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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) introduced the AD9106 quad-channel, 12-bit, and the AD9102 single-channel, 14-bit, 180 MSPS waveform generators, integrating on-chip static random access memory (SRAM) and direct digital synthesis (DDS) for complex waveform generation. ADI’s new D/A converters generate the high-speed, high-dynamic-range, multichannel complex waveforms required in applications such as ultrasound transducer excitation, medical instrumentation, portable instrumentation, signal generators and arbitrary waveform generators.

Spectracom announced its new Pulsed RF Counter/Analyzer, which further expands the capabilities of the company’s world leading line of frequency analysis instruments.

National Instruments has acquired Signalion GmbH based in Dresden, Germany, adding key technical expertise, IP for wireless communications test.

Richardson RFPD Inc. announces immediate availability and full design support capabilities for two new GaAs hybrid amplifiers from ANADIGICS. The ACA2786 and ACA2788 each consist of two pairs of parallel amplifiers that are optimized for exceptionally low distortion and noise figure with input and output transient voltage protection.

Linear Technology Corp. introduces the LTC4417, a triple-supply prioritized PowerPath™ controller for 2.5 to 36 V systems. The controller selects the highest priority valid supply among three inputs to power the load. Priority is defined by pin assignment, while a supply is considered valid after it has been inside a voltage window set by 1.5 percent accurate undervoltage and overvoltage thresholds for 256ms.

Although 2012 turned out to be an off year for RF power amplifiers and devices for wireless infrastructure the market still held its own. The current year should be viewed as a breathing space before both segments resume stable and moderate growth after an explosive 2011.

LPKF Laser & Electronics has announced it will present the webinar Then and Now: PCB prototyping advancements over the past two decades on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 11 a.m. PST. The webinar explores advancements made to PCB prototyping equipment since the 1990s and how they have improved the process of prototyping PCBs in-house. To register, visit https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/930280454.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced shipment of Advanced Design System 2012, its flagship RF and microwave EDA software platform.

Eyelit Inc. announced that TowerJazz has selected the Eyelit Semiconductor Edition MES suite to be used in the fab of its subsidiary TowerJazz Japan Ltd.

7Layers has announced that it is the first independent test lab to measure Envelope Correlation Coefficient.