New Products

Round TFT LCD Displays

Data Image (Winter Park, FL) has announced new round TFT LCD color displays in two sizes: 3" and 4.2" in diameter. They can be used as digital avionics, power meters, speedometers, rpm gauges, temperature indicators, strain gauges, volt/current meters or a simple clock. The display can show a single gauge or display multiple parameters. The formats for the displays are 432 × 432 for the 3" and 720 × 720 for the 4.2". Both have a brightness of 1000 nits typical and wide viewing angles thanks to the IPS glass technology used on both versions. Both have wide temperature rating. They are available with or without capacitive touch panels for user interface.

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System-on-Chip Design Suite

Microsemi Corporation (Aliso Viejo, CA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc., announced a new release of the Libero ® system-on-chip (SoC) PolarFire Design Suite, introducing lower static power devices to the PolarFire field-programmable-gate array (FPGA) family. The Libero SoC PolarFire Design Suite v2.2 gives designers access to “L” series PolarFire devices which deliver 30 percent lower static power over standard PolarFire FPGAs, making them ideal for low power portable defense and professional grade consumer systems.

With FPGAs, software is as important as the caliber of FPGAs being utilized for design. The newly enhanced design suite enables faster design completion with a 15 percent improvement in runtime for place and route, together with a 2.5x runtime improvement for programming file generation. The latest software release further reduces design flow bottlenecks with new support for pre-design transceiver modeling

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Hermetically Sealed Capacitors

MH series hermetically sealed capacitors from Electronic Concepts, Inc. (Eatontown, NJ) are specifically designed for 400 Hz AC filtering in high reliability applications. The proprietary dry-film dielectric system, originally developed for direct mounting on aircraft generators, offers an extended operational temperature range to 125°C without voltage derating. The capacitors are hermetically sealed for superior moisture protection.

ECI’s 125°C metallized dielectric system, combined with unique proprietary process development, yields superior performance and electrical characteristics to traditional 125°C dielectric choices like polycarbonate or PPS. The low loss dielectric system also offers higher corona inception voltages than metallized polycarbonate, and superior self-healing to metallized PPS. 100% of production is dual screened at 125°C burn-in for peak DC equivalent and 400 Hz AC rating.

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Tethered Drone Cables

GORE® Tethered Drone Cables from W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Landenberg, PA) combine power and fiber optic cables with durable, lighter-weight materials in a hybrid solution.

They have a dielectric that is 20 percent smaller than standard nylon cables, which means they take up less space inside the TMS system.

The single-mode fiber optic cable meets ARINC 802-2 requirements and is proven to provide a high level of crush resistance with low insertion loss, ensuring a secure data link from the drone to the ground support equipment (GSE). In addition, Gore’s patent-pending fiber braid cable jacket is low friction and resists abrasion induced during operation or by the TMS. This low-friction jacket also makes it easier to handle Gore’s tethered drone cables compared to standard nylon cables.

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7" Touch Panel Computer

Technologic Systems (Fountain Hills, AZ) recently unveiled the TS-TPC-7990 Touch Panel Computer (TPC). Built on the NXP i.MX6 Cortex-A9 ARM CPU and available in a Solo or Quad Core configuration, this touch panel computer can provide end-users with true, next-generation graphical experience with high-definition video, 2D, or 3D graphics. The TS-TPC-7990 comes in either a resistive or capacitive screen making it an ideal solution for any application that requires a touch-based human machine interface (HMI).

For use in the field, the TS-TPC-7990 has a mPCIe slot which can accommodate a host of options and diverse set of I/O capacities. An onboard mSATA connection is ideal for applications requiring access to large reliable data storage. I/O interfaces include four RS-232 ports, three RS-485 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and a USB Host Port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and 10/100 Ethernet port, two CAN bus, one I2C, one SPI and nine GPIO.

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Modular Rackmount Enclosure

Pixus Technologies (Waterloo, Ontario) now offers modular subrack/enclosure configurations that facilitate a mix of 6U boards and 3U boards to be used in the same enclosure. The segmentation also allows the use of dual 3U segments. The Pixus modular 19" rackmount enclosures have been used in various systems to provide a 2nd set of 3U boards to be stacked above another row of 3U boards. The designs include versions in OpenVPX, CompactPCI, and custom backplane architectures. Pixus also offers specialized rugged rails for the high insertion forces of 6U OpenVPX. The company has additionally applied the hybrid 3U/6U approach for horizontal-mount designs. For example, a 1U chassis can facilitate one each of the two board sizes.

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Compact Linear Induction Motor

H2W Technologies (Santa Clarita, CA) engineers have developed a compact Linear Induction Motor (LMAA-04-01) that can generate 10.6 lbs [47 N] at a 15% duty cycle. Operating at 208 VAC 3-phase 60 Hz, the synchronous velocity of this LIM is 160 in/sec [4 m/s]. This LIM was designed for high speed operation; however, it can also be operated at stall (zero speed) to produce static thrust. This motor is encapsulated using high temperature 350°F [176°C] potting compound which protects the components and seals it from moisture.

A non-contacting, high-speed, linear motor measuring just 8.7 in. [223 mm] long × 3.0 in. [75 mm] wide × 1.7 in. [43 mm] high, this LIM operates on the same principal as a rotary, squirrel cage, induction motor. They are typically used in applications that do not require positioning. The 3-phase coil assembly can be directly connected to the AC line for single speed applications or to an adjustable frequency drive for variable speed control of the motor. The motors are reversible and can also be dynamically braked.

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Programmable DC Power Supplies

Versatile Power, Inc. (Campbell, CA) announced that their BENCH XR Series of 600W programmable DC power supplies have received Certification as LXI conformant. LXI is an instrument connectivity standard that allows engineers to access their instruments remotely via a built-in Ethernet interface. Five models of the U.S.A.-built BENCH XR Series offer output power to 600 Watts.

LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) combines the synchronization and triggering features inherent in VXIbus and IEEE-1588 devices, with the benefits of Ethernet and GPIB. LXI test and measurement modules are optimized for use in design validation and manufacturing test systems with LAN connectivity enabling modules to be accessed from anywhere in the world.

The BENCH XR Series is a high-density 1U design which measures just 1.73 in. (44 mm) high × 8.82 in. (224 mm) wide × 10.30 in. (262 mm) deep and weighs only 5.8 lbs. (2.6 Kg). The five (5) models of the U.S.A.-built BENCH XR Series offer output power to 600 Watts, DC output current to 33 amps and DC output voltage to 400V.

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Vertical Launch Connectors

Pasternack (Irvine, CA) has introduced a new line of solderless vertical launch connectors that are designed for high-speed networking, high-speed computing and telecommunications applications. Pasternack’s new series of vertical launch connectors consists of 12 models that provide VSWR as low as 1.3:1 and maximum operating frequency of up to 50 GHz, depending on the model. These launches boast a reusable clamp attachment and can be used for microstrip or stripline.

Offered in male and female versions covering 2.4 mm, 2.92 mm and SMA interfaces, all models provide solderless installation. These removable vertical launches feature a stainless steel outer conductor, gold-plated beryllium copper center contact and Polyetherimide (PEI) insulators. They are suitable for highspeed backplanes, signal integrity measurements, semiconductor verification boards, multi-channel tests and SERDES applications.

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Single Board Computers

Abaco Systems (Huntsville, AL) announced that it has been chosen by one of the world’s premier shipbuilding companies to help equip state-of-the-art aircraft carriers. Abaco XCR15 6U rugged CompactPCI® computers will be at the heart of crew workstations located throughout each ship that will provide access to the craft’s electrical, propulsion and nuclear systems.

The XCR15 6U CompactPCI rugged single board computer utilizes an Intel Core i7 dual/quad processor operating at up to 2.5 GHz, and supports up to 16 GBytes of memory. The processor also brings Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) signal processing, and intelligent performance on-demand with Intel Turbo Boost technology. The XCR15 provides support for two XMC/PMC mezzanine sites as well as Gigabit Ethernet, VGA, DVI, audio, SATA, serial and GPIO. Both front I/O and rear I/O are possible. Operating system support includes Linux®, Vx-Works® and Windows® 7.

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Nd:YAG Photodiodes

OSI Optoelectronics (OSIO) (Hawthorne, CA) offers high-response N-on-P YAG photodetectors that are optimized at 1060 nm for critical military and aerospace sensing applications. The YAG laser light wavelength combines with low capacitance, for high-speed operation and extremely low noise, making it useful for sensing low-light intensities. Features include large active areas, high breakdown voltages, high speeds, and highly-accurate photodetection.

The Nd:YAG optimized detectors are available as single-element and/or quadrant detectors, called the SPOT Series. The SPOT Series quad detectors are ideal for aiming and pointing applications. The N-on-P devices can be used in the photovoltaic mode for low-speed applications that require low noise. Alternatively, the optimized photodetectors can be utilized in the photoconductive mode, with an applied reverse bias, for high-speed applications.

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X-Band Radar Solid State Power Amplifier

COMTECH PST (Melville, NY) has proudly introduced a new Gallium Nitride (GaN) amplifier for applications in the X-Band pulsed radar market. The AB linear design operates from 9.0 to 9.9 GHz frequency range over any instantaneous bandwidth of 500 MHz. Development of this product is intended for use in ruggedized radar applications. The amplifier design features self-protection for Load VSWR, Duty Factor, Pulse Width, Temperature, as well as a graceful degradation in case of a RF power module failure. Additional features include: high output power dynamic range; RF input & output sample detectors; pulse width and duty factor protection; thermal and load VSWR protection; remote status/control interface (Ethernet); ruggedized for harsh environmental apps; RF modular combining 2 kW-16 kW; and internal AC power supply. Custom configurations and features are available as well as specific power levels up to 16kW.

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COTS Military Inverters

Schaefer Inc. (Hopkinton, MA) recently unveiled their new MIL-K Series of MIL-COTS Inverters for military applications. The MIL-K Series is suitable for use in shelters, vehicles, avionics, radar, naval and many other open air applications. These highly efficient (93%) 3-level technology, COTS inverters offer 360 VDC to 750 VDC (600 VDC nominal) input voltage and 208 VAC/120 VAC three phase (30 KW/37.5 KVA) 60 Hz output voltages. Series options include low and high IP rated (IP69), liquid (up to 65°C) and air cooled, isolated and non-isolated, AC and DC inputs, parallel (N+1), hight output power and more.

Specific units are designed to meet the following Mil Standards: Mil-Std-461 (CE, CS, RE, and RS),Mil-Std-1399-300A/B, Mil-Std-1332B, Mil-Std-704, Mil-Std-1275, Mil-Std-810, Mil-Std-901, Mil-Std-167, Mil-Std-202, Mil-Std-740. MIL-K Series also meet CAN (J1939), UL 60950 and UL 1950 CSA, CE Standards.

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FPGA Carrier Boards

VadaTech (Henderson, NV) has announced two new products based on the Xilinx Zynq® Ultra-Scale+™ MPSoC (MultiProcessor System on Chip).

The AMC581 is an AMC FPGA Carrier with a single FMC (VITA 57) site and is compliant to AMC.1, AMC.2 and AMC.4 specifications. The onboard re-configurable FPGA interfaces directly to the AMC FCLKA, TCLKA-D, FMC DP0-9 and all FMC LA/HA/HB pairs. The FPGA interfaces to a single DDR4 memory channel (64-bit wide) for local data storage. The module has onboard 64 GB of Flash, 128 MB of boot flash and an SD Card as an option.

The VPX581 is a 3U VPX FPGA carrier with the same base architecture, making it easy for developers to port between these two embedded computing form factors. The unit includes a dedicated Health Management processor for use with Chassis Management solutions supporting VITA 46.11 Tier-2 command set and is compatible with a chassis having JTAG Switch Module (JSM).

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Rad-Hard, 16-Bit A/D Converter

Data Device Corporation (DDC) (Bohemia, NY) has introduced the 7809C, a new latch-up immune version and drop-in replacement for the widely deployed 7809A, 16-bit serial output analog-to-digital (A/D) data converter. The 7809C is single event latch-up immune and features improvements in performance, including lower power dissipation, while remaining a highly reliable and cost-effective space solution.

The A/D converter utilizes DDC’s patented radiation mitigation RAD-PAK® technology, which incorporates radiation shielding in a hermetic ceramic package. This technology greatly improves TID tolerance. Since inception, more than 20 years ago, our electronic components and single board computers have experienced zero failures in space! Features include: 100 kHz min sampling rate; ±10V and 0V to 5V input range; +5V supply operation; utilizes internal or external reference; 16-bit serial output; low power dissipation: 100 mW max.

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12-Bay Storage Server

Chassis Plans’ (San Diego, CA) new M2UDA-20 revision controlled, military-grade storage server system can be used for many rugged, computationally-intense military and/or industrial applications, while using limited rack space. It includes 12 2.5 removable drive bays and supports JBOD and high-performance RAID storage options. It meets and/or exceeds MIL-STD-810K and 901D for a range of environmental specifications – extreme high and low temperatures, high altitude, 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity, vibration, bench handling shocks and EMI compliance.

The new M2UDA server has exceptional strength, is low weight, and contains Chassis Plan’s proprietary SysCool® thermal management system. SysCool® extends the life of the computing system, reduces power consumption, and lowers overall system noise levels. Designed for use worldwide, it is compliant with RoHS, REACH, CE and TAA specifications.

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Autonomous Vehicle Computing Platform

The Processor Research group at the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) (South Korea) announced the successful development of Aldebaran5, a processor for self-driving cars. Aldebaran5 features 9 cores to provide high computing power as well as safety mechanisms to ensure reliability for automotive applications while exhibiting industry leading power efficiency (~1 watt) and a tiny form factor (smaller than the size of a nail head.)

Of the nine cores, four 4 are dynamically programmable to operate for performance or for reliability. Safety features adhering to international standards ensure reliability with 99% detection coverage of faults and malfunctions and includes recovery mechanisms to mitigate potential negative effects. Furthermore, dedicated custom-designed acceleration circuitry for image recognition and HEVC (high efficiency video coding), as well as CAN bus communication hardware and an image signal processor (ISP) are integrated into the SoC.

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Smart Modem Transceiver

Saelig Company, Inc. (Fairport, NY) has introduced the Circuit Design SLR-434M Smart Modem - a compact, easy to use narrow-band embedded radio modem operating in the 434 MHz ISM band. It incorporates LoRa® technology to achieve extremely long range for low bit-rate data with low power. The SLR-434M’s excellent receiving sensitivity allows communication into areas once considered difficult for RF to penetrate and making it possible to transmit 1800 feet or more. The SLR-434M is also switchable to accommodate conventional FSK communication.

The SLR-434M can transmit data or operate in simple control systems using Circuit Design’s dedicated command protocol from an external CPU or PC via an RS232 or COMport interface. The SLR-434M can process 8 I/O switching signals. With up to 10mW RF output power from the SMA connector, the SLR-434M can be used in simplex or duplex mode on 137 channels. It operates from a 3.5 - 5.0V supply, consuming less than 30 mA when transmitting. Its low power consumption makes battery operation possible with this sturdy 1.6" × 1.2" × 0.25" module.

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Directional Infra-Red Counter Measure Device

BIRD Aerosystems (Herzliya, Israel), a developer of Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASIO) and Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS), recently announced the SPREOS Compact Directional Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM) solution.

Protected by a sapphire dome, BIRD’s SPREOS combines a radar-based confirmation sensor and an active laser (DIRCM). The system can be easily integrated with all types of Missile Warning Systems (MWS) and upon receiving a pre-alarm from the MWS, SPREOS slews to the direction of the threat, activates its multi-band radar functionality, confirms and tracks the threat while analyzing its unique information (velocity, distance, position, RCS) to enable the most effective jamming response. Following the confirmation, SPREOS deploys its multiband countermeasure laser to jam the threat while constantly performing kill assessment by monitoring of the threat and real-time assessment whether it has been defeated and how effective is the protection.

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