Connectorized wideband amplifier modules cover 0.01 GHz to 27 GHz
Feb 7, 2006
Hittite Microwave Corporation has introduced six new wideband connectorized amplifier modules that are well suited for military, space and microwave radio applications from 0.01 to 27 GHz.
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High-speed device for dc-dc converter circuits boosts efficiency
Feb 7, 2006
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has introduced two high-speed converter solutions that integrate a control MOSFET, a synchronous MOSFET; and driver circuit in a single low-profile, high-performance PowerPAK MLF 10x10 package. ...
Universal transceiver supports MIL-STD-1553 and MIL-STD-1760
Feb 7, 2006
Aeroflex Plainview has introduced the ACT4462D, a universal transceiver for avionics use that combines and supports MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760 — as well as MacAir (A-3818, A-4905, A-5232 and A-5690), and H009 (F-15) bus operation. ...
Open-architecture solutions slated for the U.S. Armed Services
Feb 7, 2006
Arrow OEM Computing Solutions, a division of Arrow Electronics, Inc. is teaming up with Dot21, Intel, LynuxWorks, Motorola and RTI to deliver a new open-architecture solution to the U.S. Armed Services.
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LCD source driver speeds data at 500 Mb/s
Feb 7, 2006
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. has announced the development of a 13-bit digital source driver for high-definition, liquid crystal display (LCD) systems. ...
Wireless pager teams up with GPS to perform multiple surveillance tasks
Feb 7, 2006
By Steve Grossman, Editor Trace Technologies, LLC, has launched Trace Location Services which enhances location accuracy, senses motion and also detects location when a preprogrammed perimeter is crossed. ...
A high-performance precision LCR meter
Jan 24, 2006
Agilent Technologies has introduced a high-performance precision LCR (inductance, capacitance, resistance) meter for component R&D and manufacturing engineers. ...
Low phase noise frequency synthesizers cover 1.5 GHz to 12.8 GHz
Jan 24, 2006
Teledyne Microwave has introduced its 9700 series of single-loop frequency synthesizers that exhibit low phase-noise performance of -120 dBc/Hz(to 3.2 GHz), -114 dBc/Hz (to 6.4 GHz) and -108 dBc/Hz (to 12.8 GHz) at 100-kHz offset. ...
High reliability passive components for the military and aerospace
Jan 24, 2006
AVX Corporation has introduced an Automotive Plus Series (APS) of components, qualified to the Automotive AEC-Q200 standard, to fulfill high-reliability requirements in the military and aerospace industries. ...
Contract awards $57.3 million for the Aegis combat system
Jan 24, 2006
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin $57.3 million under an existing contract for Aegis combat system engineering, installation and integration on new U.S. Navy destroyers, as well as for upgrades aboard Aegis-equipped cruisers and destroyers already in service.
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DoD awards $7.4 million to fund air data equipment modifications
Jan 24, 2006
The United States Department of Defense announced that Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. has been awarded a $7.4 million contract for digital air data computer, altimeter and airspeed indicator modifications. ...
Competitors in the European air battle space to benefit from growth opportunities
Jan 24, 2006
The requirement for different technologies within each vertical segment of the European air battle space management (ABSM) market has spurred several competitors to enter the market but it has also rendered it difficult for any one company to exclusively dominate it. ...
U.S and Japanese firms to collaborate on security and privacy research
Jan 24, 2006
Hewlett Packard and Hitachi, Ltd. have announced that researchers at HP Labs Bristol, UK., and in Princeton, N.J., and the Hitachi Systems Development Laboratory will conduct a joint effort on key security and privacy issues. ...
Multiple-spectrum sensor system is unveiled for homeland defense
Jan 24, 2006
Innovative American Technology Inc. (IAT) has designed what is said to be the first fully Integrated Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear and Explosives (I-CBRNE) sensor system. ...
Support on the way to U.S. Army information systems
Jan 11, 2006
Harris Technical Services Corporation has been selected as a technical services subcontractor by NCI Information Systems Inc. for the Total Engineering and Integration Services (TEIS) program, which has a ceiling value for NCI and its subcontractors of $804 million. ...
New F-16 aircraft going to Greece
Jan 11, 2006
The U.S. government has awarded a $99.7 million contract to Lockheed Martin for long-lead tasks related to the production of 30 new advanced-block 52+ aircraft for Greece. ...