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Against a background of expansion of the LTE network, worldwide operators are increasingly relying on amplifiers installed close to the antenna, known as remote radio heads (RRH), especially for smaller antenna systems mounted in towers or on roofs. Previously, the transmission distance between the RRH and the antenna was...

Competition in the cellular industry continues to drive the need to not only attract but keep subscribers. However, subscribers increasingly view cell service as a commodity driven in part by laws requiring cell phone numbers to be portable. Providers attempt to differentiate themselves with new services, but poor call...

W.L. Gore & Associates has introduced a new, lighter-weight RG coaxial cable for aircraft communication and navigation systems, providing significant weight savings without compromising performance. When compared to standard RG coaxial cables, these new cables reduce operating costs because they are over 25% lighter and the diameter is more...

Crystek has ruggedized its LL142 low-loss RF cable assemblies by incorporating a spiraled stainless steel casing, along with extra fortification provided by heavy-duty adhesive strain relief with a Neoprene jacket. This added measure of protection eliminates the failures commonly caused by cable flexion and compression. At 18 GHz, the...

Product Brochure Amphenol RF introduced its latest innovation, the Mini Lock 7 (ML7) RF connector for wireless infrastructure markets. The ML7 combines proven advantages of the 7/16 interface with a new, low torque, quick coupling mechanism that speeds installation and reduces connector size up to 25 percent while delivering...

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are developing a solid composite material to help cool small, powerful microelectronics used in defense systems. The material, composed of silver and diamond, promises an exceptional degree of thermal conductivity compared to materials currently used for this application. The research is...

e2v has opened its microwave technology center in Sadler Road, Lincoln, UK. The facility employs approximately 60 people, the majority of whom are specialist engineers and scientists, who will be responsible for designing and developing technology solutions, components and sub-systems based on microwave frequency technologies. The company has had...

Cambridge Consultants has launched the latest evolution of its popular Prism through-wall radar product line. The Prism 200c is a lightweight and inconspicuous device that fits covertly inside a backpack. By simply placing the device against the outside wall of a room or building, the user is provided with...

Avago Technologies has signed a Manufacturers Representative agreement for the Israeli market with Semix Engineering & Marketing Ltd. Avago is providing leading electronics companies in Israel with a wide range of products, including RF and microwave semiconductors, fiber optics, optocouplers, LEDs and encoders. The agreement is intended to help...

Telit Wireless Solutions and Motorola Solutions have successfully completed the transaction in which Telit acquired Motorola Solutions' M2M modules business unit and Motorola Solutions’ associated employees have joined Telit. All existing Telit and Motorola products will be maintained and available as originally planned by the separate entities. Telit will...