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Communication that can be counted on for smarter firearms training 4 To help meet the training needs of the world’s armed services, Militec has found the support provided by Radiometrix makes all the difference. John Jackson, telemetry product manager, Radiometrix tells us more
The age of information
Specialist storage and memory solutions distributor, Jactron says that as the aerospace sector moves into the digital age, obsolescence management of memory and storage becomes more important when designing and developing new systems
Proven technology for aircraft test systems 8
In markets with strict regulations such as the aerospace industry there are specific requirements, which are evident throughout the entire value chain. One of the specific features is the longevity of applications - respectively of their components such as electronics and mechanics. Hendrik Thiel, HEITEC AG, international sales manager business unit electronics, tells us more
Space: the next frontier 10
They are out there, and they are watching us. According to some estimates there are over 2200 satellites currently above the earth performing tasks which include giving us directions when we are driving; helping to predict crop yields, monitoring the ice-caps and providing security for critical infrastructure. Even further afield, spacecraft are watching our planetary neighbours. Charcroft Electronics tells us more
MIL-DTL-38999 circular connectors available in many shell materials, finishes and contacts
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Lane Electronics, also widely known as FC Lane Electronics, a leading distributor of electrical and electronic connector products, announces a range of circular connectors that meet the requirements of MIL-DTL-38999 SERIES III making them suitable for a wide variety of demanding applications
The commercialisation of space 12
Around 40 per cent of the world is connected to the internet and this is steadily growing all the time. It is believed that the only way to receive a connection anywhere on earth is by having a commercial broadband network in space. Steve Munns, mil-aero marketing, Linear Technology Corporation, talks about how this could happen
Knowles directional couplers from DLI for turnkey or custom designs 14 Microwave module trends are clear; there is a race to produce smaller, lighter weight and lower cost products with higher performance output. Engineers are working to build more complex designs including multi-band systems, wider bandwidths and at higher frequency. Not forgetting everything has to be surface mount assembly as well! These trends are placing enormous pressure on designers, as well as the component size, weight, performance and precision of the components integrated into the systems, to offer competitive system solutions. Knowles brand, DLI is focusing on miniature passive devices to provide COTS solutions that address these concerns to 18+ GHz
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