RF & Microwave Industry News

New Rohde & Schwarz R&S FSW signal analyzer pulse measurement option

The Rohde & Schwarz R&S FSW-K6 pulse measurement option for the R&S FSW series of high-performance signal and spectrum analyzers is an excellent choice for evaluating the performance of radar systems and all other applications that employ pulsed signals. When coupled with the MultiView capabilities of the R&S FSW series, multiple spectrum analyzer measurements can be run, viewed, and updated on a single screen giving the user a complete overview of system performance.


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Skyworks expands portfolio of high performance, low power LNAs

Skyworks Solutions Inc., an innovator of high reliability analog semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today unveiled two new series of  high performance and low power LNAs for multiple industrial, scientific, medical (ISM) bands and next generation cellular infrastructure applications. Skyworks’ newest low noise amplifiers enable enhanced wireless receiver sensitivity, wider dynamic range and a high level of design flexibility.


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RFMD expands GaN matched power transistor family

RF Micro Devices, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, announced the release of the RFHA1025, a highly-efficient 280-watt pulsed gallium nitride (GaN) RF matched power transistor. The RFHA1025 delivers superior performance versus competing silicon power technologies.


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Anritsu enables device testing using MD8475A signaling tester with integrated IMS

Anritsu Co. announces the availability of integrated IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) functionality for its MD8475A Signaling Tester. Adding this LTE functionality extends the capabilities of the MD8475A’s SmartStudio graphical network simulation environment to include Call Session Control Function (CSCF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Domain Name System (DNS) servers, using either IPv4, IPv6, or dual-stack addressing.
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International exhibitors convene at IMS 2012

More than 560 companies from all over the world have come together in Montreal June 17-22 for the IEEE MTT-S 2012 International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2012). IMS 2012’s theme, “Microwaves without Borders” is evident through the diversity in the exhibiting organizations, which hail from 21 different countries. This is on par with last year’s symposium and includes the first time an exhibitor from Serbia will attend.


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