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Richardson RFPD Inc. announced an expanded video selection in its award-winning online Design Resource Center.

The fifth Lockheed Martin Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite for the U.S. Navy is entering its first system test faster than the previous build, now that integration is complete. Engineers and technicians recently mated its system module and core to the multi-beam assembly (MBA), which hosts 16 ultra-high frequency (UHF) antennas for distributed, global communications coverage.

As the ability to provide consistent wireless coverage and capacity to support uninterrupted wireless services indoors is critical for operators, Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), the global wireless and broadcast infrastructure specialist, is continuing to enhance its portfolio of products to support wireless in-building solutions. As part of this ongoing focus to enable operators to seamlessly bring the network inside the buildings where service is demanded, RFS announced the release of its I-ATO3-698/2700 Series of plenum-rated, PIM-certified omni-directional antennas.

Sonoscan® has begun shipping its new Model DF2400™ in its FACTS2™ line of C-SAM® acoustic microscopes.

Aeroflex Holding Corp., a leading global provider of high performance microelectronic components, and test and measurement equipment, announced the signing of two contracts in its Aeroflex Microelectronic Solutions business for over $20 million of high-performance, high-reliability mixed-signal semiconductors.

Harris Corp., an international communications and information technology company, has received $21 million in orders from a NATO country for Falcon® multiband tactical radios. The orders were received during the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Raytheon Co. has received a resume work order from the U.S. Navy to commence development of the new Air and Missile Defense Radar. The order followed the official Government Accountability Office update of its database to reflect the status of the AMDR contract award protest as withdrawn.

Coilcraft has announced its new RF and Power Inductor Product Finder App for Apple and Android smart phones. This free application enables users to quickly select the best inductor for their design and order free evaluation samples, all from their mobile phone.

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. announced that its Tantalum Capacitors Division is now qualifying the company's commercial-grade molded tantalum chip capacitors to the Electronic Components Industry Association's (ECIA) EIA-717 specification. By meeting the standard's rigorous testing and screening requirements, Vishay is providing its customers with a secure source for high-performance tantalum products.

AtlanTecRF launches its first ever comprehensive range of digitally controlled PIN attenuators. The ADA series covers frequencies from 500 MHz to 40 GHz in 17 models.