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Keysight Technologies has launched its next-generation network analyzers, available now in benchtop, USB and PXI form factors. This new generation delivers reliability and repeatability with best-in-class dynamic range, trace noise, temperature stability and a wide range of software applications enabling engineers to fully characterize devices.

NI announced and demonstrated a 5G mmWave wafer probe test solution it developed in collaboration with Tokyo Electron, FormFactor and Reid-Ashman.

NI announced the mmWave Vector Signal Transceiver (VST) to address the test challenges of 5G mmWave RFIC transceivers and power amplifiers.

The U.S. Commerce Department is granting limited exceptions to the export ban imposed on Huawei. Aimed at mobile operators using Huawei equipment and owners of Huawei phones, the 90-day reprieve is not a lifeline for U.S. component suppliers. Most interesting, the exception allows Huawei to continue to engage in 5G standards development through recognized standards bodies.

Qorvo said the export ban on Huawei is expected to reduce this quarter's revenue by some $50 million. For the most recent fiscal year, which ended March 30, Huawei contributed 15 percent of Qorvo's total revenue, approximately $469 million.

In an unexpected move, MACOM announced this morning that Stephen Daly has replaced John Croteau as president and CEO. Daly is a member of MACOM’s board and previously served as president, CEO and chairman of Hittite. MACOM did not disclose what prompted the change, saying only that Croteau resigned May 15 and will serve in an advisory role for the next two months, to assist with the leadership transition.

As part of the French Nano 2022 public-private program, UMS and several French partners will develop “smart RF solutions,” new integration technologies for systems in package (SiP).