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First Location System-on-Chip for ZigBee: The CC2431 from Texas Instruments is the first SoC with a hardware location engine targeting low-power ZigBee(R) wireless sensor networking applications, such as asset tracking, patient monitoring, inventory control, security and commissioning networks. It features a powerful RSSI-based location engine, which reduces network traffic compared to centralized location systems, and is supported by TI's Z-Stack_ protocol stack. For development kits, samples and datasheets, visit www.ti.com/cc2431.


Table Of Contents
Receiver modules expedite integration of GPS into systems
Chip-scale packaging technology breaks new ground in RF performance
Seventh-generation LDMOS raises the efficiency bar
Digital antenna supplier secures $34 million in second round funding
New division focuses on integrated microwave assembles
Turbo technology speeds analog and mixed-signal verification
Wireless transceiver targets point to point data acquisition and control
MtronPTI introduces WiMAX cavity filter series
High power amplifier is broadband
Analog multiplexers and switches are designed for precision instrumentation
VCO's pulling and pushing are minimized
Accurate on-wafer flicker noise measurement requires integrated test approach
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News

Receiver modules expedite integration of GPS into systems
By Ashok Bindra, Editor
 Navman Wireless OEM Solutions has unwrapped two new GPS receiver modules: the Jupiter 31 and the Jupiter 130.

Chip-scale packaging technology breaks new ground in RF performance
Avago Technologies has developed a novel chip scale packaging (CSP) technology that enables SMT packages to reach the 100 GHz frequency range.

Seventh-generation LDMOS raises the efficiency bar
NXP Semiconductors will display the first product using seventh-generation (Gen7) LDMOS technology.

Digital antenna supplier secures $34 million in second round funding
Ubidyne has secured $34 million in second round funding lead by Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures.

New division focuses on integrated microwave assembles
Z-Communications, Inc. has created a new division named Z-Comm Microwave based in San Jose, Calif.

Turbo technology speeds analog and mixed-signal verification
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has implemented advanced "turbo" technologies within the Virtuoso Spectre circuit simulator.

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Products

Wireless transceiver targets point to point data acquisition and control
Wilkerson Instrument Company’s DR9031 wireless transceiver provides bi-directional analog and contact closure data transmission to companion DR9031 where the data is recovered.

MtronPTI introduces WiMAX cavity filter series
MtronPTI has readied a new cavity filter series specially designed for WiMAX applications.

High power amplifier is broadband
Model AMF-6B-06001800-70-40P-PS is a self-cooled 3RU rack-mount high power amplifier, covering 6-18 GHz.

Analog multiplexers and switches are designed for precision instrumentation
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has released eight new high-frequency, low-charge-injection analog multiplexers and switches for precision instrumentation applications.

VCO's pulling and pushing are minimized
Crystek's CVCO55CC-0787-0805 VCO operates from 787 MHz to 805 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.3V~4.7V.


Online Exclusive

Accurate on-wafer flicker noise measurement requires integrated test approach
Until today, the test engineers have managed to rack and stack bolt-together solutions with multiple PCs instruments and interfaces attached to a prober of choice.


Calendar

Events
IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference
May 27-30
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
www.ectc.net

2008 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium
June 15-20, 2008
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
www.ims2008.org

MOST Forum 2008 Opens Call for Speakers
Sept. 30, 2008
Stuttgart, Germany
www.MOSTforum.com


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