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PRODUCTS 31 MMIC Solutions enters millimetre wave communications market iMAT antennas target access points and routers SkyCross has applied its Isolated Mode Antenna Technology (iMAT) to its latest product line for access points and routers. Both commercial and enterprise networking base stations are conﬁgured today with multiple antennas. iMAT consolidates the performance beneﬁts of multiple antennas into a single antenna to lower cost of ownership, simplify integration, and improve aesthetic designs without sacriﬁcing performance. The ﬁrst antenna released in this innovative product line covers 2.4 GHz and 5.1 to 5.9 GHz to support 801.11 a/b/g/n. iMAT is particularly advantageous for 802.11n, which requires MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) operation. Traditionally, this protocol requires device manufacturers to have two to four external antennas on an access point or router. By using an iMAT antenna, device manufacturers can quickly realize the cost and integration savings, and end customers can easily see the reduction of antennas when selecting a product. iMAT has continued to demonstrate its versatility since SkyCross unveiled the technology in January 2008. The ﬁrst release of products included solutions for WiMAX, WiFi, and HSPA. www.mwee.com/215801438 MMIC Solutions has announced its entry into the millimetre wave communications market with the first shipments of its MSx600 range of integrated receiver modules to customer HXI, LLC. MMIC Solutions designs and manufactures small, low cost millimetre wave radio products for high capacity communications, security and defence applications. Size, weight and, above all, cost, are crucial factors in millimetre wave radio systems. The comapany’s advanced technology allows these products to be manufactured using low cost circuit board materials and automated processes. This achieves substantial savings in cost, size and weight when compared to the more common milled-metal approach. The MSx600 series supports 1Gbit/s full duplex within the 57 to 64 GHz band. The first MSx600 modules were shipped to HXI, LLC, a maker of high capacity radio links based in Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA. The miniaturised, cost-effective MSx600 range is perfectly suited to the commercial, industrial, scientific and military markets that HXI, LLC serves. The raw bandwidth available at millimetre wave frequencies enables true gigabit per second capacity, full duplex, digital, RF connectivity. These systems are the ideal solution for rapid extension of gigabit Ethernet networks across campuses or in dense urban environments. They are a true alternative to fibre without the large costs and disruption associated with hanging or laying fibre or cabling. Mobile operators are also under huge pressure to increase network capacity due to the explosive growth in the use of internet enabled handsets, location services, etc. Carriers are embracing millimetre wave radio links as a solution to increase backhaul capacity in their urban networks. Small, low-cost products such as MMIC Solutions’ MSx600 range offer the perfect route to these advanced communications solutions. The MSx600 range includes down converters, LO multipliers, and completely integrated receivers. The interfaces are industry standard WR-15 waveguide and IF output by SMA connector. www.mwee.com/216200338 Microwave Engineering Europe ● April 2009 ● www.mwee.com http://www.mwee.com/215801438 http://www.filter-solutions.com http://www.nuhertz.com http://www.filter-solutions.com http://www.mwee.com/216200338 http://www.mwee.com

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Microwave Engineering Europe - April 2009 News Contents Comment MMICs/RFICs: MMICs for Broadband Receiver Applications Antennas: Mutual Coupling Reduction in Compact Arrays for Wireless Sensors via a Pre-fractal Defected Ground Structure Repeatable Characterization of Distortion Caused by Nonlinearities in Wideband Communication Systems Products Calendar

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