Content & Communications World 2009 Exhibitor Profiles Oct 14, 2009
Wavestream designs and manufactures next generation Solid-State Power Amplifiers for mission-critical defense and broadcast satellite communications systems. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
China's rockers too pampered for politics Oct 14, 2009
The underground nature of rock music in Beijing can still be sensed amid the amplifiers and distortion pedals at the city's high-class club Yugong Yishan (named after the ancient Chinese fable, "The Foolish Man Moves a Mountain"). But there are no songs about bloody rebellions, and the gnashing teeth and rolling eyes feel more like stage effects than any display of genuine life-or-death discontent. (Asia Times Online)
Giga-tronics Incorporated Enters Semiconductor Test Market With Integrated Switch Design Oct 9, 2009
Giga-tronics is a leading engineering and design manufacturer of best-in-class RF and microwave signal generators, microwave power amplifiers, microwave power meters, USB power sensors and tailored switching solutions. Research and Development, production and calibration managers, scientists, engineers and technicians around the world use Giga-tronics test equipment and realize higher productivity and greater ease of use in many applications: ATE systems, aerospace and defense, communications... (Primezone Releases)
Low-key approach to success works at Fremont's dB Control Oct 7, 2009
I told people, if I can build five amplifiers in my garage, and make a better product than everybody else, and get paid as much as I got paid as an engineer, then I would be happy, Hajduk said. Hajduk isn t just making amplifiers in a garage, though ... The company designs and manufactures high-voltage power supplies and microwave amplifiers for the U.S. military for use in everything from radar to electronic countermeasures, from fighter jets to state-of-the-art unmanned drone planes such as... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Fujitsu Develops World's First Millimeter-Wave Gallium-Nitride Transceiver Amplifier Chipset Oct 1, 2009
One way to achieve that would be through higher-output amplifiers ... As a result, there has been a desire to develop GaN-based receiver amplifiers, as they can tolerate higher inputs and have excellent reception sensitivity. (JCN Network, Japan)
Panasonic and Renesas Start Operation of New Development Line for Leading-Edge SoC Process Technologies at the Renesas Naka Site Sep 30, 2009
It is also a leading provider of Power MOSFETs, Smart Card microcontrollers, RF-ICs, High Power Amplifiers, Mixed Signal ICs, System-on-Chip (SoC), System-in-Package (SiP) and more. Established in 2003 as a joint venture between Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, NYSE:HIT) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TSE:6503), Renesas Technology achieved consolidated revenue of 702. (JCN Network, Japan)
Sound cannons give unmistakable warning Sep 26, 2009
"There was an array of sound amplifiers used during the demonstration," Lavonnie Bickerstaff of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, told LiveScience, adding, "The Poconos police brought the long-range acoustic device with them, but I don't know whether it was used.". The long range acoustic device (LRAD) is designed for and "unmistakable warning," according to the American Technology Corporation, which develops the instruments. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Communications & Power Industries to Help Bring 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM) to Millions of Football Fans Sep 26, 2009
Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Communications & Power Industries, Inc. (CPI) has been selected by Sentech Limited to provide high-power amplifiers (HPAs) to be used in broadcasting the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM) to millions of football fans ... Under the approximately $1 million contract, CPI will supply Sentech with outdoor C-band HPAs via its local sales and service representative Comscience (Pty) Ltd. These communications amplifiers will support broadcasts of the 2010 FIFA World... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Announces Results for Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Sep 24, 2009
Net sales significantly benefited from incremental sales associated with our acquisition of Radyne which positively impacted both our telecommunications transmission and RF microwave amplifiers segments ... The year-over-year increase in net sales is primarily attributable to our acquisition of Radyne which significantly benefited both our telecommunications transmission and RF microwave amplifiers segments ... The Company conducts business through three complementary segments:... (Primezone Releases)
Self Employment Ideas for Home-Base... Sep 22, 2009
Amplifiers, microphones and other devises designed to make the music more audible in large crowds, for instance ... These professionals will also need lights, turntables, amplifiers and everything else it requires to fully erect a working area. (Suite101.com)
EnKa Society announces Fourth Quarter Grant recipients Sep 21, 2009
McCall Orchestra/String: funds to purchase basses and amplifiers; Winchester Seniors Association: partial funding of two computers for the Jenks Center; Winchester Friends of Music: funds to purchase WHS Marching Band uniforms; Winchester Community Music School: funds for the annual Children s Concert; McCall Chorus: funds to purchase seated risers; Griffin Museum of Photography: funds to purchase summer education programs for students age 11-14; ARC: funding for their tennis program for people... (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Adept Technology Selected by Leading Laser Converting Technology Provider as Robotics Partner Sep 12, 2009
Additionally, the powerful embedded amplifiers and compact controls in the Adept Quattro parallel robot make installation easy and enable saved workspace. ACE PackXpert is the first software solution built on Adept's fully integrated automation control environment, Adept ACE(TM) a new generation of Adept software. (Primezone Releases)
Pioneer's Brawny SC-09TX Sep 11, 2009
The 10 amplifiers have so many configurations that an audiophile could happily play with them for months before being satisfied. My own midrange Pioneer receiver has suited me well for the past couple of years, but the sound pumped out of the SC-09TX put my unit to shame. (BusinessWeek)
Broadcom Becomes World's First to Introduce Single Chip IAD with Integrated ADSL2+, 802.11n and DECT, Enabling Voice, Video, Data, and Wireless Bundled Services Sep 8, 2009
It also features a high-speed processor, high-output power amplifiers and other optimizations to deliver maximum throughput - even during times of heavy DSL usage, which can slow down older wireless systems. Additionally, Broadcom's 802. (PR Newswire)
Nigeria: The Evil Claws of Piracy [analysis] Aug 31, 2009
The Cactus patent application states that the resulting playback distortion on an unauthorized copy would not only distort the sound, but would also be "potentially damaging" to amplifiers and speakers. The Cactus system also disables stand-alone CD burners. (allAfrica.com)
Feds advise businesses to brace for heightened H1N1 flu outbreak Aug 29, 2009
With schools going back in session and children being the primary amplifiers of flu, we really expect our next wave of this pandemic to happen a lot earlier than our normal flu season would happen, he said. Businesses have to be aware that more parents more of their workers are going to need some time off. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
ABC's 'Good Morning America' To Air CMA Awards Nominations Live From New York City Wednesday, Sept. 9 With Darius Rucker and Lee Ann Womack Aug 28, 2009
After a hugely successful run as the opening act on the final leg of Brad Paisley's "Bonfires & Amplifiers" Tour in 2007, Wicks rejoined Paisley in 2008 for the "Hershey's Presents the Paisley Party Tour." In 2009, Wicks has been on tour on his own playing at festivals across the country. The audio announcement of the CMA Awards nominees and Broadcast Awards finalists will be available via satellite and FTP from CMA's official radio partner Premiere Radio Networks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ultimate Long Distance Communication: Talking To Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Aug 21, 2009
Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers have been used for other planetary missions, such as Kepler and Cassini, but previous designs were less powerful ... The orbiter's Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier is also more efficient than previous amplifiers ... Because the new amplifier packs more power into a lighter design than previous microwave amplifiers, it's cheaper to fly. (Science Daily)
History Resounds at 127th AES Convention Aug 20, 2009
This presentation will focus on such pivotal RCA Broadcast audio products as amplifiers, microphones, loudspeakers, theater systems, and RCA photophone activities. "The range and depth of this year's Historical Events is impressive, but not surprising, considering Harry Hirsch's range of expertise," remarked Convention Chair Agnieszka Roginska. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fresno airport expands L.A., Phoenix flights Aug 20, 2009
Volaris spokeswoman Sai Sanchez says the band brought special amplifiers to blast a dozen classic songs over the noise of jet engines at 33,000 feet (10,000 meters). Jet lands safely at LA after tire blows. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Key Digital® Continues Ongoing Efforts to Educate Commercial and Residential A/V Installers on the Successes and Shortcomings of HDMI Aug 19, 2009
The company manufactures a wide range of digital video processing and video signal distribution solutions marketed broadly to the HDTV community, such as digital video and audio processors, switchers, distribution amplifiers, cables, adapters, and more. For more information, visit us at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fujitsu Optical Components and Furukawa Electric to Jointly Develop Integrated Receivers for 40Gbps and 100Gbps Optical Networks Aug 19, 2009
On the other hand, the photonics network business has been supplying key components for WDM telecommunication systems, such as optical fiber amplifiers, wavelength multiplexers ltiplexers, pump lasers and more, all over the world. Furukawa Electric commits to contributing to the growth of optical networks now and future by supplying key components for higher speed, more capacity and more flexibility of optical networks. (JCN Network, Japan)
Addison VFD receives grant Aug 17, 2009
The amount of 20,260 from the grant was used to purchase much needed equipment for the department (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Church shootings force leaders to think hard about security Aug 15, 2009
Shockley says she noticed a crime spree at southwest Fresno churches in 2008, when thefts of musical instruments, speakers and amplifiers were reported. "We sent out fliers to churches: 'Look, this is a trend going on; consider locking them up after services,' " she says. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Analogic cuts jobs in Canton and Peabody Aug 14, 2009
He said the company uses the Canton plant to make motion control systems for the semiconductor and robotics industries and power amplifiers for MRI machines. Analogic acquired the Canton operations last year as part of its nearly $70 million acquisition of Copley. (Canton Journal, MA)
Double Fine and EA Announce Super-Charged Soundtrack for Brütal Legend Aug 11, 2009
Jack Black stars as Eddie Riggs, a legendary roadie summoned to a world of Heavy Metal where mountains are made of amplifiers, killer spiders spin guitar strings and Rock Legends roam the landscape. As Eddie, crush skulls with a battle axe, ravage the road in a super-charged Hot Rod and unleash the power of Rock to reign down fire from the sky all to save humanity and become a Brtal Legend. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
No 4 and very little 11 Aug 9, 2009
He has a digital TV, an analog TV, multiple types of converter boxes, several antennas and even signal amplifiers ... There are also amplifiers that can increase your chances, but there is only so much you can do, she said ... Maybe they have too many amplifiers, too many splitters, too old of an antenna, Bever said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Hearing Aids: New Software Makes It Easier To Hear The Words Beneath The Noise Aug 7, 2009
6, 2009) Hearing aids and cochlear implants act as tiny amplifiers so the deaf and hard-of-hearing can make sense of voices and music. Unfortunately, these devices also amplify background sound, so they're less effective in a noisy environment like a busy workplace or caf. (Science Daily)
Analogic cuts 85 workers, 58 in Massachusetts Aug 7, 2009
The Canton facility is home to the Copley Controls division of Analogic s business, which makes motion control and power amplifiers. Analogic (Nasdaq: ALOG) will move some of the Canton-based functions to its Peabody, Mass. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Intersil to acquire Quellan Aug 5, 2009
Last summer, Intersil signed a definitive agreement to acquire D2Audio Corp., a supplier of digital audio power amplifiers. In September, Intersil signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kenet Inc., a supplier of low-power data converters, for an undisclosed price. (EETimes)
SST Communications Introduces New 2.4 GHz WLAN Power Amplifier With Ultra-High Linear Output Power Aug 3, 2009
SST Communications designs RF power amplifiers and other front-end components with a high level of integration, high performance and superb production readiness to facilitate high yield and low overall cost for wireless module/system manufacturers. The company has offices in Los Angeles, California and Taipei, Taiwan. (PR Newswire)
Farewell Echostar 5 Aug 1, 2009
In 2001 3 of the satellites traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) went bad, forcing Echostar to flip on the spares. In July of 2001 Echostar V lost one of its three momentum wheels. (Multichannel News)
Deep and meaningful Jul 31, 2009
The amplifiers grew mould as Stringer s first band raged at the damp concrete walls. After a few months, her smoky voice went underground in sympathy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
ESCORT Inc. Releases RedLine(TM) - The Ultimate Long Range Radar and Laser Detector Jul 31, 2009
RedLine(TM)'s test-shattering performance represents another leap forward in detector technology for the industry and ESCORT. The sensitivity of the new RedLine(TM) can be attributed to its unique "twin turbo" receiver design which incorporates a patented twin antennae system and dual LNA's (low noise amplifiers). This technique allows it to provide an unprecedented level of performance by band, which provides the earliest warning possible. (PR Newswire)
Public safety week at Olde Towne Market Jul 30, 2009
Brian has just opened up Howlin-Byroon s Music Exchange, 107 South H St. He specializes in guitars and amplifiers and offers lessons as well. Stop by and meet Brian. (Lompoc Record, CA)
RF Micro surges past expectations Jul 25, 2009
Neal said one cause of the company's recent rebound beyond the aggressive cost controls has been the speed-up of a years-long effort to diversify RF Micro's product base away from the basic cell phone power amplifiers that have long been its staple. A recent restructuring divided the company into a cellular products group and a "multi-market" products groups seeking new applications for wireless technology. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Clearwire Bundles WiMax With Sprint's 3G Network Jul 22, 2009
In addition, the service provider is using more than 300 cell sites equipped with Motorola's WAP 400 Diversity Access Point product, which uses tower-top power amplifiers connected to base control units housed in a small outdoor cabinet at the bottom of the tower. Clearwire says other WiMax-enabled devices are currently on the market, including laptops from Dell, Fujitsu, Samsung, Lenovo and Toshiba that incorporate. (Multichannel News)
Why Business is Slow in Nogales Jul 21, 2009
They even have sound-proof rooms where customers can test guitar or bass sound in amplifiers or drum sets for customer to try. The display areas are clean and spacious and employees strive to make customers feel welcome. (Nogales International, AZ)
"Straight No Chaser" The Music of M... Jul 20, 2009
His music is not for those who sneer at jazz fusion because the powers-that-be may have told them that his music was somewhat skewed of the purest form of jazz the moment Miles brought amplifiers into the studio and cut Bitches Brew. Conversely, the music of Miles is for everyone and anyone who ever loved jazz. (Suite101.com)
Australia braces for mass swine flu vaccination Jul 14, 2009
Particular attention would have to be paid to children since they are considered "amplifiers" of the spread of the virus, especially when gathered in schools, she added. Saudi Arabia Monday shut an international school in Riyadh after 20 students were diagnosed with the A(H1N1) virus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
I LIVE IN WACO TEXAS----I have had Time Warner Cable since the end of January and... Jul 14, 2009
Then, a small army of trucks showed up and they changed out modules and amplifiers,; he said. But the problems won;t go away; for good, he noted, because local cable officials have said that the plant serving his home, which Time Warner acquired from Adelphia Communications during its bankruptcy liquidation, is in dire need of an upgrade. (Multichannel News)
Swine flue 'unstoppable' Jul 14, 2009
Children are another group that would need vaccination as they are "amplifiers" of the spread of the disease, particularly when they are gathered in schools, Kieny added. The WHO official said a swine flu vaccine should be available as early as September. (iAfrica.com)
Ask the Auto Doctor Jul 11, 2009
There are some aftermarket filters available at radio installation centers, as well as antenna amplifiers. The lower AM band frequency stations usually have lower power than the middle and upper bands and this can also contribute to static. (Helena Independent Record)
George Fullerton; helped create Fender guitars Jul 11, 2009
Fender had begun making guitars, originally focusing on steel guitars, and amplifiers with Doc Kaufman (under the K&F brand), but their partnership ended quickly because of differing ideas about how to run the business. Going it alone, Fender offered Mr. Fullerton a job helping with radio repair, but he soon shifted over to provide warranty service on Fender s steel guitars and amplifiers. (Boston Globe)
What's hot in analog technology? Jul 10, 2009
--RF power amplifiers: with the incentive of new standards and frequencies for cell phones and diverse wireless handheld products (LTE, 3G, 4G, and WiMAX), performance and power consumption are key factors. This means the power amplifier (PA) has to be efficient, reliable, and able to handle the multiple bands and antenna loads. (EETimes)
STRATEGY ANALYTICS: VSAT Weathers Economic Storm Jul 8, 2009
The largest opportunities are for Ku and Ka-band power amplifiers, where despite some threats from alternative technologies, GaAs will remain dominant the dominant solution. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Optical Computer Closer: Optical Transistor Made From Single Molecule Jul 4, 2009
Vahid Sandoghdar, Professor at the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of ETH Zurich, explains that, Comparing the current state of this technology with that of electronics, we are somewhat closer to the vacuum tube amplifiers that were around in the fifties than we are to today s integrated circuits. However, his research group has now achieved a decisive breakthrough by successfully creating an optical transistor with a single molecule. (Science Daily)
Fujitsu Develops World's First Gallium-Nitride HEMT for Power Supply Jun 24, 2009
The new GaN HEMT structure was originally developed for wireless transmission amplifiers; however, because the voltage that was applied at the gate electrode in order to switch between on and off states ("turn-on voltage") was in the range of 0. 5 V, it could not be used for power supplies, which need to apply +2 to +4 V in order to apply hundreds of volts at the drain. (JCN Network, Japan)
Thousands visit Palo Alto World Music fest Jun 23, 2009
Most were acoustical or used their own small amplifiers. They were positioned strategically so the groups' music did not conflict with the playing of other groups. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Meetings of the Minds Jun 22, 2009
To Gorman, the standards activities have been among SCTE's biggest contributions to cable, with technical standards ranging from drop amplifiers to advanced-advertising systems. We've driven out a lot of cost for the industry, he said. (Multichannel News)
Video: First looks inside the iPhone 3GS Jun 21, 2009
Skyworks and Triquint continue to be suppliers of GSM and 3G power amplifiers respectively. However the 3GS appears to use a new receiver front-end module integrating SAW and LNA components, Carey said. (EETimes)
Indian scientists bridge the audio divide Jun 18, 2009
In Sarpeshkar's RF Cochlea, human-made inductors imitate the work of fluid mass in the ear, capacitors replicate ear membranes and active radio frequency amplifiers do the work of the outer hair cells in the ear that carry audio as electrical signals to the brain. "The outer human ear acts as the radio antenna," Sarpeshkar explained to Asia Times Online, "the middle ear sifts through the substance from unwanted noise and the inner ear, or cochlea, is the amplifier and separates frequencies... (Asia Times Online)
Swine flu making a comeback in Arizona Jun 18, 2009
Children are the main amplifiers of the flu every season, he said. Kids spread it very well between each other to other kids and bring it home to more susceptible people at home, England explained. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Terahertz SiGe imager sees through clothes Jun 16, 2009
Because silicon-based semiconductors do not ordinarily operate above 10 GHz, imager designers today use expensive gallium arsenide or indium phosphide amplifiers. At the RFIC Symposium, however, several designs using and BiCMOS processes were described in addition to UCSD's SiGe solution, promising less costly processes that could be run on standard silicon fabrication equipment. (EETimes)
Waterloo police investigate business break-ins Jun 5, 2009
At East Side Motors, 541 Independence Ave., a burglar broke in through a window and fled with seven car stereos, three amplifiers, four rim and tire sets and $20 in cash. The burglary was discovered Wednesday. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
A memorable first regatta Jun 4, 2009
They rowed in 20-year-old shells that had been used as training boats by other crews and still don t have cox boxes because the cox box amplifiers are on back order from NK.. Katelyn Porter the WA women s 8+ stroke said, It was a great experience. (Westford Eagle, MA)
* Their amp still goes up to 11 Jun 3, 2009
Guest, meanwhile, has endorsed Marshall amplifiers in character as Tufnel, which boggles the mind: a mythic rock star famed for being so stupid he hasnt actually fathomed out how the volume knob on an amplifier works, being paid to recommend amplifiers to other musicians. When touring, Shearer says, theyve run into all the stuff thats in the film X silly promotion men, strange groupies, the latter apparently undeterred by the fact that the rock star they want to sleep with doesnt... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
LETTERS: NCT, June 2, 2009 Jun 2, 2009
" So many have died for freedom and liberty.I remember the thrill of watching my father's marching band in a parade. The pride I felt as I waved my flag and still do, when I salute what it represents. The sorrow I feel when on Memorial Day, my house is one of the few that fly that precious symbol of those who fought and died to keep us free. ...Jean CarrollCarlsbadWhere were you, part twoTo continue from my letter: Change came.Grandma's bank did not fail, my sister got a paying job as a... (North County Times)
Livermore Lab justifies big laser project Jun 1, 2009
In theory, the facility's 192 lasers - made of nearly 60 miles of mirrors and fiber optics, crystals and light amplifiers - will fire as one to pulverize a fleck of hydrogen fuel smaller than a match head ... From this kind of tiny laser, beams emerge that grow large and bright during their long journey through NIF's maze of mirrors, lenses and amplifiers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
The most powerful machine on earth May 29, 2009
This is split into 48 daughter beams that are then fed into preamplifiers which increase their power 20 billion times. Each of the daughters is split further, into four, and passed repeatedly through the main amplifiers. (The Economist)
Iran arrests 104 at 'Satanist' party May 27, 2009
Jam-e Jam carried pictures of drum sets and amplifiers seized in the raid and a group of young men photographed after the arrest sitting on the floor of an official-looking building with their backs to the camera. It said some of the detainees sported tattoos and body art resembling the wings of birds and car emblems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
John Glenn, 54, self-taught musician was guitar collector May 22, 2009
As an adult, the self-taught musician collected vintage guitars and amplifiers. He joined a band, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Brian Williams and Deer Tick? No, not the arachnid May 18, 2009
Standard m solid state high power RF and microwave amplifiers. Buy car amplifiers online at discount wholesale prices. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! May 16, 2009
Other winners include ;Amped; by local designers Armentrout, Roebuck, Matheny/Jbass/Ljennings, which evokes stacks of amplifiers; ;Bus Shelter That Rocks; designed by Justin DiPietro and Anthony Maisano; the ;Shadow Stop; by Y Rosemary Fivian and Michelle Wheally that changes with the seasons; ;Bus Stop #11 (Guitar); by Rebecca Durr, Danica Macy, Dale Prior and Steve Shilman; and ;Beat a Drum; by Dominique Davison which features steel drum heads embedded in the side of the bus shelter. All... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Clearing the closet - Theater to sell old costumes, props at rummage sale May 16, 2009
How about old radios, TVs, stage lights, theater seats, acoustic guitars, guitar amplifiers, a 20-channel mixing board or a lighted readerboard. And office supplies, too. (Missoulian, MT)
