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System Simulation Software ACS has recently released a new version of the LINC2 VSA (Visual System Architect) system simulation software. Version 1.09 adds new system component models to the VSA’s components menu. This new version of the VSA offers a new file-based multi-tone signal source for stimulation of system...

Components Crystal Notch Filter Anatech Electronics introduced the AS10CN801 crystal notch filter, which offers a notch center frequency of 10 MHz and notch bandwidth of 1 kHz. The filter’s rejection in the notch bandwidth is 80 dB, low-side passband is 9.8999 to 9.999 MHz, high-side passband is 10.001 to...

For decades, microwave radios in the 6 to 50 GHz bands have been providing wireless communications. Recently, newer technologies at the 60 to 100 GHz mmWave bands have taken advantage of new wireless regulations that are designed to enable ultra-high capacity communications. Multigigabit Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Wireless Communications explores...

Passive and Control Components Download the Puzzler (PDF) Across 1 GaAs PHEMT FET type that allows for digital logic integration on MMICs (2 words) 5 Currently the most widely used device technology for RF switches (2 words) the current entering a port results in a decreased voltage across the...

Lockheed Martin received a $230,000 US Air Force contract to define requirements for a weapon that uses high-power microwave energy beams instead of explosives to take out enemy electronic systems. The Non-Kinetic Counter Electronics Capability (NKCE) contract will lead to a new type of weapon that will destroy electronic...

Microsemi Corp. , a manufacturer of high performance analog-mixed signal integrated circuits, high reliability semiconductors and RF subsystems, announced the successful completion of its tender offer, through its wholly owned subsidiary Artful Acquisition Corp., for all outstanding shares of Actel Corp. The tender offer expired at 12:00 midnight, New...

In 2015, shipments of fixed wireless terminals (FWT) and cellular routers will total nearly 13 million, according to the latest forecasts from ABI Research. The research includes market analysis for industrial terminals, business gateways, telephony adaptors—all relatively mature markets showing stable modest growth—and the newest market segment, mobile broadband...

Agilent Technologies Inc. announced it has acquired certain assets of Signametrics , a manufacturer of PXI, VXI, PCI and USB digital multimeters (DMM), and modular switching products. These test and measurement products are commonly used in manufacturing production and automotive test systems. Signametrics, a privately held company, is a...

Industry News L-3 Communications announced that it acquired 3Di Technologies LLC . 3Di provides highly specialized end-to-end secure satellite communications utilized by forward-deployed United States special operations and in-theater personnel. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business will be included in the Microwave Group within L-3’s...

Antennas for mobile TV are usually required to have a very wide frequency band. For example, ultra high frequency digital video broadcasting-handheld (UHF DVB-H) is designed to work in the frequency band from 470 to 862 MHz or a portion of it. This is a very wide bandwidth, which...