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Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc. (FMA) introduced the industry’s first transceiver that supports 3GPP LTE/WCDMA/EGPRS wireless phones. The Fujitsu MB86L10A transceiver eliminates 3G and LTE TX and RX interstage SAW filters and low noise amplifiers (LNA). The single-chip transceiver features backward compatibility with a high-level progrmming model (API) for radio...

Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced new, thematic skins for the U1240 and U1250 Series handheld digital multimeters (DMM). The new skins allow engineers and technicians to personalize their DMMs, which are used to perform everyday measurements and troubleshooting tasks....

EB (Elektrobit), a developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for wireless and automotive industries, and SATIMO, an industry leader in electromagnetic field measurements in the microwave frequency range, have agreed to partner on MIMO Over-the-Air (OTA) testing. The partnership combines the expertise of both companies to offer a test...

C-MAC MicroTechnology has enhanced its independent test house facility in Great Yarmouth, UK. The test house allows the rigorous testing of printed circuit board assemblies, hybrid modules and other electronic components employed in harsh environments, such as satellites, automotive applications and military aircraft. It is one of the few...

NEC Eastern Europe Ltd. , a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Europe Ltd., has been selected as the sole supplier by the new Albanian operator, MOBILE 4 AL to build a nationwide mobile transport network over the next four years. NEC will provide a full turn-key solution that comprises...

Avago Technologies has announced that early prototypes have been manufactured of the company’s proprietary five-chip family that targets the expanding 38 and 42 GHz cellular radio infrastructure and backhaul point-to-point radio markets. Based on market demand and customer feedback, the millimeter-wave products have been designed for high performance in...

"Despite ash clouds over Europe, handset shipments globally for 1Q-2010 powered ahead to 303 million, up 19 percent Year-on-Year," says Jake Saunders, VP for Forecasting at ABI Research. "This bodes well for 2010 as a whole: shipments could well reach 1.3 billion. It is also notable that 3G handset...

The ZigBee® Alliance and the IPSO (IP for Smart Objects) Alliance announced an agreement to collaborate on wireless home area networks (HAN) using the ZigBee IP specification and the ZigBee Smart Energy™ version 2.0 standard. The two alliances will collaborate on expanding HANs by using IP technology. The ZigBee...

Stealth Microwave has released the SMTR2325-11G33-2, a military grade bi-directional PA that is capable of up to 2 W of 802.11g or 802.16e. Primary applications include secure WLAN, video link and mesh networking products for UAVs. The unit operates from 2.3 to 2.5 GHz and outputs +40 dBm exceeding...

PCTEST, an accredited laboratory in Columbia, MD, has expanded to now offer Long Term Evolution (LTE) test services. PCTEST has selected Rohde & Schwarz 's test platform as the solution for LTE. The Rohde & Schwarz test platform supports LTE RF, RRM and Protocol Conformance, as well as the...