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Avago Technologies , a supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, announced a pair of dual-band power amplifier modules (PAM) for handset applications that operate in UMTS Bands 1+8 and 2+5. Housed in a 4 mm by 5mm form factor, 14-pin surface-mount package, the ACPM-7355/7357...

The Advanced Circuit Materials (ACM) Division of Rogers Corp. recently introduced its RO3730™ laminates, tailored for the special needs of high-frequency antenna designers requiring cost-effective PTFE laminates. These ceramic-filled laminate materials are reinforced by woven fiber glass with optimized glass and filler loading for excellent structural stability and outstanding...

A new version of a European Standard published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) promises significantly increased broadband capacity to meet the ever-growing demands foreseen for European communications. The latest version of the standard, which is known as ETSI Harmonized Standard EN 302 217-3 – Fixed Radio Systems;...

NEC Corp. , a provider of microwave and next generation transport solutions, has launched a new wireless and photonic solution for convergent mobile backhaul. Designed to bring the benefits of WDM technology to legacy and Ethernet transport equipment, the solution features the company’s smart microwave aggregation node (PASOLINK NEO...

Harris Stratex Networks has partnered with Zain Nigeria to launch a new network operations center (NOC) in Lagos. Zain Nigeria is a mobile operator serving 24 countries in the Middle East and Africa and the new NOC is part of a full, turnkey project completed by Harris Stratex, which...

Cobham Surveillance has been honored with its first Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, after trebling the size of its overseas exports over the past three years. The UK business – formerly known as Domo Ltd. – develops and manufactures highly specialized digital wireless communications solutions aimed at...

Rogers Corp. , a supplier of high-frequency laminates for circuit boards in amplifiers, microwave radios, base-station antennas, and routers and switches, showcases a number of its high-performance and low-cost laminate materials for commercial and military applications at the upcoming PCB West 2009 this September 15-16 in Santa Clara, CA...

Although spending on RF power semiconductors in wireless infrastructure markets has continued to stagnate, other markets – notably the military – are seeing increased activity. Also, according to a new study from ABI Research, gallium nitride – long seen as a promising new “material of choice” for RF power...

The global economic meltdown slowed year-on-year GaAs industry growth from its previous forecast of 9 percent down to 6 percent in 2008. With the market projected to contract again 5 percent year-on-year in 2009, gains made in 2008 will be effectively wiped out and the GaAs industry is projected...

Raytheon Co. has delivered the next-generation AN/AQS-20A Minehunting Sonar and AN/ASQ-235 Airborne Mine Neutralization System to the US Navy. As stated during an AMNS ribbon-cutting ceremony, "Fielding systems as promised is what makes a great industry partner," said Donna Carson-Jelley, Navy Program Manager for Minewarfare (PMS 495). Considered critical...