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At IMS 2014, Vishay will be highlighting its VJ HIFREQ series and VJ QUAD HIFREQ series of surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs). Offering high self resonance and a low dissipation factor of = 0.05 % in the 0402, 0603, and 0805 case sizes, devices in the VJ HIFREQ series are optimized for filter and matching networks, and amplifier and DC blocking circuits in high-frequency commercial applications. The MLCCs reduce signal loss and energy consumption in power amplifier modules, VoIP networks, cellular base stations, GPS systems, and satellite, WiFi (802.11), and WiMAX (802.16) wireless communication. The VJ HIFREQ series features broad working voltages from 25 VDC to 250 VDC and wide capacitance ranges from 1 pF to 1.5 nF.

 

Raytheon Co. successfully completed a passive seeker test designed for a Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile using company-funded independent research and development investment. The captive flight test, using a modified Tomahawk Block IV missile nose cone, demonstrated that Raytheon's advanced, next-generation; multi-function processor can enable the cruise missile to navigate to and track moving targets emitting radio frequency signals. 

Lockheed Martin received a $611M contract from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command for the first production order of the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) following the Army’s successful Milestone C decision earlier this year. The contract includes the production of both PAC-3 MSE missiles and Launcher Modifications Kits (LMKs).

AWR Corp., the innovation leader in high-frequency EDA software, will sponsor the upcoming Microwave Journal magazine technical education webinar, Practical Antenna Design for Advanced Wireless Products. The webinar will be presented by Henry Lau, CEO of Lexiwave Technology, a solution provider specializing in RF system and RFIC design for communication and consumer products.

Passive electronic components built for microwave & RF applications -  it's a narrow niche that's increasingly active in commercial, military, and space applications. Television's Manufacturing Marvels will soon shed some light on this business sector, and on Res-net Microwave, one of the very successful microwave component manufacturers in this sector.

Coilcraft's XFL6012 series of shielded power inductors combine excellent current handling and exceptionally low DC resistance in a rugged, low-profile package. Measuring just 6.56 x 6.36 mm with a maximum height of only 1.2 mm, the XFL6012 Series provides exceptionally low DC resistance (7.06 mOhms) and current ratings as high as 14.3 Amps.

Pasternack Enterprises Inc., an industry leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, unveils new wide dynamic range broadband limiting amplifiers commonly used in electronic warfare, microwave receivers and broadband communications systems.

UC, Davis Chancellor, Linda Katehi will give the keynote address to the WAMICON 2014 audience on June 6, 2014 in Tampa, FL. WAMICON 2014 is co-located with IEEE MTT-S IMS and ARFTG at the Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina.

Rohde & Schwarz has released the world's first network analyzer with 24 integrated test ports: the R&S ZNBT. The instrument covers the frequency range from 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz, and the base model is equipped with four test ports.