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Analog Devices Inc. announced it is the primary sponsor and founding member of "Solve," a multi-faceted program organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that convenes thought leaders, researchers, students, and change agents to identify and implement technology-centered solutions to the most difficult challenges of our times.

NuWaves Engineering, an international radio frequency (RF) and microwave solutions provider, announced the release of an upgraded broadband RF power amplifier (PA) for L- and S-band transmitters and data radios, the NuPower™ 12B01A model, featuring improved power efficiency and operational temperature performance and a wider supply voltage range.

Ericsson collaborates with Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc., to propel the commercial launch of LTE-U, an LTE-Advanced technology that can improve mobile data speeds and reduce congestion through a unified network, benefiting all wireless network users.

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc., a leading supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave, millimeter wave and photonic semiconductor products, announced the new wideband MAOM-003427, a quad channel linear modulator driver with 46 Gbaud capability to support next generation 200G and 400G applications.

ViaSat Inc., a global broadband services and technology company, has received its first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for its in-cabin distribution system. This is the first of two significant STCs ViaSat expects to obtain with respect to in-flight entertainment and connectivity, with the second STC anticipated in Q1 2016 for its hybrid Ku/Ka-band antenna system.

Harris Corp. has been awarded a single-source IDIQ contract with a ceiling value of $390 million to supply a new specialized handheld tactical radio to U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF). The IDIQ contract consists of a five-year base and an additional one-year option.

The miniature multi-lambda 100G Receiver Optical Sub-Assembly, designed for CFP4 or QSFP28 transceivers, will be featured by Huber+Suhner Cube Optics (CUBO) at the ECOC exhibition in Valencia, Spain.

Harris Corp. has received a $21 million order from a Latin American nation for Falcon III® tactical radios that will be used to establish high data rate networks as part of a military communications modernization program.

Cirexx International announced that they have acquired and installed a second Excellon laser. The new machine is the Cobra-II Hybrid Laser equipped with Excellon’s latest laser technology. It will drill holes, rout boards and micro-machine fine features.

In response to advancements in modern airborne digital networks and passenger demands, W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Gore) announces its family of high-speed data cables for civil aerospace applications. These products address the industry’s ever-increasing data needs in aircraft, including passenger in-flight entertainment (IFE) and essential electronic systems while reducing maintenance downtime and operating costs.