RF & Microwave Industry News

RENAISSANCE ELECTRONICS SUPPORTS ESSM PROGRAM

Renaissance Electronics recently was awarded a significant follow-on production order (for P/N 2J8NO) in support of the Navy’s Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM). Renaissance Electronics maintains an excellent quality and delivery performance profile on this project, which is instrumental in the issues of this contract to Renaissance. The company's...
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VALPEY FISHER AWARDED DESIGN WIN FOR VCO PRODUCTS

Valpey Fisher , a distributor and manufacturer of custom and standard frequency control products, announced it has been awarded a $250,000 design win from a leading provider of wireless fire detection systems for their low cost surface-mount voltage-controlled oscillators (VCO) line of products. “This business came as a direct...
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SPIRENT ACQUIRES SWISSQUAL TO ENHANCE PORTFOLIO

Spirent Communications announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire SwissQual , a test and measurement company for wireless network operators. The company made the acquisition for a consideration totaling up to $70.5 M USD (including performance incentives) on a cash and debt-free basis. The acquisition of...
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EMERSON & CUMING ANNOUNCES EXPANSION PLANS

Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products HK Ltd. has announced the opening of its new Hong Kong operation. These expansion plans are expected to better position the company to increase its business presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The sales and administration office, managed by Brent Ng, is located at Unit...
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AMPHENOL RF SIGNS QLF LICENSE AGREEMENT

Amphenol RF announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to join the Quick Lock Formula® Alliance . In keeping with its tradition of innovation and customer focus, Amphenol RF signed a QMA and QN license agreement with Huber+Suhner AG and Radiall SA and soon will join the alliance....
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FEIN NAMED DIRECTOR OF SALES AT WIDE BAND SYSTEMS

Mason F. Fein has been appointed director of sales at Wide Band Systems Inc. , Rockaway, NJ, according to an announcement by William B. Sullivan, president. His responsibilities will include worldwide sales of the company’s miniature fast frequency synthesizers for automated test equipment, simulator systems, built-in-test equipment, local and...
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INDONESIAN W-CDMA CONTRACT FOR SIEMENS

PT Hutchison CP Telecommunications (Hutchison Telecom Indonesia) has contracted with Siemens to build, implement, operate and maintain its GSM/W-CDMA network in Indonesia. The company plans to offer a range of comprehensive and affordable nationwide wireless communications services over a GSM network and W-CDMA infrastructure overlays in key cities. Siemens...
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CADENCE TO PROVIDE INSPIRATION IN RUSSIA

The Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET) has selected Cadence Design Systems as the sole provider of design technologies to help the institute develop the Russian electronics industry and provide local startup companies better access to the global industry. A broad range of the company’s technology, including its virtual...
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SPECTRUM OPENS MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN CHINA

Spectrum Control , a designer and manufacturer of electronic control products and systems, opened its new China manufacturing facility. The newly constructed 75,000 ft 2 facility, in the Ling Tou District of Qiao Tou Town, a southern province of Guang Dong, was launched in grand style. The opening ceremony...
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