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At SEMICON West 2013, Element Six, the world leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials and member of the De Beers Group of Companies, announced it has expanded its global manufacturing capabilities of microwave chemical vapor deposition (CVD) synthetic diamond by 60 percent compared to last year.

The Global Positioning System, which  millions of people use every day for precise navigation and timing, recently became more accurate and reliable as the fourth Boeing GPS IIF satellite began operating in the U.S. Air Force network.

Texas Instruments (TI) announced the SimpleLink™ Sub-1 GHz CC1200 transceiver, an extension to TI’s RF performance line family. With leading range, co-existence and data rates up to 1Mbps, the CC1200 is aimed at Sub-1 GHz wireless connectivity for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Home Area Networks (HAN) in the smart grid, home and building automation, and alarm and security system applications.

Pasternack Enterprises Inc., an industry leading manufacturer and global supplier of RF and microwave components, announces Terry G. Jarnigan has been named chief executive officer and member of Pasternack’s board of directors, where he will be responsible for the company’s overall strategy and management. Jarnigan joined Pasternack in 2010 as vice president of business development and most recently held the title of president.

Sonoscan announces its enhanced Digital Image Analysis Toolbox™ used for automated acoustic analysis of individual IC components, various types of bonded wafers including MEMS devices, and other devices.

AWR has released Version 10.07, the latest update to its V10 suite of high-frequency design software tools, inclusive of Microwave Office®/Analog Office® and Visual System Simulator™ (VSS), as well AXIEM® 3D planar EM software and Analyst™ 3D finite element method (FEM) EM software.

Pico Technology has launched the PicoScope^®9300 Series Sampling Oscilloscopes that can perform pre-compliance tests, fault-finding, design, debug and margin testing on serial communications signals.

Anitehas acquired Genetel SAS, a full service distributor of network testing products in France and North Africa.

Nokia Corp.and Siemens AG have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Nokia acquires Siemens' entire 50 percent stake in their joint venture, Nokia Siemens Networks.

Thales Alenia Space has signed a study contract with French defense Procurement Agency (DGA) to enhance communications between ground and military mission aircraft through a telecommunication satellite without interruption during extreme flying conditions.