The Issue Induced signal susceptibility has been a factor in electronic equipment performance since the dawning of voltage and current. Often referred to as crosstalk, the undesired coupling of one circuit’s signals to another may result in interference that degrades the integrity of either signal. This article examines the testing process prescribed by RTCA DO-160 Section … [Read more...]
KP Performance Antennas Adds New 2-foot and 3-foot Antennas with Mimosa® B11 Mounting Kits to 11 GHz ProLine Parabolic Antenna Line
KP Performance Antennas, an Infinite Electronics brand and a manufacturer of wireless network antennas, has just released new 2-foot and 3-foot antennas with Mimosa® B11 mounting kit options to its new series of ProLine 11 GHz parabolic antennas. KP’s new high-performance ProLine parabolic antennas are ideal for high-density, point-to-point backhaul applications or … [Read more...]
XGR Technologies Acquires All SnapShot® EMI Shielding Assets from W.L. Gore & Associates
XGR Technologies, a Delaware based company, has acquired all assets related to the SnapShot® board level, EMI shielding business from W.L. Gore & Associates. The acquisition includes intellectual property, patents, manufacturing equipment, and commercial assets. SnapShot® EMI shields were launched by Gore in 2002. They have an eighteen-year track record of proven success … [Read more...]
Harwin Introduces FPC Assemblies with Hi-Rel Connectors
Harwin now offers both its Datamate J-Tek and Gecko high-reliability (Hi-Rel) connectors with flexible printed circuits (FPCs) attached for situations where there is little space above the board surface. Highly suited to aerospace, motorsport, satellite, and defense installations, these FPC assemblies provide engineers with lower profile interconnect solutions. This means that … [Read more...]
Laird Performance Materials Adds Ability to Equip Foam Microwave Absorbers for ‘All-Weather’ Use
A unit of Laird Performance Materials recently added the ability to protect foam absorbers from moisture and heat—making them suitable for use in all outdoor environments. Broadband and lightweight, foam absorbers offer military and aerospace design engineers a valuable alternative to elastomers when seeking to minimize signal interference from direct reflection. … [Read more...]
Review of Magnetic Effects Testing—DO-160 Section 15
The Issue From the beginning of aviation, knowledge of the aircraft direction during flight has been critical to locating destinations. The magnetic compass was used for centuries in shipping, and naturally, it was adopted for aircraft use. Without visible signposts or landmarks, direction relies on the compass to provide the necessary information. The compass aligns with the … [Read more...]
TMD Technologies takes share in GaN power amplifier specialist Diamond Microwave Limited
As part of a strategic investment programme, TMD Technologies Ltd (TMD), world class West London based manufacturer of advanced equipment for the microwave industry, has taken a share in Diamond Microwave Ltd (DML), a specialist in high-power solid-state microwave amplifier products utilising gallium nitride (GaN) and GaAs technology. Diamond Microwave has been a pioneer … [Read more...]
Rohde & Schwarz presents next generation test solutions for Bluetooth® Low Energy up to version 5.2
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) adopted the first specifications for BLE 5.2 at the end of 2019. This initially concerns the new power control functions. Rohde & Schwarz has already integrated specified tests into the Bluetooth test software of its wireless testers in the R&S CMW platform. In addition, Bluetooth LE 5.2 will provide extended audio … [Read more...]
4KW S Band SSPA for Satcom Uplink
Empower’s model 2176 is a compact high power GaN on SiC solid state CW amplifier. Standing 27 inches tall, it’s less than half the size of the typical legacy uplink HPA’s that it replaces. The slightly broader band brings flexibility to transmit in either of the two uplink channels. Besides the dramatic size reduction, the upgrade from legacy design to a next generation SSPA … [Read more...]
AMETEK-CTS Expands Global Support Organization and Strengthens Local Service Capabilities
AMETEK-CTS has announced the expansion of its global service and support organization to better serve a growing customer base. In addition to the appointment of Jens Ograbek, Service Director to the Global Service Team, the company has added new Regional Service Managers and new Field Application Engineering resources to help with pre and post-sales support. Capacity has … [Read more...]
