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Tyco Electronics Announces RFID Alliance with KeyTone Technologies

Tyco Electronics announced a strategic alliance with KeyTone Technologies aimed at providing comprehensive solutions to companies who need to meet the Department of Defense's (DoD) mandate on the use of radio frequency identification (RFI...
Tyco Electronics announced a strategic alliance with KeyTone Technologies aimed at providing comprehensive solutions to companies who need to meet the Department of Defense's (DoD) mandate on the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) for electronic product codes (ePC) on all products. The expertise of Tyco Electronics in RFID...
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Agilent Equips University Labs in UK

As part of its continuing strategy of support for research and education, Agilent Technologies has announced a collaboration with Northumbria University, UK, to create advanced laboratory facilities at the university.
As part of its continuing strategy of support for research and education, Agilent Technologies has announced a collaboration with Northumbria University, UK, to create advanced laboratory facilities at the university. Three laboratories have been completely refurbished to include the latest design, test and measurement technology. The facilities will be...
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CAESAR Takes Flight in Europe

The Euroradar Captor Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar (CAESAR) variant of the successful CAPTOR radar system has successfully completed a flight test program in the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.
The Euroradar Captor Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar (CAESAR) variant of the successful CAPTOR radar system has successfully completed a flight test program in the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. EADS conducted the flights from the Manching facility in Germany. The CAESAR system is an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar...
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SUSS Opens Applications Center in Singapore

SUSS MicroTec AG, a supplier of precision production and test equipment for the semiconductor industry, officially opened its Application & Measurement Center in Singapore.
SUSS MicroTec AG , a supplier of precision production and test equipment for the semiconductor industry, officially opened its Application & Measurement Center in Singapore. The new facility houses state-of-the-art test equipment and will provide unique application support for customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The center’s role in Asia...
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AT4 wireless Equips Japanese Bluetooth Test House

Taiyo Yuden of Japan, one of the most important Bluetooth Qualification Test Facilities in the world, has purchased the BITE RF Tester V2.0+EDR (T1111) and the BITE Protocol Tester V1.2/V2.0+EDR (T1212) from AT4 wireless in order to expan...
Taiyo Yuden of Japan, one of the most important Bluetooth Qualification Test Facilities in the world, has purchased the BITE RF Tester V2.0+EDR (T1111) and the BITE Protocol Tester V1.2/V2.0+EDR (T1212) from AT4 wireless in order to expand its Bluetooth testing capabilities to support the Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)...
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COTS Connector Receives Interim Approval from US Navy

Tyco Electronics recently obtained interim approval from the US Navy for its line of non-pull proof SC fiber optic connectors.
Tyco Electronics recently obtained interim approval from the US Navy for its line of non-pull proof SC fiber optic connectors. These connectors are for use in commercial off the shelf, or COTS applications. A Commercial Item Description (CID) for this product is in draft form and expected to be...
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Comtech PST Awarded $3 M for High Power Amplifiers and Switches

B>Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced that its Melville, NY-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., has received $3 M of orders from a domestic OEM to supply broadband, solid-state, high power radio signal jamming amplifiers and switches.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced that its Melville, NY-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp. , has received $3 M of orders from a domestic OEM to supply broadband, solid-state, high power radio signal jamming amplifiers and switches. These amplifiers and switches, which include the latest solid-state transistor and switching technology and...
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Silicon and MEMS Solution Vendors Facing Challenges in a Monolithic Timing Device Industry

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - April 2, 2007 - Vendors of solutions based on silicon and micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) face an uphill battle to make a dent in the huge market for timing devices, according to a recent study from ABI Research.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - April 2, 2007 - Vendors of solutions based on silicon and micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) face an uphill battle to make a dent in the huge market for timing devices, according to a recent study from ABI Research. The market was and is dominated by quartz...
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Startup Corners Niche RFID Markets

An impressive series of events appears to have moved RFID Ltd. from startup to possible major player in a short time.
An impressive series of events appears to have moved RFID Ltd. from startup to possible major player in a short time. The company attracted major media and industry attention when it announced its two new niche market RFID tags: the BagChip for lost airline luggage, and the SurvivalTag to...
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Agilent Announces Strategic Partnership with Mentor Graphics

Agilent Technologies Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Mentor Graphics, licensing to Agilent certain products in the Mentor Graphics Volcano® product line.
Agilent Technologies Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Mentor Graphics, licensing to Agilent certain products in the Mentor Graphics Volcano® product line. The Agilent LIN Tester, derived from Mentor's Volcano LIN Spector™ product, and the Agilent Vehicle Protocol Tester Series 500, derived from Mentor's Volcano TELLUS® product, help automotive...
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