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Software Update

EMC Test Software The model SW1006 is the latest version of the company’s radiated susceptibility, conducted immunity and pre-compliance emissions software. Model SW1006 automatically performs both calibration and immunity testing in full compliance with IEC 61000-4-3, 4-6, MIL-STD 461/462 RS103, CS114, RTCA/DO160 Section 20 specifications. The software also supplies...
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RF Components and Systems

Ultra Broadband Bias Tee The model BT-50K18 Option PS is a miniature 50 kHz to 18 GHz bias tee, usable to 15 kHz. It has an insertion loss of 0.75 dB and a VSWR of 1.75 is typical. This model offers 60 dB RF/DC isolation between 10 MHz and...
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New Literature

Application Note This application note, “Preamplifiers and System Noise Figure,” is designed to assist engineers in learning how to improve the accuracy of their measurements by using a low noise amplifier in front of a spectrum analyzer to reduce the effective noise figure of RF and microwave test systems....
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The Book End

The Design of CMOS Radio-frequency Integrated Circuits: Second Edition Thomas H. Lee Cambridge University Press • 815 pages; $80 ISBN: 0-521-83539-9 Since publication of the first edition of this book in 1998, RF CMOS has made a rapid transition to commercialization. Back then, the only notable examples of RF...
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RF to Light Update - February 5, 2007

Untitled Page First Things First: The RF to Light 100 rose 2.3%, YTD +3.4% ending 2542 as of 2/2/07. NASDAQ up 2.5% YTD. The merger between Stratex and the microwave communications division of Harris Corp called Harris Stratex Networks (HSTX) created an about $ 650m company claiming to be...
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RF to Light Update - January 29, 2007

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RF to Light Update - January 22, 2007

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ERNI Gets a New Moniker

ERNI Elektroapparate GmbH has changed its name to ERNI Electronics GmbH , thus affirming its global presence and product portfolio for the international market. Over 50 years ago the company began with the development and manufacture of relays and in 1967 entered the interconnect market with the development and...
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