RF & Microwave Industry News

Strategy Analytics Says Mobile Handset Merger Good but Not Good Enough

Independent market research firm Strategy Analytics applauds Kyocera’s acquisition of Sanyo Electronics’ mobile handset division. Having gained important scale in the takeover, Kyocera will now face the formidable challenge of leveraging Sanyo’s resources to drive growth in important 3G product segments. Neil Mawston, associate director at Strategy Analytics, commented,...
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Haier and NXP Gain EDGE in Chinese Mobile Market

Haier Mobile and NXP Semiconductors have formed a strategic collaboration that commits Haier to adopt NXP's solutions for its EDGE mobile phones. The collaboration aims to fully consolidate the technological and market advantages from both companies, further driving widespread deployment of EDGE technology in the domestic Chinese market. The...
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Freescale Selects SUSS Tool Set for MEMS Facility

SUSS MicroTec, a supplier of precision manufacturing and test equipment for the semiconductor and emerging markets, has shipped and successfully installed several microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) production tools at Freescale Semiconductor. The equipment included a new DSM200 Series Front-to-Back Alignment Verification System, the latest generation SUSS MA200Compact Mask Aligner as...
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DESIGN OF WAVEGUIDE BANDPASS FILTER IN THE X-FREQUENCY BAND

The design of passive microwave functions, and especially filters, is a study domain of the most important interest. Indeed, with the widespread applications of communication systems, the bandpass filter is an essential component. Thus, the quality of filter is extremely important. The development of bandpass filters has emphasized high...
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