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New GaAs MMIC Distributed Amplifier

 

Custom MMIC, a developer of performance-driven monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), has released the CMD173P4, a GaAs MMIC distributed amplifier operating from DC to 20 GHz. Ideal for use in microwave radio systems, telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation and military electronic warfare subsystems, the CMD173P4 delivers greater than 15 dB of gain with a … [Read more...]

Military Radio Antenna Eliminates Electrocution Danger

 

A new radio antenna could help strengthen ease of communication between military troops while preventing electrocution deaths. Developed by California-based United Analytics Corp., the new “body worn” antenna is a small, flexible panel that can fit onto a backpack or be worn underneath clothing or body armor and is designed to replace the larger antennas currently used by … [Read more...]

Serbian President Dedicates Nikola Tesla Monument at Wardenclyffe Laboratory

 

A life-sized granite statue of Nikola Tesla was unveiled Monday by Serbian president Tomislav Nikolic in a dedication ceremony honoring the late Serbian-American scientist. The monument stands near Wardenclyffe laboratory in Shoreham, N.Y. where Tesla did most of his work on wireless transmission between 1903 and 1915. The 16-acre property was purchased earlier this year by … [Read more...]

Patent Awarded for Method of Assembling Shielded IC Device

 

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded patent No. 8,536,684, “Method of Assembling Shielded Integrated Circuit Device,” to Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. of Austin, Texas. According to the background information supplied by the inventors, the new patent covers “A method of assembling an integrated circuit (IC) device, which includes the steps of providing a lead frame … [Read more...]

Patent Filed for EMC Test and Design Method of Circuit Board in Vehicle Control Unit

 

A patent application titled “Control Unit and Method for Designing a Circuit Board of a Control Unit” has been made available on the U.S. Patent and Trademark website. Background information supplied by the inventors states, “modern motor vehicles include a multitude of electronic control units, which are installed at different locations in order to assume control or … [Read more...]

Radio Test System for Evaluation of Military and Software-Defined Radios

 

Aeroflex Inc., a provider of high performance microelectronic components and test and measurement equipment, has released the new Aeroflex 7215 Configurable Automated Test Set, a radio test system designed for production and depot-level testing of military and software-defined radios (SDR). According to the company, the new 7215 radio test system includes a high resolution … [Read more...]

FAA Panel to Release Device Use Recommendations

 

A Federal Aviation Administration advisory panel investigating whether or not to relax the rules surrounding personal electronic device use on airplanes is expected to wrap up their inquiry next week, The New York Times reported in a recent article. Citing information from several members of the panel who requested anonymity, The New York Times said that the new guidelines are … [Read more...]

EMI Shielding Provided in a New Housing Structure

 

Justin Moll Director of Marketing VadaTech, Inc. 702-896-3337 www.vadatech.com MicroTCA is an open-standard embedded computing architecture developed by the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturer’s Group (PICMG).   The technology offers tremendous performance in a small form factor.  The design of the systems provides inherent EMI protection for all types of designs and … [Read more...]

Charge Generation of ESD Sensitive Devices: Understanding the Risks of Protective Packaging

 

Bob Vermillion, CPP/Fellow Certified ESD & Product Safety Control Engineer-iNARTE RMV Technology Group, LLC NASA-Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035 Several years ago, Ray Gompf, Ph.D., PE (Ret.), NASA, Kennedy Space Center and the author evaluated 7” x 7” ESD corrugated, Kraft and bleached B-Flute corrugated substrates  for Tribocharge Generation at low … [Read more...]

Spring Contacts for Shielding, Grounding and Electrical Connection Applications

 

Harwin, a manufacturer of electrical and electronic interconnect solutions, has expanded its range of EZ-Spring Contacts with new contact styles and heights. Part of the EZ-BoardWare range of PCB hardware products, the surface mount spring contacts—also known as spring fingers or grounding contacts—are now available in 15 different sizes, ranging from 1.70mm to 7.25mm free … [Read more...]

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