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According to a new report on RF switches from Strategy Analytics, internal production by major users has undermined the traditional merchant market for GaAs PHEMT switches. In this new report, “STRATEGY ANALYTICS: RF Switch Vendors Face Captive Producers and CMOS,” Strategy Analytics notes that RFMD, the largest user of...

SMIC , a semiconductor foundry, announced its commitment to Ansoft Corp. 's HFSS™ simulation technology for S-parameter extraction, frequency-dependent SPICE model extraction and EMI prediction. SMIC's adoption of HFSS extends its RF CMOS design capabilities and provides a proven platform on which to build accurate and traceable on-chip model...

Anritsu Co. introduced the MG37020A fast-switching microwave signal generator that utilizes an advanced VCO-based hardware architecture to achieve best-in-class frequency switching speed of 100 µsec per point. The fast switching speed, and a number of other high-performance specifications and design advantages, make the MG37020A well suited for integration into...

"An excellent show - we have been continuously busy with the highest number of leads at any show this year. Looking forward to Amsterdam..." — Adele MacLachlan, Pascall Electronics Ltd. "The show was excellent this year. Munich traditionally is a good location and this year has not disappointed. The...

Former key executives of Chipcon have joined forces to create Energy Micro AS , a new Norwegian chip company, the stated aim of which is to create the industry’s most energy friendly microcontrollers based on modern and powerful microprocessor architectures. The company has already received financial support from Innovation...

e2v technologies , one of Europe’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of specialized components and subsystems, has formally inaugurated its new state-of-the art facilities, located in Baja California, adjacent to San Diego, CA, and within the binational Tijuana-San Diego region. The company’s Mexican operations will be supported by San...

Surrey NanoSystems has won an order for its Gamma 1000 thin-film sputtering tool, from Poland's Institute of Electron Technology (ITE). The tool will be delivered to ITE by the end of 2007 and will be a key platform for the institute's research and development activities into microelectronics and optoelectronics...

Harris Stratex Networks has launched a complete suite of network design, build and support services for wireless operators in southeast Europe. The new Professional Services and Support teams will be based at an expanded office at the Bucharest World Trade Centre in Bucharest, Romania. The expanded office will house...

Microwave Journal European Editor Richard Mumford recently had the opportunity to follow-up this month’s product feature article on CST STUDIO SUITE™ version 2008 with a discussion with Dr. Bernhard Wagner, Managing Director of Sales, Marketing and Finance at CST - Computer Simulation Technology. Dr. Wagner gained his Masters (Diplom...

Anritsu introduces the S311D/S312D Site Master™ cable and antenna analyzers that combine a wide frequency of 2 to 1600 MHz, ease of use and high accuracy in an extremely portable, rugged design that weighs less than five pounds. Developed to test the RF performance of P25 and TETRA systems...