Infrared systems get green light from consumer electronics makers

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New wireless communications equipment with infrared capabilities continue to appear on the market in 1998. Most data communications that use infrared signals are governed by Infrared Data Assn (IrDA) standards. IrDA-compatible infrared communications systems have uses that go well beyond data transmission. Such sytems also work in wireless local area networks, wristwatches, toys, home electronics equipment and even home appliances and multimedia systems. New infrared wireless systems are also being developed for computers and Internet televisions.

Product development

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Connector market on course to reach $43 billion in 2001

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The worldwide market for communication connectors will reach $43.3 billion in 2001, US-based Fleck Research predicted. Bishop and Assoc, another US research firm, said connectors represented 18.3% of all connector sales in 1999. According to Bishop and Assoc, the worldwide market for connectors in the field of wireless and mobile communications in 2000 increased 17.3% to $1.27 billion. The growth in demand for connectors in wireless communications applications is attributed to the deregulation in the US and liberalization in Europe.

Electronic Connector Manufacturing, Electronic Connectors

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Three different technologies advance networking standard

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The Bluetooth technology's appeal is in its wireless connection. The system is expected to gain popularity most rapidly with mobile devices such as personal computers, mobile phones and digital still cameras. Bluetooth global wireless communication standards, which were proposed and developed by Nokia, Ericsson, Intel, IBM and Toshiba Corp in 1999, have more than 1,800 participating companies worldwide. Bluetooth is expected to become pervasive in early 21st century.

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