Avnet Silica to sell Octavo Systems’ system-in-packages

Avnet Silica has signed a worldwide exclusive deal with Octavo Systems to handle Octavo’s Xilinx-based OSDZU3 module family. “System-in-package technology is an increasingly important tool in the field of electronic design,” said Avnet director Lucio Fornuto. “Access to Octavo’s solutions will enable our customers to take advantage of significant savings in the product development process, in their ...

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RF GaN amplifiers span Q, V and E-bands

Altum RF has announced three GaAs pHEMT MMIC amplifiers for Q, V, and E-bands, using Win Semiconductors’ PP10-20 GaAs technology which is intended for use up to 170GHz and, compared with its earlier PP10-10 platform, “allows for a substantial increase in gain, with the same operating voltage for power applications”, according to Altum. They amplifiers ...

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32 x 8 PXI matrix switch arrays for RF testing up to 300MHz

Pickering Interfaces has introduced 32 x 8 PXI RF matrix modules that fit into two chassis slots and offer a usable bandwidth up to 300MHz. Called 40-724 (PXI interface) and 42-724 (PXIe interface), they have a 50Ω characteristic impedance and bi-directional signal paths. All X and Y connections have isolation switches to disconnect the matrix from ...

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Synopsys and Juniper Networks form new player in silicon photonics market

There will be a new player in the dynamic silicon photonics sector, as Synopsys and Juniper Networks announce a partnership to form a new, separate company, with Synopsys as the majority owner. As yet, unnamed, the company will offer an open silicon photonics platform (integrated lasers, optical amplifiers) and photonic components. The companies believe that ...

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Algorithm SDK for future automotive radar

NXP has announced a package of processing algorithms for automated driving. Called the ‘Premium radar SDK’ (PRSDK), the software will initially cover: interference mitigation, MIMO waveform optimisation and angular resolution enhancement, and is intended to be used with the company’s S32R45 or S32R41 radar processor. “It is planned to continue to evolve over time, expanding the ...

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Spain to invest €11bn in semiconductors

Spain is  to spend €11 billion on semiconductors, says prime minister Pedro Sanchez (pictured). “We want Spain to be at the vanguard of industrial and technological progress,” said Sanchez, adding that semiconductors are of “global geostrategic importance” and that  Spain “will not lose the race to the most advanced technology.” “This ambitious project to bring ...

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BAE’s phased-array iMOTR radar passes object tracking tests

BAE Systems says it has successfully completed prototype tests of its Multiple Object Tracking Radar (iMOTR). This is a mobile instrumentation radar that provides radar data on multiple airborne objects, be they low flying objects, sea skimming weapons or surface craft. The tests addressed performance parameters for range, transportability, accuracy, and beacon tracking, the company ...

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PULS-Power adds to PIANO power supply range

PULS Power, the DIN-Rail power supply specialist, has extended its  PIANO series of power supplies. The growing PIANO product family now includes 17 different DIN-Rail power supplies designed to offer cost effective basic functionality, high reliability with output power ratings from 36W to 480W. The focus of the PIANO product family is on providing the ...

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