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Industry News A report released by national non-profit Connected Nation suggests that the US could realize an impact of $134 B annually from a modest increase in broadband adoption. The report details the potential state-by-state impact of legislation to accelerate broadband access and use. The Connected Nation report measures...

LTE Test Mobile Aeroflex has introduced the TM500 LTE test mobile designed to address the challenges of 3GPP LTE (3G Tong Term Evolution) network infrastructure development test and rollout. The TM500 LTE’s extensive Layer 1, Layer 2 and higher layer test features provide complete visibility into even the lowest...

RF Test Probes The new RF Test Probe catalog from Ingun Prüfmittelbau GmbH Germany is a unique and timesaving reference manual and therefore a global innovation on the radio-frequency market. The plug/jack register guides you to the recommended RF test probe for your application. With just one step, you...

Fundamentals of Vector Network Analysis Michael Hiebel Rohde & Schwarz • 419 pages; €68 ISBN: 978-3-939837-06-0 This book is ideal for beginners in the field of network analysis and supplements the highly specific information provided in operating manuals, application notes and academic papers. It can also serve as a...

Globalization and the emergence of commercial applications relying on electromagnetic science and technologies are increasing the demand for related microwave engineering skills. The mention of “Silicon Valley becoming a wireless industry hot spot” among the “top 10 wireless trends for 2008” published on CNNMoney.com supports this statement. More supporting...

Achieving high linearity while preserving high efficiency in a power amplifier is a real design challenge. A few approaches have been reported to achieve good linearity and high efficiency in a power amplifier. These techniques use envelope tracking of the input voltage and adaptive bias methods. Hanington, et al....

Early flexible coaxial cables, circa World War II, typically consisted of a bare copper round wire inner conductor, solid or stranded, and a full density extruded polyethylene insulating dielectric making up the core. A copper round wire braid formed the outer conductor. The braid wires could be bare copper...

For many years Southwest Microwave has manufactured field replaceable connectors and launch accessories where connector performance was easily verified by measuring two connectors back-to-back as a two-port device. The responsibility for packaging and board layout fell to the user to develop independently. With the introduction and success of Southwest...

The telecommunications market is dynamic, constantly evolving and requiring significant product innovation in order to meet the demands of the 21 st century. To do so manufacturers must react to market needs and possess the expertise to instigate innovative processes, while also maintaining competitiveness. This is the approach taken...

Components Catalog Maury has a 146-page catalog covering the company’s entire line of precision coaxial and waveguide VNA calibration kits, microwave components and adapters, manual tuners, torque wrenches and connector gage kits. Entries feature detailed specifications, dimensional drawings, photographs, flange diagrams, ordering information and key reference materials. The catalog...