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...]
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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...]
UK Ministry of Defense Issues a Draft Document on Standards Management and Production
Great Britain's Ministry of Defense has issued a draft document on the management and production of defense standards. MOD DEF STAN 00-00 a draft document entitled "Standards for Defense Management and Production of Defense Standards." Comments on this draft must be received before May 30, 2008. The 38-page document details such standards management issues as policy, adoption … [Read more...]
Revision F of DO-160 Issued
DO-160F: Environmental Conditions & Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment was issued on December 6. 2007 and was prepared by RTCA Special Committee 135. This document provides standard procedures and environmental test criteria for testing airborne equipment for the entire spectrum of aircraft from light general aviation aircraft and helicopters through the "Jumbo Jets" … [Read more...]
Shielding Effectiveness of Gaskets, Composites and Shields
There is an ever-increasing demand for lighter, stronger, easy-to-manufacture and cost-effective shielding solutions. Jack Prawica and Jereme Irwin DLS Electronic Systems, Inc., Wheeling, IL, USA As we move into the 21st century, there is a demand for stronger, lighter, less expensive, and environmentally friendly, RoHS-compliant* conductive materials. Many industry insiders … [Read more...]
Line of Custom Filters Targets Multiple Applications
A line of custom EMI filters offered by Electrocube provides solutions for unique filter requirements. Complete design engineering and testing capabilities are provided to customers in the military, industrial, electronic, and aerospace industries. Electrocube filters have current carrying capacities of 0.1 amp to 500 amps; voltage ratings of 1 VDC to 5000 VDC; frequencies to … [Read more...]
