http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/76.rss BWE provides daily news on 802.11 and WiMAX wireless amplifier products and services used by Wi-Fi Hotspots, Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) and Wireless Municipalities that provide broadband wireless data services. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:42:17 EST Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:42:17 EST mBLAST http://www.bbwexchange.com/images/bwelogos/bwe88x3http://www.bbwexchange.com http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/17/page1379-6850801.asp Luxul Wireless and D-LINK announced the availability of a series of FCC certified high performance Wi-Fi systems. This new series of FCC certified systems and kits will bundle the D-LINK AirPlus Xtreme G access point, which delivers speeds of up to 108Mbps and includes SNMP management software. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/17/page1379-6850801.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/01/page1379-6758757.asp Luxul Wireless announced additions to its family of Shock-WAV Wi-Fi Signal Boosters. Indoor and outdoor rated versions of Shock-WAV Signal Boosters are now available for use in licensed 4.9GHz Public Safety wireless network installations, as well as in unlicensed 5GHz WLAN applications. A 2.4GHz indoor version is also now available for use with switches or wireless access points that implement the 802.3af/at Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) standard. These new additions to the Shock-WAV Signal Booster family are available now through the Luxul Wireless worldwide distribution and reseller network. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/01/page1379-6758757.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/29/page1379-6540290.asp ANADIGICS , Inc. (NASDAQ: ANAD) launched a new 4G power amplifier (PA) that delivers high output power, exceptional linearity and extremely high efficiency for mobile WiMAX applications in the 2.3-2.7 GHz spectrum. Developed for use in handsets, PC cards/dongles and embedded WiMAX modules, the AWT6264 enables high performance mobile devices that conform to the IEEE802.16e standard and maximizes battery life for mobile WiMAX applications. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/29/page1379-6540290.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/26/page1379-6095738.asp Tektronix, Inc. introduced the WFM8200 and WFM8300 advanced waveform monitors, the latest additions to the popular Tektronix waveform monitor lineup. The new high-performance instruments provide high quality, real-time, automated 3Gb/s SDI Eye pattern display and jitter measurements that help broadcasters and network operators effectively diagnose signal problems and help equipment designers and manufacturers reduce time to market of new 3Gb/s SDI products. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/26/page1379-6095738.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/20/page1379-6077335.asp Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL) announced the ISL28207 , the first in a family of operational amplifiers built using the company's new proprietary bipolar process technology. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/20/page1379-6077335.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/13/page1379-6075440.asp The ISL28127 is a 40V low-noise bipolar precision operational amplifier that operates with 20 percent lower noise and consumes 30 percent less power than competing devices. The device offers outstanding low-frequency voltage noise performance of 3.0volts/sqrtHz @ 10Hz, and excellent DC precision with 70 microV max offset voltage and 10nA max input bias current. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/13/page1379-6075440.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/07/page1379-6053823.asp Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems, Inc. (BATS) has successfully demonstrated an industry-first ship-to-ship wireless broadband communications tracking system integrating its BTS-2500 units with two wireless broadband radios. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/07/page1379-6053823.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/03/page1379-6057954.asp Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Quellan, Inc., a privately held leader in the design of high performance analog signal processing integrated circuits (ICs). Quellan's innovative Q:ACTIVE technology delivers unmatched signal integrity for improved system throughput and density with dramatically reduced power consumption. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/03/page1379-6057954.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/29/page1379-6048243.asp Mitec Telecom Inc. (TSX: MTM), a leading designer and manufacturer of mobile wireless, fixed wireless, broadcast and satellite components, announced that it has received customer commitments for its solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) technology which will likely amount to almost C$3 million in revenue. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/29/page1379-6048243.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/06/11/page1379-5945333.asp ANADIGICS , Inc. (NASDAQ: ANAD) announced the launch of a new family of WCDMA/HSPA power amplifiers (PAs) that incorporate daisy-chainable RF power couplers enabling simplified design of 3G handsets , data cards, modems and other types of UMTS subscriber devices. Leveraging its industry-leading HELP3 technology, ANADIGICS' new integrated power amplifiers deliver both the high output power and linearity required by advanced 3G networks, but with minimal battery current consumption. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/06/11/page1379-5945333.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/19/page1379-5347706.asp Optichron, Inc. announced availability of its suite of three integrated tools, including a common GUI to ease evaluation, development and migration to production for developers of radio transmitter cards using Optichron crest factor reduction (CFR) and digital pre-distortion (DPD) solutions. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/19/page1379-5347706.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/11/27/page1379-5284966.asp Axiom Microdevices, Inc. announced the introduction of the AX508 power amplifier, as the company continues to expand its product offerings to bring the full benefit of CMOS to its customers. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/11/27/page1379-5284966.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/03/page1379-4738973.asp Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Sprint (NYSE: S) offered a first taste of XOHM service to guests attending a WiMAX open house event last night at Chicago's famed Smart Home. The Smart Home was built using green building techniques, technology that manages home energy use, and is designed with the latest in communications technology in mind. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/03/page1379-4738973.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/06/06/page1379-2160051.asp Cree, Inc (Nasdaq:CREE) announces the sample release of two breakthrough gallium nitride (GaN) HEMT transistors for use in WiMAX applications covering the 4.9 to 5.8GHz frequency band. The new transistors, CGH55015F and CGH55030F, are the first released GaN HEMT WiMAX products specified to operate at up to 5.8 GHz, a performance level that further demonstrates Cree's leadership in GaN technology. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/06/06/page1379-2160051.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/27/page1379-2024153.asp WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a highly advanced telecommunications technology that provides wireless service over long distances. According to Dick Thompson, MtronPTI's VP of Sales and Marketing, WiMAX technology is forecast to contribute as much as $7.7 billion in revenues to the telecommunications industry by 2011. In early May, Sprint and Clearwire agreed to roll-out a nationwide WiMAX Agreement. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/27/page1379-2024153.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/20/page1379-1905830.asp Over the last four months, management of AireSurf Networks Holdings Inc. (CNQ:AIRE) has worked diligently to resolve the low-end noise problem that was delaying the FCC approval of its WiFi Booster. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/20/page1379-1905830.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/20/page1379-1932428.asp WI-TRON, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: WTRO), a manufacturer of power amplifiers announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement with Cellvine, Ltd., a private Israeli corporation that develops and markets coverage and capacity solutions for the wireless telecommunications industry. The merger will enable the companies to combine their technologies to promote efficient and effective delivery of power amplifiers and coverage systems to the wireless market. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/20/page1379-1932428.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/06/page1379-1785843.asp Clearwire (NASDAQ: CLWR) and Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) announced Wednesday that the companies will combine their broadband wireless units to create a $14.55 billion mobile wireless communications company to provide internet access, phone service, movies, games and a variety of other broadband wireless data services. The new company, which will retain Clearwire's name, will continue developing a mobile network based on WiMax technology, which promises much faster speeds than the latest 3g cellular networks. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/06/page1379-1785843.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/02/page1379-1735728.asp Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced that its Melville, New York-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., has received a $1.1 million contract for high power amplifiers from a leading provider of aviation electronics and communication systems. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/05/02/page1379-1735728.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/04/08/page1379-1664506.asp Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced that its New York-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., has received two contract awards totaling $4.0 million in support of two key U.S. Government defense programs. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/04/08/page1379-1664506.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/04/01/page1379-1650598.asp SiGe Semiconductor reported that revenues for 2007 were US $69 million, an increase of 40 percent year-over-year. Sales were fueled by the growing demand for SiGe's radio front-end integrated circuits (ICs) and modules, which enable the next generation of wireless computing, home entertainment and mobile applications. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/04/01/page1379-1650598.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/03/10/page1379-1528228.asp ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) announced its new AWM6422 Power Amplifier. By offering the AWM6422, which operates in the 2.3-2.4 GHz frequency band allocated for broadband mobile wireless services, ANADIGICS expands its portfolio of leading edge products for WiMAX and WiBro (Korea) systems. The new AWM6422 is already being integrated into USB Adaptors manufactured for a major Korean telecom company. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/03/10/page1379-1528228.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/02/06/page1379-1510599.asp Unity Wireless Corporation (OTCBB: UTYW) announces that it has received a new purchase order of approximately $100,000 for immediate delivery for the company's TMA (Tower Mounted Amplifier) products for a Vietnam wireless operator. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/02/06/page1379-1510599.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/01/31/page1379-1490429.asp Axiom Microdevices, Inc. announced that it shipped more than 10 million units of its quad-band GPRS CMOS power amplifier (PA) to handset manufacturers during 2007. Cellular handsets containing Axiom Microdevices' product, manufactured by TSMC (NYSE: TSM), are now available to consumers in Asia, Eastern and Western Europe, and Australia. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/01/31/page1379-1490429.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/01/23/page1379-1466290.asp SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. announced two radio frequency (RF) front- end modules featuring performance that will enable new wireless multimedia services in client access applications including game consoles, desktop and laptop computers, and home access points. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/01/23/page1379-1466290.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/01/17/page1379-1446602.asp Ubidyne announced a Joint Development Agreement with Andrew Wireless Solutions to design the next generation of base station antennas with embedded micro-radio technology. Ubidyne's patent pending technology is the first of its kind in the wireless industry enabling a digital distributed architecture comprised of unique algorithms and proprietary ASICs. This technology allows for efficient, standards agnostic wideband transmission and reception, and enables the complete integration of the active RF sub-system in a standard-size, fiber-fed, electronically-steerable, base station antenna. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/01/17/page1379-1446602.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/12/07/page1379-1339108.asp Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL) announced that its Orlando, Florida-based subsidiary, Comtech Systems, Inc., has received a $4.9 million order for additional AN/TRC-170 modem upgrade kits from a major U.S. contractor under the U. S. Army Common Hardware Software-3 (CHS-3) Contract. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/12/07/page1379-1339108.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/12/03/page1379-1316250.asp Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced that its Melville, New York-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., has received $5.6 million in orders from a domestic prime contractor to supply broadband, solid state, high power radio signal jamming amplifiers. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/12/03/page1379-1316250.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/11/15/page1379-1235546.asp SST Communications announced the latest addition to its high-efficiency line of power amplifiers for WiFi applications. The new 12LP14E power amplifier supports the high-capacity 802.11g wireless standard and features one of the lowest power consumption specifications available on the market today, 90mA at 18 dBm. The 12LP14E power amplifier's low power consumption and small packaging -- a 2mm x 2mm QFN package with a height of only .45mm -- make it a compelling solution for space-and power-constrained portable applications, such as smart phones, PDAs and handheld gaming platforms. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/11/15/page1379-1235546.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/10/24/page1379-1136360.asp Radyne Corporation (Nasdaq:RADN) announced it received two orders of its advanced high capacity troposcatter modem, the TM-20. One of the orders also included companion amplifiers from its Xicom business unit. The orders for an international Oil and Gas firm and for a United States Government customer have a total value of approximately $800,000. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2007/10/24/page1379-1136360.asp