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Under exacting demands from customers, wireless systems providers are developing integration solutions to reduce the size, power consumption and cost of their systems. The trend now is that many of the non-semiconductor devices will be replaced by either software radio algorithms,1 or by miniature passive devices fabricated using silicon-based...

Innos , the UK’s nanotechnology research and development company, has launched its Rapid Prototyping Service, which has the capability to rapidly reduce costs in wireless components R&D and time-to-market of new wireless devices. The company aims to capitalize on Europe’s strong position in wireless technology, particularly in the RF...

Infineon Technologies has announced successful tape-out of a dual-band ultra-wideband RF transceiver core. Based on the company’s proven low power CMOS process, this breakthrough paves the way toward fully integrated high speed communications system-on-chip solutions optimized for mobile devices. Thus, the company plans to have a single-chip CMOS UWB...

Transatlantic cooperation between Greece and the US has seen Helic and Applied Wave Research announce a technology licensing agreement that enables the integration of Helic’s VeloceRF™ whole-chip radio frequency extraction, modeling and verification technology into AWR’s Analog Office® RF integrated circuit design suite. The companies also announced a marketing...

Ansoft Corp. has collaborated with Novas Software Inc. to integrate Nexxim®, Ansoft's circuit simulation software for high performance IC design, with Novas' Verdi™ Automated Debug System to create an enhanced verification solution. The integration ensures that Nexxim circuit simulation results are readily available in Novas' open Fast Signal Database...

Published July 25, 2006 From: SM Hassan, Virginia Tech Dear Harlan, How and why does the selection of an RF choke affect the proper operation of the amplifier in RF circuits? Dear SM, Chokes are used to separate RF signals from other circuit functions like bias networks. The degree...

EMS SATCOM , a division of EMS Technologies Inc., reported that, in collaboration with Thales , it will provide high speed mobile satellite communications systems to OnAir for use on Airbus aircraft. System deliveries, expected to start in late 2006, are estimated to be worth at least $30 M...

As part of an ongoing process of continued growth and investment, Anritsu EMEA Ltd. has been formed. The formation of the new company further strengthens Anritsu’s future plans to provide customers with continually improved services, products and value, and reinforces its continued commitment to Europe, the Middle East and...

Sirific Wireless Ltd. , an innovator of single-chip CMOS RF transceivers for multi-mode wireless applications, announced the launch of its operations in Korea. The new office will house sales and applications engineering teams to provide immediate support for domestic handset manufacturers and multinational OEMs with offices in Korea. Analyst...

TRAK Microwave Corp. announced that it has been selected by Harris Government Communications Systems , Melbourne, FL, to be a supplier for its AN/GSC-52 Modernization (52MOD) Program. The AN/GSC-52 terminal is one in a family of Defense Satellite Communication Systems (DSCS) Network Terminals operated by the Army, Navy and...