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March 2009

Silver is the New Copper: Lower Cost Antennas Come of Age

As electronics become thinner and lighter, OEMs continue to push the boundaries of technology, searching for the next highly advanced, yet cost-effective breakthrough. When it comes to the latest in electronic antenna technology, the answer is printed antenna solutions, silver ink antennas to be exact. Why silver? Printed silver antennas offer a replacement for the current etched copper or stamped antennas, saving manufacturers time and money and offering a plethora of additional benefits.

While a seemingly simple concept on the surface, this new advancement in antenna technology is not only thinner and lighter than conventional antennas, it is less expensive to produce, maintains or improves antenna performance, offers greater flexibility and is tunable for a wide variety of wireless applications in multiple markets.

Printed silver ink antennas can be used for various applications including cell phones, laptop computers and scanners.

Technique is Everything
Using printed silver ink for antenna production is a major advancement in an industry where components are small and design changes are frequent. As opposed to the traditionally slow processes of manufacturing conventional antennas, printing can hold tight tolerances at very high speeds, making it a well suited alternative.

Traditionally, antennas are manufactured using copper etching techniques, flexible printed circuits (FPC) or stamped antennas. These conventional productions require multi-step operations using multiple photo mask and acid baths to remove the excess copper and the etching compound or complex stamping tooling. The copper contacts must then be plated with nickel and gold and the copper coated to prevent oxidizing and greening, for additional protection at an additional cost. With regards to stamped antennas, complexity levels are high as part production requires both expensive hard tooling and long lead times. These antennas still require the costly contact plating for electrical conductivity and just one design change can mean a tremendous tooling cost, scrapped parts and an even longer lead time to get the piece into production.

With a printed antenna, the silver is printed directly on the film in just one step. Since printing silver ink is an additive process, as opposed to the subtractive process of etching the copper layer to create a final image, it is more cost-effective and time-efficient as there is just one printed screen. The printed antenna solution is also more environmentally friendly because production consumes

A growing dependence on wireless technology has lead to the development of antennas that are light weight and precisely tunable, meeting a variety of portability and performance requirements.

fewer raw materials, limits the amount of waste produced and eliminates acids used in traditional manufacturing processes. Silver has passed even the most stringent tests from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and meets other worldwide standards. Additionally, in certain regions of the world, etching processes have been banned due to byproduct production.

Vital to the successful manufacturing of the printed antenna is an understanding of the electrical properties of silver ink, which are mostly determined by conductive particles and binders mixed into the ink solution and the way these particles 'connect' in the cured ink. Conductive innovators like MACtac have developed printed silver antennas that use abrasion resistant ink (ARI), which eliminates the need for selectively plating contact areas. This unique ink is used over the entire antenna, making it impervious to damage from mating parts. Designers can change the point of contact without concern over the location of the contact points, making the engineering process easier and allowing for design flexibility in case of alignment issues. ARI is the interface between the antennas’ Pogo pins or spring-loaded contacts. Incorporating these inks allows for faster part processing as well as lower tooling cost since there are no additional process steps, resulting in an antenna that can typically be manufactured for at least 20 percent less than the traditional copper antenna.

Going the Distance
MACtac’s silver ink printing is a well-tested industrial process at frequencies of 13.56 MHz to 5.8 GHz. Through recent side-by-side testing by select key industry players, printed antennas passed a full set of environmental tests, including salt spray and abrasion. They also performed well during oxidation, flex and thermal cycle tests, ensuring the antennas can withstand heat and maintain performance requirements. In all cases, printed silver antennas proved superior to their etched copper counterparts and also matched or exceeded the performance of copper

Printed silver ink antennas can be developed cost effectively to meet the needs of industries and markets that previously had no viable wireless technology solutions.

antennas in efficiency and variable standing wave radio (VSWR) results. Despite the industry perception that printed silver antennas require additional costs with poorer performance results, testing in a number of areas proves the performance benefits of the printed silver at a percentage of the cost incurred with copper.

Not only do these printed antennas perform better than copper in less space, they provide a number of design options that once were not possible. The silver ink process enables last-minute changes very quickly, delivering greater flexibility in design and production and eliminating scrap. Prototype antennas can be manufactured through laser ablation, employing a low-power laser to burn the silver printed in a block off the face of the polyester, making the antenna to shape during the manufacturing process. This process can provide accurate prototypes in minutes, eliminating the complex process that engineers traditionally use of soldering copper sheets onto a circuit. Engineers can now make design changes and test the final design in minutes for validation. Those who prefer to use sheets for design can use a small plotter to cut the antenna to shape.

As stated, the unique components of silver allow for quick production, in high volumes or individual prototypes, at a significantly lower cost than other technologies and provide better mechanical performance and greater reliability of the antenna. The silver ink antenna is printed directly onto thin films, providing enhanced flexibility and allowing the antenna to conform to curved surfaces better than copper. This is critical as most devices requiring these antennas have curved surfaces that are not friendly to etched copper circuits. The substrate used to print the silver can also be designed to flow or bond into the final shape, which can not be accomplished with etched copper or stamped antennas.

The Future of Printed Silver Ink Antennas
As electronics become smaller and lighter, maximizing space is critical to design engineers. Antennas can now be housed on a device’s exterior in a hidden location such as under a label, logo, lens or battery door, while providing performance benefits and offering design engineers greater flexibility in design development.

Final delivery also improves with printed silver ink antennas because die-cutting can be performed in-line, allowing OEMs to deliver antennas faster and in finished format. Final markings and last-minute design changes are possible without creating excessive scrap due to incorrect inventory. Unlike conventional multi-step etching or stamping processes, these last-minute changes don’t cause excessive tooling charges or delays. Lasers can be employed to modify finished parts, providing unique tuning that optimizes product performance, which can be done at the OEM’s assembly house. With this method, antennas are available in rolls or cingulated to accommodate customers’ manufacturing requirements.

The flexibility of printed silver ink antennas allows for seamless, easy integration into a variety of markets, including automotive, personal electronics, medical device systems, navigation devices and special applications like smart cards and RFID (radiofrequency identification) tags. Devices requiring antennas are becoming more prevalent and with that is the increasing demand for wireless technology compatibility and other technologically advanced capabilities.

As electronic and communication industries continue to take shape, so does the future for printed antennas. Printed silver ink antennas solve the problems of weight, shape, reproducibility and cost and provide the ultimate in flexibility for designers and customers, making them a viable solution for the world of wireless connections in all markets.

About the Author
Steve Dominak, Conductive Solutions Business Development Manager, MACtac MACtac is a well known printer of Silver circuits as they have produced the Energizer on-board battery tester since 1992. MACtac is a global company with manufacturing facilities in worldwide.

For more information visit www.MACtac.com

2009 Antenna Systems Conference Call for Papers – Last Notice!

SPEAK!
The 2009 Antenna Systems Conference Committee is looking for energetic speakers to submit abstracts for the opportunity to speak at this leading technical event. This is a unique opportunity to put your company/organization in front of an international crowd of potential customers, partners and business partners. Additionally, all confirmed speakers will have their registration fee waived. Interested parties need to submit abstracts as soon as possible for consideration. For more information contact Jeremy Martin or visit our call for presentations page.

EXHIBIT / SPONSOR!
The 2009 Antenna Systems Conference is a great venue for launching a new product line, promote an existing product / technology, all while increasing your company's name recognition and exposure. This event attracts an intimate crowd of top level executives and engineers seeking out new business and partnering opportunities. A wide variety of options are available to meet any budget. For more information contact Karen Poulson or visit our sponsor / exhibit page.

HOST A WORKSHOP!
The 2009 Antenna Systems Conference Committee is looking for companies, consultants and organizations that are interested in hosting half- or full-day workshops prior to the Antenna Systems Conference. For more information contact Jeremy Martin.

Antenova’s Internal Tuneable Mobile TV Antenna Enables Global Mobile TV
Antenova Ltd, an integrated antenna and RF solutions company, has introduced their tuneable Mobile TV antenna and reference design for the reception of Digital Mobile TV in small form factor devices for the global markets.

“Mobile TV is the latest feature to be integrated into mobile devices, but integration of an internal antenna remains a difficult problem to solve,” said Greg McCray, CEO of Antenova. “Antenova’s adaptively tuned internal antenna for mobile TV is a perfect complement to low-power mobile TV solutions for CMMB, DVB-T, DVB-H, T-DMB and ISDB-T, such as the one offered by DiBcom with whom we have worked in developing this antenna.”

Antenova’s tuneable Mobile TV antenna is an internal antenna designed for the reception of digital UHF TV services on small mobile devices, such as handheld TVs, smart phones, portable navigation devices (PNDs) and personal digital assistants (PDAs). It is designed to tune over the UHF 470 to 860 MHz band, so it covers the UHF frequencies used for DVB-T, DVB-H, ATSC and ISDB-T. The antenna’s operating frequency is tuned interactively using a pulse-width modulation (PWM) output from the receiver to ensure that it delivers the best possible signal quality on any platform.

For more information visit www.antenova.com

NEC and ArrayComm Collaborate on Enhanced WiMAX Solutions
NEC Corp. and ArrayComm LLC will collaborate to develop new WiMAX products that include ArrayComm’s A-MAS multi-antenna signal processing software.

The joint effort will deliver WiMAX base station products beginning mid 2009. NEC’s customers will benefit from quality performance at an economical cost while maintaining full profile and standards compliance, including WiMAX Forum IO-MIMO and upcoming IO-Beamforming.

NEC’s flexible PasoWings base station allows WiMAX users to connect seamlessly across wide area wireless networks, delivering full mobility and high quality of service. With the established PasoWings platform, NEC brings development, manufacturing, system integration and field installation expertise into the joint effort.

ArrayComm’s Multi-Antenna Signal Processing software, A MAS, provides a unique combination of MIMO1 and adaptive interference cancellation that fundamentally enhances WiMAX economics with significant range, capacity and throughput improvement. ArrayComm will contribute by jointly developing the PHY2 software with integrated A-MAS.

“The collaboration with ArrayComm is essential in enhancing NEC’s WiMAX base station products, which offer improved radio network economics to mobile operators around the world,” said K. Jay Miyahara, chief engineer, Mobile Network Operations Unit of NEC.

For more information visit www.arraycomm.com

Antenna Technology Short-Courses Announced
The following short-courses will take place August 31st at the Hyatt Regency in Philadelphia, PA prior to the 2009 Antenna Systems Conference.

• Antennas for Wireless Communications: Basic Principles & System Applications
This half-day short course will present the basic principles of antennas as applied to wireless communication systems. The fundamental types of antennas (electrically small, resonant, broadband, and aperture) will be discussed, including examples of popular antennas for base stations and for satellite, vehicular and handheld terminals. Array antenna basics will be introduced. Special considerations for popular systems such as cellular radio and ultra-wideband radio will be presented. The presentation will conclude with a photo presentation of antennas in practice.

INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Warren Stutzman, Virginia Tech & Maxtena, Inc.
Dr. Warren Stutzman has been Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech for 39 years, including positions as department head, and as founding director of the Virginia Tech Antenna Group. He is also with Maxtena, Inc. He is the author of a leading antenna text book and has published more than 80 journal articles and made more than 200 technical presentations. Dr. Stutzman has twice won the Wheeler best applications paper in the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. He has held several IEEE positions, including President of the Antennas and Propagation Society. He is Fellow of the IEEE and an IEEE Third Millennium Medal Winner.

• Smart Antennas: Principles & Applications
This half-day short course will present the basic principles of smart antennas and how they are deployed today. General field of smart antennas will be covered with an emphasis on "multi-beam" antennas.

Polarization, pattern, space, and selection diversity techniques as well as MIMO implementation will be addressed with respect to WiFi, WiMax and ZigBee applications. Peripheral hardware and software that enable operations of the smart antennas will also be discussed. The short course will conclude with live demonstrations of two smart antennas using WiFi and ZigBee hardware.

INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Tayfun Ozdemir, CTO, Monarch Antenna
Dr. Ozdemir is the CTO of Monarch Antenna, Inc., a Delphi spin-off focused on commercializing the Self-Structuring Antenna (SSA) technology for consumer and industrial wireless markets such as laptops, cell-phones, and wireless sensors. Prior to joining Monarch Antenna Inc., he was the founder and President of Virtual EM Inc., an R&D house focusing on developing virtual prototyping tools for antennas and microwave circuits. Dr. Ozdemir holds a patent on a planar integrated antenna and has over 20 years of experience in antenna design and manufacturing. He published 6 journal papers, made over 35 conference presentations, and serves as the Chair of the AP/MTT/ED Chapter of the Southeast Michigan Section of IEEE.

For more information visit www.antennasonline.com/AST-Conf09/ast09_workshops.php

Mobile Mark to Showcase Dual-Band Site Antennas at CTIA

For GSM/CDMA Cellular applications, the new OD-900/1900 omni-directional Antenna covers both 806 to 894 MHz and 1,850 to 1,990 MHz. The antenna measures 30 inches in length and provides 4 dBi gain on the 850 MHz band, and 5 dBi gain on the 1,900 MHz band. This heavy-duty antenna is designed for uniform coverage and good frequency response. The antennas are ground-plane independent and can be mounted either in-building or outside. Additionally, the rugged radome can withstand harsh weather conditions.

For WiFi applications using 802.11a/b/g/n, the new ECO5-2,400/5,500 omni-directional antenna provides 5 dBi gain on both 2,400 to 2,500 MHz and 5,150 to 5,925 MHz. The slim-line ECO series antennas are encased in a tough fiberglass radome measuring less than 11-inches tall and 1-inch in diameter at its widest point. The standard configuration terminates with an integrated N-female connector, but the antenna can also terminate with a direct connector, or a pigtail with a choice of connectors. Mobile options, with a mag-mount or trunk-lid mount, are also available.

Both the OD series and the ECO series antenna lines are weatherproof and durable enough for either indoor or outdoor use. These antennas are suitable for single site applications or as part of a network of antennas. With more antenna choices, network development is easy and economical.

For more information visit www.northropgrumman.com

Yageo Unveils 2405 FM Chip Antenna Targeting Built-In FM Broadcast Applications for Mobile Devices
Yageo Corp., a global passive components supplier, recently unveiled its new miniature 2405 FM chip antenna for mobile applications. The 2405 FM chip antenna, having improved on drawbacks inherent in the narrow bandwidth of traditional low-frequency antennas, is set to replace external connection mechanism of traditional FM antenna with built-in capability in mobile devices.

Featuring reception bandwidth between 88 to 108 MHz and quality low-frequency reception performance, Yageo's 2405 FM chip antenna supports central frequency of 98 MHz. Measuring 25 by 4 by 61 mm, the 2405 FM chip antenna requires just 50 percent clearance of traditional antenna thereby enabling it to be fully integrated in miniaturized portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart phones or notebooks. Mass production is slated to start in the first quarter of 2009 with an estimated initial shipment of one million pieces per month.

Vincent Hu, president of Yageo Global Sales Business Group said, "Increasing requirements for integrated functions in portable electronic products has continued to underpin growth in the overall component market. Aside from new technology development, the ability to enhance existing functions will also be a major driver for market expansion. FM broadcast capabilities are already a standard function in audio-visual products. On the back of our proprietary miniaturization technology, Yageo expects the new 2405 FM chip antenna to replace traditional antenna in the near future and to accelerate the integration of FM function in an array of portable multimedia gadgets."

According to Strategy Analytics, a market survey company, FM broadcast capabilities will become a value-added feature in all 2G and 3G mobile phones. As FM radio stations rush to churn out more dynamic programs, Strategy Analytics estimates that one in every two mobile phones sold in the market worldwide will come with FM broadcast capabilities before 2010. Yageo is poised to take advantage of the growing trend with the release of 2405 FM chip antenna and looks forward to make further inroads by introducing next generation LTCC based chip antenna.

For more information visit www.yageo.com

California Micro Devices Launches New PicoGuard Device for Antenna Protection in Mobile Handsets
California Micro Devices has introduced the PicoGuard CM1282, a single channel ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection device for the FM radio, GPS, Bluetooth and WLAN antennas used in today's most advanced mobile handsets. The CM1282 is based on CMD's PicoGuard line of low capacitance ESD protection products, providing industry leading levels of dynamic resistance, clamping voltage and insertion loss. Low insertion loss is a critical consideration because of the very low power signals received from FM transmitters and GPS satellites. These performance characteristics and a space efficient, small form factor package make the CM1282 a well suited ESD solution for antenna protection in mobile handsets.

When selecting ESD protection devices, mobile handset designers need to consider capacitance, standard ESD ratings, and most importantly, clamping voltage and dynamic resistance. The amount of dynamic resistance determines the amount of residual current and voltage that the device being protected is subjected to during an ESD event. The lower the dynamic resistance of the ESD protection diode, the greater the portion of the current and voltage that is diverted away from the device being protected.

The CM1282-01D1 is available in an industry standard, compact SOD-882 lead free, RoHS compliant package. Samples are available now and are priced at US$0.06 each at 3,000 units. Mass production is planned for April 2009.

For more information visit www.cmd.com

New Antennas Enhance 802.11n System Performance
Laird Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of customized, performance-critical components for wireless systems and other advanced electronics applications, recently introduced two new dual-band external MIMO antennas – the S245112PT Directional and the S24517PT Sector.

Both antennas are specifically designed to enhance the latest generation of Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology systems and make use of MIMO technology in which multiple wireless transmitters and receivers operate simultaneously. This new ‘N’ generation of 802.11 technology provides much greater data throughput rates than the previous 802.11a/b/g standards. Few dual-band antennas are currently available for 802.11n MIMO applications, however, these two new external antennas further broaden the company’s MIMO antenna product portfolio.

Designed using Laird Technologies’ proprietary RF optimization tools, the S245112PT directional panel antenna and the S24517PT directional sector antenna are both enclosed in a low-profile UV-resistant polycarbonate weatherproof radome housing. Both models have three MIMO antenna elements, each of which is connected to the WLAN Access Point via a low-loss, coax pigtail. The high gain and narrow beam width of the S245112PT antenna makes it suited for point-to-point and long-range outdoor WLAN applications. The gain and beam width of the S24517PT makes it a good fit for general purpose applications in both indoor and outdoor applications.

Radiation patterns are uniform and symmetrical, providing high-level signal density into defined coverage zones, greatly enhancing the performance of 802.11n systems. The dual-band frequency coverage means these antennas can be deployed with any MIMO radio operating in the 2.4 to 2.5 GHz and 5.1 to 5.9 GHz bands.

Both antennas offer high performance in a small housing, operate over a temperature range of -30° to 65°C, incorporate polarization diversity that increases data throughput in multipath environments, and hold the IP-67 water and dust seal rating.

Laird Technologies’ multi-element antennas are designed for a high degree of internal RF isolation between each of its antenna elements, a critical factor in MIMO systems. The size, gain, and beam patterns allow OEMs and system integrators to offer high-performance and cost-effective MIMO solutions for many common WLAN applications including hospitals, schools, transport terminals and business enterprises.

These RoHS-compliant antennas are available with a wide choice of connector and board configurations, as well as customized versions to fit a variety of OEM housings.

For more information visit www.lairdtech.com

New Portable Test Cell Offers Fast and Convenient Wireless Testing
Drawing upon its extensive experience with state-of-the-art wireless test chambers, ETS-Lindgren now offers a portable RF shielded test cell, Model 5247, for making wireless device design verification and over-the-air performance measurements. At 35.5 inches (90.17cm) long by 35.5 inches (90.17 cm) wide by 84 inches (213.36 cm) high with rolling casters, the test cell can be easily moved between locations for design verification, pre-certification and production line measurement applications. The test cell is constructed with the same RF shielding and shielded door technology of ETS-Lindgren’s popular chambers and offers performance of 80 dB over the frequency range of 700 MHz to 10 GHz.

Today, with one portable test cell, users can make preliminary measurements for both Over-The-Air (OTA) and Radiated Performance Testing (RPT) - the commonly referenced wireless device test standards issued by the CTIA - The Wireless Association and the WiMAX Forum, respectively.

“We created this portable test cell to assist engineers with product design and development. It’s really just a smaller version of our larger, full certification chambers,” sayid Dr. Michael Foegelle, ETS-Lindgren’s director for Technology Development. “Now, product designs and performance can be quickly verified for radiated power (TX) and sensitivity (RX) measurements before costly full certification testing. That helps companies get their products to market faster and less expensively.”

Model 5247 arrives ready for testing upon delivery. The test cell is fully lined with RF absorber and includes an EMCO brand, dual polarized horn antenna capable of both linear and circular measurements over the frequency range of 700 MHz to 10 GHz. An optional hybrid may be provided for circular measurements. The antenna is mounted on a quick change removable access panel to facilitate interchange with another antenna of a different frequency as needed. For added convenience, Model 5247 includes a populated connector panel with one SMA connector, three Type N connectors, one filtered D-sub 25-pin connector, a six-line fiber optic feed-through, and one ground stud. The shielded door provided uses compressible finger stock in a “knife edge” configuration. Two latch points on the door assure secure sealing while a single point handle enables one-hand operation.

For more information visit www.ets-lindgren.com

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March 2009

2-4 - Military Technologies Conf. & Expo, San Diego, Calif.

3-8 - CeBit, Hannover, Germany

18-20 - IWCE, Las Vegas, Nev.

24-27 - Satellite 2009, Washington, D.C.

25-26 - Wireless World 2009, Sydney, Australia

31-April 2 - Embedded Systems Conference, San Jose, Calif.

31 - CONNECTIONS Europe, Nice, France

SATELLITE 2009
March 24-27, 2009
Washington, DC

SATELLITE 2009 is the premier conference and exhibition providing pertinent information, latest trends and actionable solutions to the satellite end-user community.  You’ll have unlimited opportunities to network with the entire satellite spectrum, including C-level executives, engineers and professional peers in communications, technology development, production, network operations and more!  At SATELLITE 2009, you’ll experience more than 280 exhibitors showcasing solutions and the most extensive conference focusing on the vertical markets of the satellite community.  SATELLITE 2009 takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC on March 24 – 27, 2009.  Visit www.SATELLITE2009.com to register for the Conference and access to the Exhibition is free.

For more information, visit www.SATELLITE2009.com.

CONNECTIONS Europe
March 31, 2009
Nice, France

Attend CONNECTIONS Europe, March 31 Nice France
Network with Parks Associates' analysts and hear insights from key executives focused on new video services and IPTV, digital media and distribution, and customer support services.  What can communications and broadband service providers do to acquire and retain subscribers, differentiate their services, and create new revenue streams? 

Roger Pitton, Program Director, TV Business, Microsoft Corporation will present the Keynote: IPTV and the keys to keeping customers.

Hear from executives from Thomson, Radialpoint, ActiveVideo Networks, Pace. Macrovision, Valens Semiconductor and more.  Session topics include:

• Key European Consumer Trends
• Adding Value to Access Services
• All Eyes on Video Service Evolution
• Trends in Digital Media Content & Delivery
• How Consumer Electronics Get Connected
• Digital Home Tech Services: New Areas for Customer Support
• The Future of Consumer Technologies

For more information, visit www.connectionseurope.com.

The International CTIA WIRELESS 2009 Convention
April 1-3, 2009
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

The International CTIA WIRELESS 2009 event is where over 1,200 exhibiting companies and 40,000+ attendees from 125 countries will converge to do business, discuss innovation and exchange ideas.  Join us for four days to learn more about the emerging technologies that enable us to work toward the common goal of taking wireless and broadband communications to yet another level. Register now to be part of the Mobile Life! 

For more information, visit www.ctiashow.com.

NAB Show
April 18-23, 2009
Las Vegas, Nev.

The NAB Show exhibit floor presents Content Central - a rich business development environment that encompasses forward-focused areas dedicated to IPTV, Mobile Television and Content Commerce, and includes a Content Distribution Forum and a Content Theater. This unique combination of exhibits and events makes the NAB Show the ideal forum to develop relationships with global partners and gain the insight needed to monetize content and grow revenue.

For content creators, this is the place to see, touch and test the equipment and software being used to create the award winning content in HD and 3D. Join the world-wide community of content creators, producers, managers and distributors that share your professional passion for entertainment excellence.  For more information, visit www.nabshow.com.

European CIO Summit
April 22-24, 2009
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland

The European CIO Summit takes place over three days and two nights and offers attendees the perfect setting to interact with each other through a proactive series of keynote and case study presentations, informal networking opportunities and pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.

The European CIO Summit will bring together senior-level executives from Europe’s largest organisations with a select and diversified group of leading edge Solution Providers. Do not miss this opportunity to network with your peers and form new alliances. Participants include CIOs, CTOs, Vice Presidents, and Directors of Information technology/Information Systems

The keynote speakers include:
Darin Brumby, Director of Business Systems Transformation, Nationwide
Faisal Hoque, Business Guru & Author of The Alignment Effect
Mykolas Rambus, CIO, Forbes

For more information
Jos de Boer, Marketing Manager
Email: sponsorsme@marcusevanscy.com
www.europeanciosummit.com
www.marcusevans.com

ENTELEC Conference & Exposition
April 29 – May 1, 2009
Houston, Texas

Join us for the 81st annual ENTELEC Conference & Exposition, April 29 – May 1, 2009 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.  This year’s event features over 30 hours of technical training sessions, 225 exhibiting companies and free breakfast and lunch both days of the exhibits.  Join us for a networking social on Tuesday, April 28 at the Hilton Hotel and then on the evenings of Wednesday & Thursday at the Convention Center.  Col. Mike Mullane, former NASA astronaut will kick-off the conference on Wednesday, April 29th at 9:00am. Using real-life experiences from his Air Force and NASA careers, Colonel Mullane will motivate the ENTELEC audience on the practice of responsibility and accountability, on leadership and trust building, on setting lofty goals and overcoming obstacles to achieve those goals. To register for the show or for more information on our sessions, exhibiting companies or hotel/travel visit us online at www.entelec.org.

Enterprise Cloud Summit
May 18-19, 2009
Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Enterprise Cloud Summit is the first industry event to tackle enterprise cloud adoption. This two-day event is packed with industry heavyweights and real-world demos that will show the promises – and pitfalls – of cloud technology. Gain comprehensive insight into risks, rewards, tools and best practices to harness the power of cloud computing. Register today.

UTC Telecom 2009
June 1-4, 2009
Las Vegas, NV

For every telecommunications, information technology and networking professional at every energy and water company the Utilities Telecom Council's Annual Conference and Exposition – UTC TELECOM 2009 – is an essential learning experience.  UTC TELECOM 2009, will be held June 1-4, 2009 in Las Vegas , Nevada ,  and will feature unique opportunities for everyone in the critical infrastructure communications business to learn and network with industry experts and peers. This year's event features an educational program designed to save your money and time as soon as you get back to work, a key element in today's economy.  Join us at UTC TELECOM 2009 to get access to education and networking events that will benefit you all year long.

2009 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS2009)
June 7-12, 2009
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

Register NOW and SAVE!
Early Bird Registration: February 2 – May 15

The International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is the world's premier microwave conference and the centerpiece of Microwave Week 2009. IMS offers technical sessions, workshops and panel sessions, plus the world’s largest Microwave and RF trade show featuring over 500 vendors. Attend IMS for the latest research and products in Wireless Communication, Radar, RF technologies, high frequency semiconductors, electromagnetics, commercial and military RF, microwave and mm-wave electronics and applications.

Sensors Expo & Conference
June 8-10, 2009
Rosemont, Ill.

For 23 Years, Sensors Expo & Conference Has Been the Only Industry Event in North America Focusing Exclusively on Sensors and Sensor-Integrated Systems!  The 2009 event takes place June 8-10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.  The conference program is dedicated to exploring the most up-to-date innovations in sensor technology including physical sensors, sensor networks, biosensors, MEMS/Nanotechnology, Instrumentation & Controls, Intelligent Systems, Machine-to-Machine communication, wireless sensing and IT technology. Sensors Expo & Conference identifies cutting-edge trends, explores them in an information-packed conference program and reflects those trends throughout the exhibit floor with new product announcements, technology focused tours, and a showcase of hundreds of products and services. 

Visit www.sensorsexpo.com for breaking event news, in-depth information, agenda planning and registration!

CommunicAsia2009
June 16-19, 2009
Singapore

CommunicAsia2009 the longest established ICT event in Asia returns to Singapore on the 16 – 19 June 2009. In its 20th edition, CommunicAsia have been transforming the technology and business landscapes since 1979. CommunicAsia2009 is set to bring you to the next level as it caters to the full spread of convergent technologies and applications from industry leaders intended to enhance enterprises' mobility and users' lifestyle. Leading organizations will showcase a complete convergence of innovative technology in Asia's unparalleled one-stop ICT platform.

Pre-register online now to receive a free copy of the Show Directory

2009 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
August 17-21, 2009
Austin, Texas

Attend the 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility in Austin, Texas at the Austin Convention Center and Hilton Hotel from August 17 – 21, 2009.

10 Reasons Why You Should Attend:

• Top-rated, peer reviewed technical paper sessions
• Special and invited paper sessions
• Workshops and tutorials
• Demonstrations and experiments
• Global EMC University – tutorials with CEU credits
• Exhibitors showcasing the latest EMC products and services
• Fun, imaginative, entertaining social events
• Adjacent modern hotel and exhibit facilities – no shuttles, cabs rides or long walks
• Austin – a destination city that’s family-friendly with fun entertainment venues, “The Live Music Capital of the World!”
• The Best Speakers, The Best Papers, Your Best Friends, and The Best Time of Your Life!

Visit our website www.emc2009.org throughout the year for the latest information, videos and news about our symposium. 

2009 Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conference
Nov. 16-17, 2009
UK

Following the success of previous events, the 5th Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conference is taking place on the 16-17th November 2009 at the excellent Four Star Conference Centre on Loughborough University campus, UK.

LAPC 2009 will feature invited talks from world experts, research posters, a technical exhibition, University Research Activity, free computer simulation workshops and excellent networking opportunities for delegates and exhibitors.
The conference will include special sessions on;

• Small Antennas & Arrays for MIMO Applications
• Innovative Metamaterial Antennas & Technology
• Channel Characterisation and Modelling for Emerging Applications in Wireless Communications
• Bioelectromagnetics in Antennas and Propagation

Please visit www.lapconf.co.uk for more information.

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