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Controlling Heat Spikes in Electric Aircraft at Takeoff
Researchers at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Brazil’s Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) will combine forces on one of the main challenges of electric aircraft — controlling the heat spikes they generate at takeoff. Read on to learn more.
Articles Electronics & Computers
Managing Thermal Reliability at the Edge: The Critical Challenge DoD Isn’t Talking About
Computational power generates significant heat, and in the confined space of a UAV operating in harsh environmental conditions, thermal management becomes critical to mission success. But there’s a fundamental question the U.S. defense isn’t asking: how will we manage the heat? Read on to find out.
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See the new products, including Microchip's BR235 and BR235D series of 25A QPL hermetically sealed electromechanical power relays; PIC Wire & Cable’s new Single Pair Ethernet; Galleon Embedded Computing's high performance recorder (HPR); Pixus Technologies' new SOSA aligned ATR enclosures utilizing the 3U OpenVPX form factor; and more.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Pioneering Space Communication with Terrestrial Know-How
For design engineers venturing into the non-terrestrial domain, it is important to partner with a company that not only understands the importance of extensive and rigorous testing, but also possesses the capability for efficient mass production of components.
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Powertrain, Electronics Lead Tech-Paper Topics at SAE’s WCX 2023
With engineers converging in mid-April for the 2023 WCX conference in Detroit, technical-paper presentations continue as the backbone of SAE’s annual congress.
Articles Electronics & Computers
Heterogeneous Integration and SiPs Benefit SWaP-C Reduction
Aerospace and defense (A&D) electronic systems are being made smaller but more functional.
News Electronics & Computers
Keeping Your Silicon Cool
Onboard electronics continue to evolve rapidly. Components are smaller. Systems are more complex. The sophisticated electronics components that make up modern vehicles require precision heat dissipation for...
Articles Electronics & Computers
MOSA Enclosure Design for Military Systems
Modular Open Standard Architectures are popular for their inherent advantages of an open, multi-vendor system. They are the framework for Sensor Open Standard Architecture, which is widely mandated for projects in the tri-service community.
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SAE International Extends Call for Abstracts, Seeks Submissions for AeroTech Conference
Engineering Events staff at SAE International in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, have extended the call for abstracts through September 21 for the...
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Uninterruptible power supplies, single board computers, FPGA platforms, and more.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Microtube Technology: A Catalyst for Next-Gen Aerospace Thermal Control
Intergalactic, an aerospace thermal management company, has an inventive approach to heat exchangers.
Briefs Aerospace
Novel Whisker Mitigating Composite Conformal Coat Assessment
DoD electronics have an increased failure risk due to tin whisker short circuits, unless properly mitigated by design.
Application Briefs Electronics & Computers
Minehunting System
A towed sonar array from Abaco Systems uses multiple sensors to identify and detect mine-like objects.
Articles Aerospace
Developing Thermoplastic Composites for Use in Commercial Aircraft
Thermoplastic composite materials (TPC) are gaining momentum for use in commercial airplanes and other aerospace applications, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Products RF & Microwave Electronics
New Products
Data recorders, conduction-cooled chassis, robot chargers, and more.
Articles Electronics & Computers
Ruggedization of Electronics for Deployed Military Environments
Commercial-grade electronics will simply not survive in the extremes of military environments.
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New Products
Mezzanine modules, voltage-controlled oscillators, cold-weather servo motors, and more.
Articles Materials
Pulse Plasma Nitriding for Aerospace Applications
Aerospace manufacturers who depend on nitriding components can benefit from greater uniformity of results, better-protected materials, and increased throughput.
Articles Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Thermal Management Techniques in Avionics Cooling
Innovation is carrying airborne technologies farther and higher than ever before, and avionic cooling practices have had to evolve to keep up.
Articles Electronics & Computers
Space-Qualified Crystal Oscillators
Learn the performance parameters that must be considered when choosing the optimum quartz crystal oscillator for a space application.
Application Briefs Electronics & Computers
Spacesuit Flow Switch
A spacesuit design adds the precision Model AS-FS Flow Switch from FCI Aerospace.
Articles Electronics & Computers
Shielding Aerospace Systems from Electromagnetic Interference
See how a nanocomposite thermoplastic called HX5 can stop EMI.
Products Test & Measurement
New Products
Conductive gaskets, an explosive atmosphere test branch, and hydraulic aircraft sealing systems.
Technology Report Manufacturing & Prototyping
German OEMs Flex 3D Manufacturing Muscle
A chief impediment for wider adoption of additive manufacturing long has been its potential for application in high-volume and high-throughput production. But continuing process and technique...
Articles Aerospace
Dispensable Gels vs Gap Filler Pads
Learn the distinct pros and cons of the two thermal interface materials.
Articles Manufacturing & Prototyping
Why Heat Exchanger Manufacturers Need to Rethink Design and Fabrication
Brazing isn't efficient, says an industry expert, and it's time for a change.
Products Electronics & Computers
New Products
Position sensors, surveillance systems, microwave tuners, and more.
Articles Aerospace
The Role of Prototype/Test Systems in Next-Generation C5ISR Development
For SOSA/HOST systems, there are chassis platforms for development that provide relatively cost-effective, versatile, and powerful solutions.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Designing Connectivity Solutions for an Electric Aircraft Future
Learn how to take on a “follow-the-wire” design approach.
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