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Avionics Data Recorder Systems

The High Definition Video Recorder (HDVR)

Mercury Systems, Inc. (Andover, MA) has launched new avionics data recorder, storage, and transfer systems purpose-built to provide air and operations crews with intuitive high-speed secure and reliable data exchange. The High Definition Video Recorder (HDVR) family are highly scalable convection-cooled recorders designed for platforms needing high-fidelity data capacity, video and audio compression, and faster read/write speeds. The Advanced Data Transfer Systems (ADTS) feature fast data transfer with 1000 MB/s data transfer speeds, 100 MB/s+ SATA read/write speeds, crash survivable memory options, and encryption to speed information exchange and protect data during mission critical operations. The Data Storage Systems are network attached storage (NAS) units engineered to deliver high-performance multi-level security in remote, inhospitable environments.

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Conduction Cooled Chassis

The AoC3U-400 Series

LCR Embedded Systems (Norristown, PA) released two new conduction cooled chassis for high speed VPX systems. The AoC3U-400 Series is designed to maintain safe operating temperatures for high-power 3U VPX and SOSA aligned module-based systems. Each chassis combines forced air with conduction cooling to dramatically increase aggregate heat dissipation capacity by up to 100% versus straight passive conduction solutions while leveraging readily available VITA 48.2 plug-in modules. The 410 model features 4 payload slots, plus one VITA 62 PSU slot, while the 412 model adds dual removable SSD bays. Each unit includes custom backplane, front I/O board and applicable connector sets. Backplane data flow profiles provide for VPX and SOSA aligned module usage, while I/O board designs support high speed copper, optical or RF signals with a range of MIL-STD connector options as needed.

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Robot Chargers and Transmitters

The OC-262 charger

WiBotic (Seattle, WA) has introduced several new chargers and transmitters for drones and autonomous mobile robots. The OC-262 is a passively cooled onboard charger that was developed as a ruggedized system for the Department of Defense. Providing up to 300W of power, the OC-262 has no moving parts, supports all common robot battery chemistries, and pairs with a weatherproof receiver antenna. Designed for UAVs and smaller robots, the OC-150 is a compact, lightweight onboard charger that delivers up to 150W of total power and up to 10A of current depending upon battery voltage. As with other OCs, it supports multiple battery chemistries and has an output voltage range of 9V to 58.5V. The TR-150 compact transmitter delivers up to 150W of power with end-to-end wireless power system efficiencies of 85% or more, while the the TR-300 offers the same core benefits as the TR-150 but delivers up to 300W of power.

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GNSS Simulator

The Broad-Sim Solo simulator

Orolia Defense & Security (Rochester, NY) released the latest addition to its GNSS simulator family, Broad-Sim Solo. The Solo joins the BroadSim line of Skydelpowered GNSS simulators, which includes models suited for Hardware-In-The-Loop and Multi-Element Antenna/CRPA testing. BroadSim Solo shares the same Skydel Simulation Engine that runs on a standard BroadSim, BroadSim Anechoic and BroadSim Wave-front. It supports advanced scenario creation features and the benefits provided by a software-defined architecture such as high-dynamics, 1000 Hz iteration update rate and ultra-low latency of 5 ms. Nearly all civilian GNSS signals can be generated through its single RF output (one frequency band at a time), along with GPS AES M-Code, jamming or spoofing signals.

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Damped Piezoresistive Accelerometer

The Model 2262B accelerometer

Endevco (Depew, NY) announced the release of Model 2262B, a rugged, gas damped piezoresistive accelerometer for shock environments. This new transducer uses a unique and advanced multi-mode damped silicon piezoresistive MEMS sensing element for exceptional bandwidth with no significant resonance response up to 40 kHz. Model 2262B is available in 1000, 2000 and 6000 g full-scale ranges. The hermetically sealed stainless steel package includes an integral 4-pin connector that mates with Endevco’s Model 3915 detachable low noise, shielded cable assembly, sold separately. Model 2262B replaces the now obsolete Model 2262A fluid damped accelerometer.

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Valve in Tank Assembly

Eaton's Valve in Tank Assembly (VITA) propulsion feed system

Eaton (Cleveland, OH) announced that it successfully completed qualification testing for the aerospace industry’s first Valve in Tank Assembly (VITA) propulsion feed system.

As the first satellite electric propulsion solution that integrates valves inside the propellant tank, the VITA eliminates the need for a traditional feed system envelope, creating room for more payload.

The design of Eaton’s VITA eliminates the feed system envelope by integrating proportional flow valve technology into a housing that is then integrated into the neck of a lightweight composite propellant tank.

The initial configuration of the VITA solution has two redundant shut-off valves to support one thruster for increased reliability. The drop-in VITA design approach supports modular satellite configurations, making architectural changes easier.

Qualified in testing with xenon, this system has demonstrated to be fully compatible with krypton as well.

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Satellite Antennas

The phased-array antennas can be deployed on satellites and other space vehicles.

ThinKom Solutions (Hawthorne, CA) announced the development of a new family of phased-array antennas for deployment on satellites and other space vehicles. The antennas are based on ThinKom’s VICTS (Variable Inclination Continuous Transverse Stub) technology. The multi-frequency full-duplex antennas are designed for operation on geostationary and non-geostationary satellites using C-, X-, Ku-, Ka-, Q-, V-, E- and W-band frequencies. They can provide steerable high-capacity inter-satellite links as well as space-to-earth and earth-to-space feeder and user links. Other key features include 80-degree scan angle coverage, wide instantaneous channel bandwidth up to 2 GHz, polarization diversity, low sidelobe emissions and continuous jitterless high-agility scanning.

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Multi-Channel, Mixed-Signal RF Converters

The AD9081 and AD9082 mixed-signal front-ends

Richardson RFPD, Inc. (Geneva, IL), an Arrow Electronics company, announced availability and full design support capabilities for two highly integrated high-speed converters from Analog Devices, Inc. The AD9081 and AD9082 mixed-signal front-ends combine high-performance analog and digital signal processing, allowing designers to install multiband radios in the same footprint as single-band radios. By shifting more of the frequency translation and filtering from the analog to the digital domain, the AD9081/2 provides designers with the software configurability to customize radios. The AD9081 MxFE® includes four 16-bit, 12 gigasample-per-second RF digital-to-analog converter cores and four 12-bit, 4 GSPS RF analog-to-digital converter cores. The AD9082 MxFE® includes four 16-bit, 12 GSPS RF DAC cores and two 12-bit, 6 GSPS RF ADC cores.

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Ruggedized 3 ~ 40 Watt DC/DC Converters

THR-WI series of 3 / 10 / 20 / 40 watt DC/DC converters

TRACO Power North America (San Jose, CA) announced their new THR-WI series of 3 / 10 / 20 / 40 watt DC/DC converters with double/reinforced insulation providing up to 3,000 VAC Isolation. These products operate over an ultra-wide 4-1 input range with up to 90% efficiencies and operating temperatures from -40°C to +80°C (105°C maximum case temperature). THR 3 (3 Watt) models offer DIP 24 footprints and the THR 10 / 20 / 40 (10 / 20 / 40 Watt) come in 2×1" footprints. Input ranges include 9~36 / 18-75 / 40~160 VDC and provide single & dual outputs ranging 5~24 VDC. Models are fully encapsulated to withstand shock and vibration standards per IEC / EN 61373. Internal input filters enable EN 55032 class A compliance (3 /10 / 20 watts) and overload, overvoltage and short-circuit protection.

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Video Encoder

Crystal Group announces its ruggedized video appliances.

Crystal Group, Inc. (Hiawatha, IA) announced it will offer the industry’s first ruggedized video appliances (RVA) that combine critical, real-time 4K video streaming, recording, extension, and storage with strict military and industrial standards. In collaboration with Matrox® Video, Crystal Group provides the world’s only ruggedized multi-4K video encoder and 4K IP KVM extender. Both products use Crystal Group’s proprietary ruggedization techniques to deploy the ultra-high-definition (UHD) video capabilities and quality of Matrox’s Maevex 6100 Series quad 4K encoder and Extio™ N3408 4K/quad-HD IP KVM extender into extreme operating environments. Equipped with compressed H.264 technology, the RVA6152 video encoder delivers quality, low bitrate streaming and recording. The RVA3408 IP KVM extender provides 4Kp60 4:4:4 UHD performance or quad-monitor capabilities over standard GbE at unprecedented low bitrates.

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3U VPX VITA 46 Processor Module

The VPX760 VITA 46 processor module

VadaTech (Henderson, NV) announces the VPX760 VITA 46 processor module. Based on the Intel® Xeon® Processor E-2176M with CM246 PCH, the processor base frequency is 2.7 GHz with max turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz. Front panel interfaces include GbE via RJ45, video via mini DisplayPort and dual USB3.0 type C connectors for extended storage or peripherals. The unit provides PCIe Gen3 x8 (which can be bifurcated as dual x4), PCIe Gen2 x4, dual GbE and dual SATA Gen3 on P1. There is PCIe Gen3 x8 (or dual x4) and dual USB3.0 on P2, together with additional video display output. The VPX760 has up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory with ECC and 64 GB of Flash for OS. The BIOS allows booting from on-board NAND, off-board SATA, PXE boot as well as USB.

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Interface Modules

The Dinkle International interface modules

Dinkle International (Missouri, TX) announced its complete line of interface modules, used to simplify and improve reliability of automation connections and signal conversions, in a compact form factor.

When creating automation systems using major PLC brands like Allen-Bradley, Keyence, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, and more, designers have to connect an ever-increasing number of equipment signals to the I/O modules. These signals may be discrete (on/off at anywhere from 5 VDC up to 120 VAC), analog (usually 4-20mA or 0-10 VDC), or other specialized signaling levels.

Interface modules are available with popular industry-standard connectors like: IDC (14-pin, 20-pin, 26-pin, 30-pin, 34-pin, 40-pin); D-Sub (37-pin, 44-pin); MDR (50-pin, 68-pin, 100-pin); and terminal blocks.

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FPGA Hardware Development Kit

Abaco Systems' Hardware Development Kit

Abaco Systems (Huntsville, AL) announced the Hardware Development Kit (HDK), a tool allowing users to develop unallocated Xilinx, Inc. FPGA resources on Abaco boards. The HDK uses specific features in the new Xilinx Vivado ML Editions tool suite, which allow users to implement custom intellectual property (IP) while maintaining the overall integrity of the Abaco IP. The HDK allows end-users to harness available programmable logic resources within Abaco’s embedded FPGA platforms. Use cases include enhanced security, digital signal processing and other custom algorithms. Developing these unallocated resources could reduce or eliminate additional hardware, further simplifying designs and optimizing size, weight and power (SWaP). The initial scope of the HDK is to support Abaco’s SBC3511, SBC6511, and IPN254, with availability to support other boards in the future.

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