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I. INTRODUCTION Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system is a new wireless data transmission and reception technique for automatic identification, asset tracking, security surveillance etc. A typical RFID system is shown in Fig. 1. A RFID system consists of three major components: a reader or integrator, which sends the interrogation...

The MathWorks introduced RF Blockset 2, which extends Simulink® with a library of blocks to model the behavior of linear and nonlinear RF components—filters, transmission lines, amplifiers and mixers—by supporting the widespread Agilent standards for large signal-scattering parameters in system-level verification models. In addition to enabling access to industry-standard...

Despite the additional cost and complexity of adding NFC (Near Field Communication) to mobile handsets, this emerging technology will not remain the preserve of the most expensive handsets, as is often the case with cutting-edge features. Instead, according to a recent study from ABI Research, the drive from operators...

MediaTek Inc. , a fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital media solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets related to the Analog Devices Inc. Othello® radio and SoftFone® baseband chipset product lines, as well as certain cellular handset baseband support operations,...

RF Industries Ltd. , announced that it acquired on September 1, 2007, for cash and equity consideration valued at approximately $700,000, the assets of RadioMobile Inc. , a privately held San Diego, California-based supplier and system integrator of custom wireless data and transceiver products. Radio Mobile revenue exceeds $700,000...

ACCA Networks Co. Ltd. and NTT DoCoMo Inc. are partnering in a joint venture — ACCA Wireless Co. Ltd. — for the provision of broadband wireless services based on mobile WiMAX technology. As business partners, both companies will accelerate preparations to apply for the 2.5 GHz broadband wireless access...

Newtec has acquired 100 percent of the shares in the French company TurboConcept , a provider of IP Cores used in satellite and wireless communications. Based in Brest, the company specializes in the development of IP cores for the implementation of Forward Error Correction codes such as Turbo and...

Trackwise (UK) and Epitome Components (India) have joined forces to launch Trackwise Epitome India, a new joint venture established to provide volume manufacturing of specialist RF PCBs for wireless infrastructure equipment manufacturers and assemblers located in India. The new company brings together the high quality, high volume manufacturing expertise...

Andrew Corp. , a global leader in communications systems and products, has been chosen primary vendor of aluminum cable and related products for Leap Wireless International Inc. ’s expansion of its Cricket service network in the United States. Andrew will supply Leap Wireless with HELIAX® aluminum cable, accessories, Positive...