The IEEE Guide for the Application of Surge-Protective Devices for Low Voltage (1000 V or Less) AC Power Circuits (C62.92-2007) provides specifiers and users of surge-protective devices (SPDs) about the application considerations associated with power distribution systems within North America. This guide applies to SPDs to be connected to the local side of the service entrance … [Read more...]
Military
IEC Issues Draft of Amendment on ICs and Measurement of EM Emissions
IEC 61967-6 am1 Ed. 1.0 is entitled "Integrated Circuits - Measurement of Electromagnetic Emissions, 150 kHz to 1 GHz - Part 6: Measurement of conducted emissions - Magnetic probe method." The Final Draft International Standard has the following voting period: 2007-11-30 to 2008-02-01. Purchasers of this draft version will receive the definitive version once it … [Read more...]
NY Company Wins $10 Million Handheld Radio Contract
Harris Corporation of Rochester, NY is being awarded a contract for $10,204,063 to provide single-channel handheld radios that are an integral part of the Air Force Joint Tactical Radio System. Hanscom AFB, MA is the contracting activity. Learn more about this award at the Defense Link website."Is your company bidding on more military contracts? Check out our Forums … [Read more...]
Lumera Corporation Wins $2.2 Million U.S. Air Force Contract
Lumera Corp. of Bothell, WA has won a $2.2 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to fabricate low driving-voltage, reliable electro-optic modulators using its proprietary high-performance organic polymers. Utilizing RF photonics, in which optical components and optical fiber are used to process and to distribute high-speed electrical signals, helps provide the high … [Read more...]
New COTS Power Supply Meets MIL-STD 461E and Other Standards
The new VME450 from Vicor Corporation is a single slot power supply characterized by 28 VDC (filtered) and outputs of 3.3, 5, and ±12 V. The VME450 meets MIL-STD-704F with a normal range input voltage of 22 VDC to 29 VDC, 28 VDC nominal, and 50 VDC (12.5-msec transient). This MIL-COTS solution is compliant per the vibration requirements of MIL-STD-810F and the EMI requirements … [Read more...]
Moderately Soft EMI Gasketing Approved for Spaceflight and Military Applications
The GORE-SHIELD® GS2100 EMI gasket is a conductive, adhesive-backed EMI gasketing material that is moderately soft and is approved for spaceflight and military applications. This gasketing can be supplied in die-cut panel forms or in slit width rolls. Slit width material is particularly well suited to manual, "peel-and-stick" gasketing applications. GS2100 consists of a … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force Officials Defining Scope for New Electronic Warfare Wing
The U.S. Air Force Cyber Command's 450th Electronic Warfare Wing is slated to become operational by October 1, 2008. Details of the Wing's composition, mission, and manning are still being worked out, but the intent to achieve dominance in the control of the electromagnetic spectrum is a certainty. According to Lt. Col. Tim Sands, the AFCYBER Transition Team Chief, "We're going … [Read more...]
High-Reliability Cable Firm Creates Center of Excellence for European Military Needs
High-Reliability Connector Company ITT Interconnect Solutions (Cannon, Veam, and BIW) has created a centre for excellence for military and aerospace customers at its Basingstoke facility in the United Kingdom. The company has significantly increased its engineering and sales capabilities dedicated to this important sector. With these improvements, the company is preparing to … [Read more...]
Capacitor Series Is Optimized for Military/Aerospace Applications
A new space grade series of capacitors from KEMET Corporation has been crafted especially for use by military/aerospace customers in high-reliability applications. These capacitors meet the requirements for MIL-PRF-55365 as well as MIL-STD 1580. These devices incorporate an intensive testing and screening protocol that can be customized to meet the specific needs of an … [Read more...]
Surge Protection Firm Joins Innovation Network for Warfighter Systems
Transtector Systems has joined the EDGE? Innovation Network, a collaborative, open-environment initiative that allows industry, academia, and government to work together so as to enhance the delivery of technology and innovation to the warfighter. Sponsored by General Dynamics C4 Systems and located in Scottsdale, AZ, the EDGE provides facilities and labs for developing and … [Read more...]
