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reconfigurable optical networks, including those aimed at delivering fibre to the home (FTTH) services over passive optical networks. Aegis and AOFR will operate as part of our Near-Infrared Optics segment, and will work cooperatively with Photop to further leverage and expand our combined offerings and continue to provide exceptional quality and customer service around the world. We are excited to welcome the employees of Aegis and AOFR to our company.”


Jeffrey D. Farmer, president and chief executive officer of Aegis commented, “We are delighted to team with II-VI Incorporated. We believe that by joining forces with II-VI we will have access to significantly more resources and markets, especially through its Near-Infrared Optics business segment, further securing our capabilities on research and product development, sales and marketing, and manufacturing operations. We are looking forward to a bright future and great growth prospects for our company and our employees.”


For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, II-VI is updating its revenue guidance from a range of $565 million to $580 million to a range of $595 million to $615 million as a result of the transaction. II-VI is updating its guidance for earnings per share (adjusted for the Company’s previously announced two-for-one stock split that occurred in June 2011) from a range of $1.40 to $1.48 to a range of $1.43 to $1.52 as a result of the transaction. II-VI plans to release its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011 on August 2, 2011


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Skyworks supports ZTE with multiple front-end products


One of the devices that ZTE will incorporate in its products is the EDGE RF subsystem, which employs the firm’s indium gallium phosphide HBT technology.


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enabling a broad range of end markets, has announced it is supporting ZTE’s ramp of next generation tablets and laptops with EDGE and WCDMA/LTE front-end solutions.


Skyworks’ innovative modules are powering data cards and USB modems to help deliver greater mobility for tablet users that are equipped with cellular connectivity.


With these wins, Skyworks is broadening its relationship with ZTE, one of the world’s fastest growing handset OEMs. ZTE already leverages several of Skyworks’ TD-SCDMA and CDMA solutions for handsets and will soon utilise Skyworks’ antenna switch modules in several forthcoming smart phone platforms.


According to both IDC and Strategy Analytics, independent market research firms, ZTE was ranked as the fifth largest global handset maker in the second quarter of 2011, growing both its unit shipments and market share.


“Skyworks is delighted to be expanding its partnership with ZTE, particularly as they are well positioned to capture a disproportionate share of the smart phone segment in emerging markets such as China, India and Latin America,” said Bradley C. Byk, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Skyworks. “These markets are predicted to deliver the greatest number of wireless customers in the coming years. Skyworks is pleased to be playing a key role in this upgrade cycle that will enable greater mobility and wireless connectivity for consumers around the world.”


Microchip unveils InGaP/ GaAs RF PA for 5 GHz Wi-Fi


The compact SST11CP15 is a versatile power amplifier based on the firm’s indium gallium phosphide / gallium arsenide HBT technology.


Provider of microcontroller, analogue and Flash-IP products, Microchip Technology, has revealed its new SST11CP15 RF power amplifier for 5 GHz IEE 802.11a/n WLAN embedded applications.


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