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Skyworks Solutions Inc. has introduced a family of ultra-wideband fixed attenuator pads with a unique through-die via and split ground configuration that provide improved high frequency return loss, attenuation tolerance, flatness and power handling performance. Attenuation pad values from 0 to 30 dB, and operation to 40 GHz, make...

The ZigBee® Alliance and the Wi-Fi Alliance® announced an agreement to collaborate on wireless home area networks (HAN) for Smart Grid applications. The initial focus of the collaboration will be ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0, which is the next-generation energy management protocol for Smart Grid-enabled homes based on today’s successful...

BC Systems introduced the DA Module, an RF power amplifier for defense applications such as manpack and man-portable communications and electronic warfare systems that combines optimum power supply/RF power amplifier integration, a broad frequency range of 25 to 1000 MHz, and RF output power of at least 20 W...

Narda , an L-3 Communications company, introduced the Model MS-SMA-020 SPDT fail-safe RF mechanical switch that operates from DC to 3 GHz and combines high performance with long-term reliability. It is an excellent choice for automated test equipment, base station transmitters and receivers, and general-purpose applications. The Model MS-SMA-20...

A wide range of active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology military applications are coming into service for next-generation defense platforms, which will generate both engineering demand and new revenue streams for the global defense industry. The Strategy Analytics Advanced Defense Systems (ADS) service will be providing an overview on...

Aeroflex and NetHawk (recently acquired by EXFO), global providers of Long Term Evolution (LTE) test equipment, announced that they have developed a complete system for LTE network capacity testing over RF with real data services and applications. The EAST500 is a single integrated test system based upon proven test...

Capella Intelligent Subsystems Inc. and Innovative Micro Technology Inc. announced the formation of a strategic foundry relationship. The collaboration combines Capella’s vision and expertise in next-generation high performance Wavelength Selective Switches (WSS) with IMT’s ability to develop and manufacture sophisticated optical micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) devices to enable the...

Andrew Solutions , the CommScope Inc. division that is a leader in wireless communication systems and products, is helping operators evolve their wireless networks with its SmartBeam base station antenna system, an agile network solution that makes adding capacity and optimizing coverage cost effective and responsive to customer demand....

Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. , a supplier of high performance RF CMOS and mixed-signal communications integrated circuits (IC), announced the expansion of its European design and manufacturing operations and the opening of a new facility located in Aix-en-Provence, France. Peregrine Semiconductor Europe (PSE) operations include RF integrated circuit (RFIC) design...

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