A group of engineers from Stanford University have produced the first ever water operated computer. The computer uses electromagnetic fields to pump water droplets impregnated with magnetic nanoparticles into gates to perform complex logical operations. Manu Prakash, a Stanford assistant professor, spent almost an entire decade thinking about the possibility of a … [Read more...]
Electromagnetic Catapult Successfully Launches Dead Load Truck into River
Earlier this week, the U.S. Navy began dead load testing the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EALS) on the Gerald R. Ford CVN 78. The electromagnetic slingshot launched an 80,000 pound dead load truck into the James River in Virginia. The truck reportedly weighed as much as a jet. Even though the truck wasn’t airborne for too long before hitting the water, the test … [Read more...]
Expanded Line of Solid State Amplifiers Makes Debut
Pasternack introduces a new line of 22 solid state high power amplifiers that cover UHF, VHF, L, S and C Frequency Bands. These amplifiers can produce more than 10 watts of power in frequencies from 150 kHz to 7500 MHz. “All of the high power amplifiers in this product family have single voltage supplies which are internally regulated and the circuits are enclosed in … [Read more...]
China’s Railway System Receives ‘Smart Station’ Upgrade
Ruckus Wireless, Inc. has partnered with Smartac Group China Holdings Limited (Smartac) to help build smart Wi-Fi networks for China’s railway system. Networks are currently being developed in more than 300 railway stations in Beijing, Guangzhou and Lanzhou. The goal of the project is to offer all railway passengers high-performance Wi-Fi and to upgrade China’s railway system. … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force Verifies Electromagnetic Pulse Weapon
The Boeing Company has developed an electromagnetic pulse weapon that can target and destroy specific electronic systems in buildings. The weapon was specifically designed to target certain buildings without causing collateral damage or injuries. Previously, this technology was only available to Hollywood screenwriters; this technology is portrayed in Warner Brother’s “Ocean’s … [Read more...]
Dual Band Amplifier Produces Continuous Power from 400 W to 800 W
MILMEGA, part of AMETEK Compliance Test Solutions group, debuted its new dual band amplifier, the AS0104-800/400, to run automotive radar pulse tests. It reduces testing time and is also easy to set up and operate, according to the company. The amplifier produces continuous wave power from 400 W to 800 W in frequency ranges from 1 GHz to 4 GHz. “AS0104-800/400 has been … [Read more...]
Automatic SAR Measurement Robot Debuts at IMS 2015
This week at the IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS), ART-Fi will showcase the “SARborg,” an automatic SAR measurement robot. The SARborg saves time, improves accuracy and repeatability, and is precise with its measurements. “We call it the SARborg, because it’s a robot that runs through batteries of SAR tests completely hands-free. We have essentially roboticized the … [Read more...]
Company Adds Digital Rectifier to Product Line
Astrodyne TDI adds a new digitally controlled test rectifier to its Defender product line. The new Lightweight Test Rectifier (LTR) is rugged, portable, durable, compact and lightweight; it is easily transported to testing sites. The LTR was designed to test impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) at installation sites. The rectifier offers up to 50 V and 50 A maximum DC … [Read more...]
FBI Pulled Security Expert from Flight for Alleged Hacking Concerns
The FBI pulled Chris Roberts, a computer security expert, from his United Airlines Flight last Wednesday in Syracuse because of suspicions that he hacked the airplane. Roberts tweeted referencing the plane’s communication systems suggesting he was going to use his laptop to force the plane’s emergency oxygen masks to deploy. The tweet read: “Find Myself on a 737/800, let’s see … [Read more...]
Live Demo of High Power Amplifier at IMS 2015
Empower RF Systems will conduct a live demonstration of its new 1 to 3 GHz High Power Amplifier at MTT-S IMS 2015 (Booth 3226) in May, 2015. This amplifier is a 1kW amplifier in a 5U chassis. It includes an integrated dual directional coupler and instrument grade power metering. It offers different operational modes and power settings including: Automatic Gain Control (AGC) … [Read more...]
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