Logos Technologies exhibits a range of integrated sensor, data collection and advanced processing solutions at booth 7815.
Among the company's technologies on offer are the award-winning KESTREL wide-area persistent surveillance (WAPS) system, one of the only aerostat-mounted WAPS systems capable of providing 360°, geographically-and-temporally tagged area coverage of an entire city.
By integrating infrared and electro-optical (EO/IR) sensors with full-motion video capabilities, KESTREL allows operators to survey up to 100 square kilometres at high-and-low resolutions, day and night, for weeks at a time. Analysts can access archival imagery for up to 30 days from full field of view or defined surveillance 'watchboxes' established for specialised tracking.
Additional technologies on show include the lightweight REDKITE WAPS pod for manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and the dual EO and acoustic SERENITY hostile fire detection system. Serenity identifies weapons launch and detonation events to provide an extra dimension of battlefield awareness and augment WAPS capabilities like Kestrel.
“The combination of sophisticated, wide-area motion imagery sensors and advanced activity-based analytics we provide offers the US Army robust capabilities to enhance force protection, situational awareness, and intelligence,” said Dr. John Marion, President of Logos Technologies. “With proven success in theatre, these technologies are designed to help our forces understand the threat landscape as it evolves and keep them ahead of the battle.”
TAR-Ideal Concepts, a leading provider of defence and security solutions, introduces the TL5 Pro, a personal marker with adjustable visibility range for the protection of soldiers from friendly fire, at the Israel National Pavilion, Hall B, Stand #2353. The marker, which is already in use by the IDF, is invisible to the naked eye in IR mode. TL5 Pro can also be turned into a helicopter landing strip marker in seconds.
Weighing only 0.20 lbs (90 grams), the TL5 Pro is a tactical IR & Visible Personal Marker that protects soldiers from friendly fire. The marker has an adjustable visibility range of 164ft, 984ft, 2,624ft, and 4,921ft (50m, 300m, 800m, and 1,500m), reducing the chances of being detected by the enemy. In addition to the IR mode, it has three visible light colours - Red, Blue, and White - as well as a 360° light scattering ability. Both the visibility range and the colour can be set according to the needs of the unit and the specifications of the mission.
The marker - used by the IDF in recent conflicts - can be easily mounted on the soldier's helmet, weapon, or clothing. It can also be adjusted within seconds for use as a marker for helicopter landing strips, using a lightweight, compact landing set. This eliminates the need for additional landing equipment, and thus decreases the weight carried by the soldier.
According to Aviad Matza, CEO, “the TL5 Pro was developed in close cooperation with the IDF, based on operational experience and demands arising from the field. Already in use by the IDF, the solution has been proven to save lives. Exhibiting at AUSA, we are looking for new opportunities to expand our activities in this market and develop new partnerships.”
Oshkosh Defense is displaying its Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV), at AUSA, as well as the M-ATV.
The M-ATV Extended Intervention (EXI) variant, which is built to establish and support operations in hostile environments, is shown for the first time at AUSA. The M-ATV EXI is equipped with weapon systems, in addition to Oshkosh’s 360° situational awareness system and forward collision avoidance system that provide troops with the same accident prevention technology that comes standard on many mainstream cars to improve driver awareness.
Oshkosh is also showcasing its TERRAMAX Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) technology with a video demonstration at the booth of the company’s latest advancements in the space.
MTC Industries and Research, a leader in the design, development and manufacture of a range of systems for the aerospace and defenve markets, presents its Mortar and Rocket Steering Unit at the Israel Pavilion, Hall B, Stand #2462.
MTC's advanced solution is a high performance, exceptionally accurate, and reliable steering system for mortars and rockets. As part of a flagship project, MTC has developed steering units that can adjust or steer the rocket or mortar towards the target at any time and under any weather conditions while in the air.
This capability, and the precision enabled by the system, significantly reduces collateral damage - including injury to civilians in the vicinity. The steering unit also decreases the amount of mortars and the number of launches required, due to a hit rate of 70% - representing considerable savings. The system is operated by four separate electric DC motors, driving 4 foldable wings, which are locked in a folded position.
“Mortars and rockets have a significant drawback - they are not very accurate, and can thus potentially cause harm to uninvolved populations and untargeted structures in the area. In order to give armies around the world a solution minimising injuries to civilians and damage to neutral structures, MTC has developed a mechanical-engineering system that enables control over mortars and rockets until they reach their targets,” explained Yechiel Cohen, President and Founder of MTC Industries & Research.
At AUSA, VT System's booth (#2317) features a demonstration of MÄK's latest simulation and visualisation solutions including MÄK's new SAR simulation.
Diehl is focusing on protection technology, precision ammuntion and vehicle equipment at AUSA 2014.
Diehl Defence is presenting modern convoy protection technology as well as medium-caliber precision ammunition for armies and navies. The “Floating Smoke Pot,” operative with the US Marines, is also part of the exhibition.
A multitude of ammunition fuzes for infantry-, artillery-, air force and navy weaponry as well as the proven Diehl track for armored vehicles complement the product portfolio.
CACI International exhibits and demonstrates solutions for secure communications, training, and intelligence at booth #8029. In keeping with this year’s exposition theme, “Trusted Professionals – Today and Tomorrow,” CACI showcases innovative solutions to keep today’s Army strong and mission-ready, some of which include:
According to CACI President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Asbury, “The solutions that CACI will showcase at AUSA highlight our commitment to bringing innovation to our government’s highest priorities in safeguarding the nation. Our secure mobility and signals intelligence solutions demonstrate our cutting-edge technologies for our Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers.”
As a leading manufacturer of aluminium military products, FAUN Trackway USA focuses on its Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS) at the exhibition, alongside showcasing a selection of models and panel samples.
HGMS was developed for the Norwegian Army 15 years ago and is today held in the inventories of more than 35 Armed Forces from across the world. The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) is the most recent to order a number of the units.
The product is mounted on to a hydraulic spool and comprised of Military Load Classification (MLC) 70 aluminium Trackway. Requiring only minimal manpower for deployment, the system is fitted to the chassis of a military vehicle and powered by its engine and a full length of 50m Trackway can be laid by two men in only six minutes.
Trackway is a temporary solution designed to aid military and disaster-relief missions in challenging terrains such as sand, snow, desert and marshland. It can support tracked or wheeled vehicles weighing up to 70t as a ground-surfacing aluminium matting.
“North America offers a significant growth market for FAUN Trackway USA, so we are keen to build existing relationships on the defence circuit and forge new ones at AUSA,” explained Mike Holdcraft, Vice President at FAUN Trackway USA. “Our portable roadway and runway systems offer practical and safe access to a variety of environments to Armed Forces around the world and we look forward to discussing our products further with the armed forces personnel at the exhibition.”
FAUN Trackway USA is positioned as part of the UK pavilion at booth #1716 within the UK pavilion.
Army Electronic Warfare Division chief Col. Jim Ekvall along with Frank Pietryka, the Director of Airborne Information Operations at Raytheon, briefed the media about the recently awarded contract to build the Army’s Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT). The briefing detailed how the EWPMT software tool will be an integral piece of equipment that will allow soldiers to easily manage, synchronise and coordinate electronic warfare operations across the electromagnetic battlefield of the future. During the third quarter of FY15 the first set of the software tools will be tested in select units.
Roboteam, a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative, highly intuitive, ruggedised unmanned systems for defence, homeland security, and public safety forces, launched its new portable command and control (C2) system with the capability of all-user, real-time ISR feed sharing – at AUSA 2014. The system can stream up to 4 video channels simultaneously, providing a complete live picture of the operational area in a server-less system using a distributed network with no single point of failure, according to Roboteam.
The Tactical Situational Awareness (TacSA) system was developed in partnership with the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) for several Department of Justice and Special Operations Forces (SOF) users, to meet the challenges of reliable tactical situational awareness while connecting and managing multiple dismounted forces, first responders, and systems working in the same area.
TacSA's capabilities include real-time geo-location tracking of all operators, as well as the accessibility of the program to all users - who can all communicate with each other, and individually view ISR feeds. Users can instantly send on-map telestration, capture and share chats, pictures, and files, as well as navigation and reference points. The system enables information sharing, including live video feed, to be shared immediately among all users, thus removing communication delays. The TacSA system works on a secure, closed, self-healing, server-less mesh network that is ideal for operating in any environment - from open desert to complex subterranean locations. The system is both adaptable and intuitive, whether supplied on ROBOTEAM’s ROCU 5 personal handheld controller - or on any other smart platform with Windows and Android operating systems. According to Shahar Abuhazira, CEO of ROBOTEAM North America, “The TacSA is based on extensive operational experience and the needs arising from the field - as well as conclusions drawn from recent events. The unique advantage of the system is its delivery of a complete and live picture of the arena, enabling every user to communicate and view events from multiple angles of the field, thanks to its ability to handle 4 video channels simultaneously. This capability provides unprecedented situational awareness to forces operating in the arena.”
Thales is showcasing its wide array of communications and situational awareness technologies on booth #6907. Products on display include the SCORPION Helmet Mounted Cueing System; RIFLEMAN family of radio systems; and SATCOM Manpack Terminals.
TE Connectivity (TE) at booth #8023 exhibits latest electrical interconnect solutions that provide connectivity and high-speed data transmission for networking in armoured vehicles in electronic warfare and C4ISR applications.
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The US Army’s Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY) programme is a framework that makes it easier for electronic mission equipment to be integrated into ground vehicles, and for vehicles to share data. The system of networked vehicles provides situational awareness for troops, as well as reducing the number of independent systems on each vehicle. This reduces size and weight of systems, while also removing redundancy.
TE features several rugged and flexible end-to-end solutions that offer design engineers modularity for easy integration, advanced components for weight and space savings, and a variety of options in gigabit and 10gb Ethernet connectivity to help meet tough application challenges.
While the idea of composites and their use in the aerospace and defence industry is well established, new capabilities and new material formulations make the use of composite electronic enclosures deserving of another look. Replacing metal enclosures with composites gives all the mechanical and electrical benefits of metal, but with the added bonuses of lower weight, corrosion resistance, and lower costs. The initial attraction of composite enclosures is weight savings. In aircraft and satellites, saving a pound here and a pound there adds up to significant overall weight reduction, which translates into performance increases. A UAV can fly longer; a fighter jet can achieve better fuel economy and carry more armaments. In a satellite, every pound of reduced weight can save thousands of dollars in launch costs. But, beyond weight savings, composite enclosures must also meet other application requirements cost-effectively. For commercial devices incorporating wireless functionality, TE is one of the leading suppliers of molded interconnect devices (MID). Cell phones and tablet computers are just two classes of devices that typically include such antennas. For the military and aerospace market, enclosures can contain multiple antennas, complex 3D directional antennas, and even tunable antennas. Enclosures with such antennas are often less damage prone and usually have much less ability to be detected. TE’s Lightweight Composite EMI Shields are featured at AUSA as well.
Pasternack Enterprises, an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimetre wave products, announces the release of eight new high power linear amplifiers that provide accurate signal amplification across a multitude of applications, such as communications, radar and sensors, test instrumentation, telecom infrastructure, fixed microwave backhaul, commercial two-way radio, and many others. These GaAs PHEMT MMIC-based amplifiers operate from 0.8-9.5 GHz and can be used as high power output amplifiers or driver amplifiers depending upon the system architecture.
Pasternack’s new high power RF amplifiers provide a choice of gain levels, frequency ranges, power outputs, and exhibit gain performance ranging from 19-32.5 dB. These amps also offer competitive gain flatness from ±0.5 dB to ±2 dB and excellent third order intercept levels (IP3) from 38.5-47 dBm. The company’s linear RF amplifiers are offered in various frequency ranges with optimised performance over the pertinent range and are specially designed to ensure the robustness of the modules and ease of use through features such as mounting holes in the body of the aluminum enclosure which assures a more effective heat dissipation path.
The performance of Pasternack’s high power amplifiers is achieved through using GaAs PHEMP MMIC circuitry along with advanced hybrid integration techniques. The amplifiers are fully matched internally for input and output at 50ohms which eliminates the customers’ need for any sensitive external RF tuning components. All of the new amplifiers are rated for operation over a -55°C to +85°C temperature range.
“We are very pleased to offer this new family of GaAs MMIC-based broadband high power amplifier modules to the market as it brings additional diversity and versatility to our growing RF amplifier offering”, said Michael Rachlin, Director of Product Management at Pasternack. “Providing our industry with a comprehensive selection of market-leading amplifier solutions available for immediate shipment is a key strategic objective for Pasternack because it eliminates our customers’ burden of extended lead times which is common throughout the industry.”
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| KESTREL wide-area persistent surveillance (WAPS) system (Photo: Logos Technologies) |
Among the company's technologies on offer are the award-winning KESTREL wide-area persistent surveillance (WAPS) system, one of the only aerostat-mounted WAPS systems capable of providing 360°, geographically-and-temporally tagged area coverage of an entire city.
By integrating infrared and electro-optical (EO/IR) sensors with full-motion video capabilities, KESTREL allows operators to survey up to 100 square kilometres at high-and-low resolutions, day and night, for weeks at a time. Analysts can access archival imagery for up to 30 days from full field of view or defined surveillance 'watchboxes' established for specialised tracking.
Additional technologies on show include the lightweight REDKITE WAPS pod for manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and the dual EO and acoustic SERENITY hostile fire detection system. Serenity identifies weapons launch and detonation events to provide an extra dimension of battlefield awareness and augment WAPS capabilities like Kestrel.
“The combination of sophisticated, wide-area motion imagery sensors and advanced activity-based analytics we provide offers the US Army robust capabilities to enhance force protection, situational awareness, and intelligence,” said Dr. John Marion, President of Logos Technologies. “With proven success in theatre, these technologies are designed to help our forces understand the threat landscape as it evolves and keep them ahead of the battle.”
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TAR-Ideal Concepts, a leading provider of defence and security solutions, introduces the TL5 Pro, a personal marker with adjustable visibility range for the protection of soldiers from friendly fire, at the Israel National Pavilion, Hall B, Stand #2353. The marker, which is already in use by the IDF, is invisible to the naked eye in IR mode. TL5 Pro can also be turned into a helicopter landing strip marker in seconds.
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| TAR-Ideal Concepts' TL5 Pro personal marker with adjustable visibility range for the protection of soldiers from friendly fire. |
Weighing only 0.20 lbs (90 grams), the TL5 Pro is a tactical IR & Visible Personal Marker that protects soldiers from friendly fire. The marker has an adjustable visibility range of 164ft, 984ft, 2,624ft, and 4,921ft (50m, 300m, 800m, and 1,500m), reducing the chances of being detected by the enemy. In addition to the IR mode, it has three visible light colours - Red, Blue, and White - as well as a 360° light scattering ability. Both the visibility range and the colour can be set according to the needs of the unit and the specifications of the mission.
The marker - used by the IDF in recent conflicts - can be easily mounted on the soldier's helmet, weapon, or clothing. It can also be adjusted within seconds for use as a marker for helicopter landing strips, using a lightweight, compact landing set. This eliminates the need for additional landing equipment, and thus decreases the weight carried by the soldier.
According to Aviad Matza, CEO, “the TL5 Pro was developed in close cooperation with the IDF, based on operational experience and demands arising from the field. Already in use by the IDF, the solution has been proven to save lives. Exhibiting at AUSA, we are looking for new opportunities to expand our activities in this market and develop new partnerships.”
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Oshkosh Defense is displaying its Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV), at AUSA, as well as the M-ATV.
The M-ATV Extended Intervention (EXI) variant, which is built to establish and support operations in hostile environments, is shown for the first time at AUSA. The M-ATV EXI is equipped with weapon systems, in addition to Oshkosh’s 360° situational awareness system and forward collision avoidance system that provide troops with the same accident prevention technology that comes standard on many mainstream cars to improve driver awareness.
Oshkosh is also showcasing its TERRAMAX Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) technology with a video demonstration at the booth of the company’s latest advancements in the space.
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MTC Industries and Research, a leader in the design, development and manufacture of a range of systems for the aerospace and defenve markets, presents its Mortar and Rocket Steering Unit at the Israel Pavilion, Hall B, Stand #2462.
MTC's advanced solution is a high performance, exceptionally accurate, and reliable steering system for mortars and rockets. As part of a flagship project, MTC has developed steering units that can adjust or steer the rocket or mortar towards the target at any time and under any weather conditions while in the air.
This capability, and the precision enabled by the system, significantly reduces collateral damage - including injury to civilians in the vicinity. The steering unit also decreases the amount of mortars and the number of launches required, due to a hit rate of 70% - representing considerable savings. The system is operated by four separate electric DC motors, driving 4 foldable wings, which are locked in a folded position.
“Mortars and rockets have a significant drawback - they are not very accurate, and can thus potentially cause harm to uninvolved populations and untargeted structures in the area. In order to give armies around the world a solution minimising injuries to civilians and damage to neutral structures, MTC has developed a mechanical-engineering system that enables control over mortars and rockets until they reach their targets,” explained Yechiel Cohen, President and Founder of MTC Industries & Research.
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At AUSA, VT System's booth (#2317) features a demonstration of MÄK's latest simulation and visualisation solutions including MÄK's new SAR simulation.
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| VR-Forces is MÄK’s complete simulation solution – a powerful and flexible Computer Generated Forces (CGF) platform to fill your synthetic environments with urban, battlefield, maritime, and airspace activity. (Screenshot: MÄK) |
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Diehl is focusing on protection technology, precision ammuntion and vehicle equipment at AUSA 2014.
Diehl Defence is presenting modern convoy protection technology as well as medium-caliber precision ammunition for armies and navies. The “Floating Smoke Pot,” operative with the US Marines, is also part of the exhibition.
A multitude of ammunition fuzes for infantry-, artillery-, air force and navy weaponry as well as the proven Diehl track for armored vehicles complement the product portfolio.
***
CACI International exhibits and demonstrates solutions for secure communications, training, and intelligence at booth #8029. In keeping with this year’s exposition theme, “Trusted Professionals – Today and Tomorrow,” CACI showcases innovative solutions to keep today’s Army strong and mission-ready, some of which include:
- A wireless smartphone solution for secure communications that utilises tokens for encryption and authentication
- 4PLus, a flexible enterprise approach to supply chain management and the only IT system on the market that unifies end-to-end supply chain management and interfaces with an unlimited number of partner systems to provide a single face to the customer
- ePLM IDE, an enterprise product lifecycle management solution utilising modelling and simulation techniques to realise programme efficiencies
- AIR VIGILANCE, a flexible, software-defined radio signals intelligence collection system
- Mobile training applications and 3D interactive multimedia instruction tailored to the Armed Forces
- A social media analytics solution providing early warnings of civil unrest, disease, election outcomes, and more
According to CACI President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Asbury, “The solutions that CACI will showcase at AUSA highlight our commitment to bringing innovation to our government’s highest priorities in safeguarding the nation. Our secure mobility and signals intelligence solutions demonstrate our cutting-edge technologies for our Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers.”
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As a leading manufacturer of aluminium military products, FAUN Trackway USA focuses on its Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS) at the exhibition, alongside showcasing a selection of models and panel samples.
HGMS was developed for the Norwegian Army 15 years ago and is today held in the inventories of more than 35 Armed Forces from across the world. The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) is the most recent to order a number of the units.
The product is mounted on to a hydraulic spool and comprised of Military Load Classification (MLC) 70 aluminium Trackway. Requiring only minimal manpower for deployment, the system is fitted to the chassis of a military vehicle and powered by its engine and a full length of 50m Trackway can be laid by two men in only six minutes.
Trackway is a temporary solution designed to aid military and disaster-relief missions in challenging terrains such as sand, snow, desert and marshland. It can support tracked or wheeled vehicles weighing up to 70t as a ground-surfacing aluminium matting.
“North America offers a significant growth market for FAUN Trackway USA, so we are keen to build existing relationships on the defence circuit and forge new ones at AUSA,” explained Mike Holdcraft, Vice President at FAUN Trackway USA. “Our portable roadway and runway systems offer practical and safe access to a variety of environments to Armed Forces around the world and we look forward to discussing our products further with the armed forces personnel at the exhibition.”
FAUN Trackway USA is positioned as part of the UK pavilion at booth #1716 within the UK pavilion.
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Army Electronic Warfare Division chief Col. Jim Ekvall along with Frank Pietryka, the Director of Airborne Information Operations at Raytheon, briefed the media about the recently awarded contract to build the Army’s Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT). The briefing detailed how the EWPMT software tool will be an integral piece of equipment that will allow soldiers to easily manage, synchronise and coordinate electronic warfare operations across the electromagnetic battlefield of the future. During the third quarter of FY15 the first set of the software tools will be tested in select units.
***
Roboteam, a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative, highly intuitive, ruggedised unmanned systems for defence, homeland security, and public safety forces, launched its new portable command and control (C2) system with the capability of all-user, real-time ISR feed sharing – at AUSA 2014. The system can stream up to 4 video channels simultaneously, providing a complete live picture of the operational area in a server-less system using a distributed network with no single point of failure, according to Roboteam.
The Tactical Situational Awareness (TacSA) system was developed in partnership with the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) for several Department of Justice and Special Operations Forces (SOF) users, to meet the challenges of reliable tactical situational awareness while connecting and managing multiple dismounted forces, first responders, and systems working in the same area.
TacSA's capabilities include real-time geo-location tracking of all operators, as well as the accessibility of the program to all users - who can all communicate with each other, and individually view ISR feeds. Users can instantly send on-map telestration, capture and share chats, pictures, and files, as well as navigation and reference points. The system enables information sharing, including live video feed, to be shared immediately among all users, thus removing communication delays. The TacSA system works on a secure, closed, self-healing, server-less mesh network that is ideal for operating in any environment - from open desert to complex subterranean locations. The system is both adaptable and intuitive, whether supplied on ROBOTEAM’s ROCU 5 personal handheld controller - or on any other smart platform with Windows and Android operating systems. According to Shahar Abuhazira, CEO of ROBOTEAM North America, “The TacSA is based on extensive operational experience and the needs arising from the field - as well as conclusions drawn from recent events. The unique advantage of the system is its delivery of a complete and live picture of the arena, enabling every user to communicate and view events from multiple angles of the field, thanks to its ability to handle 4 video channels simultaneously. This capability provides unprecedented situational awareness to forces operating in the arena.”
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Thales is showcasing its wide array of communications and situational awareness technologies on booth #6907. Products on display include the SCORPION Helmet Mounted Cueing System; RIFLEMAN family of radio systems; and SATCOM Manpack Terminals.
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TE Connectivity (TE) at booth #8023 exhibits latest electrical interconnect solutions that provide connectivity and high-speed data transmission for networking in armoured vehicles in electronic warfare and C4ISR applications.
The US Army’s Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY) programme is a framework that makes it easier for electronic mission equipment to be integrated into ground vehicles, and for vehicles to share data. The system of networked vehicles provides situational awareness for troops, as well as reducing the number of independent systems on each vehicle. This reduces size and weight of systems, while also removing redundancy.
TE features several rugged and flexible end-to-end solutions that offer design engineers modularity for easy integration, advanced components for weight and space savings, and a variety of options in gigabit and 10gb Ethernet connectivity to help meet tough application challenges.
While the idea of composites and their use in the aerospace and defence industry is well established, new capabilities and new material formulations make the use of composite electronic enclosures deserving of another look. Replacing metal enclosures with composites gives all the mechanical and electrical benefits of metal, but with the added bonuses of lower weight, corrosion resistance, and lower costs. The initial attraction of composite enclosures is weight savings. In aircraft and satellites, saving a pound here and a pound there adds up to significant overall weight reduction, which translates into performance increases. A UAV can fly longer; a fighter jet can achieve better fuel economy and carry more armaments. In a satellite, every pound of reduced weight can save thousands of dollars in launch costs. But, beyond weight savings, composite enclosures must also meet other application requirements cost-effectively. For commercial devices incorporating wireless functionality, TE is one of the leading suppliers of molded interconnect devices (MID). Cell phones and tablet computers are just two classes of devices that typically include such antennas. For the military and aerospace market, enclosures can contain multiple antennas, complex 3D directional antennas, and even tunable antennas. Enclosures with such antennas are often less damage prone and usually have much less ability to be detected. TE’s Lightweight Composite EMI Shields are featured at AUSA as well.
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Pasternack Enterprises, an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of RF, microwave and millimetre wave products, announces the release of eight new high power linear amplifiers that provide accurate signal amplification across a multitude of applications, such as communications, radar and sensors, test instrumentation, telecom infrastructure, fixed microwave backhaul, commercial two-way radio, and many others. These GaAs PHEMT MMIC-based amplifiers operate from 0.8-9.5 GHz and can be used as high power output amplifiers or driver amplifiers depending upon the system architecture.
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| Pasternack Enterprises released of eight new high power linear amplifiers that provide accurate signal amplification across a multitude of applications. |
Pasternack’s new high power RF amplifiers provide a choice of gain levels, frequency ranges, power outputs, and exhibit gain performance ranging from 19-32.5 dB. These amps also offer competitive gain flatness from ±0.5 dB to ±2 dB and excellent third order intercept levels (IP3) from 38.5-47 dBm. The company’s linear RF amplifiers are offered in various frequency ranges with optimised performance over the pertinent range and are specially designed to ensure the robustness of the modules and ease of use through features such as mounting holes in the body of the aluminum enclosure which assures a more effective heat dissipation path.
The performance of Pasternack’s high power amplifiers is achieved through using GaAs PHEMP MMIC circuitry along with advanced hybrid integration techniques. The amplifiers are fully matched internally for input and output at 50ohms which eliminates the customers’ need for any sensitive external RF tuning components. All of the new amplifiers are rated for operation over a -55°C to +85°C temperature range.
“We are very pleased to offer this new family of GaAs MMIC-based broadband high power amplifier modules to the market as it brings additional diversity and versatility to our growing RF amplifier offering”, said Michael Rachlin, Director of Product Management at Pasternack. “Providing our industry with a comprehensive selection of market-leading amplifier solutions available for immediate shipment is a key strategic objective for Pasternack because it eliminates our customers’ burden of extended lead times which is common throughout the industry.”
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