Articles by Richard Mumford

Microwaves in Europe: Historical Milestones and Industry Update, Part I

October 6, 2008

Tracing from Maxwell, through World War II to the communications boom and beyond, this report provides an insight into Europe’s historical role and the part it continues to play in the development of the global microwave industry. When Ted Saad and Bill Bazzy took their “Flight into the European...

Microwaves in Europe: Historical Milestones and Industry Update, Part I

September 17, 2008

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Executive Interview with Michael Vohrer, President/CEO of R&S

Michael Vohrer outlines the political impact of German reunification and the expansion of the EU, explains the importance of investment in R&D, academic institutions and its staff before looking forward to the next 75 years.

August 14, 2008

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ExecutiveInterviews
August 2008

Michael Vohrer - President and CEO,
Rohde & Schwarz

As Rohde & Schwarz celebrates its 75th Anniversary, Microwave Journal’s European Editor, Richard Mumford, asks , Vohrer to trace how the company evolved from a two-man operation to a world leader with a global presence.

Interview with Michael Vohrer

Mark Hebeisen - Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, Endwave Corporation

Mark talks with Microwave Journal and shares his understanding of the commercial, military and homeland security markets and the technology driving the performance of today’s RF modules and high-frequency sub-systems.

Interview with Mark Hebeisen

Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence

August 6, 2008

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As Rohde & Schwarz celebrates its 75th Anniversary, Microwave Journal’s European Editor, Richard Mumford, asks president and CEO, Michael Vohrer to trace how the company evolved from a two-man operation to a world leader with a global presence. He outlines the political impact of German reunification and the expansion of the EU, explains the importance of investment in R&D, academic institutions and its staff before looking forward to the next 75 years.

Europe's View on Global Markets

March 19, 2008

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Microwave Journal’s European Editor, Richard Mumford, quizzes Peter Krauss, managing director of Mician GmbH, about the development of EM simulation tools, their application in emerging markets and the importance of collaboration. He also gives a European perspective of global markets and European Commission funded initiatives before admitting to having an ambition to own a Greek island.

Executive Interview: Dr. Peter Krauss, Mician GmBH

March 19, 2008

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Interviews
March 2008

Bryan Sayler - Senior Vice-President and General Manager at ETS-Lindgren Test and Measurement Division talk's about his company’s membership in the WiMAX forum. We also discuss their new WiMAX™ RPT Test System.

Interview with Bryan Sayler

Peter Krauss - Richard Mumford, quizzes Dr. Peter Krauss, managing director of Mician GmbH, about the development of EM simulation tools, their application in emerging markets and the importance of collaboration.

Interview with Peter Krauss

2008 Mobile World Congress: Spelling Out the Future

March 14, 2008

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There may have been one less acronym this year as the 3GSM World Congress dropped its familiar 3GSM moniker to become the Mobile World Congress, but there was no lack of technical shorthand. The likes of LTE, WiMAX, MiMo, Dig-RF, HSPA+, etc., not to mention 3GPP and NMDG, jostled...

The LXI Standard: Past, Present and Future

The idea for an LXI standard was first formulated in 2004. Since then, what progress has been made? What is the role of the LXI Consortium? How does LXI fit with competing standards? Are LXI-compliant products being widely produced and adopted? And wha...

March 8, 2007

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Test and measurement (T&M) is one of the most dynamic sectors of our industry as rapidly developing technologies require complementary, parallel T&M development to support and augment their implementation. Technological advances are moving apace, particularly in the communications sector as manufacturers of handsets, wireless systems, etc. develop products to...

3GSM World Congress 2007: Emerging Triumphant

March 7, 2007

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Emerging services and emerging markets were at the fore as the world's premier mobile event, the 3GSM World Congress 2007, enjoyed a second successful year in its Barcelona venue, with an increase in both the quantity and quality of visitors. Around 53,500 visitors (including all visitors, delegates, participants and...

STMicroelectronics CLEANs up in Leadership Contest

March 6, 2006

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STMicroelectronics has been given a leadership role in a new European Integrated Project – Controlling Leakage Power in NanoCMOS SoCs (CLEAN). The three-year research project, co-funded by the European Commission, aims to extend battery life and reduce the power consumed by electronics by finding solutions to controlling leakage currents...