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Skyworks Solutions Inc. , an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, announced its acquisition of Axiom Microdevices , a volume supplier of CMOS-based power amplifiers for mobile phones. “The acquisition of Axiom complements our existing GaAs capabilities, bolsters our...

Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced a microwave signal generator with ultra-high output power capability that breaks the 1 W output barrier. The Agilent PSG E8257D signal generator option 521 delivers from +24 to +28 dBm specified output power over a frequency range of 250 MHz to 20 GHz (useable down...

SiGe Semiconductor expanded its Wi-Fi product range by introducing the SE2571U Front End Module that is specifically targeted at embedded applications including cellular handsets, gaming, digital cameras and personal media players (PMP). The SE2571U has been designed to address the specific challenges faced by OEMs needing to operate "direct...

Harris Corp. , an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a 10-year, potential $736 M contract to provide a complete, end-to-end solution for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite — Series R Ground Segment (GOES-R GS) program. The Harris team will...

Below is a summary of the test and measurement news that we came across just prior to the start of IMS 2009: Anritsu is highlighting their VectorStar premium series of microwave vector network analyzers (VNA). VectorStar delivers best-in-class frequency coverage of 70 kHz to 70 GHz, dynamic range of...

The International Microwave Symposium (IMS) will introduce its first-ever Presentations Online at IMS2009. The program will provide online access to recordings of most technical presentations, workshops and short courses held during IMS. IMS2009, the annual conference and exhibition of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S), is the...

TriQuint Semiconductor , an RF products manufacturer and foundry services provider, announced that it has been awarded leadership of Phase III of a multi-year gallium nitride (GaN) research and development contract by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The contract, funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was...

Sonnet Software Inc. , a high frequency electromagnetic (EM) software provider, introduces Sonnet Lite Release 12, a free 3D Planar EM simulator, currently available for download, as a tool for learning and experimenting in high frequency RF transmission lines, circuits, packages and antennas. Release 12 is Sonnet’s sixth full...

Teledyne Relays has introduced the SRF300/SRF303 series of ultraminature broadband TO-5 relays. Designed to be a practical surface-mount solution that simplifies PC board manufacturing and solder joint inspection, the relay permits easy removal and replacement using hand tools. Hermetic construction provides a robust environmental package that will withstand RoHS...

There is a broad range of design and modeling tools/solutions being promoted at IMS 2009. Here are some of the ones we came across: In the design and modeling area, Agilent is showcasing the following: Accurate Nonlinear Device Measurements: The Agilent PNA-X Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer (NVNA), based on...