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RF Globalnet is pleased to welcome David Schnaufer, senior manager of strategic marketing for RFMD, as a guest columnist.

Networks are expanding and converging exponentially — connecting cities, governments, individuals, and countries — and wireless technology is powering those connections. RFMD’s David Schnaufer explores these network developments and the technologies associated with this communication explosion in this quarterly column series.

The Internet Of Things: Connecting Everything, All The Time
The evolution of technology has created a society in which we have round-the-clock access to information. We are connected to the Internet via laptops, tablets, or smartphones; having information readily available is now taken for granted. The information pathways of today are expanding and becoming embedded — sometimes literally — into our everyday lives. This expanding transformation is being called the Internet of Things (IoT). Read the article.

Point-To-Point: Creating Wireless Solutions For Future Backhaul Networks
The overwhelming popularity of mobile smart devices such as smartphones and tablets and their Web-based applications creates a significant increase in data traffic on wireless and wired networks. The increased presence and flexibility of these devices also creates consumer expectations for continuous, uninterrupted mobile service with the same data content and experience as seen on home computers. Read the article.

GaN: The Technology Of The Future
Gallium nitride has turned into the new industry buzzword. We hear of new products and application breakthroughs using GaN on a regular basis. GaN is unique compared to other technologies because it can not only be used to emit bright light via its form of a light emitting diode (LED), it can also be used in next-generation semiconductor material with high power, high frequency, wide bandwidth, and at high-temperature operation. Read the article.

About the Author
David Schnaufer is RFMD’s senior manager of strategic marketing. David joined RFMD in 2001 through the acquisition of RF Nitro, Inc., (a GaN-based startup) where he served as the manager of global applications and quality. From 2005 to 2008, David was the senior manager of worldwide customer quality, and prior to that he served as worldwide applications engineer manager for the infrastructure business unit. Before joining RFMD, David held positions with Simco Company, Inc. (an ITW organization) and Alpha Industries, Inc. He earned an MBA in technology and business management from the University of Phoenix, a BA in business administration, and an associate’s degree in electronics engineering.

About RFMD
RFMD® is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance semiconductor components. RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity, and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, WiFi, CATV/broadband, and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications equipment providers. Learn more at www.rfmd.com.