Aitech Defense Systems Inc. now offers a new rugged 6U VME single board computer (SBC) that brings the powerful QorIQ T1042, or higher performance T2081, multi-core processor to embedded systems, significantly increasing previous generation computing capabilities. The C114 is backward compatible with Aitech’s popular earlier generation PPC-based C106 and C108 boards, while incorporating the NXP Secure Boot […]
Aerospace & Defense
High-speed, radiation-tolerant FPGAs now in CQFP package
Microsemi Corporation today announced its RTG4 high-speed signal processing radiation-tolerant field programmable gate array (FPGA) engineering samples in a ceramic quad flat pack (CQFP) package are now available. The new CQ352 package, which conforms to the CQFP industry standard for space applications, features 352 pins to enable a more cost-effective integration than higher pin count […]
How does time of flight sensing measure distance?
At Sensor Expo 2017, John from ST Microelectronics explains the FlightSense principle for his company’s time of flight (ToF) sensor to show how it can be used to measure distance from an object. The ToF chips emits a tiny beam of laser light from its emitter (a Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) that hits a […]
28-V GaN HEMTs operate to 8 GHz with high efficiency, gain
Wolfspeed, A Cree Company has introduced a new series of 28V GaN HEMT RF power devices. These new devices are capable of higher frequency operation to 8GHz with increased efficiency and higher gain as well as best-in-class reliability. RF design engineers are now able to build more efficient broadband power amplifiers for commercial and military wireless […]
Super-efficient 150-V synchronous buck-boost controller eliminates surge protection devices
Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LTC3779, a high efficiency (up to 99%) 4-switch single inductor synchronous buck-boost DC/DC controller that operates from input voltages above, below or equal to the regulated output voltage. Its 4.5V to 150V input voltage range is designed to operate from a high input voltage […]
Motherboards, servers use Atom C3000 SoCs
Super Micro Computer, Inc. introduced a full suite of all-in-one solutions optimized for the growing Embedded Appliance, Intelligent Datacenter and Network Edge markets. Supermicro’s compact systems and motherboards optimized with the new Intel Atom C3000 (Denverton) SoC feature lower thermal and power requirements and can improve performance by 2.5X compared to the previous generation. Supermicro’s […]
Personal aviation flight system case study from VCC
This case study from VCC (Visual Communications Company) describes a personal aviation flight system (jetpack) communications panel that features color-coding to visually differentiate information. Designers chose LPC rigid light pipe due to its rugged material, easy assembly, superb daylight visibility, and wide 160 degree viewing angle that delivers vital safety information to the pilot. Read […]
NASA tests autopilot sensors during simulations
Inside a large, black-walled facility outside Denver, NASA’s Satellite Servicing Projects Division(SSPD) team successfully completed the latest testing of three rendezvous and proximity operations sensors used for satellite servicing applicatons and beyond. These sensors are needed for autonomous rendezvous of spacecraft, which is a vital technology for robotically servicing a satellite. Held at Lockheed Martin’s Space Operations […]
Proof of Concept and beyond: success stories in DFM
Reducing product development time and improving product quality while realizing costs savings no longer has to be a designer’s dream — or nightmare. Automation and the emergence of innovated and sophisticated CAD tools are helping to enable the type of rapid innovation needed to keep up with market demands in industries ranging from robotics, to […]
BMA connectors and adapters feature low VSWR
Pasternack has released a new line of 52 BMA connectors and adapters with maximum operating frequency of 22 GHz. They are designed for blind mating, rack and panels, phased array systems, RF backplanes and high-speed switching. This new product line is made up of 45 connectors with VSWR as low as 1.2:1, and 7 adapters […]