RF & Microwave Industry News

IMS2012 off to record breaking start

The International Microwave Symposium (IMS2012), the annual conference and exhibition of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S), this year received a record number of technical paper submissions with 1,225 papers submitted.
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Vishay acquires HiRel Systems

Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, announced the acquisition of HiRel Systems LLC, a supplier of high reliability transformers, inductors, coils and power conversion products.
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RFMD releases 2.4 GHz band single-chip Zigbee front-end module

RF Micro Devices Inc. (RFMD), a designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, announced the release of the RFFM6201, a 2.4 GHz band single-chip Zigbee® front-end module (FEM) featuring an integrated power amplifier, low noise amplifier and diversity switch.
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EMA automates PCB footprint generation with new app

EMA Design Automation, a provider of mechanical and electrical CAD tools, announced the release of FootprintGen, an app that accurately automates the generation of complex PCB footprint (land pattern) models in a fraction of the time compared to typical manual methods.
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Kratos to complete development and fielding of RAIDRS system for Air Force

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. announced that its Integral Systems subsidiary executed a contract modification with the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) and Missile Systems Center (SMC) to complete development and fielding of RAIDRS Block 10 (RB-10). The modification resulted in an additional contract value of $9.9M on the RAIDRS contract.


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