Tactical UAV enables over-the-horizon communications
May 17, 2007
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the ability to extend communications range and capability using the Killer Bee tactical unmanned aerial vehicle built by Swift Engineering. ...
Microelectronic product line targets military and space applications
May 9, 2007
Honeywell has developed a new line of electronic components designed specifically to meet the reliability requirements of computers operating in technically-advanced military and commercial aerospace conditions.
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New VCOs feature divide-by-2 and divide-by-4 outputs
May 9, 2007
Hittite Microwave has introduced three new SMT MMIC Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) that exhibit low phase noise and deliver high-output power for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, VSAT, military and test equipment applications from 9.5 to 12.4 GHz.
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New DDR2 DRAM chip moves data at over 1 Gb/s
May 9, 2007
Micron Technology has announced sample availability for what is said to be the industry's fastest main-memory, 1-gigabit DDR2 components, capable of running at 1066 Mb/s.
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MEMS accelerometer proves to be unusually accurate and low cost
May 9, 2007
By Steve Grossman, Editor A new MEMS accelerometer is expected to provide the performance of a $17,000 accelerometer and be unusually accurate at a MEMS pricing level, which will be less than one-tenth of the $17,000 — even at low production levels. ...
Australia buys 24 F/A-18Fs from U.S. Navy
May 9, 2007
Australia has signed the first in a series of contracts that will see its air force buy 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter-bombers from the U.S. Navy. ...
GaN transistors target next-generation PAs
May 3, 2007
Kopin’s GaN high electron mobility transistors for intended for use in the next generation of military, public mobile radio, WiMAX and WCDMA base station products. ...
Thick film resistors meet military and avionics high-reliability requirements
Apr 25, 2007
Providing design engineers with a reliable US-based source for military-qualified thick-film resistors, the IRC Advanced Film division of TT Electronics has qualified their thick-film resistors to "R" level military requirements. ...
Oscilloscopes pack deep-memory performance in a lunchbox-sized instrument
Apr 25, 2007
Said to offer 100 times more memory than competing portable oscilloscopes;
Agilent Technologies' new 5000 series oscilloscopes merge high-resolution, lab-quality waveform acquisition and measurement capability in a light weight, portable enclosure. ...
An $84 million award to upgrade satellite communication terminals
Apr 25, 2007
Raytheon has been awarded an $84 million contract to produce upgrade kits for its Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical Terminal, or SMART-T, for the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps, Canada and the Netherlands. ...
Canada to deploy the Leopard 2A6 in Afghanistan this summer
Apr 25, 2007
The Canadian armed forces will replace their 30-year old Leopard 1 tanks with 100 Leopard 2A6 tanks, as well as accept the loan of 20 Leopard 2A6 tanks by Germany for use in Afghanistan this summer.
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New technology enables a battery to deliver 3 kW per kilogram
Apr 25, 2007
Nanoexa, a nanotechnology-based clean energy company, has delivered new technology to Decktron, Nanoexa's subsidiary in Korea, as a result of a non-recurring engineering agreement. ...
Proposals surface to help avert another Virginia Tech tragedy
Apr 25, 2007
As the nation begins its healing process following the tragic events at Virginia Tech, a number of companies have come forward with proposals as to how to avert such an event in the future. ...
The V-22 Osprey tilt rotor craft heads for Iraq, safety questions linger
Apr 25, 2007
By Steve Grossman, Editor The Defense Department has announced that the V-22 Osprey will be sent to Iraq this December, performing in a combat role for the first time. Dialogue about the safety and worthiness of the VS-22 continues unabated....
New software enhances real-time recording system
Apr 11, 2007
Pentek has introduced a new version of its Model 4990 SystemFlow real-time recording and development software for its family of RTS systems. ...
Battery charger in a tiny square package
Apr 11, 2007
Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorporated (AnalogicTech), has introduced their AAT3697, an extremely high-power density linear battery charger for lithium-ion/polymer batteries. ...
