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Scintera Networks Inc. , a leading provider of mixed signal semiconductors for wireless communications, announced it has received the ISO 9001:2008 (International Organization for Standardization) certification for its Quality Management System. This certification acknowledges Scintera's commitment to meet the globally recognized management system requirements and regulations for the design...

To satisfy new market opportunities, microelectronic companies continue to develop new products and processes, with some companies deciding acquisition provides the best path to these new opportunities. The Strategy Analytics GaAs and Compound Semiconductor Technologies Service (GaAs) viewpoint, “Compound Semiconductor Industry Review May 2011: Microelectronics,” captures product, technology, contract...

TowerJazz , the global specialty foundry leader, announced the closing of the sale of all its holdings in Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. (HHSL), the parent company of HHNEC, one of Mainland China’s leaders in the field of IC foundry service, in a HHSL share repurchase transaction, for $32 M...

Altair Semiconductor , a developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G LTE chipsets, announced that its TD-LTE chipset, integrated in a commercial USB dongle, achieved download speeds of more than 100Mbps in a live over-the-air demonstration. This achievement means the promise of LTE -- that the...

e2v high performance image sensors were launched into space on NigeriaSat-2, the Earth observation satellite that has been developed for the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) of Nigeria. The satellite will provide Nigeria with valuable geographically referenced high-resolution satellite imaging for applications in mapping, water resources management,...

Roke Manor Research has formed a partnership with its sister company, Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology Inc. (NIITEK) to sell Roke's Miniature Radar Altimeter (MRA) system in the USA. Both businesses are part of the Chemring Group Plc. NIITEK, the world leader in fielded Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) landmine and buried...

Ericsson has signed a four-year agreement as the sole vendor for EastLink's core and radio access networks, using HSPA+ and next generation technologies. The company will supply the Canadian operator with its multi-standard radio base station; RBS 6000, circuit switched and packet networks including Evolved Packet Core and Operation...

UK-based small cell technology developer and manufacturer, ip.access , confirmed that its Oyster 3G femto technology is powering more than 500,000 Access Points deployed live in homes, offices and mobile network hotspots worldwide. Such is the rate of growth and deployment of the company’s small cell technology; it expects...

The resounding success of the inaugural EuMW Defence/Security Executive Forum at EuMW 2010 in Paris has prompted the joint organisers, the European Microwave Association (Eu M A) and Microwave Journal , to expand European Microwave Week’s coverage of the Defence/Security sector with a full-day Forum. Following the format that...

Richardson RFPD Inc. announces the availability of a new family of low noise amplifiers from M/A-COM Technology Solutions . Each of the GaAs PHEMT LNAs provides enhanced RF performance, while also delivering needed space and cost savings. These devices have been designed to facilitate ease of implementation in many...