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Advanced RF MEMS Edited by Stepan Lucyszyn Radio frequency microelectromechanical systems (RF MEMS) can offer superior RF performance over more conventional solid-state electronic devices and can help to implement advancements within a broad range of applications, from ubiquitous smart sensor networks to mobile handsets. Moreover, they can substantially reduce...

Math, Science and Logic Puzzles - for the "enginerd" in all of us Download the Puzzler (PDF) Rocket Launch Why are the European Ariane rockets launched from the Korou site in French Guiana, South America, and not from some place in Europe where the rockets are built? The Pzzls...

SRI Connector Gage , Melbourne, FL, announced two new 45 degree connectors for the RF/microwave industry: • SMA plug to SMA jack 20-921-2300-00 with performance up to 27 GHz and a VSWR 1.2: 1. Made of SST, corrosion resistant, non magnetic 303, per ASTM A484 and A582. • TNC...

My hometown of Newburyport is located by the ocean at the mouth of the Merrimac River in the upper eastern corner of Massachusetts. Exploiting its natural resources, the first settlers were naturally fisherman. As larger and more commercially successful fishing communities took root in Gloucester and New Bedford, the...

As demand for high data rate applications on the move continues to rise, cellular network and mobile hardware designers will continue to vigorously push the boundaries on the maximum rate at which information can be transmitted over wireless communications channels. One exciting possibility to supplement mobile communications is to...

Judging by the end of year activity among our advertisers and the flurry of articles submitted for next year, I would say 2011 ended with a bang and 2012 looks to continue the momentum. Our editorial commitments for product features are booked through April and much of our technical...

Astrium Services and Thales Alenia Space have achieved the Initial System Acceptance (ISA) milestone, which was approved by the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. The system enables Yahsat to provide UAE Armed Forces with world class Mil-Ka satellite communications capability. The...

NEC Corp. is providing O2 with its flagship microwave backhaul solution, iPASOLINK, in the United Kingdom's largest trial of next generation network LTE (4G). In this trial, iPASOLINK supplies a resilient transmission link to LTE sites across London. It supports high-definition streaming video and ultra high speed data file...

CommScope continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities to support the burgeoning Chinese wireless market with a major expansion at one of its Suzhou facilities. The 5,000 square meter expansion, which includes additional production lines, is scheduled to be fully operational in early 2012. This represents the fourth expansion to...

Work on the new Joint Headquarters for Microwave Marketing Ltd. and Linwave Technology has formally started with the purchase of a 1.5 acre site to the South West of Lincoln, UK. The purpose designed; wholly owned facility, will satisfy design/manufacturing for Linwave Technology and office/warehouse requirements of Microwave Marketing....