Antennas

Xicom Announces 1250 W C-band and Ku-band Amplifiers

Xicom Technology , a technology leader of high power amplifier products for satellite communication (SATCOM), announced new lightweight high power traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA) for domestic and international satellite communications. The new TWTAs operate in C-band (Model XTRD-1250CL) or Ku-band (Model XTRD-1250KL) uplink frequencies. Customers can learn more...
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UWB Market Sees Major Setbacks, but Some Progress

2008 was a tough year for ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, reports In-Stat. There are now four fewer UWB chip makers than there were in the middle of 2008, the high-tech market research firm says. Focus Semiconductor declared bankruptcy; WiQuest shut its doors; Intel stopped its program; Artimi and Staccato Communications...
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Andrew Wins Radio Coverage Contract from Alcatel-Lucent

Andrew , the CommScope Inc. division that is a global leader in wireless communication systems and products, has signed a contract with Alcatel-Lucent Switzerland for providing radio frequency (RF) coverage solutions in the world’s longest railway tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland. Andrew will provision its ION™-M multi-band,...
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Laird Introduces Shark Fin Style Modular

Laird Technologies Inc. , a global leader in the design and manufacture of customized, performance-critical components and systems for wireless products and advanced electronics, announced its new “Shark Fin” style modular antenna assembly for automotive vehicles. This new patented antenna is unlike any other available on the market because...
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IEEE Celebrates 125 Years of Engineering the Future

IEEE , the world's largest technical professional society, is commemorating its 125 th Anniversary this year with a variety of activities surrounding the theme of "Celebrating 125 Years of Engineering the Future." Major anniversary events include the first IEEE Presidents' Change the World Competition for college and university students...
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New for 2009

Last month marked the conclusion of our 50th anniversary celebration. I hope that you enjoyed the special monthly features, including the “Then and Now” cover stories and Editor David Vye’s series titled “A Microwave Journey.” I would like to thank our esteemed authors who committed their time and expertise...
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