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Overview of the European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference

Sector overview by Ali A. Rezazadeh, EuMIC 2011 Conference Chair (In Collaboration with John Atherton, Co-Chair EuMIC 2011)
Semiconductor materials, devices and ICs are essential components of today's microwave and millimetre wave subsystems for many applications, such as telecommunication, defence, automotive, space and imaging systems. These devices and ICs require not only different technological processes, but also advanced modelling, simulation and characterization in order to predict the...
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Overview of the European Radar Conference

Sector overview by Tony Brown, EuRAD 2011, Conference Chairman
EuRAD 2011 is the eighth in the conference series. The event continues to be at the forefront of radar application, design and implementation and reflects current activity across the broad area of radar and related disciplines. In general, the European radar industry is evolving and encompassing new applications in...
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ISOTEC Non-Magnetic Connectors Released

ISOTEC has designed non-magnetic connectors specifically to protect image and magnetic field distortion for magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment. ISOTEC’s lines of RF non-magnetic connectors provide MRI equipment with the “electromagnetic immunity” necessary to ensure that vital patient images are not affected by external magnetic field distortion. The connectors...
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Skyworks Captures Leadership Position in Wireless Networking Market

Skyworks Solutions Inc. announced that it has captured the market leader position in wireless networking with the acquisition of SiGe Semiconductor. Skyworks’ connectivity solutions can be found powering a variety of Internet access devices including smart phones, set-top boxes, gateways, BluRay® players, gaming consoles, tablets and personal computers, high-power...
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New Avago Technologies' Variable Gain Amplifier Modules Deliver Best-In-Class Linearity for Cellular Base Stations

Avago Technologies , a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, announced a high linearity variable gain amplifier (VGA) module for base transceiver station (BTS) applications. The new small-footprint ALM-81224 VGA module replaces existing discrete solutions, providing significant board space savings and shortening design...
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