We are finally seeing companies start to assemble complete reference architectures for building modern day enterprise platforms.

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In 2008, MediaTek supplied complete reference designs for phone chipsets, which enabled manufacturers in the Shenzhen region of China to produce phones at an unbelievable pace.

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Additionally, manufacturers can leverage a complete ActiveConnect reference design kit (RDK) that enables fast integration for cables, as well as wall plates, dongles and booster products that support DisplayPort.

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The whole device, together with a second electrode (known as a reference) to complete the circuit, is then mounted on a stick.

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This new OEM product is a reference design that will be available in the fourth quarter to companies that need a complete off-the-shelf device for their consumers.

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