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January 2012 [Editorial] Look For Positive Changes Counterfeit parts. Factories in poor countries, where wages are minimal and working conditions are terrible. January 2012 [Industry News] Inside Track NF: In the microwave industry and in engineering in general, the lack of women has become more noticeable. January 2012 [Test & Measurement] Forget Old Vs. New–Find The Test Solution That Works For You With performance claims heating up in comparisons between traditional one-box testers and modular approaches, many engineering firms are starting to wonder if they can save money by using modular equipment. January 2012 [Test & Measurement] USB Reigns In Power Measurements Engineers involved in design and manufacturing have long sought RF/microwave measurement solutions with greater simplicity, cost effectiveness, speed, and accuracy. December 2011 [Industry News] Inside Track NF: For many people in the microwave industry, the announcement of your Wideband Acquisition Record and Playback (WARP) system introduced them not just to this product, but to the company as well. December 2011 [Industry News] Top Application Trends of 2011 Novel applications continue to push technology forward. December 2011 [Applications] Get A Feel For Energy Harvesting's Current Strongholds Last month, IDTechEx held the Energy Harvesting & Storage USA event in Boston, MA. December 2011 [Education] Optical Communications Inspired Amplifier Developments Optical technology remains a critical aspect of today’s communications infrastructure. 50th Anniversary Issue [Editorial] A Glimpse Of Tomorrow, Today The microwave industry was largely born out of a very proud moment in history: the discovery and application of radar, which helped the Allies to win World War II. 50th Anniversary Issue [Communications] Radar’s Range Extends Through Technology Radar concepts date back to some of electronics’ legendary figures, such as James Clerk Maxwell and Heinrich Hertz. November 2011 [Industry News] Inside Track NF: I understand that counterfeits have become a major topic at the military-sponsored Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and Standardization Conference (most recently held in Hollywood, FL from August 29th through September 1st). November 2011 [Editorial] Counterfeiting Could Happen To You The threat of counterfeit parts hangs over the entire electronics industry. November 2011 [Education] Late ’90s Reflect Wireless Surge Until the advent of cellular communications and other wireless technologies, the microwave industry was mostly defense-focused. October 2011 [Industry News] Inside Track NF: TRM Microwave has been in business since the early ’70s and has grown even in the midst of a down economy. What are some of the critical challenges that your company has faced? WT: Some of the critical challenges that have come up for us may be similar to what other small companies our size may have faced: whether or not to stay independent, should we remain a commodity supplier, or do... October 2011 [Communications] Satellite Communications Were Expected To Fill Broad Cellular Gaps Cellular devices and technologies are certainly prevalent in consumers’ daily lives. September 2011 [Industry News] Inside Track NF: Among all of the technology areas in which RFMD plays, you wanted this interview to focus on WiFi. Can you explain why? BV: Wireless-local-area-networking (WLAN or WiFi) technology has steadily grown throughout the past two decades, with accelerating growth in the last two years. Currently, market researchers are predicting that WiFi component shipments in 2011 will... September 2011 [Editorial] Vigilance Aids Public Safety Ten years have passed since September 11, 2001. Undoubtedly, most people have been thinking back to that day—remembering where they were, what they were doing, and how much everything changed in just a few short hours. Even though so much was altered by those events, however, much remains the same today. We still face a looming threat of terrorist attacks. The US and its allies are still struggling for the upper hand in the resulting global “war on terror.” And public-safety... September 2011 [Education] Laser Proved Coupled-Cavity Concept In Mid-’80s In 1965, when Bell Laboratories was working on the first gas lasers, it recognized and patented the coupled-cavity concept. August 2011 [Industry News] Inside Track NF: Your company was created to take advantage of the television white-space bands that were made available by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), correct? Please explain what this additional spectrum means to wireless providers and services. Neul: It’s the first time that really high-quality (e.g., sub- 1-GHz) spectrum has been made available free of charge. This... August 2011 [Industry News] Microwave Legends Once they begin careers in the microwave and RF industry, many people stay here. After all, this industry has historically been a nice place to work in terms of its people, engineering challenges, competition, recognition, and professionalism. Over the decades, microwave companies provided growth opportunities for their employees as they created new innovations. At the same time,... |
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