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Skyworks introduces a highly efficient, broadband, 13 dB gain, GaAs HBT drive amplifier in a small 2 x 2 millimeter quad flat, no lead package. The SKY67130-396LF draws less than 23 mA at 3.3 V, while achieving +39 dBm OIP3, providing the market with a very compelling, high linearity solution. On-die active bias design ensures consistent performance and unconditional stability. 

What: Sherry Hess, VP of Marketing at AWR, has posted a new blog discussing the value of online videos as an innovative educational resource for providing remote learning. The blog, “Kahn Academy—I’m a Fan!” lauds the Kahn Academy website, which provides over 3,500 online videos on all facets of education. It compares this education model to AWR’s own AWR.TV online video channel, which is a valuable resource for customers, university students, and anyone interested in AWR’s RF/microwave design software.

IQD’s new IQOV-70 series OCXO, which is launching at Embedded World 2013, is designed for use in next generation multimode base station platforms. Operating at a frequency of 10 MHz, the new model achieves a frequency stability of ±3 ppb (parts per billion) over the operating temperature range of -10° to +70°C.

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. announced a new IHLP® low-profile, high-current inductor in the 8787 case size with industry-high rated current from 9.7 A to 180 A and a high operating temperature to + 155 °C. The IHLP-8787MZ-5A offers high efficiency with maximum DCR from 0.17 mΩ to 28.30 mΩ and a wide range of inductance values from 0.22 µH to 100 µH. 

Anaren Inc. announced that it has introduced a family of four Anaren Integrated Radio (AIRTM) modules designed specifically to help OEMs develop products that wirelessly communicate in compliance with the ZigBee® standard. Based on the Texas Instruments Inc.

Rogers Corp. announced that it has received the 2012 Innovation Excellence Award from the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC). The annual award recognizes significant technology leadership and innovation by Connecticut-based technology companies.

Analog Devices Inc. (ADI), a world leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications and RF ICs, introduced a dual-channel differential amplifier for driving high speed 12- to 18-bit A/D converters. Featuring a 3dB bandwidth of 4.5 GHz, the ADL5566 differential amplifier is optimized for wideband, high IF (intermediate frequency), low distortion, and noise performance out to 500 MHz.

The new RF filters from Pasternack are passive components that allow frequency signals to pass within a certain range and attenuate (reject) frequencies outside that given range, in this case, up to 3 GHz. Both the new lowpass and highpass filters are constructed using the Combline design, which provides outstanding VSWR and long term performance.

Pulse Electronics Corp., a leading provider of electronic components, introduces a new line of Shadow low profile transit (SLPT) NMO and direct mount antennas to support public safety, WLAN, smart grid/smart metering, 3G, and 4G applications including long term evolution (LTE). These high-performance, rugged, IP-67 rated antennas are provided in a slim, low profile radome of only 2.5" to 3" (63.5 to 76.2 mm) tall with a 1.5" (38.1 mm) diameter base and high gains of 4 to 5.6 dBi.