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RF performance and thermal reliability are the two important parameters when selecting an RF Tx/Rx switch at the front end of a high power linear base station, CPE, or femtocell. As always, the RF performance is very critical. Parameters such as insertion loss, isolation, P1dB, IP3, switching speed, bandwidth...

Software for Compliant Testing AR’s SW1006 software is a standalone program that combines conducted immunity test software, radiated susceptibility test software and pre-compliance conducted and radiated emissions test software into one user-friendly package suitable for corporate to professional test lab users. The software automatically performs both calibration and immunity...

New Waves: High Frequency Components, Boards and Systems Multi-position Switch The QK series of coaxial multi-position switches feature K type connectors that operate in a frequency range from DC to 40 GHz. Available actuator options include normally open and TTL circuitry with integrated indicator circuits. Terminated models are also...

Integrated Interconnect Technologies for 3D Nanoelectronic Systems Muhannad S. Bakir and James D. Meindl, Eds. Make way for solutions to the challenges in chip reliability, power delivery, I/O signaling and heat removal now blocking the way to ultimate performance 3D gigascale SoC. This cutting-edge book on off-chip technologies puts...

This application note reviews noise parameter measurements used to characterize transistors and amplifiers at Modelithics Inc. Noise figure and noise parameter theory is reviewed briefly following with a description of the basic test instrumentation setup and calibration procedures used for noise parameter measurements along with an example. Definitions and...

Skyworks Solutions Inc. , an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity, and Ember , a leader in ZigBee® technology, announced that they are partnering to develop the industry’s first portfolio of ZigBee front-end modules (FEM) targeting applications such as smart meters in energy...

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. , a provider of microwave and RF design solutions and products, announced a new 20 W broadband HMIC™ PIN diode SPDT switch for WiMAX, LTE and other high linearity/power applications. “At M/A-COM Technology Solutions we are committed to developing and manufacturing products that meet the...

Sypris Test & Measurement Inc. , a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions Inc., and Hi-Rel Laboratories Inc. have signed a Joint Services Contract that provides for a single point of contact for customers seeking component testing and qualification services. The partnership benefits customers by offering combined expertise as well as...

EB , a developer of embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries, announced the availability of its Spatial Channel Modeling Tool for its EB Propsim radio channel emulators for Mobile WiMAX and 3GPP LTE. The Spatial Channel Modeling Tool supports both the use of SCM and SCME channel...

Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the expansion of its Acqiris high-speed digitizer product line with extended functionality on its PXI digitizers. Both the U1061A and U1062A, 8-bit and 10-bit digitizers, now feature an optional high impedance mezzanine, making these devices ideal for combination with a signal probe in ATE applications,...