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Mobile data consumption and next generation wireless network deployment are fueling increases in the number of base station cells and power amplifiers shipped each year. The recently released Strategy Analytics RF and Wireless Components (RFWC) Service report, “Radio Access Network RF Power Device Trends & Forecast: 2011 - 2015,”...

ASC Signal Corp. has been awarded a multi-million dollar sub-contract by L-3 Narda Satellite Networks (L-3 Narda), to provide more than 100, 3.9-meter, quad-band, fly-away antenna components and systems. The antenna systems will support high frequency communications over commercial and government satellites. Under this contract, ASC will deliver the...

Cambridge Consultants has released a report discussing the foremost business opportunities in wireless technologies enabled by White Space frequencies, predicting the development of the first White Space consumer devices in the next five years. The report, entitled “White Space radio: High Street Hit or Left In the Lab?” is...

EB, Elektrobit Corp. , a developer of embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries, announced its entry-level multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) Over-the-Air (OTA) LTE testing solution. As a basic, cost-effective LTE testing solution, EB's new offering meets the demands of being able to easily and cost effectively test...

Nano Materials International Corp. (NMIC) introduced the first commercial device-level solution for dissipating the heat generated by high density semiconductor devices, such as gallium nitride (GaN) RF power transistors. When used as a heat spreader integrated with a device, NMIC’s new aluminum diamond metal matrix composites (MMCs), have demonstrated...

Pulse Electronics Corp. , a provider of electronic components, introduces the first 700-LTE (long term evolution), high performance, low profile antenna for LTE-enabled tablets. This switchable antenna for mobile connected PCs is only 1mm high. It enables four states for low band: 700 to 750 MHz (LTE low), 750...

Skyworks Solutions Inc. announced it is supporting ZTE’s ramp of next generation tablets and laptops with EDGE and WCDMA/LTE front-end solutions. Skyworks’ innovative modules are powering data cards and USB modems to help deliver greater mobility for tablet users that are equipped with cellular connectivity. With these wins, Skyworks...

Scintera Networks Inc. , a leading provider of mixed signal semiconductors for wireless communications, announced it has received the ISO 9001:2008 (International Organization for Standardization) certification for its Quality Management System. This certification acknowledges Scintera's commitment to meet the globally recognized management system requirements and regulations for the design...

To satisfy new market opportunities, microelectronic companies continue to develop new products and processes, with some companies deciding acquisition provides the best path to these new opportunities. The Strategy Analytics GaAs and Compound Semiconductor Technologies Service (GaAs) viewpoint, “Compound Semiconductor Industry Review May 2011: Microelectronics,” captures product, technology, contract...

TowerJazz , the global specialty foundry leader, announced the closing of the sale of all its holdings in Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. (HHSL), the parent company of HHNEC, one of Mainland China’s leaders in the field of IC foundry service, in a HHSL share repurchase transaction, for $32 M...