NEC Corporation has announced the development of a compact, high-efficiency power amplifier module (PAM) for integration into 5G base station radio units (RUs). This innovation aims to reduce power consumption significantly, addressing a critical challenge for telecommunications carriers as they expand 5G networks. The new PAM, designed for the sub-6GHz band, aims to cut power consumption by 10% compared to […]
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NEC Develops 5G Base Station Radio Unit Boasting Enhanced Capability, Compact Design, and Energy Efficiency
NEC Corporation recently unveiled its latest development, a new Radio Unit (RU) for 5G Sub-6GHz band base stations. This innovative device leverages Massive MIMO technology and is slated to succeed NEC’s current integrated antenna RU. The company plans to release the new unit in the first half of fiscal year 2026, following a round of performance evaluations and verification tests. […]
Nuvoton Launches High-Power Ultraviolet Laser to Boost Semiconductor Production
Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (NTCJ) announced on January 20 the commencement of mass production for its high-power ultraviolet semiconductor laser. The laser boasts industry-leading optical output in a 9.0-mm diameter CAN package, or a TO-9. The product is unique in its achievement of high output power, short wavelength, and long lifetime, a trio of factors previously believed hard to attain […]
MHI Thermal Systems Broadens KXZ3 Air-Conditioner Line-Up for Foreign Markets
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, is expanding its KXZ3 Series of building-use multi-split air-conditioners, according to a January 17, 2026 announcement. The product expansion is meant to meet growing demand in overseas markets, reflecting a notable shift in strategy for MHI Thermal Systems. The multi-split air-conditioners in question […]
