RF & Microwave Industry News

Freescale introduces radically innovative appliance concept

Freescale Semiconductor introduced its vision for a radically innovative appliance concept that leverages solid state radio frequency (RF) technology to revolutionize cooking. Developed in partnership with global product strategy and design firm frog, this breakthrough proof of concept will help enable fresh, chef-quality meals available at home with virtually no effort or prep time.


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TI introduces industry’s lowest power wideband RF synthesizer

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.

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High-precision 625 MS/s 16-Bit AWGs released by Spectrum

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.


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Anritsu Co. announces agreement with Electro Rent

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.


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POET Technologies announces appointment of CEO

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.

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