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The Strategy Analytics RF and Wireless Components (RFWC) service predicts that the majority of LTE deployments by wireless operators will use the 2,600 MHz band, creating ample new opportunities for terminal component vendors. A strong tranche of deployments will also occur at sub-1,000 MHz frequencies, including roll-outs by such...

Agilent Technologies announced an expansion of the use of its Advanced Design System (ADS) EDA software at Skyworks Solutions Inc. , an innovator of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. The two companies have customized the ADS platform for an integrated and efficient design-for-manufacturing flow. The expansion enables rapid...

Cobham plc (Cobham) has received a contract modification from the US Navy to produce 51 ALQ-99 Low Band Transmitters (LBT) and provide spare parts for US$72 M. This contract, initially valued at US$37 M, was previously announced by the company in October 2008. LBT is designed to protect strike...

AWR® , an innovation leader in high frequency electronic design automation (EDA), announced record annual revenues for its 2009 fiscal year that ended March 31, as well as for the year’s fourth quarter, and record backlog as it enters the 2010 fiscal year. This achievement marks the twelfth consecutive...

San-tron Inc. , a manufacturer of RF coaxial connectors and cable assemblies, has announced the release of new Type N T connectors, UG-28A/U and UG-107B/U, manufactured with a unique counterbore innovation. San-tron has replaced the miter-cut joining technique with a counterbore joining technique. The counterbore technique saves both time...

The programme for the April ARMMS Conference , which was held at Milton Hill House, Steventon, UK, covered a rich diversity of subjects in the RF and microwave sector, presented by speakers representing leading players from both industry and academia. The two-day event was sponsored by The Technology Academy,...

SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB , a DataPath® company specializing in compact, quick-to-air and easy-to-use mobile satellite communications (SATCOM) equipment, has been granted US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licenses for its Drive-Away CCT120 and Suitcase® CCT120 SATCOM terminals. The licenses are for all authorized US licensed satellites (ALSAT) listed on...

At the recent Bluetooth SIG All Hands Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, ultra low power (ULP) 2.4 GHz RF specialist, Nordic Semiconductor, previewed µBlue™, its upcoming Bluetooth low energy solution range. The company states that μBlue will bring Bluetooth wireless connectivity to portable devices running on small but standard coin...

In a landmark agreement, Infineon Technologies will supply its XMM 2130™ EDGE platform to Nokia, that will enable the mobile device manufacturer to bring a new breed of internet capable devices to the market. The Infineon solution will allow Nokia to offer affordable mobile devices and enables easy access...

Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) announced the company’s strong endorsement of the ZigBee Alliance’s recent announcement to integrate Internet Protocol (IP) and open standards. The plan to incorporate global IT standards from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) will allow continued growth of smart grid applications beyond the smart meter...