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EJL Wireless Research reports global BTS market volumes hit record levels in 2013

The global base transmitting station (BTS) market grew by 23% in units in 2013, according to the latest report from EJL Wireless Research titled “Global Base Station Market Analysis and Forecast, 10th Edition, 2014-2018.” “2013 was the year of LTE as new network deployments drove demand to record levels,” says founder and President, Earl Lum. The report provides a unique perspective on the global shipments and demand for base station equipment covering all air interface standards and frequencies and major OEMs including Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei Technologies, Nokia Solution Networks, Samsung Electronics, and ZTE.


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Mentor Graphics launches new Xpedition platform to optimize advanced PCB systems design productivity

Mentor Graphics Corp. announced the first phase of a new systems design enterprise platform to address today’s printed circuit board (PCB) systems challenges of increased complexity, changing team demographics, and systems-aware design requirements. The Mentor Graphics Xpedition™ platform significantly simplifies and accelerates the development of the industry’s most challenging designs. By combining an intuitive design environment with designer-driven automation, the Xpedition platform addresses the changing responsibilities of designers, including global team-based organizations, so that users can perform at expert levels for optimum productivity. The result is shortened product development cycles, minimized design re-spins, and improved product quality. The first phase of the launch announces new Xpedition PCB layout technology.


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Selex ES consolidates business in US and Germany

International

Selex ES has created two new entities – Selex ES Inc. in the USA and Selex ES GmbH in Germany, to continue the company’s development of a strong international network of subsidiaries delivering reliable financial returns and creating a firm foundation and presence in key markets


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Crystek introduces 50 GHz high-performance RF coaxial cable assemblies

Crystek has extended the frequency range of its high performance RF coaxial cable assemblies to 50 GHz. The new 50 GHz low-loss RF cable assemblies feature corrosion-resistant 2.4 mm 303 stainless steel connectors and three levels of shielding for low attenuation (loss) over distance (1.44 dB/ft. at 50 GHz). They are in stock in standard lengths of 24", 39.4" and 48", with custom lengths available.


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New Envelope Tracking Power Amplifier Book and Author Featured at EDI CON 2014

Author Zhancang Wang of Nokia will be on site and offer 25% discount on his new book

Artech House publications and Microwave Journal China announced that author Zhancang Wang will present several amplifier design sessions at EDI CON 2014 and be on hand to promote his new book, Envelope Tracking Power Amplifiers for Wireless Communicationsto be published in June 2014.  Mr. Wang will be on hand to answer questions about amplifier technology and Artech House will be offering a 25% discount plus free shipping on all pre-ordered books.


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