The market research resource ResearchAndMarkets.com has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineering" to its offering. The report is a completely revised, expanded, and updated version of Henry Ott's book, “Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems.” It reflects the most recent developments in the field of … [Read more...]
New Filtered Micro D-Sub Connectors
A new line of smaller, lightweight EMI-filtered Micro D-Subminiature Connectors has been introduced by Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products. Micro D-sub connectors are designed and built to MIL-DTL-83513 and available fully RoHS compliant. The compact footprint of the micro D-sub addresses a range of medical, industrial and aerospace applications where space is limited and EMI … [Read more...]
Aluminum Foams and the Construction Industry
The Web site AZoBuild has reported on new research into manufacturing aluminum foams at reduced costs. Aluminum foams have a porous structure that makes them excellent materials to absorb sound, impacts and vibrations. Their metallic nature allows their use as electromagnetic shields and makes them stable at high temperatures. Aluminum foams are also recyclable and non … [Read more...]
Aerospace Company Completes Testing of Space Surveillance Satellite System
The Boeing Company announced that it has successfully completed integration and testing of the space segment, as well as initial testing of the ground segments, of the Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) system under development for the U.S. Air Force. Completion of these milestones confirms that the space vehicle and ground segments meet requirements for the first SBSS … [Read more...]
INTEGRATED’s ELECTRO Simulation Software Now Models Voltage Interference
Winnipeg, Canada – INTEGRATED Engineering Software, a leading developer of hybrid simulation tools for electromagnetic, thermal & structural design analysis, has developed a new feature for its ELECTRO electric field solver software, which accurately models transients such as lightening strikes. This was developed specifically for engineers and scientists who design high … [Read more...]
NASA Spacecraft Undergoes EMC/EMI and Other Environmental Testing
Colorado-based Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation has completed environmental testing for NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) and has begun post-environmental performance testing. The projected launch date for WISE is November 1, 2009. Environmental testing included electromagnetic compatibility, electromagnetic interference, thermal vacuum, vibration, … [Read more...]
First Piloted, Fuel-Cell Powered Aircraft Takes Off in Hamburg
The Antares DLR-H2, the world’s first piloted aircraft utilizing power drawn solely from fuel cells, took off from Hamburg Airport on July 7, 2009. Antares DLR-H2 was developed by the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- and Raumfahrt , or DLR, (German Aerospace Center). The propulsion system of the aircraft was developed at the DLR Institut für Teknische Thermdyanmik-Stuttgart. The … [Read more...]
Expanded Capacitor Line Meets Stringent Military Testing Standards
The CWR 09, 11, 19, and 29 line of tantalum military capacitors from KEMET Corporation has been expanded to meet in full the requirement of MIL-PRF-55365 T-level testing. These capacitors have been crafted for use in military/aerospace, high-reliability applications. In addition to compliance with MIL-PRF-365 requirements in regard to surge current options, Weilbull grading, … [Read more...]
Aerospace Manufacturer Expands to Australia
Insitu, Inc. of Bingen, WA has opened an Insitu Pacific office in Queensland, Australia. A provider of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), Insitu will conduct a wide range of activities including UAS intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services, direct sales, training services, and payload modification and production. Insitu Pacific has already begun local payload … [Read more...]
LCR Electronics Partners with RadiSys to Serve Growing MAG Market Segment
LCR Electronics, Inc., well known manufactures of EMI filters and other high tech components, and RadiSys Corporation have announced a collaboration to deliver ruggedized AdvancedTCA® (ATCA)—advanced telecom computing architecture—platform solutions to the military, aerospace, and government (MAG) market segments. With the growing demand for land mobile communications, … [Read more...]
