X-COM Systems, a subsidiary of Bird Technologies Group (Reston, VA), has introduced the 4CHVSG2000 four-channel arbitrary waveform vector signal generator that combines four independently programmable arbitrary waveform vector signal generators, each with dedicated, removable, 1-Tbyte solid-state drives for waveform storage. It is designed for testing multi-receiver or MIMO-enabled systems that ...
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Innovative Integration (Simi Valley, CA) offers the X6-1000M that integrates highspeed digitizing and signal generation with signal processing on a PMC/XMC IO module. The coupling of the digitizing to a Virtex6 FPGA core enables architectures for SDR, Radar, and Lidar front-end sensor digitizing and processing. A PCI ...
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Agilent Technologies (Santa Clara, CA) offers the Multi-Standard Radio (MSR) measurement application for the X-Series signal analyzers. It enables one-button, standards-based testing per the RF requirements defined in the TR 37 series of the 3GPP Release 9 standard. It can measure the FDD MSR scenarios for both band category 1 and 2. Supported measurements ...
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Southwest Microwave (Tempe, AZ) offers SSBP-20 miniature microwave coax contact assemblies that fit into the standard Size 20 contact cavities of D-Subminiature connectors, as well as Size 02 and larger contact cavities for standard MIL-DTL-38999 circular connectors. They can be used interchangeably with non-coax signal contact assemblies. They are resistant to vibration ...
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Antenna Factor (Merlin, OR) has introduced the WRT-MON Series monopole antenna that is tamper-resistant and designed for use in power equipment where space is limited. It requires a proximity ground plane and installs through a small hole. It is anchored by a threaded metal base connected to the coax cable ...
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The TFSB series of thin-film bandpass filters is available from TDK-EPC Corp. (Tokyo, Japan). The filters have a footprint of 1.0 × 0.5 square millimeters, and an insertion height of 0.3 mm. The filters feature terminal configuration on the bottom surface, and are designed for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, making them suitable for ...
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Elma Electronic (Fremont, CA) offers the VPX-300, an OpenVPX reference platform that provides interoperability among 3U VPX boards. The OpenVPX backplane profile provides two separate clusters through a data and control plane switch, handling Gigabit Ethernet and PCIe links.
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ITT Interconnect Solutions (Santa Ana, CA) has developed a MIL-DTL 38999 Series III connector. The KJAYA Series connector utilizes lightweight aluminum shells that provide a sealed, watertight, and airtight product for pressures up to 15psi.
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VISTAGY (Waltham, MA) has released SyncroFIT® 2011, which allows airframe manufacturers to implement advanced manufacturing processes. CAD designers can use the software to define and manage fasteners, holes, joints, and interfaces between parts within complex assemblies. SyncroFIT 2011 features 3D integration and visualization functions, including the ability to create customizable MBD (model-based ...
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Sparton Corp. (De Leon Springs, FL) has introduced navigation sensors that provide magnetic heading and orientation information, even in areas where GPS signals are unavailable and GPS-based devices are unable to operate. Navigation sensor features include true-north heading indication based on magnetic variation correction; 2D and 3D manual calibration; continuous ...
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Alico Systems (Torrance, CA) has announced the Kinetic 3500 OMAP FPGA Sensor Development Kit (SDK). Powered by a Texas Instruments (TI) OMAP3530 (Cortex A8 RISC processor and DSP) together with a Xilinx Spartan 6 FPGA, the product also features a set of sensor peripherals including a tri-axis MEMS gyroscope, tri-axis MEMS accelerometer, ...
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Analog Devices (Norwood, MA) has released the ADIS16136 iSensor® digital MEMS gyroscope, which provides 3.50/hr typical bias stability in a module consuming less than 1 watt and weighing 25 grams. The tactical grade (below 100/hr bias stability) iSensor MEMS gyroscope operates autonomously and does not require user configuration before producing rate sensing ...
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Specialised Imaging Ltd. (Tring, Hertfordshire, UK) has announced a new version of its Trajectory Tracker video tracking system that correlates high-speed video data with 3D visualization and measurement information. Designed to enable engineers to understand the flight behavior of high-speed objects, the SI Tracker 2 adds full, motorized 3-axis remote control ...
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