Agilent Technologies announced a small, fast infrared (FIR) transceiver for mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and digital cameras. The fast infrared transceiver supports the IrDA (Infrared Data Association) low power specification and operates at transmission speeds ranging from 9.6 kbps to 4.0 Mbps. The device measures 2.5 mm in height, enabling it to be used in clamshell and ultra-slim handsets. Agilent said the infrared port could be used to off-load data from newer megapixel camera phones or other handheld devices. The transceiver also supports infrared financial management (IrFM) and other data transfers with a link distance of up to 50 cm. The IrFM point-and-pay profile is designed to enable users to perform wireless financial transactions between a mobile device such as a cellular phone or PDA and a point-of-sale terminal or ATM equipped with an IR port. It supports the use of most financial instruments, including credit and debit cards, and provides digital receipts.
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Agilent Introduces Small Fast Infrared Transceiver
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