4G chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. has announced the results of a technical trial in which the interference-mitigating capabilities of the company’s AIR (advanced interference rejection) technology were tested. The trial took place in a laboratory environment and was completed in cooperation with Japanese mobile operator Softbank. According to Sequans Communications, a … [Read more...]
Report Forecasts Growth of Global Electromagnetic Compatibility Shielding Market
Market analyst TechNavio has released a report forecasting that the global electromagnetic compatibility shielding market will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.43 percent between 2011 and 2015. According to TechNavio’s analysts, the key factors contributing to the growth is the emergence of wireless technologies and the increasing adoption of conductive … [Read more...]
Network Solutions Company Approved to Provide GR-1089 NEBS Qualification Testing
Network solutions company Emerson Network Power has announced it has been approved to perform GR-1089 Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) qualification testing for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety of network telecommunications equipment. The company was approved under the Verizon NEBS Testing Certification Witnessing Program (NEBS-TCWP). “As one of the … [Read more...]
North American Interconnect Products Distributor Launches Operations in Asia
Heilind Electronics, a North American distributor of interconnect products, has launched operations in Asia. Heilind Electronics Asia is headquartered in Hong Kong, with additional offices in Suzhou, China, Dongguan City, China and Singapore. "China is, of course, the fastest-growing major economy in the world. And now, with multiple offices, a distribution center, and a … [Read more...]
Amplifier Manufacturing Company Appoints New CEO and Executive Chairman of the Board
The Board of Directors of Empower RF Systems, a high power amplifiers design, engineering and manufacturing company, has approved the appointment of a new CEO and the creation of a new executive chairman of the board position. The changes will go into effect Jan. 1, 2013. Barry Phelps, the current CEO, will be transition to the role of executive chairman of the board. Phelps … [Read more...]
New Systems Integration Design, Development and Test Facility Opens in Mississippi
LCR Electronics, Inc., a manufacturer of EMI filters, backplanes, integrated chassis and systems for various industries has announced the opening of a new systems integration design, development and test facility in Ridgeland, Miss. According to the company, the addition of the new facility provides LCR Electronics with the ability to offer AdvancedTCA, CompactPCI, VPX and VME … [Read more...]
Integrated Power IC Solutions Company Expands Executive Team
Integrated power IC solutions company Enpirion has added two executives to lead sales and marketing initiatives to assist with the expansion of the company’s market share within the global enterprise market segment. Dave Fionda, vice president of Enterprise OEM Sales, will bring more than 25 years of strategic sales management experience in the semiconductor industry to … [Read more...]
Philadelphia EMC Chapter Hosts Quarterly Meeting
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Retlif Laboratories in Harleysville, Pa., hosted the Philadelphia EMC Chapter meeting. Mike Caruso (above) of ETS-Lindgren, based in Austin, Texas, discussed "EMP/HEMP - the threat and the solutions" with attendees. The talk … [Read more...]
Former IEEE EMC Society President Passes Away
Edwin Lee Bronaugh, former president of IEEE, born in Salina, Kansas on July 22, 1932, died Oct. 18, in Austin, Texas. He was 80. Bronaugh was born July 22, 1932 in Salina, Kan. to Edwin and Violet Mary Bronaugh. He married Geraldine Kelley, Dec. 10, 1955. He received a bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M … [Read more...]
Company Refocuses U.S. Locations; Merges Entities
ETS-Lindgren, which specializes in test and measurement and medical solutions, has announced a refocusing of its U.S. manufacturing facilities. These changes will increase vertical integration, provide greater control of in-house processes and improve logistics efficiency. The company currently has manufacturing facilities in Cedar Park, Texas; Durant, Okla. Glendale Heights, … [Read more...]