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HotSeat Episode 1: IP Network Validation
May 17, 2013 10:26 am | by Alex Shanahan, Multimedia Production Specialist, WDD | Videos | Comments
In this episode, Joe Zeto, Director of Product Marketing for Ixia, discusses some of the major challenges in regards to network architecture design; prominent security issues associated with wireless networks; and trends he sees occurring within the industry.
The Drones of Oil
May 17, 2013 9:09 am | by Kim Andreassen, Centre for integrated petroleum research, University of Bergen (UiB), Uni Research | Articles | Comments
Geologists have long used seismology on the bottom of the ocean or have been throwing dynamite...
Sector Snap: Makers of Computer Networking Gear
May 17, 2013 8:27 am | by Associated Press | News | Comments
Investors snapped up the stocks of companies that make computer networking gear Thursday after...
Dell's Dismal 1Q Illuminates PC Maker's Challenges
May 17, 2013 8:25 am | by MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer | News | Comments
Dell's financial decay worsened during its latest quarter as the company slashed its personal...
A.T. Wall Features Waveguide at IMS
May 17, 2013 5:24 pm | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsA.T. Wall has announced that it will be showcasing a range of precision-drawn, high-quality waveguide tubing at IEEE’s International Microwave Symposium (IMS2013), to be held June 2-7, 2013, in Seattle, Washington.
March/April 2013 — Video Recording Eyewear Turning Heads
May 17, 2013 4:32 pm | by WDD Staff | Digital Editions | CommentsThe March/April issue of Wireless Design and Development contains features on an assortment of topics. Check out our Brainstorm on RF Signal Interference, and or product teardown section – “What Makes it Tick & Talk” – to see the guts of the Surface Pro.
January/February 2013 — TD-LTE A Global Standard
May 17, 2013 4:03 pm | by WDD Staff | Digital Editions | CommentsThe January/February issue of Wireless Design and Development contains features on an assortment of topics. Check out our Brainstorm on Power Source Design, and or product teardown section – “What Makes it Tick & Talk” – to see the guts of the iPhone 5.
Modular motor protection system
May 17, 2013 1:15 pm | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsCarlo Gavazzi has launched the DMPU Series Motor Protection System. The DMPU is a modular electronic motor protection relay to control, monitor and protect the performance of 3-phase constant or dual speed, AC induction motors.
MACOM's High-Power GaN in Plastic Transistor
May 17, 2013 11:01 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsM/A-COM Technology Solutions has introduced its series of GaN in Plastic packaged power transistors for high-performance civilian and military radar and communications systems. Scaling to peak pulse power levels of 100W – the highest among competing components in this product category.
The Mixer . . . Evolved
May 17, 2013 10:53 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsMicrolithic is a new patent pending breakthrough platform from Marki Microwave that allows us to create mixers with superior performance and a 14x size reduction. The Microlithic Technology Platform consists of a novel material system combined with advanced computer aided design methodology.
Microchip's Arduino Compatible chipKIT Boards
May 17, 2013 10:52 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced from the expansion of its Arduino compatible chipKIT platform ecosystem, with new tools from partners Digilent, the Fair Use Building and Research (FUBAR) Labs, and Schmalz Haus.
RFMW Introduces Dual LNA from TriQuint Semiconductor
May 17, 2013 10:45 am | by WDD Staff | Product Releases | CommentsRFMW announces design and sales support for TriQuint Semiconductor dual device amplifier model TQP3M9041. Spanning the frequency range of 2.4GHz to 4GHz, this high linearity, ultra-low noise figure LNA offers a 0.8dB noise figure in a balanced configuration at 1.95GHz.
UK Court Jails 4 Lulzsec Hackers for Cyberattacks
May 17, 2013 10:36 am | by SYLVIA HUI, Associated Press | News | CommentsFour young computer hackers who masterminded cyberattacks on targets from the CIA to Sony Pictures and Rupert Murdoch's News International were sentenced to up to 32 months in prison on Thursday. The hackers, who were affiliated with the group Lulz Security, had all pleaded guilty to hacking charges. Prosecutors say they also targeted the websites of Britain's National Health Service and the U.K.'s Serious Organized Crime Agency.
Syrian Hackers Compromise FT Blogs, Twitter Feeds
May 17, 2013 10:34 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Financial Times says that several of its blogs and Twitter feeds have been compromised by hackers. The Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-government group which has repeatedly attacked Western media organizations, has claimed responsibility.
Inmarsat Acquires TC Communications
May 16, 2013 6:25 pm | by Inmarsat | News | CommentsInmarsat has acquired TC Communications Pty Ltd of Australia, the award winning satellite communications specialist. Inmarsat will integrate the company into its existing operations with a particular focus on supporting its expanding Global Government and Enterprise Business Units.
Gemalto Recognized by IDG as Computerworld Honors Laureate
May 16, 2013 6:23 pm | by Gemalto | News | CommentsGemalto has been named a 2013 Laureate of IDG’s Computerworld Honors Program. Gemalto was recognized in the World-Good category for its leading-edge Cinterion M2M technology used in an innovative device and pilot program that helped thwart illegal deforestation in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Pasternack Enterprises Appoints New Distributor for Poland
May 16, 2013 6:20 pm | by Pasternack Enterprises, Inc., Meratronik S.A. | News | CommentsPasternack Enterprises, Inc. has nnounced that it has appointed ZEAP Meratronik S.A. (Meratronik) as Pasternack’s exclusive distributor for Poland. Meratronik joins a growing list of international distributors who are partnering with Pasternack to expand their product offering and customer service worldwide.
Agilent Technologies Collaborating with Nallatech on High-Speed Signal and Monitoring Systems
May 16, 2013 6:16 pm | by Agilent Technologies Inc., Nallatech | News | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. [NYSE: A] has announced it is collaborating with Nallatech, a subsidiary of Interconnect Systems Inc, a leading provider of accelerated computing solutions, to develop high-speed signal acquisition and network monitoring systems that address the high-throughput processing and signal diversity requirements of LTE/SAE core and access optical networks.
Aricent’s Intelligent Switching Solution Becomes More Advanced
May 16, 2013 6:13 pm | by The Aricent Group | News | CommentsThe Aricent Group has announced the addition of more timing and synchronization features to its award-winning routing and switching framework, Intelligent Switching Solution (ISS).With the proliferation of data-hungry smart devices in the market, service providers are turning to Ethernet technologies to provide simple...
