New Products

September 1, 2023

NDT 1000 Inspection System

Rad Source (Buford, GA) has introduced the NDT 1000 inspection system, capable of weld and solder, 3D printed model, reverse engineering and other verification or inspection applications. The NDT 1000 has the capability to efficiently inspect materials and assemblies in industries where quality is a top priority, including aerospace, defense, automotive, and testing services. Materials of up to 0.5 inches thick, including steel piping and welds, can be inspected in one second.

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PU-5200 Computer Display

ScioTeq (Kortrijk, Belgium) launched its open and modular PU-5200 certifiable display computer at the 2023 Paris Air Show. Replacing ScioTeq’s previous generation of aircraft display computers, this platform revolutionizes display computers by increasing the ease in porting and integrating applications by avionics system integrators and allowing them to fully control their own IP without external dependencies. ScioTeq’s next-gen display computer utilizes the latest generation of ARM-core based processors, providing powerful multi core computing and rendering capabilities for complex operations.

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DTS1 Data Transport System

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions (Ashburn, VA) division has introduced the latest variant in its popular DTS1 Data Transport System family of network attached storage (NAS) devices. The new DTS1X brings a 10 Gbit Ethernet (GbE) interface to applications that require the storage and protection of large amounts of data on manned aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV), unmanned surface vehicles (USV), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), and intelligence surveillance reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. The high-speed recorder captures data at speeds of ~450 MB/s (write) via its 10 GbE interface and 1 GbE interface.

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Angled RJ45 Connectors

TE Connectivity (Berwyn, PA) has introduced its 45-degree angle RJ45 connectors for Cat6 applications, exceeds data rates of 1 Gb/s, expanding design possibilities into broader bandwidth Ethernet applications. Their enhanced design reduces signal interference, lowers operating costs, and features a 45-degree angle that allows for easier assembly in hard-to-reach spaces.

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J312-S and J322-S Servers

Jabil (St. Petersburg, FL) introduced its configure-to-order, high-performance server platform, which is purpose-built to support time-sensitive, low-latency cloud and fintech applications. Jabil’s new J312-S 1U and JS322-S 2U servers are powered by 4th Gen Intel^® Xeon dual socket processors and feature customizable, high-speed, and low-latency I/O options, along with NVMe, SAS, and SATA hot-pluggable storage capabilities. Jabil’s J312-S and J322-S servers take advantage of the unparalleled performance of 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor microarchitecture to offer elevated power efficiency and data-integrity protection, ensuring better response times for applications that run simultaneously.

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Electro-Optical/Infrared Stabilized Gimbal

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Arlington, VA) announced its next-generation stabilized, multi-sensor EO/IR payload gimbal for small to medium unmanned aircraft systems, light fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. The small unmanned aircraft system Tactical Agile Gimbal (STAG)-8 gimbal is designed to deliver improved intelligence surveillance reconnaissance and targeting mission performance. The STAG-8 gimbal provides a combination of the newest small high-performance sensors including high-definition electro-optical, high-definition mid-wave infrared, short-wave infrared, laser range finder and a laser target designator.

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3U VPX Ethernet Switches

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) (Verona, WI) continues to push the boundaries of embedded computing with the introduction of two cutting-edge, 40 Gigabit 3U VPX Ethernet switches: the XChange3030 and XChange3031. These switches provide unparalleled data transmission speeds while maintaining a power-balanced design, ensuring efficient cooling and remarkable versatility to meet the demands of modern networking solutions.

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FlightLinx PLUS Fiber Optic Cable

OFS (Norcross, GA) announced an improved performance FlightLinx PLUS Fiber Optic Cable. The advanced FlightLinx PLUS builds on the success of OFS’s FlightLinx Cable products. The unique cable design enables reliable and secure terminations, enhanced clamping resistance, and excellent fiber movement under compression performance, during and after challenging airframe installations. The 1.8 mm FlightLinx Plus ruggedized single jacket design is extremely light weight and has been tested to ARINC 802 performance requirements for both single and dual jacketed cable performance.

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Boreas A Series Fiber Optic Gyroscope

Advanced Navigation (Sydney, Australia) has announced the expansion of its revolutionary Boreas digital fiber-optic gyroscope (DFOG) range, with the new A Series. The Boreas A90 and A70 are strategic-grade inertial measurement units (IMU) that deliver acceleration and orientation with superior accuracy, stability and reliability under all conditions with no reliance on GNSS. They also feature automatic gyro compassing with industry-leading reductions in size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) compared to competing systems on the market.

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ATR Enclosures

Pixus Technologies (Waterloo, Ontario) has released new 1/2 to 3/4 size ATRs aligned with the technical standard of SOSA. These chassis support multiple 3U OpenVPX in various slot profile configurations. The new Pixus ATRs come in versions that hold VITA 48.2 conduction cooled boards in up to 12 slots and 10 slots respectively. They have supplemental airflow over the fins inside the sidewalls for enhanced cooling up to 100 watt/slot depending on the application environment.

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3U VPX Power Supply

SynQor (Boxborough, MA) announced its new 3-Phase 100 to 140 VrmsL-N, 47-800 Hz AC input, 28 Vdc output VPX power supply for critical military and aerospace applications. This 3U VPX power supply, designed to meet VITA 62.1, VITA 47, and VITA 46.11 standards, allows designers in the defense markets to power their chassis with the latest flexible, efficient and reliable VPX technology.

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Autotune Filter

Metamagnetics Inc. (Marlborough, MA) a leading provider of RF system solutions for the aerospace, defense and commercial communications industries, has announced its unique solution for addressing GPS interference in congested and contested environments. Autotune filter technology can reject unwanted signals, allowing operators continuous access to GPS signals. It accomplishes this by automatically suppressing interfering signals that exceed designed power threshold and can simultaneously operate on any number of interfering signals. Metamagnetics autotune filter products are characterized by low size, weight and power, a passive configuration and are easily retrofittable.

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Low-Noise Amplifiers

Fairview Microwave (Irvine, CA) has launched a new series of AC-powered low-noise amplifiers designed for enhanced broadband performance. Fairview’s new line of AC-powered low-noise amplifiers features state-of-the-art GaAs semiconductor technology, enabling the amplifiers to achieve unparalleled low-noise performance and high efficiency that improve signal-to-noise ratios and allow for the detection of weak signals. With octave bandwidths ranging from 10 MHz up to 50 GHz, a 3 dB typical noise figure, and gain levels ranging from 25 to 60 dB, these amplifiers offer exceptional performance and versatility that makes them ideal for use in a wide range of applications.

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Silicon APD Receiver

CMC Electronics (Montreal, Canada) has launched its new series of high-response 1064-nm silicon avalanche photodiode (APD) preamplifier modules from CMC Electronics are designed to improve laser applications. These avalanche photodiode receivers boast a high signal to noise ratio and are best in their class in terms of capability to provide accurate and consistent readings under challenging conditions. Both receivers are ideal for ultra-low light signals and can detect longer distances faster, more accurately and consistently than similar products in their category.

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94GHz Elastomer Socket

Ironwood Electronics (Eagan, MN) introduced its new 94GHz Elastomer socket for 300 watt applications, BGA3184. With lever operated mechanism quickly and easily socket your 0.92mm pitch, 56x45mm size with 3184 contacts on any development platform with performance equivalent to direct solder version using high speed and low inductance elastomer that operates from -55 C to +160 C along with liquid cooled lid that dissipates 300 watt power.

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RF Multiplexers

Pickering Interfaces (Chelmsford, MA) announced a new range of PXI/PXIe RF (radio frequency) multiplexer (MUX) modules featuring a new switching technology. Ideal for wireless communications and semiconductor test, the new MEMS-based RF multiplexers deliver vastly increased operational life (up to 300×), faster operating speed (up to 60×), higher bandwidth, and increased RF power handling versus traditional EMR (electromechanical relay) alternatives.

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AXTAL Rack-Mount System

Q-Tech Corporation (Cypress, CA) has announced the availability of the AXTAL AX9000 series. This series offers 10 MHz ultra-low noise frequency references with very high OCXO, GPS-disciplined OCXO or Rubidium stability down to 10-13. The AXTAL distribution amplifier series AXDA9000 allows ultra-low noise and low jitter distribution of the 10 MHz and 1PPS reference signals. The standalone or combined systems are used in a variety of complex systems including atomic clocks, time servers, frequency combs and others. The frequency references AXIOM9000 (OCXO), AXGPS9000 (GPS-disciplined OCXO) and AXRB9000 (Rubidium) as well as the distribution amplifiers AXDA9000/9100 are all packaged in 1U, 19-inch rack units.

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