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Integrated Device Technology Inc. (IDT) introduced its next-generation 10 Gbps-class millimeter wave (mmWave) modem for wireless infrastructure carrier deployments in both access and backhaul. The IDT® RWM6050 is the industry's first highly integrated mmWave dual modem (PHY + MAC + ADC/DAC + beamforming) for applications such as fixed wireless broadband access, WTTx (wireless to the edge), small cell backhaul, 5G service and other emerging applications.

AtlanTecRF, a leading global RF and microwave components and equipment manufacturer, announced the appointment of Mike Andrioff as its new North American sales manager. Andrioff will be responsible for expanding AtlanTecRF’s North American business with a specific focus on growing the company’s already successful Satcom RF Testing Equipment sales.

AtlanTecRF launched its LNI series of noise injection loop test translator (LTT) systems for off-satellite loop back testing of the transmit signal.

IBM and Ericsson announced what they claim is the world's first reported Si millimeter wave phased array antenna module operating at 28 GHz. The module consists of four MMICs and 64 dual-polarized antennas and measures approximately 2.8" x 2.8" — about half the size of a typical smartphone.

Laser Services, an ISO 9001:2008 - AS9100C and ITAR registered laser job shop, announced the purchase of a customized, fiber-guided, high power laser from TRUMPF.

CEL introduced low cost pHEMTs for Ku- and Ka-Band satellite receivers. These CEL pHEMTs are drop-in replacements to the Renesas pHEMTs, also offered by CEL.

LeddarTech Inc. and Integrated Device Technology, Inc. will jointly develop and supply LIDAR ICs, a key sensor for self-driving vehicles. The LCA2 IC is a receiver that will enable high performance and low cost LIDARs, supporting the sub-$100 target for 2D and 3D flash LIDARs.

Saab has acquired another 10 per cent of shares, reaching 25 per cent of stakes, in Akaer, one of the largest companies within development of aeronautical projects in Brazil.

The International Telecommunication Union’s SmallSat Symposium and Workshop has strengthened cooperation and partnerships in the Americas region.

The dual use SGDC Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite built by Thales Alenia Space for Brazil is ready to be shipped to Kourou, French Guyana for launch in March.