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Aeroflex introduced the ALT-8000, the world’s first RF-based portable radio altimeter flightline test set. The ALT-8000 is a lightweight universal test set for 4.3 GHz frequency modulated continuous carrier wave (FMCW) radio altimeters and pulse radio altimeters with a large 12-inch color touch screen for ease of use. The...

Skyworks Solutions Inc. , an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, introduced the industry’s first suite of high performance broadband synthesizers spanning ultra wide frequency ranges from 375 MHz to 5.6 GHz. Skyworks’ new device, which is designed to...

TECOM Industries Inc. announced that its customer, Row 44, a provider of airborne broadband connectivity, will install TECOM Industries’ KuStream™ 1000 antenna system on Southwest Airlines’ commercial fleet. In January 2010, Southwest Airlines announced plans to equip more than 500 aircraft with Row 44’s In-flight Broadband Connectivity System. The...

Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced a plug-in module for its industry-leading 86100C digital communications analyzer (DCA) that allows engineers to simultaneously test multiple optical signals. Simultaneous analysis of multiple optical signals provides two key benefits. First, testing several single-lane devices in parallel can dramatically reduce the effective cost of transceiver...

Avago Technologies , a supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, announced the expansion of its market leading ultra low-noise GPS front-end modules for mobile GPS applications. The ALM-2712 integrates pre- and post-high rejection FBAR filters to provide superior performance. This integrated FBAR filter provides...

At CTIA, Strategy Analytics hones in on the battle for position in 4G networks, devices and applications. “With every new generation of mobile, we have seen new leaders emerge, as others stumble and lose market share. The leaders in LTE will be those who understand that it is all...

Andy Humen has been appointed VP for Electronics Capabilities of Cobham Sensor Systems. Since its formation, Cobham Sensor Systems has operated with two major capability areas: sensor and microwave electronics, and microwave components. Humen has accepted the position of Vice President of a reshaped Cobham Sensor Systems with responsibility...

KOR Electronics announced that it has received a prime contract from the government for $44.4 M dollars to supply advanced Digital RF Memory (DRFM) jammers for the US Navy and Air Force. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity time-and-material award from the United States Navy. Kevin Carnino, KOR Electronics...

Cadence Design Systems GmbH has announced that three additional universities will take on active roles in its academic network in Europe. The network promotes the proliferation of leading-edge technologies and methodologies at universities renowned for their engineering and design excellence. The latest additions to the Cadence® Academic Network are...

EB (Elektrobit), a developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for wireless and automotive industries, and ETS-Lindgren , a provider of electromagnetic measurement solutions, announced their partnership on MIMO Over-the-Air (OTA) testing. As such the companies now provide customers with a simple, unified solution for complex MIMO OTA testing. The...