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Two contracts, totalling $180 M, have been signed by Thales and broadband service provider AtlasONE Sdn Bhd, contracting the former to provide equipment and services for a national deployment of wireless broadband services in Malaysia. Under these agreements, Thales will assume responsibilities for all facets of system integration, programme...

According to ABI, ultra wideband (UWB), a wireless technology based on modulated pulses of energy, stands to capture technology market share over the next several years in a variety of applications, especially the distribution of wireless video, audio and data, in-home and consumer networking devices. The lack of a...

These are exciting times in the world of RFID. There has been a lot of media attention in the retail sector surrounding the Wal-Mart announcement at the recent Retail Systems conference in Chicago. In case you missed it, Wal-Mart announced its commitment to RFID, while also stating it will...

WLAN solutions from Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) have become a key part of the Wi-Fi Alliance's 802.11g testing program now used to certify interoperability of Wi-Fi products meeting the recently approved IEEE 802.11g standard amendment. All products submitted for 802.11g Wi-Fi certification will be tested against TI's TNETW1130-based reference...

Nearly 20 percent of all vehicles worldwide will contain embedded Bluetooth hardware by 2007, according to the findings of a new ABI study. Future Bluetooth-based automotive applications are poised to deliver new opportunities to all facets of the industry. Bluetooth silicon costs run approximately $6, making the technology extremely...

COMPONENTS GaAs MMIC Switch The model SWM-6000-1DTU option 011 is an absorptive/non-reflective SPST switch that operates from 10 MHz to 6 GHz (other frequencies available). Insertion loss is 100 dB at 10 MHz and > 30 dB at 6 GHz. SWR is 1.5. Speed is American Microwave Corp., Frederick,...

INDUSTRY NEWS Renaissance Electronics Corp. of Harvard, MA has acquired the ferrite circulator, isolator and attenuator product lines of MCCI Wireless and P&H Laboratories . This acquisition enhances Renaissance Electronics position as a vital supplier of military, space and commercial components for a significant number of RF and microwave...

CD Product Catalog This CD product catalog features the company's entire line of products, making it a complete information guide for attenuator needs. It also highlights the company's newest technology and products. Alan Industries Inc., Columbus, IN (812) 372-8869. Circle No. 200 Quick Reference Chart This easy-to-use reference chart...

RF Power FETs and MMICs for Broadband Wireless Systems This revised Web site provides company and product news, data sheets and application notes in easy to download .pdf format. Standard product line includes GaAs power FETs up to 10 W of RF power, high voltage power GaAs FETs operating...

Workshops & Courses Introduction to Microwave Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems Topics : This two-day course will explain the fundamental engineering technology and the operating characteristics of modern microwave radar and electronic warfare systems used by the world's military. Site : Sunnyvale, CA Dates : October 6-7, 2003 Contact...