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Texas Instruments unveils NFC transceiver with smallest power for better design development and data transfers

Stephanie Beck
Texas Instruments Headquaters

Texas Instruments Incorporated has announced its development of the near field communications (NFC) transceiver with the lowest power, changing the way the industry looks at ultra-low-powered contactless short-range communication. When compared to the competition, this new device, called the TRF7970A, extends the life of the battery up to twice as long. This is because it provides the user with eight power mode options, ranging from The transceivers have software that is easy-to-configure, so that developers can rapidly begin their work. Developers are also capable of accessing all of the control…

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ViVOtech wins $24 million in funding, seeks to expand NFC use outside the U.S.

Stephen Vagus
Mobile Commerce Industry

ViVOtech, a provider of NFC-enabled hardware and software, has just finished their latest round of funding and have raised more than $24 million. The money comes from a wave of investors eager to support the growing NFC industry. Indeed, the technology is gaining momentum and more companies around the world are looking to incorporate NFC in their operations. The surge of money will help the company expand its ventures outside of the U.S. and further proliferate the use of NFC technology. Google is one of the primary backers of ViVOtech,…

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U.K. wireless providers work together to accelerate mobile payments

John Montgallo
Mobile Commerce Industry

Three of the leading U.K. wireless operators are partnering in an effort to hasten the use of mobile payments which will permit consumers to use their mobile phones and other devices to pay for purchases. The joint venture is among Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile, and Telefonica’s O2. They will be working together to develop a system of mobile commerce that should bring banks, retailers, and advertisers together. There have been discussions over the last few years about near field communications (NFC) which would provide consumers with a secure method of…

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