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				November 13, 2007
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	Spotlight Story: Instant Wireless Speeds Katrina Recovery Hurricane Katrina showed the value of wireless communications in an emergency. Wireless companies and network suppliers are still learning from the experience. Full Story ADVERTISEMENT New High Powered Compact Fan! - The 5300TDH Series A powerful newcomer widens the breadth of tubeaxial fan lines for ebm-papst Inc. The new 5300TDH series compact fan offers the highest cooling performance on the market! For example, at free air (0 static pressure), the 5300TDH3 provides 390 CFM at 9000 RPM, and 300 CFM at 2 in. of H2O. Click Here. In the News: Microchip Makes Jump to 32 Bits Eight-bit heavyweight Microchip Technology Inc. has entered the 32-bit market, making it easier for users of low-end microcontrollers to scale up to higher-end devices in future product designs. 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