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Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced four new oscilloscope probe positioners. The N278xA Series probe positioners provide quick and stable probe positioning for making measurements on PC boards and other devices that require hands-free probing. Unlike other probe positioners that require multiple adjustments to lock the probe holder into position, the...

TestBench July 2009 A 10W GaN device from Cree achieved 81%record efficiencies using an active harmonic load-pull system. De-embedding the package and extrinsic device parasitics from measured waveforms allowed designers to establish the exact waveforms for optimum performance. Read more>

3M and SUSS MicroTec have agreed to expand access to 3M Wafer Support System (WSS) equipment for temporary wafer bonding of ultra-thin wafers required for 3-D packaging. As part of this non-exclusive agreement, SUSS MicroTec becomes an authorized equipment supplier for the 3M WSS and will manufacture and sell...

Aeroflex and w2bi (Wireless to Business Integration) announced that they have entered into an agreement to pool their test expertise and technology for the joint development of a network certification platform for LTE mobile devices. “LTE is fast becoming the mobile broadband technology of choice worldwide for next-generation networks...

Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced a family of miniature, passive oscilloscope probes and accessories with bandwidths from DC to 1.5 GHz. Compact 2.5 mm probe head diameter, low input capacitance, and various fine-pitch probe-tip accessories make the Agilent N2870A Series passive probes ideal for probing densely populated IC components or...

Agilent Technologies Inc. announced it will begin its annual Wireless Test World (WTW) Asia tour on June 24. This year's theme, "Agilent: Your Partner in Advancing New Wireless Communications," focuses on the next generation of wireless technologies, such as LTE Advanced, WiMAX(tm) Evolution, LTE, WiMAX, MIMO, HSPA+ and E-EDGE,...

Rohde & Schwarz demonstrated a complete system for generating and analyzing user-defined and standard independent Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex (OFDM) signals at its booth (2407) at the International Microwave Symposium. The system consists of R&S signal generators and a signal analyzer using OFDM specific measurement software and covers microwave...

W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Gore) announced that Richardson Electronics Ltd. will now sell Gore’s high performance line of Test & Measurement Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies. “Richardson and Gore have built a strong relationship around Gore’s ePTFE and PTFE material technology bringing solutions for EMI grounding and shielding,” said Mark...