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An RF Power Amplifier for Whole-body MRI Scanner Applications

This month's cover features two of the four multikilowatt RF power amplifiers that are part of a 10 kW, 245 to 345 MHz power amplifier system used in the highest field strength MRI scanner in existence
February 1, 1999
Communication Power Corp. (CPC), Hauppauge, N.Y.
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An RF Power Amplifier for Whole-body MRI Scanner Applications Communication Power Corp. Brentwood, NY Approximately 20 years have passed since the introduction of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners. In that time, this once-ridiculed technology has become a mainstream medical imaging modality. Coupled with MRI's anatomical imaging capability is nuclear...
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Broadband High Frequency SMT Packages

A family of surface-mount technology (SMT) packages introduced for high frequency broadband applications
February 1, 1999
Kyocera America Inc.
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Broadband High Frequency SMT Packages Kyocera America Inc. San Diego, CA For many years, the electronics industry has been using surface-mount technology (SMT) components because of their ease of integration, low cost and standardization. One drawback has been the lack of a single broadband, low parasitic package to fit...
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Precision Attenuators for Wireless Production Applications

A series of electronically switched step attenuators that cover all of the frequencies used in wireless communications services
February 1, 1999
Trilithic Inc.
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Precision Attenuators for Wireless Production Applications Trilithic Inc. Indianapolis, IN With "faster, cheaper" as their mantra, wireless telephone manufacturers are leaving no area of production untouched as they search for ways to improve throughput. Not surprisingly, production is an area frequently scrutinized since even modest reductions in test time...
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A Starlet's Secret Life as Inventor

The little-known contributions of actress Hedy Lamarr to the advancement of military communications
February 1, 1999
Peter Y. Hong
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A Starlet's Secret Life as Inventor Hedy Lamarr is being showered with honors for advancements in military communications based on her anti-jamming patent from the '40s. Peter Y. Hong Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Editor's Note: The following article by Peter Y. Hong is reprinted with permission from the...
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Device and Circuit Approaches for Next-generation Wireless Communications

Emerging approaches for future communication systems, including power amplifiers with increased efficiency, optimized multicarrier CDMA modulation and optimized transistors
February 1, 1999
P. Asbeck, J. Mink, T. Itoh and G. Haddad
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Technical Feature Device and Circuit Approaches for Next-generation Wireless Communications P. Asbeck, J. Mink, T. Itoh and G. Haddad Please click here to view the pdf file of the Technical Feature...
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Fiber Optics Enhance Wireless Broadband System Deployment

RF/fiber-optic transmission as the most practical and efficient way to transport broadband wireless signals when factors such as future system upgrades and system maintenance are considered
February 1, 1999
Henry Wojtunik
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Fiber Optics Enhance Wireless Broadband System Deployment Henry Wojtunik Anacom Systems Corp. New Brunswick, NJ Wireless broadband systems are a perfect solution to today's multimedia network requirements. Broadband channels provide multiple video channel delivery, high speed Internet access, and voice and computer network extensions, including multichannel multipoint distribution systems...
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Catalog Update

January 1, 1999
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Catalog Update Wireless Communications Brochure This four-page brochure details the company's wireless communications products, including amplifiers (LDMOS multicarrier, wireless local loop, masthead, paging power and CDMA) and multicouplers. Product photographs are provided. AML Communications, Camarillo, CA (805) 388-1345. Antenna and Accessory Brochure This eight-page brochure describes antennas and accessories...
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