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NoiseWave announces the immediate availability of the new NoiseWave NW2G-CS coaxial noise source. Available in 6, 15 and 30 dB ENRs (Excess Noise Ratios), the NW2G-CS is ideal for noise figure measurements and built in test applications. The unit features a small profile housing of 0.75 by 0.5 by 1.25 in excluding connectors, ideal when space is at a premium.

Often when configuring PXI test systems the selection of components involves multiple suppliers, consequently interoperability is a concern.  The Interoperability of PXI based Test Systems application note and webcast show how to build a multi-vendor PXI system to ensure a smooth implementation of the PXI hardware & software components.

Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., a fabless provider of high-performance radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs),and RFMW Ltd. announced they have finalized a worldwide distribution agreement for Peregrine’s UltraCMOS® RFICs. RFMW Ltd. is a specialized distributor providing customers and suppliers with focused distribution of RF and microwave components, as well as specialized component-engineering support.

Communication devices for the public safety, utilities, transportation, military, and other “second responder” sectors are often characterized by images of clunky, large instruments that look like they require a master’s degree to operate. Yet these are the type of urgent communication systems that should be quick and easy to operate in order to protect and save lives.

Comtech Xicom Technology Inc., a technology leader of high power amplifier products for satellite communication (SATCOM), announced an expanded 12.75 to 14.5 GHz frequency coverage option for its Ku-Band, traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs).

Azimuth Systems Inc. announced the availability of the latest release of its Azimuth Field-to-Lab™ (FTL) solution, version 2.4. The product now offers complex test cases with added support for new scanners and file formats.

RFaxis, a fabless semiconductor company focused on innovative, next-generation RF solutions for the wireless connectivity and cellular mobility markets, announced it will start volume production of its second-generation, pure CMOS-based RFeICs in Q4 2012. The new solutions will serve rapidly growing markets including smartphone and tablets, WLAN 11a/n/ac, ZigBee, wireless audio, smart energy and home automation.

DragonWave Inc., a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, announced it has concluded field tests and confirmed the functionality of higher modulation modes of up to 2048 QAM on its Horizon packet microwave products. The field tests were conducted in Odessa, Ukraine, the nation’s south Bay City.

TriQuint Semiconductor Inc. announced a new Multi-band, Multi-mode Power Amplifier (MMPA) that simplifies the increasingly complex RF front-end for next-generation global 3G/4G smartphones and other mobile devices. The compact, highly integrated TRIUMF™ MMPA achieves best-in-class power-added efficiency, providing up to 15 percent more browsing time.

A wide range of Travelling Wave Tube amplifiers from TMD Technologies will be on show at the EMCUK 2012 exhibition and conference, which takes place on 9-10 October 2012 in Newbury, UK