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  • RFMD(R) Announces Availability of New pHEMT Process Technologies for Foundry Customers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:00AMGREENSBORO, N.C. -- RF Micro Devices, Inc. , a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced its Foundry Services business unit has expanded its portfolio of process technologies to include two additional GaAs process technologies -- RFMD's FD25 low noise pHEMT process and RFMD's FET1H switching ...
  • Baseband & Application Processors on a Single Die Changing Cellphone Chip Market Dynamics Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:33AMMESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It is folly to separate baseband chips and application processors as separate markets, since integrated basebands and application processors on the same die constitute a growing trend.
  • Fairchild Semiconductors Class-G Headphone and Class-D Speaker Amplifiers Help Audio Designers Balance Audio Power ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:11AMDesigners of mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets/multimedia internet devices (MID), and portable media players, are faced with the challenge of making the small speakers in their devices sound louder and better, while minimizing impact on battery life.
  • Fairchild Semiconductor’s Class-G Headphone and Class-D Speaker Amplifiers Help Audio Designers Balance Audio Power ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:10AMSAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fairchild Semiconductor’s Class-G Headphone and Class-D Speaker Amplifiers Help Audio Designers Balance Audio Power Versus Battery Life
  • Optimizing cellular M2M apps for range, longevity Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:31AMThe smartphone market might be booming, but in one respect it pales beside the machine-to-machine ( M2M ) sector. While some analysts expect a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 22 percent worldwide through the middle of this decade for smartphones, firms such as Infonetics Research predict M2M will have a CAGR of 66 percent over the same period.
  • RDA Microelectronics to Report Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results on August 8, 2011 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:00PMSHANGHAI, China -- RDA Microelectronics , a fabless semiconductor company specializing in Radio Frequency and mixed signal semiconductors for cellular, broadcast and connectivity applications, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 after market close on Monday, August 8, 2011.
  • Canada's Telecommunications Hall of Fame Announces 2011 Telecom Laureates Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:00AMOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Canada's 28th Governor General, heads the 2011 list of Canadian achievers in the field of telecommunications selected for induction this year into Canada's Telecommunications Hall of Fame. His Excellency, whose distinguished career included significant success in advancing Canada's digital ...
  • CONNECT WITH MWRF Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:27PM[Products] Revisiting Power RF/MW Transistors Power transistors continue to gain in performance at RF and microwave frequencies, drawing upon numerous semiconductor materials for improved power and efficiency.
  • Skyworks Sets Date for Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:12AMWOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, will conduct a conference call with analysts to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2011 results and business outlook on July 21 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. After the close of the market on July 21, and prior to the ...
  • LNAs deliver low noise and high linearity performance Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:46AMM/A-COM Technology Solutions has introduced a family of low noise amplifiers (LNAs) for cellular infrastructure applications. The LNAs facilitate easy implementation in multiple RF and microwave front-end circuits including GSM, CDMA, WCDMA and LTE base stations and repeaters.
  • Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives Large Contract From Bharti Airtel for Satellite Cellular Backhaul Equipment Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:00AMMELVILLE, N.Y. -- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced today that its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., received a SATCOM equipment contract from Bharti Airtel Limited, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19 countries across Asia and Africa.
  • Research and Markets: Cellular Handset & Chip Markets 2011: An In-Depth Analysis of Cell phones & Their Chips Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 7:26AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/182942/cellular_handset) has announced the addition of the "Cellular Handset & Chip Markets 2011: An In-Depth Analysis of Cell phones & Their Chips" report to their offering. Cellular handset shipments grew a healthy 12% in 2010 to 1.5-billion units. That in comparison with 2009's ...
  • RDA Microelectronics to Participate in Brean Murray, Carret & Co. China Growth Conference Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:30PMSHANGHAI, China -- RDA Microelectronics, Inc. , a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets radio-frequency and mixed-signal chips for cellular, broadcast and connectivity applications, today announced that Chairman and CEO Vincent Tai and CFO Lily Dong will participate in the Brean Murray, Carret & Co.
  • Skyworks Unveils Industry's First Stand-Alone, High-Dynamic Range Power Detectors for 3G and LTE Smart Phones and ... Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:19AMWOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today expanded its product portfolio by adding high dynamic range power detectors for smart phones and datacards. Skyworks’ RF detectors are an industry first and address the market’s need for small, stand-alone ...
  • ::: Headline News Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 4:23AMKDDI Seeking M&A Opportunities in Asia (Dec 8, 2010) KDDI is seeking mergers and acquisitions mainly in Asia to offer more consumer services in overseas markets.
  • / CORRECTION - RFaxis Unveils Its 28nm CMOS All-in-One Multi-Band/Multi-Mode Nano-RFeIC(TM) at the IWPC Conference ... Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:55PMIRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - 06/21/11) - In the news release, "RFaxis Unveils Its 28nm CMOS All-in-One Multi-Band/Multi-Mode Nano-RFeIC at the IWPC Conference Hosted by Intel Mobile Communications," issued earlier today by RFaxis, we are advised by the company that in the final sentence of the third paragraph it should read "true directional couplers" rather than "true directional decouplers" as ...
  • RFaxis Unveils Its 28nm CMOS All-in-One Multi-Band/Multi-Mode Nano-RFeIC(TM) at the IWPC Conference Hosted by Intel ... Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:16AMRFaxis Leverages Its Innovative Patent-Pending Architecture to Enable the 'Holy Grail' of Complete RF Front-End Integration for Wireless Connectivity and Mobility Devices
  • Reportlinker Adds World Handset RF Semiconductor Market Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 6:01AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
  • Peregrine Semiconductor Unveils Digitally Tunable Capacitors Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:58AMPeregrine Semiconductor Corporation, a fabless provider of highperformance radio-frequency (RF) integrated circuits (ICs), recently announced availability of the RoHScompliant PE64904 and PE64905 DuNE Digitally Tunable Capacitors (DTCs).
  • CONNECT WITH MWRF Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 3:12PM[Components] MM-Wave Signals Serve Cell Sites The large bandwidths available in certain millimeter-wave frequency bands makes them attractive for use in communications networks that must securely transfer large amounts of data over moderate distances.
  • Probability chip start-up bought by Analog Devices Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:18AMLyric Semiconductor, which develops a novel chip architecture with hardware-based probability computation, has been acquired by analog and digital signal-processing specialist ADI ( ZDNet UK - Mergers and Acquisitions )
  • Orange offers new range of phone, laptop, netbook accessories Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 7:51AMNew Orange collection includes accessories by Case-Made, Cellular Line, Treksta, Gola and other famous brands.
  • Skyworks to Present at NASDAQ OMX Investor Program Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 7:12AMSkyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, ...
  • Skyworks Closes Acquisition of SiGe Semiconductor Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 4:58PMWOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high reliab...
  • Satellite Communication Provider in China Chooses Advantech Wireless for Fifth Year in a Row Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 4:00AMAdvantech Wireless, a Canadian-based manufacturer of Satellite, RF Equipment and Microwave Systems is excited to announce that it has renewed its supply contract with one of China’s largest satellite communication providers, operating in all 26 provinces and offering telecommunication and broadcast services.
  • Press Release Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 10:03AMFluxion Biosciences Inc. Posted on:09 Jun 11 Fluxion Biosciences, Inc. announced today that the laboratory of Charles Emala, M.D. at Columbia University has demonstrated, for the first time, the effective use of ensemble recording to measure ion channel currents from human primary cells.
  • Columbia University Researchers Interrogate Primary Cells using the IonFlux System Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:16AMSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The laboratory of Charles Emala, M.D. at Columbia University has demonstrated, for the first time, the effective use of ensemble recording to measure ion channel currents from human primary cells.
  • NXP Introduces Gen8 LDMOS Technology for Bandwidth Intensive Base Stations Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:26AMDesigned for Multi-Standard and Extremely Efficient Doherty Power Amplifiers
  • Peregrine Semiconductor Unveils Digitally Tunable Capacitors Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 7:43AMSAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peregrine announces new 5-bit, 32-state digitally controlled variable capacitors which provide a monolithically integrated impedance tuning solution for demanding RF applications.
  • Skyworks Unveils High-Power, Ceramic-Based Filters for Military and Homeland Security Markets Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 7:14AMBALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today introduced connectorized, high power filters for military, homeland security, airborne and high-end commercial transceiver applications. These smaller, lighter and more portable solutions offer customers ...
  • NXP Introduces eXtremely Rugged XR LDMOS RF Power Transistors Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 6:21AMEINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS and BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - 06/08/11) - Designed for the toughest engineering environments, NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI - News ) today unveiled its new XR family of "eXtremely Rugged" LDMOS RF power transistors. The XR family is designed tough-as-nails to withstand the harsh fault conditions often found in applications such as industrial lasers, metal ...
  • Low-noise amplifier series deliver superior noise figure and linearity Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 5:37AMAvago Technologies has announced an expansion of its high-performance portfolio of RF and microwave components for cellular infrastructure applications with two new series of low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) at the 2011 International Microwave Symposium.
  • Skyworks to Acquire Advanced Analogic Technologies Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 7:58AMExpands Portfolio with Leading Edge Analog Products andAccelerates Entry into Adjacent Vertical Mark...
  • Nujira Development System Enables Energy Efficient Smartphones for Global Markets Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 7:25AMCAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nujira, the world’s leading provider of Envelope Tracking technology, today announced availability of a new wideband Envelope Tracking (ET) Flexible Development System (FDS) for characterising energy-efficient power amplifiers for global cellular frequency bands. Major handset partners have already taken delivery of this system, which will be demonstrated by ...
  • Nujira power play in global markets Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 7:04AMCambridge-based Nujira has launched a new flexible development system that enables energy efficient smartphones for global markets. Read more...
  • NXP Introduces New Plastic Packages for RF Power Transistors Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 4:39AMEINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - 06/03/11) - NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI - News ) today announced the launch of a complete line of overmolded plastic (OMP) RF power devices with peak powers ranging from 2.5 to 200 Watts. The new range of OMP devices will be introduced as a complement to NXP's extensive range of products in ceramic packages, providing customers a choice for more ...
  • IMS2011 Theme, “Microwaves for the World,” Emphasizes How Research and Development Continues to Enrich the Lives of ... Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 7:24AMBALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Microwave Symposium (IMS) will be held June 5-10 at the Baltimore Convention Center. IMS2011 is the largest and most prestigious IEEE microwave conference in the world, bringing together international experts to showcase the most advanced research, development and innovation in RF, microwave, millimeter-wave and terahertz technologies. IMS2011 ...
  • LEAKED: Is This The Xoom 2? Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:23PMImages of what looks like a refresh to Motorola's online store gives us a sneak peek at what the company has in store, including the Xoom 2. Pocket Now uncovered the leaked images , which include shots of the Xoom 2 and anticipated Android phones such as the Motorola Targa.
  • TowerJazz Announces Availability of Wireless Antenna Switch Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) Process Technology Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 3:11AMTowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, today announced availability of its wireless antenna switch SOI process technology applicable to multiple ...
  • What Your Wireless Carrier Knows About You Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 8:16PMOperators can tell a lot about the devices, apps, and content you use. But they're far more interested in macro-level trends that show shifts in overall usage patterns as mobile broadband use continues to increase.
  • Skyworks to Acquire Power Management Innovator Advanced Analogic Technologies Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 5:44AMExpands Portfolio with Leading Edge Analog Products and Accelerates Entry into Adjacent Vertical Mar...
  • Looking For A Monster Android Phone? Here's The DROID X2 Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 5:08PMI took a look at the DROID X2 today. On the outside, there doesn't seem to be much different than the DROID X. The body is almost exactly the same. I'll have my full review up next week. In the meantime, check out my photos and initial thoughts below.
  • RDA Microelectronics to Present at Cowen and Company's 39th Annual Technology, Media and Telecom Conference Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 6:00AMSHANGHAI, China -- RDA Microelectronics, Inc. , a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets radio-frequency and mixed-signal chips for cellular, broadcast and connectivity applications, today announced that Chairman and CEO Vincent Tai and CFO Lily Dong will present at Cowen and Company's 39th Annual Technology, Media and Telecom conference being held June 1-2, 2011 at the ...
  • Skyworks Unveils Family of Broadband Quadrature Modulators for Cellular Infrastructure Market Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 7:12AMWOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today introduced three wideband quadrature modulators for cellular infrastructure and high performance radio link applications. Skyworks’ modulators are the latest additions to its wireless infrastructure portfolio ...
  • Reportlinker Adds World Handset RF Semiconductor Market Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 5:47AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
  • Newport Introduces New Laser µFAB - Microfabrication Workstation Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 1:00AMNewport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light, introduces the Laser µFAB, a tabletop laser microfabrication workstation optimized for research applications.
  • Peregrine 50-Ohm RF Switch Targets High-Precision Broadband Applications Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 1:12PMPE42551 Minimizes Phase and IL Drift After Switching Event
  • Nujira takes $16 million more in funding Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 7:39AMNujira Ltd., a pioneer of "envelope-tracking" technology as a power saver in cellular telephone power amplifiers, has announced it has secured £10 million (about $16.2 million) in a round of funding led by new investor, Climate Change Capital Private Equity. View the full article HERE .
  • Skyworks Solutions to acquire SiGe for $210m Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 8:15AMWOBURN -- Analog chip maker Skyworks Solutions Inc. said Tuesday it is buying SiGe Semiconductor Inc., a manufacturer of equipment that enables wireless interconnection between electronic devices.
  • New and Existing Investors Back Nujira’s Vision with £10 Million Round Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 5:18AMCAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nujira, the leading developer of technology to reduce power consumption in smartphone transmitters by 30-50%, has secured a further £10 million of funding for its growth plans. The investment round, led by a new investor, Climate Change Capital Private Equity (CPE) and supported by existing investors Amadeus, NES Partners, Environmental Technologies Fund (ETF ...