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Avago Technologies , a supplier of interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, announced two new front end modules (FEM) that incorporate a power amplifier (PA), duplexer, bandpass filter and coupler to improve efficiency and extend talk time in mobile handsets. Avago’s AFEM-775x series includes Avago’s CoolPAM and...

Curtis Industries , a Division of Powers Holdings Inc., and a Milwaukee manufacturer of electronic EMI Filters and wire interconnect terminal blocks, acquired the Filter Networks , Salisbury, MD brand of EMI Filters and Filtered Connectors. The purchase of the Filter Networks line will give Curtis additional product offerings...

RFHIC Corp. , a manufacturer of active RF and MW components and hybrids for wireless telecommunication markets, has released ten new low cost SMD type two-way dividers/splitters/combiners for LTE and WiMAX frequencies. It is now proposed to have 2.6 GHz for Europe, 1800 to 2000 MHz for China, and...

The Strategy Analytics RF and Wireless Components (RFWC) service predicts that the majority of LTE deployments by wireless operators will use the 2,600 MHz band, creating ample new opportunities for terminal component vendors. A strong tranche of deployments will also occur at sub-1,000 MHz frequencies, including roll-outs by such...

Thunderline-Z , a designer and manufacturer of RF, DC and Capacitive Feedthrus, as well as soldered and direct sealed hermetic packages, is pleased to announce a new product release, a mini surface-mount 50 ohm feedthru. Based on Thunderline’s successful initial SMT Bell Pin offering, this new product has been...

Harris Corp. , an international communications and information technology company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems business (formerly known as M/A-COM), an established provider of mission-critical wireless communications systems for law enforcement, fire and rescue, and public service organizations. Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems,...

Narda , an L-3 Communications company, introduced the Model 4456-2 and Model 4326B-2 broadband, two-way microwave power dividers that cover 2 to 18 GHz and 5 to 18 GHz, respectively, and combine high port-to-port isolation with low VSWR, and excellent phase and amplitude tracking. Both the Model 4456-2 and...

Commenting on Cobham ’s divestment of M/A-COM Technology Solutions (M/A-COM Tech) to John Ocampo , the Strategy Analytics GaAs team concludes that the transaction is in line with Strategy Analytics expectations. This sale will ensure continuity for M/A-COM Tech, with a focus on streamlining operational capabilities and strategic targeting...

As one of the first major global events of the year the 2009 GSMA Mobile World Congress was not only eagerly awaited for the technology and evolutionary clues that it would divulge, but also as a barometer of the impact of the global downturn on an industry that has...