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DragonWave Inc., a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, announced an agreement with defense and security company Saab to work collaboratively on the expansion and enhancement of national security communication networks in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland.

Now with the CST Webinar Series 2013 all wrapped-up, the company would like to thank all those who tuned-in live and heard its experts explore topics across the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum. 

Richardson RFPD Inc. announces immediate availability and full design support capabilities for two new hybrid amplifiers for CATV applications from TriQuint.

Anite, a global leader in wireless equipment testing technology, announced that it has launched full support for the Global Certification Forum (GCF) LTE data throughput performance testing requirements. This will enable mobile operators and device manufacturers to cost-efficiently test the data throughput performance of new devices in real-world conditions.

UBM Tech, the daily source of essential business and technical information for decision makers in the electronics industry, has announced the Chiphead Theater program for DesignCon 2014, which will take place in Santa Clara, California on January 28 – 31, 2014.

Registration to attend the EDI CON 2014 technical conference and exhibition, April 8-10 in Beijing, China is now open. This three day industry-driven event focuses on RF/microwave and high-speed digital design. Entrance into the technical program, workshops/tutorials, panel sessions and opening day ceremonies are all inclusive when purchasing a delegate pass. Register early and save 50% on the admission price.  

Freescale Semiconductor introduces two new Airfast RF power solutions that cover all major cellular infrastructure bands and deliver industry-leading gain in a compact package. 

Azimuth has announced the evolution of its over-the-air test platform, developed to measure and analyze performance of mobile devices in their native states, under real-world conditions. Intelligent Over-The-Air (iOTA) revolutionizes lab testing by enabling device performance to be tested through the complete radio frequency (RF) chain under highly configurable scenarios, including playback of data from drive routes to emulate actual and familiar network conditions.

Global spending on GPS/GNSS systems and devices is expected to remain robust over the coming decade, according to Strategic Defence Intelligence new report – The Global Military GPS/GNSS Devices Market 2013-2023 – which forecasts market growth at a CAGR of 4.6%, primarily driven by their extensive use alongside associated software in modern or fourth-generation warfare.

Linear Technology Corp. introduces the LTC2874, an IO-Link master IC, combining a power and communications interface to four remote IO-Link devices (slaves). A rugged interface and rich feature set make the LTC2874 ideal for larger systems implementing IO-Link (IEC61131-9) in harsh, industrial environments. Managing four slaves per master IC, the LTC2874 reduces board space, design complexity and costs while increasing reliability.