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EM Solutions’ Ka-Band satcom on the move (SOTM) terminal has successfully completed WGS Phase 2 certification testing in Brisbane, passing all tests.

Researchers from A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME) have developed the first compact high performance silicon-based cavity-backed slot (CBS) antenna that operates at 135 GHz. The antenna demonstrated 30 times stronger signal transmission over on-chip antennas at 135 GHz. At just 1.6 mm x 1.2 mm, approximately the size of a sesame seed, it is the smallest silicon-based CBS antenna reported to date for ready integration with active circuits.

Aeroflex Ltd. and China Mobile Research Institute (CMRI) announced that the Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between CMRI and Aeroflex for a co-operation covering both LTE and LTE-A technologies.

CST is excited to announce a new series of technical webinars focusing on the major benefits of full wave simulation to the high frequency/high speed design process.

AWR Corp. has finalized the agendas and opened registration for the 2012 AWR Design Forum (ADF) (www.awrdesignforum.com) China venues of Xi’an and Chengdu.  More information can be found at the links below.

Delta Microwave, a supplier of amplifiers, filters, filter/amplifiers, multiplexers, and integrated microwave assemblies would like to congratulate the NASA/JPL team on the August 6, 2012 landing of the Mars Science Laboratory. 

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane Co., has announced the appointment of Bob Ferrante as vice president of the microwave solution of the electronics group of Crane Aerospace & Electronics. In his role, Ferrante is responsible for operations of all electronics group microwave solutions locations, including Beverly, MA, Chandler, AZ, West Caldwell, NJ and San Jose, Costa Rica. He will be located in West Caldwell, NJ.

Aeris® Communications, the only cellular carrier built exclusively for machines, announced it has partnered with Novotech Technologies, a leading global distributor of wireless, machine-to-machine (M2M) products, services and solutions, to deliver M2M connectivity services. With this partnership, Novotech will begin distributing products connected by Aeris’ intelligent machine framework.

John Dimech recently joined TRM Microwave and will serve as business development manager. Dimech has a technical background and 20+ years of experience supporting products ranging from components to multi-functional modules; test equipment to sub-assemblies and box level manufacturing and test. Dimech will focus on expanding the company’s reach into existing key accounts while cultivating new business development in support of TRM's strategic growth plan.

Comtech Xicom Technology Inc. announces a new, compact, LCD touch screen controller for HPAs. The new LCD touch screen provides an easy-to-use interface for monitoring and controlling multiple amplifiers and switches.