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2010 saw the global handset semiconductor market achieve an estimated revenue jump of about 15 percent compared to 2009, on a shipment growth of 13 percent. According to ABI Research Practice Director Peter Cooney, “Consistent demand for smartphones has become the major driver behind semiconductor market growth. In view...

Broadcom Corp. , a fabless communications semiconductor company, announced it has completed the acquisition of Provigent Inc. , a provider of highly integrated, high performance, mixed signal semiconductors for microwave backhaul systems. In connection with the acquisition, Broadcom paid approximately $313 M, net of cash assumed, to acquire all...

RFMD announced new RF3232, RF3233 and RF3234 quad-band transmit modules for the final portion of the transmitter section in multi-mode 3G entry handsets and connected devices. These modules are the core of RFMD’s RF323x Power Platform and include 50Ω matched input and output ports, eliminating the need for external...

Hittite Microwave Corp. has launched two full-featured Fractional-N PLLs with integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCO). The HMC837LP6CE and HMC840LP6CE include a wideband, low noise VCO with auto-calibration subsystem, low noise PFD and dividers, and a precision charge-pump. The HMC837LP6CE and HMC840LP6CE consume only 630 mW. Hittite says no other...

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. introduced the MAAD-008866, a 6-bit, 0.5 dB step digital attenuator for 75 Ohm systems operating up to 1 GHz. This attenuator is designed for use when high accuracy, low power consumption (4 microAmps typical at 5 V, steady-state) and low intermodulation products are required. The...

Imagine having a RF command center that can put the power of RF analysis at your fingertips, with an arsenal of new features designed to let you take control. Now you can master your wireless with the new incarnation of the award-winning Invisible Waves™ pro-audio products from Kaltman Creations...

Hirose has developed a USB 3.0 connector that significantly increases data transmission speeds from those of a USB 2.0 connector. Designated the ZX360 Series, these B-type connectors allow transmissions up to 5 Gb/s, almost 10 times faster than USB 2.0 connectors. The higher speed enables seamless, uncompressed transmission of...

Rogers Corp. will display some of its latest laminate materials for high speed digital and high power RF/microwave circuits at the upcoming Del Mar Electronics & Design Show. Representatives from Rogers Advanced Circuit Materials Division will be at Booth 622 to offer guidance on the use of their wide...

IMS 2011 is only a month away. Many of you are patiently waiting for that moment when your booth is all ready and set up, and your team is excited about conversations with your prospective customers at the show. How can we get the most of our tradeshow participation...

The Wi-Fi equipment market is expected to see more than 9 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2011 to 2016, with the enterprise segment contributing the bulk of the growth at more than 21 percent CAGR. “In volume shipment terms, the consumer segment is forecast to see more...