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Texas Instruments unveils clock buffers with ultra-low noise floor and additive jitter
Texas Instruments Incorporated today expanded its high-performance clock buffer portfolio with the introduction of two new universal clock buffer families. The CDCLVC1310 LVCMOS clock buffer delivers an industry-leading phase noise floor of –169 dBc/Hz in crystal mode. The LMK00101/05 complements the family with flexible output voltage level configurations. The LMK00301/04/06/08 differential-ended family offers ultra-low additive jitter of ...
Dual RFID-ZigBee sensors from Libelium to enable NFC applications for the Internet of Things
Libelium announces the launch of the new RFID/NFC module for the Waspmote sensor platform. The new radio module extends Waspmote features allowing the sensor data to be used in Location Based Services (LBS), such as asset tracking, supply chain monitoring, intelligent shopping or access management.
2800-3075 MHz VCO from Crystek Corporation
Crystek's CVCO55CC-2800-3075 VCO operates from 2800 MHz to 3075 MHz with a control voltage range of 1.0V~15V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -104 dBc/Hz @ 10KHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +2 dBm.
TriQuint Introduces TRITIUM Duo, Smallest Dual-Band Power Amplifier Solution for 3G and 4G Smartphones
TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc has unveiled the industry’s smallest dual-band PA duplexer (PAD) for global 3G and 4G smartphones. The new TRITIUM Duo family combines two band-specific power amplifiers (PAs) and duplexers in a single compact module, effectively replacing up to twelve discrete components.
TriQuint Builds Momentum with Industry's Smallest Transmit Modules, Delivering Design Flexibility for 2G / 3G / 4G Mobile Device
TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc is building market momentum with two QUANTUM Tx modules that are 40% smaller than the previous generation. These transmit modules integrate TriQuint's new ultra-small GSM core, and enable more flexibility for smartphones, feature phones and low-cost voice-only phones.
AWR’s Microwave Office Software Used to Design indie, the World’s First Operator-independent RF Hardware Platform for LTE Smartphones
TDK company EPCOS and Pulse Electronics used AWR’s Microwave Office to design indie, a breakthrough technology that answers the challenge from carriers in the Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance to develop a single, operator-independent RF platform supporting all NGMN operator frequency bands.
Q-Zorb Microwave Absorbers for Collision Avoidance System Applications
Microwave asorbers consist of materials that contain coatings whose electrical and/or magnetic properties have been altered in order to allow for the absorbtion of microwave energy at discrete or broadband frequencies. These absorbers have traditionally been used for EMI reduction, antenna pattern shaping, and radar cross section (RCS) reduction.
RF6559 4.0V to 4.5V, 915MHz ISM Band Transmit/Receive Module
RFMD’s new RF6559 is a Front End Module (FEM) for 915MHz AMR systems. It contains an integrated three-stage PA with 42dB of gain and typical power output of 28dBm. The RF6559 allows for Tx/Rx on a single antenna via 2 integrated SPDT switches. Tx filtering, built-in Power Detector, and a two-stage LNA with typical gain of 32dB are also included, packaged in a 28-pin, 6mmx6mm laminate package with backside ground.
RF Micro Devices Accelerates Technology Advancement In RF Power Management
RF Micro Devices, Inc. today announced it continues to achieve performance milestones related to the advancement of RF power management. RF Micro Devices is developing average power tracking- (APT-) and envelope tracking- (ET-) based solutions that leverage RFMD’s leadership in power amplifiers, RF power management and compound semiconductors to deliver breakthrough capabilities.
Agilent Technologies Announces 30-Second Demo Series of User-Inspired Microwave EDA Software Innovations
Agilent Technologies Inc.today announced the launch of a series of 30-second demos on 10 popular microwave EDA usability innovations for its Advanced Design System software, the industry’s leading electronic design automation software for RF, microwave and high-speed applications. The innovations further enhance the software’s ease of use, while improving the overall productivity of today’s RF and microwave engineers.