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Wireless USB refers to the Certified Wireless USB (WUSB) standard based on ultrawideband (UWB) technology that is compliant with WiMedia Alliance specifications. The subject of discussion for several years, WUSB finally hit the market in 2007 in notebook PCs from Dell and Lenovo, and in hub and dongle solutions...

Online social networking is huge and growing strongly, but what happens when all those virtual friends hit the road? Increasingly, they will be able to keep in touch via mobile versions of their favorite social networks, running on their cellular phones. ABI Research forecasts that in 2013, more than...

RF Micro Devices Inc. (RFMD®), a leader in the design and manufacture of high performance semiconductor components, announced it has captured design wins on more than 10 upcoming Samsung 3G handsets, supporting Samsung’s anticipated growth in 3G handset sales. Based upon current customer forecasts, RFMD anticipates volume shipments to...

Richardson Electronics Ltd. , a specialized international distributor of RF and microwave components, announced that Avago Technologies has selected Richardson to distribute its wireless products in the European market. Effective immediately, this is an expansion of Avago’s existing distribution agreement with Richardson, which previously covered Southeast Asia, Japan and...

The Fordahl Group based in Switzerland and FOQ Piezo Technik GmbH based in Germany have signed a Management, Commercial and Technical agreement that will lead to the creation of the largest European crystal and oscillator manufacturing group. This initiative is not only aimed at strengthening Fordahl-FOQ’s activities in the...

Rohde & Schwarz and Beceem Communications Inc. have collaborated to provide a custom test solution for Beceem’s mobile WiMAX chipsets. Based on the R&S CMW270 WiMAX communication tester, this turnkey solution enables Beceem’s customers to develop and test mobile WiMAX products reliably and efficiently. The custom test software developed...

Elcoteq SE , an integrated electronics manufacturing services company in the communications technology industry, which is headquartered in Finland, has announced that its manufacturing plant in Bangalore, India has received the prestigious 2007-2008 ELCINA - Dun & Bradstreet first place award for Excellence in Environment Management. ELCINA – the...

Ceragon Networks Ltd. , a provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, has announced that its leading-edge wireless trunk solution, FibeAir 3200T, has been selected by a telecom operator in Eastern Africa. The solution will be used for ultra-high-capacity links that will support nationwide transmission of voice and data services....

RF Micro Devices (RFMD), a leader in the design and manufacture of high performance semiconductor components, announced the opening of a customer support center in Bangalore, India. The new customer support center in Bangalore highlights RFMD's large presence in Asia and underscores the company's commitment to one of world's...

Incyte Inc. announces complete digital IC design support for analog/RF design groups. Incorporated in 1996 with focus on IC physical design services and consulting, Incyte has expanded its capabilities to offer full digital design and integration support. With extensive experience in custom analog, custom digital and ASIC-based design flows,...