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Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry’s lowest power wideband radio frequency (RF) synthesizer. Covering up to 1.34 GHz, the LMX2571 integrates an ultra-low-noise PLLatinum™ fractional-N phase-locked loop (PLL) with a multicore voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), enabling low phase noise and spurs at only 39 mA (128 mW). The LMX2571 enhances radio sensitivity and dynamic range for applications such as low-power wireless communication, handheld oscilloscopes and signal analyzers.

Spectrum released three new M4i series Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs), setting new standards in speed and precision. The new models of the M4i.66xx series offer one, two and four channels with each channel capable of outputting electronic signals at rates of up to 625 Megasamples/second (MS/s) with 16 bit vertical resolution. The combination makes these new AWG's ideal for generating high frequency signals up to 200 MHz with the best possible accuracy and fidelity.

Cobham Wireless announced the latest version of the industry-standard TM500 WCDMA network test system, with expanded capability to emulate four cells and hundreds of mobile terminals from a single benchtop unit.

Averna, an industry-leading developer of test solutions and services for communications and electronics device-makers worldwide, announced today the industry’s first RF tool offering high-performance record-and-playback and real-time simulation in one cost-effective platform.

Anritsu Co. and Electro Rent announce that the two companies have signed a formal agreement whereby Electro Rent is a preferred reseller for Anritsu test solutions throughout the United States and Canada. Under terms of the agreement, industry-leading Anritsu benchtop and field instruments will be available through Electro Rent.

OneWeb Ltd. is forming a joint venture with Airbus Defence and Space as the design and manufacturing partner for its fleet of telecom class microsatellites.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane Co., has been selected by Parker Aerospace to supply its ELDEC® Auto-Transformer Rectifier Unit (ATRU) to provide reliable power conversion for the COMAC  C919 Horizontal Stabilizer Motor Control Electronics (MCE).

POET Technologies Inc. – developer of the planar opto-electronic technology (“POET”) platform for monolithic fabrication of integrated circuit devices containing both electronic and optical elements on a single semiconductor wafer – is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Suresh Venkatesan as CEO of the company.

Keysight to pay $606 million for U.K. software-centric supplier that enables the design and validation of chipsets, mobile devices and network equipment.