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Worldwide Shipments of Wireless Controls for Smart Buildings Will Exceed 36 Million Units by 2020, F

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Worldwide Shipments of Wireless Controls for Smart Buildings Will Exceed 36 Million Units by 2020, Forecasts Navigant Research

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Wireless technology is finally entering the mainstream of the commercial buildings controls market. While building automation and controls have been used for decades, wireless networks are enabling more granular control over building systems without many of the design and labor challenges involved with running traditional cabling to support communications and/or power. According to a new report from Navigant Research, worldwide shipments of wireless controls for building automation systems will exceed 36 million units by 2020.

“While various forms of wireless controls have been used for at least a decade, the ZigBee and EnOcean standards are catalyzing mainstream market adoption,” says Bob Gohn, senior research director with Navigant Research. “Though wireless will not displace traditional wired controls, it will be an essential tool in every supplier’s solutions toolbox, especially for retrofit projects.”

Following years of niche, proprietary solutions and slow standards development, open standards such as ZigBee and EnOcean are replacing proprietary, vendor-specific wireless RF technology, ensuring device interoperability and ease of installation and operation. Shipments of ZigBee and EnOcean products will account for nearly half of all wireless building control node shipments by 2020, the study concludes.

The report, “Wireless Control Systems for Smart Buildings”, examines the state of the global wireless commercial building controls market today and provides forecasts through 2020. Including market analysis and forecasts for HVAC, lighting, fire & safety, and security & access controls, the report covers the development of both propriety and standards-based wireless technologies and details the market drivers and barriers for each. The forecasts are segmented by region and by technology, and the report includes profiles of more than 20 key industry players, including building controls manufacturers and integrators. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the Navigant Research website.

About Navigant Research

Navigant Research, the dedicated research arm of Navigant, provides market research and benchmarking services for rapidly changing and often highly regulated industries. In the energy sector, Navigant Research focuses on in-depth analysis and reporting about global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Smart Energy, Smart Utilities, Smart Transportation, Smart Industry, and Smart Buildings sectors. Additional information about Navigant Research can be found at www.navigantresearch.com.

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Peregrine Semi Charges RF Micro With Additional Patent Infringement Claims

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Adding onto a patent infringement lawsuit filed against RF Micro Devices  in February 2012, Peregrine Semiconductor  announced that it has filed a new lawsuit in U.S. District Court, alleging that the chipmaker also infringed on its patented intellectual property relating to radio frequency integrated circuits, or RFICs, and switching technology. Peregrine seeks damages and to permanently enjoin RFMD from further infringement. 

Peregrine claims that some of RF‘s products infringe a newly issued patent relating to silicon-on-insulator, or SOI, technology for RFICs, which significantly improves the linearity and circuit performance of RF SOI devices. Peregrine says the “HaRP” invention is instrumental for RF SOI devices to successfully meet the demanding RF requirements of advanced mobile wireless applications such as 4G LTE.

Peregrine President and CEO Jim Cable said: “Peregrine’s proprietary UltraCMOS process and design technologies are the result of more than 20 years of intensive research and development activity and the investment of approximately two hundred million dollars. Peregrine is committed to a vigorous defense of its intellectual property and continuing advancements in the field.” 

Also defendants in the earlier lawsuit are Google‘s Motorola Mobility and HTC, whose smartphones are charged with infringing on the patents. Complaints that were also filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission have since been withdrawn.

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Silicon Labs Launches Most Integrated Multiband Receiver Solution for Wheel-Tuned Radio Designs

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Silicon Labs Launches Most Integrated Multiband Receiver Solution for Wheel-Tuned Radio Designs

New Si48xx AM/FM/SW Radio ICs Ease Design and Manufacturing for China’s 115 Million-Unit-Per-Year Analog-Tuned Radio Market

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Silicon Labs (NAS: SLAB) , a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the latest generation of the company’s widely used analog-tuned, analog/digital-display (ATxD) multiband radio IC family. The new Si4825/27/36 AM/FM/SW receivers provide superior radio band coverage and a 16-pin SOIC package option that eases the design and manufacturing of ATxD radio products. The new Si48xx radio ICs provide an “all-in-one” single-chip receiver solution for tabletop and portable radios, stereos, mini/micro systems, boomboxes, clock radios, iPod docking stations, toy radios and many other consumer products containing wheel-tuned radios.

The wheel-tuned or “analog-tuned” multiband radio product market exceeds 115 million units per year, according to Silicon Labs estimates. More than 90 percent of all ATxD radios including products for the global export market are manufactured in China. A pioneer in RF-in-CMOS multiband receivers for the wheel-tuned radio market, Silicon Labs has now delivered three generations of single-chip receiver solutions that reduce the cost and complexity and simplify the manufacturing of radio products used by many millions of consumers worldwide.

Silicon Labs‘ new Si4825/27/36 receivers offer the same exceptional RF performance, unmatched integration in CMOS, bill of materials (BOM) and labor cost reduction, and ease of design and manufacturing as previous generations of Si48xx radio ICs. In addition, the new receivers use a single band to cover a wider frequency range for FM and SW bands, and they also support TV audio carrier reception in the China market. Additionally, the devices provide advanced audio conditioning for all signal environments, removing pops, clicks and loud static in challenging signal conditions.

The Si4825 mono-output, consumer-grade product and the Si4836 stereo-output, commercial-grade product are designed for the ATAD radio market. The Si4827 mono-output, consumer-grade product targets the ATDD radio market. Each receiver supports worldwide broadcast frequencies from 64-109 MHz in FM, 504-1750 kHz in AM and 2.3-28.5 MHz in shortwave (SW), enabling a single radio design based on the receivers to support all worldwide markets.

“Silicon Labs‘ Si48xx multiband receiver family provides an innovative ‘radio-on-a-chip’ architecture that enables wheel-tuned radio manufacturers to simplify and shrink their board designs, eliminate costly manual labor in manufacturing and reduce component count by more than 80 percent,” said James Stansberry, vice president and general manager of …read more
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World record silicon-based millimeter-wave power amplifiers

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Two teams of DARPA performers have achieved world record power output levels using silicon-based technologies for millimeter-wave power amplifiers. RF power amplifiers are used in communications and sensor systems to boost power levels for reliable transmission of signals over the distance required by the given application. Further integration efforts may unlock applications in low-cost satellite communications and millimeter-wave sensing. …read more
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TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Simulation Software Selected by Plextek RF Integration

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TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Simulation Software Selected by Plextek RF Integration

Momentum Product Will Be Used for Advanced, High-Frequency IC and MMIC Design

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYS: A) today announced that Plextek RF Integration, a UK-based company that designs and develops RFICs, MMICs and microwave/millimeter-wave modules, has selected Agilent software to simulate its new high-frequency circuit and MMIC designs.

After a thorough evaluation of available 3-D planar electromagnetic software tools, Plextek RF Integration chose Agilent’s Momentum simulator for its performance and flexibility. Accurate EM simulation enables designers to improve the performance of their designs, while increasing confidence that the manufactured product will meet specifications. Momentum is integrated with Agilent’s Advanced Design System and Genesys RF and microwave design software.

In its evaluation, Plextek RFI used Momentum to simulate the performance of a 57- to 64-GHz amplifier IC. The company also used Momentum to develop a number of Ka-band ICs. In all cases, the software provided excellent agreement between measured and modeled data. Additionally, Momentum’s tight integration with ADS provided Plextek RFI with greater ease of use, making its EM simulation of RFICs and MMICs quick and straightforward.

“Designing advanced, high-frequency circuits and MMICs requires access to the industry’s most advanced modeling and simulation tools,” said Liam Devlin, chief executive officer at Plextek RFI. “The performance and flexible features of Agilent’s Momentum software provides us the functionality we need to maintain a leading edge in the highly competitive wireless, microwave and millimeter-wave markets in which we compete. Because of this, we plan to leverage this solution on future design projects, including our current development of an LNA covering the full 71- to 86-GHz range of E-band.”

“We are pleased Plextek RFI selected Momentum for its amplifier IC and MMIC development,” said Joe Civello, ADS product planner at Agilent EEsof EDA. “The accuracy, speed and capacity of our software are enabling Plextek RFI to produce high-quality designs that can stand apart from their competition.”

About Agilent EEsof EDA Software

Agilent EEsof EDA is the leading supplier of electronic design automation software for microwave, RF, high-frequency, high-speed digital, RF system, electronic system level, circuit, 3-D electromagnetic, physical design and device-modeling applications. More information is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof.

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Programmable Hall Switch from Diodes Incorporated Extends Flexibility of Detection Circuit Designs

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Programmable Hall Switch from Diodes Incorporated Extends Flexibility of Detection Circuit Designs

PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Diodes Incorporated (NAS: DIOD) , a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced a programmable omnipolar Hall effect switch enabling designers to use the same contactless detection circuit in multiple applications or with different field strengths. The miniature and micropower AH1898 is suitable for numerous portable consumer applications including cell phones, tablets and cameras as well as a variety of domestic, office and industrial equipment.

Able to detect both north and south magnetic fields, the AH1898 features a band-select pin, which allows device sensitivity to be changed to one of two predefined magnetic sensitivity ranges. In addition, it can also be used change the band on the fly, using an external logic source or microcontroller. The high sensitivity of the Hall sensor also means that it can support weaker, lower cost magnets and can be used at a greater distance from the magnet.

The AH1898 Hall switch has been optimized for use over a 1.6V to 3.6V low-voltage supply range and employs a hibernating clocking system to minimize power consumption. With an average supply current of just 4.3µA (typical) at 1.8V, this micropower device helps to extend portable battery cell lifetime.

To ensure high reliability in a broad range of applications, the AH1898 has been designed with an 8kV ESD rating on supply and output pins. Circuit robustness is further raised by the AH1898’s chopper stabilized design, delivering superior temperature stability over the operating range from -40ºC to +85ºC, absolute minimum switch point drift, and enhanced immunity to RF noise and physical stress.

The AH1898 is available in the miniature 0.8mm x 0.8mm CSP package, making it 12 times smaller than common TSOT-packaged alternatives. At the same time, its simple 4-pin footprint and integration of pull-up resistors results in reduced external component counts and a simplification of PCB layouts. For further information, visit the Company’s website at www.diodes.com.

About Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated (NAS: DIOD) , a Standard and Poor’s SmallCap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets. Diodes serves the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets. …read more
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Peregrine Semiconductor Files Additional Patent Infringement Action Against RF Micro Devices

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Peregrine Semiconductor Files Additional Patent Infringement Action Against RF Micro Devices

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation (Peregrine Semiconductor) , a leading provider of high-performance radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), today announced that it has filed a new lawsuit in U.S. District Court alleging the infringement of Peregrine patented intellectual property relating to RFICs and switching technology by RF Micro Devices, Inc. (RFMD).

The suit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California claims that certain RFMD products infringe a newly issued Peregrine patent relating to silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology for RFICs. Peregrine seeks, in addition to damages, to permanently enjoin RFMD from further infringement. This new legal action is in addition to an existing lawsuit filed against RFMD in February 2012 and currently pending in U.S. District Court.

The new patent, U.S. Patent 8,405,147, concerns Peregrine’s HaRP™ invention that significantly improves the linearity and circuit performance of RF SOI devices. Peregrine believes the HaRP™ invention is instrumental for RF SOI devices to successfully meet the demanding RF requirements of advanced mobile wireless applications such as 4G LTE.

“Peregrine has enabled significant advancement in the RF front-end architectures of mobile wireless devices with our high-performance products and technology. Our innovative products are used extensively in the latest generation of mobile devices,” said Jim Cable, president and chief executive officer. “Peregrine’s proprietary UltraCMOS® process and design technologies are the result of more than 20 years of intensive research and development activity and the investment of approximately two hundred million dollars. Peregrine is committed to a vigorous defense of its intellectual property and continuing advancements in the field.”

Peregrine has been awarded numerous U.S. and foreign patents based on its pioneering work in developing and manufacturing high-performance products using CMOS-based semiconductor manufacturing processes. These patented innovations allow RFICs to deliver a unique combination of high levels of monolithic integration and performance, small size and low power consumption.

About Peregrine Semiconductor

Peregrine Semiconductor (NAS: PSMI) is a fabless provider of high-performance radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs). Our solutions leverage our proprietary UltraCMOS® technology, an advanced RF Silicon-On-Insulator process. Our products deliver what we believe is an industry-leading combination of performance and monolithic integration, and target a broad range of applications in the aerospace and defense, broadband, industrial, mobile wireless device, test and measurement equipment, and wireless infrastructure markets. Additional information is available at http://www.psemi.com.

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RF Industries Announces the Resignation of Board Members David Sandberg and J. Randall Waterfield

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RF Industries Announces the Resignation of Board Members David Sandberg and J. Randall Waterfield

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– RF Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: RFIL) announced today that it has accepted the resignation of David Sandberg and J. Randall Waterfield from its board of directors, effective immediately.

Howard Hill, CEO of RFI, stated, “We appreciate David and Randy’s service over the past several years and we wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. We look forward to commencing our search for two new independent directors to best represent the interests of our shareholders.”

About RF Industries

RFI manufactures, designs and distributes Radio Frequency (RF) connectors and cable assemblies, medical cabling products, RF wireless products and fiber optic cable products. Coaxial connectors, cable assemblies and custom microwave RF connectors are used for Wi-Fi, PCS, radio, test instruments, computer networks, antenna devices, aerospace, OEM and Government agencies. Medical Cabling and Interconnector products are specialized custom electrical cabling products for the medical equipment monitoring market. RF Wireless products include digital data transceivers for industrial monitoring, wide area networks, GPS tracking and mobile wireless network solutions. Fiber optic cable, connector and harness products serve computer, aerospace, computer networking and specialty applications.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to future events which are subject to a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: changes in the telecommunications industry; the operations of the Cables Unlimited division which was acquired in June 2011; and the Company’s reliance on certain distributors for a significant portion of anticipated revenues. Further discussion of these and other potential risk factors may be found in the Company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ( www.sec.gov ) including its Form 10-K. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to the Company on the date they are published and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or new information after the date of this release.

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Standard Register Optimizes Operations with New Digital Print and Distribution Center

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Standard Register Optimizes Operations with New Digital Print and Distribution Center

DAYTON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Standard Register (NYS: SR) has announced plans for a new national Center of Excellence for digital printing, kitting and distribution in Jeffersonville, Ind., which is in the greater Louisville, Ky. metropolitan area. This new 335,000 square foot center will provide Standard Register customers more flexible delivery options and improved speed-to-market for communications products, services and solutions.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Standard Register EDGE (Economic Development for a Growing Economy) tax credits and a training grant from the Skills Enhancement Fund in support of the project along with enterprise zone investment deductions from the River Ridge Development Authority.

“Standard Register‘s $10 million investment in this new Center of Excellence allows us to operate more efficiently, advance our digital printing capabilities and leverage the deep capability of the local workforce to better serve our customers,” said Joseph P. Morgan, Jr., president and chief executive officer.

The new Center of Excellence, which is expected to be operational early in the third quarter of 2013, will leverage industry-leading technologies for advanced color management, planning and scheduling, and workflow management. The center will also offer distribution and kitting services similar to other Standard Register facilities including secure storage areas, order fulfillment, track and trace, and kitting, while also utilizing RF scanning, bar-coding, and RFID technology. The center’s proximity will provide easy access to United Parcel Service’s (UPS) Worldport, the world’s largest fully automated package handling facility. The combination of capabilities, technology, processes and location will allow Standard Register to meet customers’ current and evolving business requirements.

To take full advantage of the enhanced capabilities and support customer requirements, some operations from existing Standard Register facilities will be transferred to the new center. The company will maintain local presence in the current manufacturing and distribution network to meet customer needs.

About Standard Register

Standard Register (NYS: SR) , celebrating 100 years of innovation, helps its customers optimize enterprise workflow and adapt to the rapidly-changing communications landscape with a portfolio of printed and digital communications and marketing solutions. In an environment where communication is more interactive than ever, faster than ever, delivered through more channels than ever and with results more measurable than ever, Standard Register provides value with industry-specific insights and by developing, executing and analyzing compelling communications campaigns to …read more
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TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies' EEsof YouTube Channel Passes Half-Million View Mark

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TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies’ EEsof YouTube Channel Passes Half-Million View Mark

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYS: A) today announced that its Agilent EEsof EDA channel on YouTube has surpassed half a million views and 1,300 subscribers.

The Agilent EEsof YouTube channel features over 275 videos offering detailed application information on electronic design automation software from Agilent EEsof, including Advanced Design System, Genesys, EMPro, GoldenGate, SystemVue, and the company’s suite of device-modeling software. The videos provide viewers with detailed tutorials and design-flow information and are available to anyone wanting to learn more about Agilent EEsof’s design software or high-frequency and high-speed design applications.

“Our goal has been to provide customers with a convenient way to access a wealth of practical information about Agilent EEsof solutions,” said Kirt Kisling, marketing programs manager at Agilent EEsof EDA. “With over 500,000 views in a few short years, the value of this medium to our customers is clear. We plan to continue developing quality videos to keep customers informed about the latest innovations in our software.”

Agilent has also begun porting its videos to YouKu, a video hosting service in China. YouKu currently ranks as one of the world’s largest video hosting services, second only to YouTube. It provides Agilent EEsof’s customers in China with access to its videos subtitled in Chinese.

The Agilent EEsof YouTube channel is accessible via links on the Agilent EEsof website. Product and application information is organized into video playlists to help customers find tips on applying Agilent EEsof’s products to their specific application. Customers also can rate the videos they watch, leave comments and sign up to receive email notifications of new videos.

About Agilent EEsof EDA Software

Agilent EEsof EDA is the leading supplier of electronic design automation software for microwave, RF, high-frequency, high-speed digital, RF system, electronic system level, circuit, 3-D electromagnetic, physical design and device-modeling applications. More information is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYS: A) is the world’s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, diagnostics, electronics and communications. The company’s 20,500 employees serve customers in more than 100 …read more
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BSD Medical Signs Exclusive Agreement for Distribution of BSD's Cancer Treatment Hyperthermia System

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BSD Medical Signs Exclusive Agreement for Distribution of BSD‘s Cancer Treatment Hyperthermia System in Taiwan

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BSD Medical Corporation (NAS: BSDM) (Company or BSD) (www.BSDMedical.com), a leading provider of medical systems that utilize heat therapy to treat cancer, announced today that the Company has signed an exclusive agreement with Linden Bioscence Co., Ltd. (Linden), a Taiwan corporation, for the sale and distribution of BSD‘s hyperthermia products in Taiwan.

Linden’s primary focus will be licensing, marketing and selling the BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System (BSD-2000) in Taiwan. Linden is funded by a large Taiwanese philanthropic cancer foundation. Per the agreement, Linden is required to purchase a minimum number of BSD-2000 systems annually over a five year period, totaling a cumulative $7.1 million in revenue to BSD. Shipment of the first hyperthermia systems will coincide with Linden’s receipt of Taiwan FDA import license approval.

“We are pleased to have a focused, well-funded organization such as Linden as our distribution partner in Taiwan,” stated Harold R. Wolcott, President of BSD Medical. “The Asia Pacific countries are becoming an increasingly important market and could represent up to 40% of the global health care market by 2015. With the addition of Taiwan, our exclusive Asian distributors have committed to minimum purchases, which could total more than $26.0 million in revenue to BSD over a five year period.”

Taiwan ranks as one of the world’s leading economies, with a population of 23.3 million and overall GDP among the top 20 in the world. As a result, much of the population expects a high level of medical care. The Taiwan medical equipment market is focused on high-end, innovative technology, with a strong reliance on imported products.

About the BSD Hyperthermia Systems

The BSD-2000 – developed and patented exclusively by BSD – delivers localized therapeutic heating (hyperthermia) by applying radiofrequency (RF) energy. The BSD-2000 creates a central focusing of energy that can be electronically focused to target the shape, size and location of the tumor, thus providing dynamic control of the heating delivered to the tumor region. The BSD-2000 has Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in conjunction with radiation therapy for the treatment of cervical cancer patients who are ineligible for chemotherapy. The BSD-2000 also has CE (Conformité Européenne) Marking approval for the commercial sale in Europe. CE Marking approval is also recognized in many countries outside …read more
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API Technologies Awarded $1.2 Million Order for Aerospace Microelectronics

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API Technologies Awarded $1.2 Million Order for Aerospace Microelectronics

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– API Technologies Corp. (NAS: ATNY) (“API” or the “Company”), a trusted provider of RF/microwave, microelectronics, and security solutions for critical and high-reliability applications, announced today that it has received a $1.2 million order to provide custom microelectronic solutions used in critical communication and control applications for a leading aerospace platform.

No additional information is available at this time.

About API Technologies Corp.

API Technologies designs, develops and manufactures electronic systems, subsystems, RF and secure solutions for technically demanding defense, aerospace and commercial applications. API Technologies’ customers include many leading Fortune 500 companies. API Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol ATNY. For further information, please visit the Company website at www.apitech.com.


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Buy, Sell, or Hold: RF Micro Devices

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When considering any stock for your portfolio, don’t be swayed by just the positives. Examine its pros and cons and decide whether it’s possible upside outweighs its risks. Let’s take a look at RF Micro Devices today, and see why you might want to buy, sell, or hold it.

Founded in 1991 and based in North Carolina, RF Micro Devices is a semiconductor company specializing in radio frequency (RF) components and technologies. Its offerings enable and support mobile connectivity and communications. The company has a market capitalization of about $1.3 billion, and its stock is up about 4% over the past year and down 3.3%, on average, annually over the past decade.

Buy
The first thing to like about the company is the company it keeps. It’s supplying technology for products that are proliferating rapidly — very rapidly. We’re talking phones and smartphones and tablets, for example.

Not all the numbers in its financial statements are appealing, but some are. Its long-term debt has fallen sharply, from more than $600 million in 2008 to just $119 million recently. It’s not cash-poor either, with its cash and short-term investments coffers recently holding $300 million. Given that it’s been free-cash-flow positive for several years in a row now, that bodes well for its health.

Meanwhile, while many mobile device suppliers have their fortunes very tied to Apple , RF Micro Devices is less tied to it, though it does supply products such as the iPhone 5. Instead, the company is a major supplier for Nokia , which has found success providing less developed economies with less expensive mobile phones. This is broadening RF Micro Devices’ customer base. (Nokia may be in trouble, though, as smarter phones gain traction and its market share in China is shrinking.)

RF Micro Devices’s Wi-Fi business is expected to grow strongly. In its last quarter, it topped analyst expectations and posted a shrinking loss.

Sell
Warren Buffett has long offered a good reason to sell stocks such as RF Micro Devices: He avoids companies that are outside his circle of competence, and companies where he can’t comfortably predict how they’ll be doing in five, 10, or 20 years. He’s confident, for example, that people will still be drinking sodas in a decade, but the fortunes of firms in the fast-changing technology arena are much murkier.

Indeed, while RF Micro Devices’ offerings have often complemented those of Qualcomm , with mobile device makers buying supplies from both, Qualcomm has recently launched a new chipset that manages older and newer wireless standards (such as 4G LTE) and includes front-end signal processing, power management, and radio band tuning. In other words, it may eat RF Micro Devices’ lunch, along with the lunches of several other players, such as Skyworks Solutions . Presto! RF Micro Devices’ future suddenly looks different, or at least less certain, which was why its shares dropped some 15% on the news. An analyst at …read more
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Industry's Top Mobility Experts Emerge from Aruba Networks' Airheads Conference Ready to Secure and

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Airheads Social Platform Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Expands to More Than 11,000 Members

SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Aruba Networks, Inc. (NAS: ARUN) , a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions, today announced that its 2013 Airheads Conference doubled in attendance from last year, with more than 1,200 mobility technical experts convening March 12-15 at the Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Hotel. This record number of attendees from the end user, channel partner and vendor communities met to share best practices, complete training and certifications, and receive early previews of the latest innovations from Aruba Networks and its partners.

With the rise of mobility and the challenges of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon, Airheads has become the industry’s only conference focused on fusing the disparate technology silos of wireless and RF, mobile security, and mobile device and application management. Topics addressed during conference sessions included optimizing the air for voice and video applications like Microsoft Lync, designing for the all-wireless office and crafting a robust BYOD policy for users, devices and applications.

The conference marked the first anniversary of the Airheads Social platform, an interactive community where participants can share with and learn from the leading mobility innovators and practitioners in the networking industry. Airheads Social has seen exponential growth in the last 12 months, with over 11,000 members now registered online, and amassing more than 3 million page and message views per month — representing 100% year over year growth.

At the Airheads Conference, Aruba announced its 2013 Airheads MVPs (Most Valuable Players), with more than 50 community members recognized for their technical expertise as well as their contributions to the Airheads Community. The Airheads MVPs come from a diverse range of customers and partners, including technical leaders from leading financial services firms, retail and I.T. companies as well as large universities and healthcare organizations. This year’s MVPs come from 18 different countries and represent approximately 27% of the total posts made to Airheads Social for the year.

“The Airheads Conference is a ‘must-attend’ event for any mobility professional,” said Matthew Sabin, Airheads MVP Expert and Network Engineer, WinCo Foods. “The opportunities for networking at the conference with knowledgeable industry experts are tremendous and the content is invaluable for keeping up with technology advances and solutions for end user requirements. I plan to make this a regular event …read more
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Here's What This Top-Earning Billionaire Has Been Buying

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Every quarter, many money managers have to disclose what they’ve bought and sold, via “13F” filings. Their latest moves can shine a bright light on smart stock picks.

Today let’s look at Moore Capital Management, managed by billionaire Louis Moore Bacon, who’s known for employing a global macroeconomic focus in his investing. He’s been among the top 20 money earners since the 1990s, per GuruFocus.com.

The company’s reportable stock portfolio totaled $3.9 billion in value as of Dec. 31.

Interesting developments
So what does Moore’s latest quarterly 13F filing tell us? Here are a few interesting details,

The biggest new holdings are calls on two ETFs — PowerShares QQQ and Market Vectors Gold Miners. Other new holdings of interest include Sarepta Therapeutics and RF Micro Devices . Sarepta Therapeutics has a lot of people excited about its innovative and promising Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug eteplirsen, which may end up winning accelerated FDA approval. Some wonder whether the company will get bought out, while Wall Street’s interest in the company is growing. Its recent reported loss isn’t as alarming as it seems, either. The company is spending money on boosting its production capacity, too.

RF Micro Devices specializes in radio-frequency (RF) components and semiconductors and has been faring well, as a result of being a component supplier for iDevices. It also supports lower-end phones. Bulls are hopeful about it doing a lot of business in China, where smartphones and upgrades of phones are strong sellers. Some analysts are also expecting a rebound in global semiconductor demand, which bodes well for the company, and smartphones are increasingly employing more RF technology.

Among holdings in which Moore Capital increased its stake was American Capital Agency , which offers investors a huge dividend yield topping 15%. Some worry that the dividend may get reduced (as has happened with some mortgage REITs), but its CEO is bullish enough to have bought more than $500,000 worth of shares recently. In the meantime, the company recently benefited from an increased interest-rate spread higher than some high-profile peers. It has also boosted the proportion of its portfolio that isn’t likely to suffer from borrowers who refinance and prepay mortgages. Be wary, though, as there are some aspects of the company that aren’t too appealing, and it’s quite sensitive to changes in interest rates and inflation. My colleagues have questioned some of management’s moves, too.

Moore Capital reduced its stake in lots of companies, including Melco Crown Entertainment . Melco Crown operates casinos in gaming Mecca Macau, and it has been performing well lately, racking up revenue and earnings gains, and more than doubling its EBITDA margin over the past few years. It’s expanding with properties in the Philippines and elsewhere, too.

Finally, Moore’s biggest closed positions included US Bancorp and the iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF. Other closed positions of interest include TECO Energy . Holding …read more
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Teradyne Presents Innovative Solutions for the Low Cost China Market at SEMICON China 2013

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Teradyne Presents Innovative Solutions for the Low Cost China Market at SEMICON China 2013

NORTH READING, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Teradyne, Inc. (NYS: TER) will present, to a growing Chinese market, focused low-cost ATE solutions in booth #3121 at SEMICON China held in Shanghai on March 19-21. Teradyne will display and perform product demonstrations on the ETS-88, the J750Ex and the Magnum test cell.

“Teradyne has been supporting the Greater China semiconductor industry since 1978 and currently has over 2,800 systems installed in the region,” said Houken Tseng, Teradyne Greater China Field Operations manager. “Teradyne has one of the strongest product portfolios in the semiconductor test industry, spanning the entire range of SOC test needs from logic, RF, analog, power, mixed signal and memory technologies, and reliably delivers performance and throughput with low cost-of-test for the broad range of semiconductor devices.”

The ETS-88™ is an innovative high performance multisite production test solution designed to test a wide variety of high volume commodity and precision devices including LDOs, PWMs, Battery Chargers, Hot Swap Controllers, Gate Drivers, Power Switches, Op-Amps, and Audio Amps (including Class D).

The J750Ex provides highly economical, parallel test solutions for high-performance microcontrollers, consumer SoC devices and digital wafer sort applications. Teradyne’s J750 test system, first introduced in 1998, is one of the most successful platforms in ATE history. With an installed base of over 4,000 systems including over 1,000 systems installed at OSATs, the J750 platform is the most widely available ATE for low cost SoC testing.

Magnum is a highly efficient, production test solution that increases throughput and significantly reduces test time making it ideal for low cost wafer test. The Magnum test cell solution includes the Magnum test system, a Semics OPUS-3 Prober and a Reid Ashman Manipulator. It delivers maximum parallel test and operational efficiency for typical digital, DC and analog tests performed on cost-sensitive SoC applications such as touchscreen controllers. In addition, the Magnum product line is a leader in providing low cost-of-test for production and engineering memory requirements.

For more information, visit Teradyne in Booth #3121 at SEMICON China or go to www.teradyne.com.

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Broadcom's 40nm RF Leads the Industry in Size and Power, According to ABI Research

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AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ABI Research reports that Broadcom has put into production one of the world’s smallest multimode (GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS) transceivers. The sub 7 sq. mm. 40nm RF chip (BCM2193) was revealed just one week after the discovery of the 40nm RF chip announced last week. Broadcom’s chip was discovered second but it may actually have hit production a week or two prior to the Mediatek solution. “It is rare to see two such significant products hit production at virtually the same time,” comments Jim Mielke, ABI Research’s VP of engineering, “but the competition in the low cost smartphone market is driving cost down and speeding cost saving technologies to production.”

To clarify how significant this shift in die area is Mielke explains, “The norm for RF die size has been in the 20 sq. mm. range for years with a few solutions coming in near the mid-teens. Broadcom’s prior solution was a rarity and actually the industry leader in die size at approximately 10 sq. mm. Broadcom’s new die is 35% smaller than the benchmark they set (~10 sq. mm.) and 65-75% smaller than typical solutions.”

The BCM2093 accompanies the BCM21854 dual Arm Cortex A9 core application processor/ 3G modem and the BCM59056 power management unit (PMU). This solution provides a cost effective yet powerful smartphone solution for key markets. Smartphones, which not too long ago were a rarity, are now a very mature market. Broadcom’s focus on using technology to reduce cost and power should propel additional smartphone features into lower cost phones.

The BCM21854BCM2093BCM59056 chipset is just one of the many teardowns ABI Research has in its Teardown Research Service (http://www.abiresearch.com/research/phone-browser/). The complete teardown includes dismantling photos, HD board photos, part list, major component teardowns, die photos, X-rays, a complete set of power measurements, and a block diagram.

ABI Research provides in-depth analysis and quantitative forecasting of trends in global connectivity and other emerging technologies. From offices in North America, Europe and Asia, ABI Research’s worldwide team of experts advises thousands of decision makers through 70+ research and advisory services. Est. 1990. For more information visit www.abiresearch.com, or call +1.516.624.2500.

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Park Electrochemical Corp. Declares Cash Dividend

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Park Electrochemical Corp. Declares Cash Dividend

MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Board of Directors of Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE – PKE) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share payable May 3, 2013 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 5, 2013.

Park Electrochemical Corp. is a global advanced materials company which develops and manufactures high-technology digital and RF/microwave printed circuit materials principally for the telecommunications and internet infrastructure and high-end computing markets and advanced composite materials, parts and assemblies for the aerospace markets. Park’s core capabilities are in the areas of polymer chemistry formulation and coating technology. The Company’s manufacturing facilities are located in Singapore, France, Kansas, Arizona and California. The Company also maintains R & D facilities in Arizona, Kansas and Singapore.

Additional corporation information is available on the Company’s web site at www.parkelectro.com.

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U.S. Army Increases Harris Corporation IDIQ Tactical Communications Contract Ceiling by $500 Million

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U.S. Army Increases Harris Corporation IDIQ Tactical Communications Contract Ceiling by $500 Million

Highlights

  • Extends capacity of 2011 IDIQ contract from the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command.
  • Contract is part of the Foreign Military Sales program, which promotes coalition cooperation and interoperability.
  • U.S. Departments of State and Defense can leverage contract to support international partners with high-performance tactical communication systems.

MELBOURNE, Fla. & ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Harris Corporation (NYS: HRS) , an international communications and information technology company, has received a $500 million increase in the ceiling value of its 2011 Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command.

The increased ceiling provides the U.S. government with greater flexibility in acquiring Harris radios, accessories, systems and services to assist international partners with their mission-critical communication needs.

Under the contract, Harris provides military and land mobile radio systems to international partners of the U.S. State Department and U.S. Department of Defense. The contract is part of the U.S. government‘s Foreign Military Sales program, which supports coalition building and interoperability through sales of defense equipment, training and services.

The contract enables these organizations to acquire from the entire Harris Falcon radio portfolio, including advanced wideband solutions — such as the RF-7800H High-Frequency, RF-7800M Multiband Networking and RF-7800S Secure Personal radios — as well as Harris Unity and other land mobile radios for public safety and first responder communications.

“The increased ceiling expands our ability to support international customers with advanced tactical radios and integrated communications system solutions,” said Dana Mehnert, group president, Harris RF Communications. “Backed by 50 years of expertise and world-class customer support, our radios have been proven extensively in missions all around the world. We provide users with mission-critical network communications for applications in command and control, border security, counter-terrorism and other missions.”

Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption solutions for military, government and commercial organizations. The company’s Falcon® family of software-defined tactical radio systems encompasses manpack, handheld and vehicular applications. Falcon III is the next generation of radios supporting the U.S. military’s Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) requirements, as well as network-centric operations worldwide. Harris RF Communications is also …read more
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TriQuint Expands Support of Optical Markets with New Transimpedance Amplifier Family

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TriQuint Expands Support of Optical Markets with New Transimpedance Amplifier Family

Meet TriQuint at OFC/NFOEC in Anaheim, CA, March 19-21, Booth 2127

ANAHEIM, Calif. & RICHARDSON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (NAS: TQNT) , a leading RF products manufacturer and foundry services provider, has expanded its optical infrastructure portfolio with five new transimpedance amplifiers (TIA), enabling the company to now serve both transmit and receive portions of high performance optical networks. The new product family complements TriQuint’s industry-leading modulator driver portfolio for 10, 40, 100 Gb/s and next-generation 200G/400G systems.

TriQuint’s new TIAs offer performance benefits tailored to key design requirements that support 40G, 100G and emerging optical systems. TriQuint’s new products are part of a recent technology acquisition from Micram Microelectronic GmbH.

“This new amplifier family perfectly complements our optical modulator drivers. We’re sampling next-generation products and receiving positive feedback from numerous customers,” said James L. Klein, TriQuint Vice President and General Manager for Infrastructure and Defense Products. “Our new TIA family serves today’s fastest networks as well as the higher modulation needs of future optical broadband systems.”

The continual worldwide growth in smartphone and tablet data traffic as well as other broadband mobile devices is driving global network capacity expansion. Optical networks remain the most economical means for long-distance, high-speed data transfers across wired and mobile device networks. Infonetics Research commented recently that the global optical market is expected to grow in 2013, with expansion primarily in North America, China, Europe and the Middle East.

“Our conversations with equipment providers continue to trend positive, particularly in North America where 100G spending is about to ramp…Meanwhile, there are positive rumbles in the EMEA region; preliminary results show that 2013 will be a huge year for 100G in China; China is about half of the global 40G WDM market,” said Infonetics Principal Optical Analyst, Andrew Schmitt, in a February 2013 report.

TriQuint’s first TIA release includes five new silicon germanium (SiGe) amplifiers for use in optical networks ranging from very-short-reach to metro- and long-haul. The products are announced in conjunction with the OFC/NFOEC conference and exposition in Anaheim, CA (March 19-21) and complement TriQuint’s wide selection of surface-mount optical modulator drivers. See our optical experts in Booth 2127, or contact TriQuint to arrange a meeting.

TriQuint’s new TIAs, the TGA4864, TGA4861, TGA4866, TIA56 and TIA56A, offer a broad array …read more
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