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Feb. 21, 2013

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Card Payments Get Faster And Safer

The Coil-on-Module package combines a security chip and antenna, which enables an RF connection to the antenna embedded on the plastic payment card. By using an RF link rather than a mechanical-electrical connection, this solution provides as much as a 5X increase in speed compared to conventional solutions....More
Feb. 15, 2013

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GaN, Death, And Distrust 4

After working abroad on GaN developments, a 31-year-old engineer began to worry that his work could compromise US national security. He was later found dead, having supposedly committed suicide....More
Feb. 6, 2013

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Searching For That Semi Combination

Funding from DARPA will help with the development of both analog and digital GaN semiconductor technologies....More
Feb. 6, 2013

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White-Space Communications Will Kickstart The “Internet of Things”

With its ability to utilize unused bandwidth, white-space communications technology is rapidly gaining ground in Europe....More
Feb. 4, 2013

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The Network of Tomorrow Takes Shape

In this follow-on to the article, “Cellular Networks Get Primed for Tomorrow,” the author provides insight into the technical and business issues that will shape near-future networks....More
Jan. 25, 2013

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Interview: David J. Aldrich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Skyworks Solutions 6

David J. Aldrich, President and CEO of Skyworks Solutions, discusses his firm's inroads into the tablet segment....More
Jan. 18, 2013

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Enhance Packet Microwave Performance Through Fragmentation and FER Improvements 13

By leveraging data awareness, packet microwave technology can provide time-division-multiplex services with a performance that rivals former TDM microwave solutions....More
Jan. 9, 2013

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Interview: Mini-Circuits Battles Back Against Sandy 9

After a pummeling from Superstorm Sandy, this is the story of one company’s efforts to recover from the storm damage and be ready for customers within two short days....More
Jan. 9, 2013

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In-Vehicle Wireless Charging Hits The Road…Without Jack (Or Plug) 13

Toyota’s Avalon will feature a wireless charging system. Using Qi and RFID technology, it lets drivers charge their smartphones while driving. All the driver does is place his or her Qi-protocol-enabled phone onto a charging mat built into the dash panel....More
Jan. 9, 2013

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Back When Cars Just Drove 2

The Internet of Things will soon be a reality for the automotive industry, creating a safer and more enjoyable driving experience while improving traffic flow....More
Dec. 6, 2012

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Interview: Tim Dunn, Vice President of Mobile Devices, TriQuint Semiconductor 5

TriQuint Semiconductor's Tim Dunn chats with Microwaves & RF about smartphone filtering advances....More
Dec. 6, 2012

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A Wireless-Power Struggle 5

A number of standards and technologies have arisen around wireless charging, making the technology a certainty for the future....More
Nov. 29, 2012

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EuMW Amsterdam Delivers On New Technology 5

European Editors Sally Ward-Foxton and Paul Whytock report their findings from the 15th Annual European Microwave Week....More
Nov. 12, 2012

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Lean A Little Less On That Computer

Design engineers rely on modern CAE software tools to create new circuits, even though they may have the capabilities to create effectively without the software help....More
Nov. 9, 2012

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Interview: Matt Apanius, Director, the Richard Desich SMART Commercialization Center for Microsystems 1

Microwaves & RF chats with Matt Apanius about the Richard Desich SMART Center's focus on back end-of-line processes....More
Oct. 18, 2012

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Cellular Networks Get Primed For Tomorrow 4

As the cellular industry transitions from providing basic voice service and text messages to supporting high-data-rate digital services, the migration toward newer cellular protocols continues to accelerate....More
Oct. 8, 2012

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Interview: Alex Goloschokin, Managing Director of Copper Mountain Technologies

NF: Copper Mountain Technologies is a fresh face in the microwave and RF test and measurement market. How long has the company been around?...More
Oct. 5, 2012

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Cities Seek Sustainability

Energy-efficient homes are becoming more commonplace, thanks to affordable energy-conserving light bulbs and appliances. With the advent of products like the Nest “smart” thermostat, they also are conserving energy more intelligently....More
Oct. 2, 2012

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Demystify Integrated-Phase-Deviation Results In Phase-Noise Measurements 10

Most modern spectrum analyzers have an automatic measurement for determining the integrated phase deviation of a mostly sinusoidal signal across a range of offset frequencies. The results can be expressed in units of dBc or rads....More
Sep. 20, 2012

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Memory Infusion Allows Chip To Further RFID’s Reach 10

Langen, Germany: RF identification (RFID) has been a major success for the wireless industry, helping manufacturers keep track of parts and products in a multitude of markets. Now, RFID may have the capacity to expand its scope by invading new markets....More
Sep. 11, 2012

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From Battlefield To Supermarket

Warfare has long been a motivational force behind the development of new technology. As the Allied and Axis forces battled during World War II, each side sought to improve the reliability and accuracy of their new technological weapon (radar) for any advantage in detecting the presence of an adversary....More
Sep. 5, 2012

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Interview: Fred Ortiz, President, dB Control

Even with GaN making inroads into TWTA application areas and defense budgets being cut, dB Control is preparing for a bright future for its TWTAs and MPMs—thanks to the growth in UAVs....More
Aug. 27, 2012

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When Will 4G Make The Great VoLTE Leap Forward? 1

For all of the hype surrounding Long-Term-Evolution (LTE), it has one inherent flaw: the inability to support voice communication. Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) technology is attempting to solve that problem....More
Aug. 20, 2012

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Optimize Signal/Spectrum Analyzer Throughput For High-Volume Manufacturing Test 5

To obtain the highest throughput for the analyzers used in manufacturing test, one should create a test plan that accounts for speed, repeatability, and dynamic range....More
Aug. 10, 2012

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Interview: Andrea Betti-Berutto, CTO, GigOptix

Microwaves & RF interviews Andrea Betti-Berutto, Chief Technology Officer, GigOptix....More