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Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC5553, a double balanced mixer providing best-in-class matched bandwidth capability from 3 to 20 GHz. The mixer can be used either as an up- or downconverter. In addition, the LTC5553 delivers outstanding linearity of 23.9 dBm IIP3 at 14 GHz, and 21.5 dBm at 17 GHz. The device integrates an LO buffer requiring only 0 dBm input drive, effectively eliminating an external high power LO amplifier circuit. 

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) will be showcasing the new GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies, Type 0N for High Density Test/Interconnection at IMS2017, June 6-8, at the Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Booth #1740.

On May 18, 2017, AT&T announced that its U.S. LTE-M network was “live” and had been completed ahead of schedule. Their monthly plans for LTE-M begin at $1.50 per month per device, and LTE-M modules will be available for as low as $7.50 each, including a SIM card.

3D Smith Chart Tools S.R.L. has released a revolutionary and powerful learning, analysis and design tool for RF/microwave engineers: the 3D Smith Chart. The 3D Smith Chart is the first commercially available software tool that enables new capabilities for RF/microwave design that were not available using the original Smith chart, introduced in 1939.

AtlanTecRF has launched its range of Q-Band Loop Test Translators with Ethernet Control. Addressing the nominal  44 GHz uplink market the company’s three new products provide loop-back frequency conversion of Transmit (Tx) to Receive (Rx), Transmit to L-Band and L-Band to Receive, thereby providing a complete suite of system testing instruments.

Mobile filter start-up Resonant Inc. recruited Andrew Kay to fill the new position of vice president of engineering operations. Kay was previously with Skyworks.