| Micrel Rolls Out World's First Programmable Receiver with 'Jam ...
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micrel Inc., NASDAQ: MCRL, an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth and Ethernet IC solutions, today announced that it is launching the world's first programmable receiver featuring jam avoidance. The MICRF218, which is part of Micrel's QwikRadio(R) family, is targeted at garage door openers and tire pressure monitoring systems. It is the world's first integrated ASK/OOK receiver with selectable IF bandwidth for 300 to 450 MHz operation. The IC is currently available in volume with pricing starting at $1.71 for 10K quantities. "The MICRF218 is unique for its ability to "escape" from a jamming source and migrate to an alternate frequency," stated John Lee, director of mixed- signal and RF products, Micrel. "This is a crucial feature due to recent homeland security measures deploying a new mobile radio system.
FPD warns of burglaries
Fortuna Police are reminding residents to double check the locks on their homes and cars after a number of burglaries were reported last week, according to a statement released yesterday. Suspects gained access through unlocked residences, or used garage door openers from unlocked cars to get into homes. One unlocked car was stolen from the area. The department is asking residents to close and lock windows, doors and cars, and keep garage door openers out of view from outside the car. To report suspicious activity in a neighborhood, call the Fortuna Police Department at 725-7550. .
St. Charles police on alert after rash of vehicle, home burglaries
A recent spike in burglaries prompted St. Charles police today to put residents on alert. Since Dec. 23, there have been six reported vehicle and home burglaries, which "may be tied together," in the city's northeast and northwest areas, police spokesman Paul McCurtain said. The incidents all took place in the morning or early afternoon, while the victims were away. "In some cases, the offenders have forced entry into the residence," police said in a statement. "In others, the suspect made entry into vehicles parked in the driveway and have taken personal items," including garage door openers to get inside houses. Residents are asked to keep their vehicles locked and personal belongings out of plain view. They also should call 911 immediately if they notice suspicious activity.
Several Guilford Homes Burglarized
GUILFORD, Conn. -- A string of burglaries in Guilford prompts residents to lock their doors and keep an eye out for their neighbors. Channel 3 Eyewitness News reporter Hena Daniels reported six burglaries were reported this week, one of which was reported on Wednesday. Police said officers have responded to the areas of Old Miller, Little Meadow and East River roads and Goose and Wilburs lanes. Investigators said the assailant has forced his way into houses virtually uninhibited during the day. A victim told Eyewitness News that the assailant entered her house through a basement door. Daniels reported police believe the assailant may have entered houses through a window or doors, sometimes using remote garage door openers to gain entry into the houses.
Lear wins appeal in patent suit
Lear Corp., once the largest supplier of car interiors, won an appeals-court ruling that allows it to continue to provide Car2U garage-door openers to automakers until a Johnson Controls Inc. patent-infringement lawsuit is decided. A trial judge had barred Lear from selling the Car2U device, saying there was a good chance Johnson Controls and patent owner Chamberlain Group Inc. would win the suit. Closely held Chamberlain owns the patent and Johnson Controls is the exclusive licensee. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington today said the judge erred in defining one of the key terms of the patent. The court threw out the order barring sales and sent the case back for further review. .
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