are stuck paying monthly charges for USB modems that provide access to a single laptop only. With Connectify PRO,...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced the release of 13 new devices in 3 different product series in its 32-bit AVR® UC3 product portfolio. The award-winning AVR UC3 microcontrollers (MCUs) feature high performance, digital signal processing (DSP) instructions, USB connectivity, secure encryption and capacitive touch support. In addition to new devices in the existing...

GENEVA, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch of its advanced STM32F4 ARM® Cortex(TM)-M4 microcontroller family, STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in microcontrollers, has begun shipping the STM32F4 Discovery Kit to appointed distributors worldwide. The kit provides an ultra low-cost development environment enabling fast, convenient design starts using the new...

The multifunctional Cellink ET comes to the market as the smallest portable backup battery, usb charger, card reader (micro SD/micro SDHC) and syncing device for mobile devices. The Cellink ET offers the patented Cell Drive user a lower priced, storage and mobile device option. Southlake, Texas (PRWEB) September 15, 2011 The Cellink ET offers the same power and data management functions as the patented Cell Drive but adapted to a more specific cell phone user. While the Cell Drive is a...

Batteryheads (http://www.batteryheads.com), an expert in high tech device batteries and accessories, recently announced the launch of their new PowerBank, portable power source for USB connected devices. Logan, UT (PRWEB) September 15, 2011 Batteryheads.com is making portable devices more portable. Batteryheads, a leader in providing low cost alternatives for batteries and accessories to fuel today’s high tech devices, recently announced the release of a new portable USB charger....