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Connectorized Clock Oscillators Suit PCI, SONET-SDH and FPGA Apps
April 11, 2011 8:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsPLXO Series Phase-Locked Crystal Oscillators from EM Research are designed to operate at select custom frequencies from 5 MHz to 500 MHz as reference clocks in military and commercial rf/microwave systems. Locked to an
Module Family Designed ETSI-Compliant For European Applications
April 4, 2011 11:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnaren, Inc. announced today that it has added two new members to its fast-growing line of Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) modules. In order to meet operating demands and compliance requirements specific to the European market...
Multi-mode Wireless Data Modem Supports QAM and Legacy Modulation Schemes
April 4, 2011 8:28 am | Product Releases | CommentsCML Microcircuits (www.cmlmicro.com) today announced the launch of the CMX7164 Multi Mode wireless data modem IC. The CMX7164 provides 4/16/64-QAM and root raised cosine 2/4FSK baseband modem functions in a single chip...
End Launch Connectors Tout Low VSWR and Insertion Loss for Broadband
March 31, 2011 1:10 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSouthwest Microwave, Inc. announced a family of Low Profile, PCB-mount End Launch Connectors. Requiring no soldering for mounting or use, their lower profile design permits use where vertical headroom is critical, such as
Device Bridges Disparate Mobile Broadband Networks
March 29, 2011 11:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsMcObject, developer of the eXtremeDB embedded database system product family, announced that Airspan Networks has integrated the eXtremeDB In-Memory Database System (IMDS) as a key software component within Airspan’s new Air4G mobile broadband network base station.
Awesome Augmented-Reality Demo
March 22, 2011 4:55 am | Videos | CommentsThis video is an excellent example of what can be done in a public space with Augmented Reality and only hints at future applications.
High-Performance RF Connectors come in Jack, Plug or bulkhead styles
March 17, 2011 12:39 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek has released its line of High-Performance passivated stainless steel RF Connectorsin a vareity of styles - SMA, TNC, N-Type, 2.4mm, 2.9mm (K) – in jack, plug or bulkhead styles.
The Tinker's Toolbox - A New 3G-4G Small Cell Base-Station Platform
March 17, 2011 10:16 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox we talk to Dr Arnon Friedmann of Texas Instruments about one of their latest devices, a new small cell base-station platform focused on 3G and 4G high speed data systems.
Don't be so Glum, Britannia!
March 16, 2011 6:47 am | by Rupert Baines, Picochip (www.picochip.com) | Articles | CommentsThe Daily Telegraph in the UK has recently run a blog post titled, "No wonder the UK lags behind America: we're a bitter and broken nation," and I couldn't disagree more.
1000-W DC-DC Power Supply Performs Under Harsh Conditions
March 15, 2011 12:32 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPowerstax announced its TVS1001 ruggedized 1000-W DC-DC power supply. The supply utilizes two of the company’s F501 DC-DC converters which are able to perform under the harshest of conditions with
Detect Switches Offer A Postive, Snap-Acting Mechanism
March 11, 2011 6:07 am | Product Releases | CommentsC&K Components expanded its snap-acting switch line to include subminiature versions that can be used as detect switches. Designated the ZMA Series, the detect switches feature a
PoL Converters Power FPGAs and Microprocessors
March 7, 2011 11:21 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Power Solutions has introduced the OKI-T/36W Series of SMT point of load (PoL) DC-DC converters to its Okami range. Offered in the same DOSA standard SMT pinout as the company's OKY-T/3 and -T/5, the 24 Vin OKI-T/36W Series is said to achieve
Peripheral Controllers Bridge USB 3.0 to PCIe 2.0
March 7, 2011 10:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsPLX Technology introduced SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) general-purpose peripheral controllers that bridge USB 3.0 to PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0, thus matching the high-performance 5 Gbps bus speed . This controller family
PWM Controller Provides Low Standby Power Under 10 mW for Portable Device Chargers
March 7, 2011 7:42 am | Fairchild Semiconductor | Product Releases | CommentsFairchild Semiconductor’s FAN302HL PWM controller for low standby power charger applications incorporates the company’s mWSaver technology to minimize standby input power consumption to <10 mW at 230 VAC to meet
Digital Radio Frequency V4 Test Solution Includes Simultaneous Stimulus and Analysis
March 3, 2011 7:20 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. announced what it asserts is the industry’s first digital radio frequency (DigRF) V4 test solution with dual-capture capability. This software enhancement gives engineers the ability to
One Box Tester Includes TD-LTE RF Measurements with Call Processing
February 28, 2011 9:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnritsu Company introduced TD-LTE measurement software for its MT8820C One-Box Tester. The addition of TD-LTE support to the analyzer provides designers and manufacturers of mobile handsets with a single-instrument, solution for
Base Station Analyzer Measures 4G Standards and Installed 2G-3G Networks
February 28, 2011 9:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnritsu Company’s MT8222B BTS Master handheld base station analyzer supports 4G standards now being deployed, as well as installed 2G/3G networks. It provides field engineers and technicians with a lightweight, handheld analyzer that can
20 GHz RF Signal Generator Features 200-microsecond Frequency Switching Time
February 28, 2011 9:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsSaelig introduced the APSIN20G low-noise, fast-switching microwave signal generator covering a frequency range from 10 MHz up to 20 GHz. It provides micro-Hz frequency resolution, a wide and accurately-flat output power range to 30 dBm, and low spurious levels.
LTE-Advanced Signal Generation, Analysis Solutions Touted as Industry’s First
February 28, 2011 7:12 am | Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. Introduced its dedicated LTE-Advanced signal generation and signal analysis solutions. The company’s new Signal Studio and 89600B Vector Signal Analysis software for LTE-Advanced support the generation and analysis of FDD and TDD signals compliant with the 3GPP Release 10 standard. Using these solutions, design engineers can
Mobile etiquette seen getting worse, not better
February 25, 2011 8:55 am | News | CommentsWhether is it texting during dinner, talking on a cellphone in a public restroom or using a laptop while driving, most people think mobile etiquette is getting worse, not better. Ninety one percent of U.S. adults questioned in a new poll by computer innovation company Intel said they have seen people misuse technology...
More T-Mobile USA subscribers flee
February 25, 2011 8:51 am | by PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSubscribers on contract-based cell phone plans hung up on T-Mobile USA in record numbers in the fourth quarter, as it continues to lose the battle against larger carriers. T-Mobile, the fourth-largest wireless carrier in the U.S., on Friday said it lost 318,000 subscribers...
Stereo Analog Subsystem Includes Class G Headphone Amp for Extended Playback
February 24, 2011 11:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Semiconductor announced what it asserts is the industry’s first stereo analog subsystem with integrated Class G headphone amplifier and automatic level control (ALC) for smartphones and feature phones. The PowerWise LM49251’s Class G headphone amp dynamically
Low-Loss RF Coaxial Cables operate up to 18GHz
February 24, 2011 10:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsCrystek has introduced the LL335 Series Cable Assemblies, a new addition to their line of Low-Loss RF Coaxial Cables. Designed to operate up to 18GHz, the CCSMA-MM-LL335 Cable Assemblies boast extremely low loss, with attenuation ratings of 0.03 dB/ft at 500 MHz, and 0.20 dB/ft at 18GHz.
The Tinker's Toolbox - the First 3G CMOS RF Power Amplifier
February 23, 2011 3:39 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox we talk to Jim Nohrden of Black Sand about their 3G CMOS RF power amplifier (PA) products. The devices promise to significantly improve the reliability and data throughput of mobile products, and are designed as a drop-in replacement for existing 3G GaAs RF PAs.
PXI RF Vector Signal Analyzer Is Asserted to Outperform Rack-and-Stack Instrumentation
February 22, 2011 7:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsNational Instruments introduced the NI PXIe-5665, a 3.6 GHz RF vector signal analyzer (VSA) that delivers desirable RF performance in a PXI form factor. The VSA features
