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ANADIGICS, Inc., a world leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, introduced the AWL5911 power amplifier (PA) optimized for 802.11a/n/ac Wi-Fi infrastructure and multimedia applications.

Richardson RFPD, Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for Hittite Microwave products from Analog Devices, Inc.  Customers will benefit from the complete solutions that address the performance, reliability, and time-to-market requirements of an ever-widening range of ADI applications.

Passive Plus, Inc. (PPI) now provides its customers with the option of specifying capacitor assemblies with SAC 305 solder, which is 100 percent lead free. Previous to this breakthrough, engineers were limited to specifying capacitor assemblies that typically utilized a high lead content solder to attach the leads to the capacitors.

High Speed Interconnects (“HSI”), a full service extruder and manufacturer of high performance coaxial cable and assemblies, has recently announced custom, fine-wire and fine-pitch diagnostic imaging assemblies for medical device OEMs producing next-generation ultrasound equipment.

Rogers Corp., a global leader in engineered materials solutions, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arlon, LLC, currently owned by Handy & Harman Ltd., for $157 million, subject to closing and post-closing adjustments. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory clearances, is expected to close in the first half of 2015. 

Satellites may soon carry Raytheon's gallium nitride (GaN) technology into Earth orbit. Raytheon Co. has successfully validated its GaN monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) technology for use in space-bound equipment.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced comprehensive pulsed radar analysis software. The new 89600 VSA software’s pulse analysis option (BHQ) is used in radar and electronic counter measure applications for capturing and analyzing threats and jamming responses.

COMSOL, Inc. announced the release of COMSOL Server™, a new product developed specifically for running applications built with the Application Builder. The Application Builder allows COMSOL Multiphysics® software users to build an intuitive interface around their COMSOL model that can be run by anyone — even those without prior simulation experience.

Rohde & Schwarz expands its R&S RTM bench oscilloscope family by adding a new 200 MHz bandwidth model that is ideal for the education sector. The new digital voltmeter and frequency counter option also supports users in development, manufacturing and service with fast, precise results.

Pasternack Enterprises, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, introduces a completely new line of broadband RF power combiners. The broad bandwidth of these new combiners makes them the perfect complement to systems using components such as power amplifiers, antenna feeds, attenuators and switches.