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Press Release & Product Announcement Archive: 2014 (#2)

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Skyworks Reports Record Q4 FY14 Results

Skyworks Reports Record Q4 FY14 Results - RF CafeSkyworks Solutions today reported Q4 and year-end results for the period ending October 3, 2014. Revenue for Q4 was $718.2M, up 51% y-o-y and 22% sequentially, consistent with the updated outlook provided on October 14, 2014 and exceeding the Company's original guidance midpoint of $680M. On a non-GAAP basis, operating income for Q4 FY2014 was up 81% from $130.3M in Q4 FY2013. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for Q4 FY2014 was $1.12, including a $0.03 fiscal year-end tax benefit, compared to $0.64 for the prior year Q4.

R&S Intros High Def O-Scopes w/16-Bit Resolution

High Definition Oscilloscopes from Rohde & SchwarzThe high definition (HD) mode increases the vertical resolution of the Rhode & Schwarz RTO and RTE oscilloscopes to up to 16 bits - a 256-fold improvement over 8-bit resolution. Waveforms are sharper and show signal details that would otherwise be masked by noise. Input sensitivity of the oscilloscopes has been increased to 500 µV/div. Users benefit from even more precise analysis results.

Skyworks Diversity Rx Modules - LTE Smartphones

Skyworks Ramps Revolutionary Diversity Receive Modules for LTE Smartphones - RF CafeSkyworks Solutions today announced that a family of groundbreaking diversity receive modules (DRx) for LTE smartphones is currently ramping with several tier-one manufacturers. This new product category leverages Skyworks’ systems level expertise and techniques developed for cellular base stations to create a highly innovative solution integrating multiple low loss RF switches, receive SAW filters and LNAs ...

Fairview Microwave's New  eCommerce Website

Fairview Microwave Launches Brand New RF and Microwave eCommerce Website - RF CafeFairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, has launched its all new RF/Microwave eCommerce website featuring a powerful specification-based navigation, enhanced site search capabilities and a newly designed user interface. Fairview's redesigned website allows users to easily navigate through more than 30 RF product categories with its unique specification

Rosenberger Micro-RF Test Switch Connector by RFMW

RFMW Announces Design and Sales Support for Rosenberger's Micro-RF Test Switch Connector - RF CafeRFMW, Ltd. announces design and sales support for Rosenberger’s 15K101-40ME4 Micro-RF test switch connector. The 15K101-40ME4 Micro-RF test switch is an ultra-miniature (1.8 mm x 1.9 mm, height 1.5 mm), low-cost, surface mount, coax "switch" connector for the verification of antenna/circuit performance in any kind of small device. The connector can be used for applications that require a low-cost, SMD, coax, point-of-entry to a PCB and/or a switch for temporarily disconnecting the on-board...

Empower RF Awarded Patent for "Broadband Linearization..."

Empower RF Systems Awarded Patent for "Broadband Linearization Module and Method" - RF CafeEmpower RF Systems is proud to announce the approval of a patent on "Broadband linearization module and method." New communication services and the use of complex waveforms have created a demand for highly linearized power amplifiers. Deviations from linearity show up as spectral distortions and/or modulation quality degradation (EVM) in the output of these amplifiers -that is, undesired energy, not contained in the original signal, inside or outside...

MECA Electronics Low PIM Components & D.A.S. Equipment Catalog

MECA Electronics Intros New Low PIM Components & D.A.S. Equipment Catalog - RF CafeMECA* Electronics' new 12-page catalog features many our extensive line of low PIM RF/microwave components with industry leading performance including RF loads, attenuators, directional couplers, power splitters, divider/tappers, adapters, jumpers and D.A.S. equipment.
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NuWaves Wins USAF SBIR Contract for GPS III RF Filters

NuWaves Engineering Wins USAF SBIR Contract for GPS III Satellite RF Filters - RF CafeNuWaves Engineering, an international RF and microwave solutions provider, announced today that the company has been awarded a Phase I SBIR GPS III (USAF) - RF Cafecontract from the USAF Research Laboratory to research and develop advanced RF cavity filters for use on GPS III satellites. NuWaves worked with Exelis Geospatial Systems' Positioning, Navigation and Timing business to propose an innovative method to dramatically reduce the size and weight of space-based diplexers, triplexers, and quadruplexers – or "n-plexers" – for multicarrier...

Skyworks Intros PIN Diode Limiter for Radar, Military, GPS

Skyworks Introduces PIN Diode Limiter for Radar, Military, GPS and Automotive Applications - RF CafeSkyworks Solutions unveils an integrated, single-stage, low-cost PIN diode limiter module to address the growing need for full receiver LNA protection in microwave applications. The SKY16601-555LF limiter is a low threshold / IL / distortion module in a surface-mount package meant for use as a passive receiver protector in wireless or other RF systems for frequencies up to 6 GHz. The module is comprised of a PIN limiter diode, an RF choke inductor, and two DC blocking caps at the RF ports in a two-lead MLP package.

ATEC Gearing up for 2014 IEEE EMC Symposium

Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Gearing up for Last Domestic EMC Symposium Until 2017 Advanced Test Equipment Rentals, supplier of complete testing solutions for the Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) market, is preparing for the last domestic IEEE International EMC Symposium, August 3-8 in Raleigh, NC, until it returns to Washington DC in 2017. Awareness of EMC is increasing with the growing demand of wireless communications for monitoring radiation and cross RF signals to ensure electronics are not affected. Also, the demand to plug equipment like solar panels back into the electrical grid is contributing to the growth of...

R&S Intros CMA180 Test Set for Analog Radios

Rohde & Schwarz Intros CMA180 Test Set for Analog Radios - RF CafeThe new R&S CMA180 radio test set uses state of the art digital measurement technology for testing analog radios. Rohde & Schwarz designed the CMA180 radio test set especially for analog radio production and maintenance. Equipped with a touchscreen for easy operation, the new tester can generate any test signal of up to 20 MHz bandwidth and process high input power levels of up to 150 W. It offers all of the functions of a high end device at an attractive price.

Skyworks Introduces Suite of Breakthrough Ultra LNAs

Skyworks Introduces Suite of Breakthrough Ultra Low Noise Amplifiers at MTT-S 2014 - RF CafeSkyworks Solutions today unveiled a suite of new, ultra-low noise amplifiers (LNAs) for cellular infrastructure, wireless connectivity and broadcast communication applications. The new LNAs provide best-in-class noise figure as well as high gain and linearity, improving receiver sensitivity and dynamic range. Receiver sensitivity is a key specification of any radio used in wireless communications given its important role in detecting and separating signals, as well ensuring effective operations. "Skyworks' new ultra-low noise amplifiers offer unprecedented performance levels for 4G wireless...

Orbel EMI/RFI Solutions Made Possible by 3D CAD Systems

Orbel EMI/RFI Solutions Made Possible by 3D CAD Systems - RF CafeThe arrival of 3D CAD programs has revolutionized the way the electronics industry is able to detect areas that have static interference within product parts. Backed by today's newest 3D software, advanced EMI/RFI shielding solutions by Orbel provide the protection required to successfully operate a piece of electronic equipment to FCC regulations.

TriQuint 5 W SPDT Switch Covers 13 to 19 GHz

TriQuint 5 W SPDT Switch Covers 13 to 19 GHz - RF CafeRFMW announces design and sales support for a Ku-band SPDT switch capable of handling 5 W of RF power. The TriQuint TGS4310 is a SPDT reflective switch fabricated on TriQuint's 0.15 um GaAs production process. Operating from 13 to 19 GHz, the part handles +37 dBm input power with <0.1 dB compression and less than 1.7 dB insertion loss. The TGS4310 is available in a small 1.00 x 2.14 mm die size and requires very little control current allowing for ...

Anatech Electronics' October 2014 Newsletter

Anatech Electronics Newsletter for October 2014 - RF CafeAnatech Electronics, a manufacturer of RF and microwave filters, has published its October 2014 newsletter. As always, it includes both company news and some tidbits about relevant industry events, regulations, and standards. This month, Sam Benzacar offers his views on the subject of "So Many Bands, Too Much Hardware." There are also a couple headlines on MRI on steroids, Biggest wireless job slashers of 2014, microwave device market poised for growth, analysts predicts 2.48% growth in EW spending, and NASA lets you ...

Empower RF Systems "Live" at EMC 2014

Empower RF Systems - "Live" at EMC 2014 - RF CafeEmpower RF Systems is once again conducting live demonstrations of broadband, high power amplifiers with compelling performance, industry leading small size, and user interface / functionality that dares to challenge legacy products offered in the market. Next appearing at EMC 2014 in Raleigh (Booth #311), we will be highlighting two different models - both covering 20 to 1000 MHz - 1 kW in a 5U chassis and 500 W in an even smaller, 3U chassis... 

NI's Analyst Update Reduces Simulation Times Up to 70%

Analyst Update in NI AWR Design Environment V11.01 Dramatically Reduces Simulation Times – Up to 70 Percent - RF CafeNI (formerly AWR Corporation) has released V11.01 of the NI AWR Design Environment™ with enhancements to Analyst™ 3D FEM EM simulation engine that cuts simulation times by as much as 70% over previous versions. The updates in V11.01, which are specific to Analyst, include algorithm reformulations/enhancements to both automatic mesh refinement (AMR) and fast frequency sweeps. For high-port-count designs (10+ ports), the speed improvements seen with Analyst are the most pronounced...

Nanoelectromechanical Quantum Circuits and Systems

Nanoelectromechanical Quantum Circuits and Systems Online Course - RF CafeNanoMEMS Research, LLC will presents an online course titled "Nanoelectromechanical Quantum Circuits and Systems (NEMX)." Dates of course are July 31 and August 1, 2014. This course introduces the emerging field of nanoelectromechanical quantum circuits and systems (NEMX). The field derives from exploiting progress in techniques for fabricating, down to nanometer-length scales, free-standing device structures that incorporate mechanical motion and that may be designed to perform a variety of functions, such as employed in electronics, RF/microwaves...

Pasternack Expands Line of F Attenuators: DC to 3 GHz

Pasternack Expands Line of F Attenuators Operating from DC to 3 GHz - RF CafePasternack Enterprises, an industry leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimeter wave products, announces their expanded line of 75 Ohm F attenuators. This new line of F-type attenuators is perfect for broadcast, HDTV and satcom applications in the L and S microwave bands up to 3 GHz. Pasternack’s new F attenuators are available in 1 to 10 dB values in 1 dB steps, with 16 and 20 dB values also available. These...

Anatech Electronics June 2014 Product Update

Anatech Electronics Product Update June 24, 2014 - RF CafeAnatech Electronics, Inc. offers the industry’s largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized RF and microwave filters and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace and defense, and industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Anatech has released new designs for a 170 MHz cavity bandpass filter, an 882.5 MHz ceramic bandpass filter, and an 800 MHz helical bandpass filter. All can be ordered directly through their AMCrf web store.

U. Alberta Student Uses NI AWR MWO to Design Graphene FET

University of Alberta Graduate Student Uses NI AWR Design Environment Software to Design Graphene FETs - RF CafeNI (formerly AWR Corporation) has published a new success story detailing how Ahsan U. Alam, a University of Alberta, Canada graduate student, successfully developed a modified top-of-the-barrier model for graphene field-effect transistors using NI AWR Design Environment™/ Microwave Office® circuit design software. Likewise, an IEEE paper detailing this venture was also recently presented and presented at the IEEE International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices.

Windfreak Technologies Intros 0.5-6 GHz PA w/Gain Control

Windfreak Technologies Intros a 0.5-6 GHz Power Amplifier w/Gain Control - RF CafeThe Windfreak Technologies AmpNV is a 50 MHz to 6 GHz RF Power Amplifier capable of supplying up to 1 Watt of RF power. Gain is adjustable across a 31.5 dB range in 1/2 dB steps for up to 35 dB of total gain with pushbuttons on the device or with the included open source LabView software. Device settings can be remembered during power down for stand-alone operation. The amplifier runs off of DC power in the range of 15 - 28 V and draws around 5 watts. Dimensions are 2.75" wide x 2.15" deep x 1.95" tall (7.0 x 5.46 x 4.95 cm) not including mounting tabs and connectors.

AWR and ANSYS Partner to Bring HFSS into MWO

AWR and ANSYS Partner to Bring HFSS into Microwave Office for Circuit Designers - RF CafeAWR Corporation, the innovation leader in high-frequency EDA software, and ANSYS, Inc., a global leader and innovator of engineering simulation software, announced today ANSYS IcePakthat they have integrated ANSYS HFSS into AWR’s Microwave Office™ high frequency circuit design software. This integration unites the industry standard for full-wave EM field simulation and NI AWR Design Environment / Microwave Office to quickly and accurately simulate microwave circuits. With this design flow...

Pasternack Intro New Digitally Programmable Attenuators

Pasternack Introduces New Lines of Digitally Programmable AttenuatorsPasternack Enterprises announces the release of their new 5 Bit, 8 Bit and 10 Bit broadband PIN diode digital step attenuators with performance up to 40 GHz depending on the configuration. These programmable, variable step attenuators are commonly used in electronic warfare, military and space communication systems, radar and test and measurement

Anatech Electronics Product Update for July 8, 2014

Anatech Electronics Product Update July 15, 2014 - RF CafeAnatech Electronics offers the industry's largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized RF and microwave filters and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace and defense, and industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Anatech has released new designs for a 1 GHz ceramic bandpass filter, a 310/370 MHz ceramic duplexer filter, and a 5.4 GHz ceramic bandpass filter. Ordered through their AMCrf web store.

Cobham Intros 2014 Satcom Product Catalogue

Cobham Antenna Systems is pleased to announce the launch of its new Satcom Product Catalogue containing details of high-performance satellite feed chain, reflector and flat plate antenna products. The catalogue reflects 40 years of expertise in the design, development and testing of leading-edge satellite communications systems. A wide range of state-of-the-art horn-based and splash plate feed systems are available for prime focus and single and dual-offset antennas covering all the key satellite...

KR Electronics 10 MHz BPF w/100 dB Rejection

KR Electronics Intros 10 MHz Bandpass Filter w/100 dB Rejection - RF CafeKR Electronics part number 3158 is a 10 MHz bandpass filter. The filter has a typical 1 dB bandwidth of 6 MHz and less than 1 dB of insertion loss. An Elliptic type filter is used for high selectivity and attains over 100 dB by 20 MHz making it suitable for harmonic cleanup. The filter is supplied with SMA connectors. Other  frequencies and bandwidths are available.

Z-Comm Intros Low Phase Noise 10.625 GHz Synthesizer

Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new RoHS compliant Fixed Frequency Synthesizer model 10625E-LF. The SFS10625E-LF is a single frequency PLL solution that is pre-programmed to operate at 10.625 GHz. This fixed frequency device utilizes ceramic resonator topology to achieve integrated RMS noise performance of better than 0.4° while consuming less than 500 mW of power. It is designed to operate over the temperature range of -30 to +70°C and delivers +3 dBm of output power into a 50 Ω load.

NuWaves Wins NASA SBIR Contract for UAS C-Band PA

NuWaves Engineering Wins NASA SBIR Contract for UAS C-Band PA Development - RF CafeNuWaves Engineering, an international RF and Microwave solutions provider, announced today that the company has been awarded a Phase I SBIR contract from NASA to research and develop a linear C-band PA for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). NuWaves, in collaboration with Auriga Microwave, proposed an innovative method to reduce the size, weight and power (SWaP) of a linear C-band power amplifier for non-payload command and control systems on UAVs by leveraging advanced MMIC technology and linearization techniques. The team's PA solution is expected to help overcome operational range limitations...

R&S Upgrades SMW200A Vector Signal Generator 20 GHz

Rohde & Schwarz Upgrades R&S SMW200A High-End Vector Signal Generator to Support Frequencies up to 20 GHz - RF CafeRohde & Schwarz has expanded the frequency range of its R&S SMW200A high-end vector signal generator to 20 GHz. The R&S SMW200A is the only instrument on the market to combine a baseband generator, RF generator and fading simulator in a single box. In addition, the R&S SMW200A can be equipped with a second 20 GHz path, making it possible to simultaneously generate up to two wideband microwave signals with any type of modulation. For these types of complex setups, other solutions require at least three devices - and considerably more...

Anatech Electronics' IMS2014 Newsletter

Anatech Electronics Newsletter for IMS2014 - RF CafeIt's going to be a hot time in Tampa next month in more ways than one. The RF and microwave industry may not exactly be producing the eye-Sam Benzacar of Anatech Electronicswatering revenue as other sectors of the economy but there are plenty of market and technology "hotspots" that will no doubt be evident at IMS exhibitors' product displays. For example, the wireless industry is evolving rapidly as LTE moves toward its next incarnation as LTE-Advanced, Wi-Fi morphs from discrete hotspots to a seamless network via HotSpot 2.0, and distributed antenna systems and small cells... 

Anatech Electronics August 4, 2014 Product Update

Anatech Electronics Product Update August 4, 2014 - RF Cafe Anatech Electronics offers the industry's largest portfolio of high-performance standard and customized RF and microwave filters and filter-related products for military, commercial, aerospace and defense, and industrial applications up to 40 GHz. Anatech has released new designs for a 900 MHz cellular bandpass filter, 885-909 / 930-954 MHz cavity duplexer, and a 900 MHz ceramic bandpass filter.

Cobham Antenna Systems Has New MIMO Antenna Range

New MIMO Antenna Range from Cobham Antenna Systems - RF CafeCobham Antenna Systems, Microwave Antennas, a leading antenna producer, is proud to announce a new Multiple In Multiple Out (MIMO) antenna range which contains almost 100 antennas. Included in the range are omni, directional, sector, hemi-omni and blade omni antennas, all with at least two connectors. Cobham’s MIMO range makes use of polarisation diversity; vertical and horizontal (V+H), ±45° dual-slant or even right and left hand circular polarisations... 

Anatech July 2014 Newsletter

Anatech Electronics Newsletter for July 2014 - RF CafeAnatech Electronics, a manufacturer of RF and microwave filters, has published its July 2014 newsletter. As always, it includes both company news and some tidbits about relevant industry events, regulations, and standards. This month, Sam Benzacar offers his views on the subjects of power line EMF exposure, microwave device market growth, LTE TV, GM's LTE in-automobile hot-spot, and switching consciousness on and off. He also has a short article titled, "Curing Interference: Never Too Late."

Pasternack Releases Line of Low Noise Amplifiers

Pasternack Releases New Family of Low Noise Amplifiers - RF CafePasternack releases a new family of low noise amplifiers (LNA) capable of high gain and broadband performance between 9 kHz and 18 GHz which are widely used across the spectrum of military and commercial applications. A total of fourteen new low noise amplifiers are offered. The new LNA category exhibits excellent broadband performance from 9 kHz to 18 GHz, noise figures between 0.8 dB to 3 dB, gain levels from 25 dB to 50 dB...

Introducing The Expert Institute

Introducing The Expert Institute - RF CafeJoe O'Neill wrote to request a listing for The Expert Institute on RF Cafe's "Expert Witnesses" services page. I agreed, and also, after perusing his company's website, I asked for and received permission to reproduce some of the short articles they have on topics relevant to RF Cafe visitors (that includes you). Stay tuned - the first of them will appear very soon. As with the articles written by IMS ExpertServices, I find case studies very interesting and informative since they represent real-world instances

BeRex Adds New Family of High Performance MESFET Chips

BeRex Adds New Family of High Performance MESFET Chips - RF CafeBeRex, Inc. has begun shipping a new family of GaAs MESFET chips, the BCF-series, which addresses the need for low phase noise with high gain and power in applications such as single and multi-stage amplifiers, oscillators, synthesizers, etc. ranging in frequency from DC to 26.5 GHz. The BeRex BCF-series of MESFET chips are ideally suited both broad band and narrow band applications from DC to 26.5 GHz. Typical application requires a high level of OIP3 linearity...

Fairview Microwave Intros New Lines of RF Rotary Joints

Fairview Microwave Announces New Lines of RF Rotary Joints - RF CafeFairview Microwave, a preeminent supplier of on-demand microwave and RF products, announces their new line of single-channel/single-axis and single-channel/multi-axis RF rotary joints. Fairview Microwave's RF rotary joints are needed wherever RF signals have to be transmitted between stationary and moving parts of a system, commonly used in commercial and military radar, land-mobile-radio communications and anti-missile defense applications. These rotary joints boast a compact design, excellent VSWR, low insertion loss, and minimal variation...

ATEC Featured on American Airlines "Executive TV"

Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Featured on American Airlines "Executive TV"  - RF CafeAdvanced Test Equipment Rentals, one of the largest rental companies of test equipment for the telecommunications, aerospace, semiconductor, consumer electronic, and many other sectors, to be featured on American Airlines " Executive TV" in-flight video entertainment program broadcasts during the month of July. "Executive TV" airs exclusively on American Airlines domestic and international flights worldwide and features many top companies... 

Break-Over Torque Wrenches Intro by Fairview Microwave

Complete Line of Break-Over Type Torque Wrenches Released by Fairview Microwave - RF CafeFairview Microwave, a preeminent supplier of on-demand microwave and RF products, announces the release of a new portfolio of beak-over type torque wrenches used to precisely fasten RF coaxial connections between components and systems. Fairview Microwave has added a broad range of these break-over type torque wrenches suitable for multiple RF connector types including 1.0mm, 2.4mm, 2.92mm, 3.5mm, 7mm, SC, SMA, SMC, SSMA, SSMC, Type N and TNC designs. These RF torque wrenches...

KR Electronics Intros 70 MHz Bandpass Filter

KR Electronics Intros 70 MHz Bandpas Filter - RF CafeKR Electronics part number 3157-1 is a 70 MHz bandpass filter. The filter has a min 0.5 dB bandwidth of 30 MHz. The filter is group delay and amplitude equalized. Stopband attenuation of 45 dB is maintained to 5 GHz. Elliptic type response for quick transition to the. The filter is supplied in a 0.6" x 0.6" x 2.25" case with SMA connectors.

R&S SGU100A RF Upconverter Yields 20 GHz SG

R&S SGU100A RF upconverter - RF CafeWith the addition of the new R&S SGU100A RF upconverter, Rohde & Schwarz expands its tried and tested R&S SGS100A vector signal generator to cover microwave applications. The combination of the two instruments yields the most compact vector signal source on the market with up to 20 GHz. The R&S SGU100A is available as a pure CW upconverter or as an upconverter for I/Q-modulated signals...

KR Electronics Intros 1325 MHz SM Bandpass Filter

KR Electronics Intros 1325 MHz Bandpas Filter - RF CafeKR Electronics part number 3154 is a 1325 MHz bandpass filter. The filter has a minimum 2 dB bandwidth of 750 MHz. An Elliptic type filter is used for high selectivity. Typical insertion loss is <1 dB. The filter is supplied in a small surface mount package measuring .88" x 0.38" x 0.235". Other frequencies and bandwidths are available.

Advanced Test Equipment Rentals May 2014 Newsletter

Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Newsletter for May 2014  - RF Cafe"Need It? Rent It!" That is what was embroidered on the baseball cap my rental store owner father-in-law used to wear. Sometimes it just just makes sense to avoid the cost of ownership. Advanced Test Equipment Rentals just issued their TEC Talk newsletter for May 2014. It includes hot topics in the tech news world, highlights of new or special function test equipment they have available, and some electronics industry news.

AWR: "Simulating Dynamic Load Modulated Amplifiers"

AWR Sponsored Webinar "Simulating Dynamic Load Modulated Amplifiers" - RF CafeExplore new ways to enhance power amplifier performance at the AWR sponsored webinar, Simulating Dynamic Load Modulated Amplifiers—an Alternative Solution to Maintaining Efficiency over a Power Range. This webinar introduces the concept of dynamic load modulation and demonstrates how amplifiers can be designed using this approach. The ability of the AWR tools to model nonlinear components using discrete components and parameterized variables gives the designer access to a fully dynamic simulation...

AWR Offers a Wide Range of Activities at IMS2014

AWR Offers a Wide Range of Activities at IMS2014 - RF Cafe AWR Corporation, the innovation leader in high-frequency EDA software, offers a wide range of activities during IMS2014.  As a platinum sponsor with its parent company National Instruments, AWR will be demonstrating its newly released V11 NI AWR Design Environment™ in Booth #633 on June 3-5, 2014, presenting numerous MicroApps presentation, hosting a customer appreciation event as well as sponsoring other IMS-related offerings.

Anatech Intros 3 New Duplexer Filter Designs

Anatech Electronics Product Update November 4, 2014 - RF CafeAnatech Electronics has released three new duplexer filter designs, one is a SAW duplexer covering the 1850.5-1909.5 MHz / 1930.5-1989.5 MHz bands, another is a cavity duplexer covering the 1164-1301 MHz / 1525-1612 MHz bands, and the last is a ceramic duplexer covering the 1190-1270 MHz / 1545-1625 MHz bands. All can be ordered directly through their AMCrf web store.

Dr. Stephen Maas Receives MW&RF Living Legend Award

Dr. Stephen Maas Receives 2014 Microwaves & RF Living Legend Award - RF CafeNI (formerly AWR Corporation) congratulates Dr. Stephen Maas, who recently received the 2014 Microwaves & RF Living Legend Award. Maas was presented the award at the 2014 International Microwaves Symposium in June in Tampa, Florida. Maas, chief scientist of AWR Group, NI and founder of Nonlinear Technologies, has an extensive background in low-noise and nonlinear microwave circuits and systems. He is a prolific author and educator and has authored several books, including Microwave Mixers, Non-Linear Microwave Circuits and Practical Microwave Circuits. Maas has also held...

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