RF & Microwave Industry News

New report from Engalco on RFPAs for cell phone handsets

In the past RF power amplifiers (RFPAs) for cell phone handsets have relied exclusively on GaAs or InGaP-based RFICs. However in recent years RF CMOS RFPA technology has made significant strides and is now strongly impacting the territory that was previously the exclusive domain of GaAs or InGaP technology. This new report from Engalco provides information concerning the players, industry dynamics and detailed, highly granular, market forecasts through to year 2017.


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ADI introduces quad 12-bit and single 14-bit, 180 MSPS D/A converters

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.


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Linear's PowerPath prioritizer eases power system design with multiple input sources

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.


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New webinar covers in-house PCB prototyping advances

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.


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