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Anadigics’ AWB7128 and AWB7228 PAs have a linearity of -47 dBc ACPR @ +/- 10 MHz offset (10 MHz channel bandwidth).
The modules, which come in a 7 mm x 7 mm x 1.3 mm surface mount package are optimised for operation in a 50 Ω system.
Sofradir beats the US to it in supplying IR products to military and space
The French firm has been assessed the global number one for supplying the military with cooled MCT infrared detectors, critical scanning and staring arrays
Sofradir has secured more than 25 per cent market share in volume for supplying second generation Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT/HgCdTe) infrared detectors to the military and space sectors.
This is what Maxtech International report, “The World Market for Military Infrared Imaging Detectors and Systems,” says.
Sofradir’s infrared detectors are used in thermal imagers, missile seekers, Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), such as those used by the French army in Afghanistan, other surveillance, targeting and homing infrared equipment and space-borne observation satellites.
In 2011, Sofradir delivered 5,000 units. This is up from the 4,400 units it delivered in 2010, enabling Sofradir to tip the scales and eclipse its predecessor.
Compared to the manufacture of components in other industries, volumes for cooled MCT IR detectors may appear small. However, system integrators in the defence industry are well aware of the extreme complexity of producing cooled MCT IR detectors, with only a handful of IR manufacturers able to produce more than 2,000 units per year.
Sofradir credits its increased market share to its longevity in meeting customer demands for cutting edge and innovative products, its capacity to run a safe and reliable production line and to anticipate
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market needs for new standards, such as the 15 micron pitch.
“Sofradir has been making and selling infrared detectors since 1986, so we are very proud to have climbed to the leading market position. It acknowledges the robustness of our business strategy and technological choices. It is recognition that we have been carrying out the right analysis on the problems customer face and bringing them winning solutions. I’d like to express our gratitude to all of our customers for their continuous confidence in Sofradir,” said Philippe Bensussan, chairman and CEO of Sofradir. “In addition, with the recent strengthening of our shareholder structure, new assets from Safran and Thales will broaden our IR technology portfolio and this will further reinforce Sofradir’s world leadership position.”
Sofradir’s market achievement comes on the heels of an announcement by its defence group shareholders Thales SA and Safran SA that they have increased their shareholdings in Sofradir from 40 per cent to 50 per cent each, through the purchase of the 20 per cent holding from Areva, a nuclear energy group.
JDSU highlights
collaborative innovation with indium phosphide technologists Infinera
The firm is launching a new video segment as part of its Different View campaign on
JDSU.tv.
The segment highlights how JDSU collaborates closely with customers to provide innovative solutions that help advance the optical communications market.
The main video features leading optical manufacturer Infinera and covers how the company works closely with JDSU to bring forth new optical communications solutions that enable faster and more reliable connectivity in response to growing demand for voice, video, and wireless applications among consumers.
Three supporting videos on
JDSU.tv highlight
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