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Skyworks ramps GPS/GNSS solutions for Samsung

February 3, 2012

Skyworks Solutions Inc., an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, announced that it is ramping global positioning system (GPS) and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) solutions for Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., one of the world’s leading smart phone providers.

RFMD launches transmit/receive front end module

February 2, 2012

RFMD

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RFMD’s new RF6504 is a front end module for 433 to 470 MHz AMI/AMR systems.

M/A-COM announces new power amplifier for point-to-point applications

February 2, 2012

M/A-COM Technology Solutions

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M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc., a supplier of high-performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced a new power amplifier for point-to-point radio applications.

US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin contract for third and fourth GPS III satellites

January 13, 2012

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The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $238M contract for production of the third and fourth satellites in the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation, known as GPS III. The acquisition of the next two GPS III satellites at one time will allow the Lockheed Martin-led team to maximize efficiencies in satellite manufacturing.

Rohde & Schwarz and u-blox Validate GLONASS Compatibility

December 19, 2011

Rohde & Schwarz/u-blox

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u-blox , the Swiss positioning and wireless chip and module company, and Rohde & Schwarz , have successfully concluded a simulation of the Russian GLONASS satellite navigation system. The test, carried out with the R&S®SMBV100A vector signal generator and its GNSS simulation options, verified the u blox proof-of-concept and...

GPS RFIC Preventing LightSquared and Other LTE Interference

November 1, 2011

Tahoe RF Semiconductor, Auburn, CA

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Tahoe RF Semiconductor has introduced the industry's first single chip integrated dual-channel (L1 and L2 bands) GPS RFIC that provides 60 dB of dynamic range in high level interfering environments. The TRFS15011 was developed to address the use of position information in a wide variety of industrial and consumer...

WORK Microwave and IFEN Collaborate on Multi-GNSS Simulation

October 31, 2011

WORK Microwave

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The joint venture between WORK Microwave and IFEN GmbH has produced a new model for the NavX®-Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) test solution product family. The new NavX®-NCS Essential, defines the new RF multi-GNSS signal generator technology for volume testing in single frequency multi-GNSS applications. With its flexible licensing...

Highly Integrated GPS/GLONASS Rx Front-End Modules

September 11, 2011

Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, Germany

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In the development of high-end electronic devices, a steep rise is being observed in the demand for module solutions for RF components. The reason is to be able to compete in a market that desires new features everyday in the smallest form factor, at lowest current consumption and with...

Infineon Introduces Receive Front-End Modules for GPS and GLONASS

August 5, 2011

Infineon Technologies, El Segundo, Calif.

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Infineon Technologies has introduced a new series of Receive Front-End Modules for implementation of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) functionality in smartphones and other handheld devices. The new BGM103xN7 Series devices are claimed to be the first modules available that support separate or simultaneous reception of both Global Positioning...

DF-1227/1575-S11: L1 & L2 Dual GPS Cavity Filter

January 17, 2011

Reactel Inc.

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DF-1227_1569-S11_100 Reactel part number DF-1227/1575-S11 is a narrowband dual filter which passes both the L1 and L2 GPS frequencies. It is the perfect unit for applications that are utilizing both of these GPS bands simultaneously, yet can only tolerate a two port device.

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