New Products

September 1, 2024

Edge Microprocessor

VORAGO Technologies (Austin, TX) is introducing the VA7230, the first Arm MPU with an embedded graphics processor (GPU) targeted at space applications. Previously, GPU solutions were only possible with FPGA or discrete graphics processors, requiring higher cost and power solutions. The VA7230 will transform the high-performance edge by offering a power and performance-optimized applications microprocessor capable of supporting on-board computing, payload processing, as well as satellite imagery compression and processing.

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Space-Grade Power Management

Renesas Electronics Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) announced a complete space-ready reference design for the AMD Versal^™ AI Edge XQRVE2302 Adaptive SOC. Developed in collaboration with AMD, the ISLVERSALDEMO3Z power management reference design integrates key space-grade components for power management. It targets the cost-effective AI Edge with both rad-hard & rad-tolerant plastic solutions specifically designed to support a wide range of power rails for next-generation space avionics systems that demand tight voltage tolerances, high current, and efficient power conversion.

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Neutrino ISR Imaging Modules

Teledyne FLIR (Goleta, CA) announced the next mid-wave infrared (MWIR) Neutrino Ground ISR imaging module. The new ITAR-free Neutrino SX8-ISR 35-700 model with 1280×1024 resolution combines Teledyne FLIR’s world-class MWIR camera module and continuous zoom (CZ) lens for integrators developing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems.

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Switched Guard Modules

Pickering Interfaces (Chelmsford, MA) announced a family of low leakage switching solutions targeting very low current driven-guard measurements in semiconductor parametric test applications such as WAT (wafer acceptance testing). The cross-platform products include PXI, PXIe and LXI versions and are based on the switched guard design principle, with the overall designs assuring isolation resistances of up to 1013Ω. The product family consists of three ranges providing various switching topologies. The PXI module, model 40-121, provides SPST (13 or 26) or 2:1 (8 or 16) multiplexer configurations.

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PCIe Designer

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (Santa Rosa, CA) introduces System Designer for PCIe^®, a new product in the Advanced Design System (ADS) product suite that supports simulation workflows based on industry standards for high-speed, high-frequency digital designs. System Designer for PCIe is an intelligent design environment for modeling and simulating the latest Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) Gen5 and Gen6 systems. Keysight is also improving its electronic design automation (EDA) platform by adding new features to the existing Chiplet PHY Designer tool to estimate chiplet die-to-die link margin performance and Voltage Transfer Function (VTF) compliance measurement.

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VPX System on Module

Connect Tech (Ontario, Canada) announced the release of the Graphite VPX, a rugged SOSA-aligned 3U VPX single board computer designed with the NVIDIA^® Jetson AGX Orin^™ Industrial system-on-module. Alignment to the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) standard ensures seamless interoperability with other SOSA-compliant components and systems. Equipped with complete Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) support, the Graphite VPX enables efficient remote management and monitoring capabilities.

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Flight Testing Data Acquisition Unit

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division (Ashburn, VA) introduced the Axon^™ Pico (AXP/ADC/401) 8-channel ADC data acquisition unit (DAU), the latest addition to its expansive range of data acquisition systems designed for demanding flight test programs. Flight test engineers seek to reduce their FTI system’s wire weight and complexity while easing the installation process. They also want to leverage distributed architectures that enable remote data acquisition from hard-to-reach places on the test platform, while also being able to acquire accurate data in locations that experience extreme shock and vibration. The Axon Pico, Curtiss-Wright’s first DAU to support Power over Ethernet (PoE), helps address all of these challenging requirements.

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3U VPX Single-Board Computer

AMETEK Abaco Systems (Huntsville, AL) announced the release of the SBC3901, a 3U VPX single-board computer (SBC) designed to deliver unparalleled performance for autonomous and embedded edge computing systems. The SBC3901 is powered by the NVIDIA^® Jetson AGX Orin^™, featuring a 12-core ARM Cortex^®-A78 CPU paired with an NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU with 2048 CUDA^® cores and 64 Tensor Cores, enabling up to 248 TOPS of AI performance. Fully compatible with NVIDIA’s comprehensive software frameworks, this makes it an ideal solution for applications requiring real-time GPU processing, deep learning, and AI inferencing.

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RF Front End

Spectrum Control (Fairview, PA) announces an innovative new RF front end system-in-package (SiP) platform as part of its SCi Blocks^™ family. This unique RF+ SiP breaks through size and performance barriers to deliver a complete wideband RF front end in a 30 mm2 BGA package. Extensible, customizable, and digitally enabled, this platform delivers the capabilities of an integrated microwave assembly (IMA) in a surface mount package. It is ideally utilized as a co-processor to Direct RF FPGAs and mixed signal control processors. It can also be used in any application where size, weight, power consumption and cost (SWaP-C) are a factor such as smart antennas.

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Precision Laser Welding Workstations

Amada Weld Tech (Monrovia, CA) announces the new WL-300A precision laser welding workstations, configured for continuous wave (CW) or quasi-continuous wave (QCW) fiber lasers. Typical applications include welding of metals, and select plastics, particularly for medical, electronic components, battery, and aerospace applications. The WL-300A incorporates a laser, motion, cameras, a process monitor, and other accessories. The system is a CDRH Class 1 workstation designed for low to medium-volume production with an operator load/unload of the parts.

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AI Supercomputer

Aitech (Chatsworth, CA) has released the A178-AV, the latest iteration of its smallest rugged GPGPU AI supercomputers available with the powerful NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier System-on-Module. With its compact size, the A178-AV is the most advanced solution for artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, and video and signal processing for the next generation of avionic platforms. Its Volta GPU with 512 CUDA cores and 64 Tensor cores reaches 32 TOPS INT8 and 11 TFLOPS FP16 at a remarkable level of energy efficiency, providing all the power needed for AI-based local processing where needed, next to the sensors.

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3U VPX Single Board Computer

EIZO Rugged Solutions (Orlando, FL) newest high-performance computing solution, the Condor AGX-ORIN64-HPC, is a SOSA-aligned 3U VPX single board computer (SBC) designed with the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin System-on-Module (SoM). This compute-intensive SBC features powerful AI/ML capabilities, advanced networking support, and expandable storage for robust processing needs. The Condor AGX-ORIN64-HPC supports 64GB of LPDDR5 system memory and allows up to 205 GB/s memory bandwidth shared between the internal CPU, GPU, and accelerator engines. In addition, this product supports the NVIDIA ConnectX^®-7 NIC, enabling high-speed data transfer of up to 100Gb/s and 25Gb/s using Gigabit Ethernet.

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L-Type Antenna Mounts

Pasternack (Irvine, CA) has announced its latest breakthrough: L-type mounts for standard gain horn antennas. This groundbreaking mounting solution optimizes testing and measurement setups by combining convenience and precision in a single package. The antenna mounts simplify antenna installations and enhance testing capabilities for professionals across various industries. They offer a versatile and efficient solution for mounting standard gain horn antennas.

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MIL-STD Cable Assemblies

ConductRF’s (Methuen, MA) D38999 design is renowned for its ability to meet the demanding requirements of high-frequency performance, multi-signal management, flexibility, and durability in tough land and sea environments. These assemblies play a pivotal role in various military applications, from communication systems to radar and electronic warfare equipment. We know many customers want to construct their own cables and modules for both D38999 and VITA67, so to support these needs, ConductRF is pleased to offer these standards to SMA Male.

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ED2-0023 Phased Array Module

ED2 Corp.’s (Tucson, AZ) StingArray^™-series Phased Array Module (PAM) is a System-in-Package. The StingArray^™ PAM integrates 2×2 radiating elements with Renesas F5288 beamforming HalfDuplex transceiver for n257 band applications. The PAM minimizes loss and increases output power (EIRP +37dBm). The core IC has highly flexible gain and phase control on each channel to achieve fine beam steering and gain compensation between radiating channels.

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High Voltage Military Battery System

Epsilor Electric Fuel Ltd. (Beit Shemesh, Israel) announced the launch of its cutting-edge Military High Voltage Battery System, based on Epsilor’s NATO standard 6T batteries, stacking up to 1,000V. In addition, Epsilor will introduce its new NATO standard 6T battery for defense vehicles. Named COMBATT ELI-52526-GM, this new battery boasts an unmatched energy capacity of 4,400Wh/175Ah, setting a new benchmark in the industry. Epsilor’s new high-voltage tactical battery solution, based on its standard 6T modules, addresses the growing demand for power in deployable high-power defense systems and forward operating bases (FOB), as well as in hybrid and electric defense vehicles.

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