Aerospace & Defence


Supercomputer increases rugged AI processing in defence applications

Aitech now provides a rugged AI supercomputer that uses the most powerful NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin SoM, currently available for high-performance defence systems. With its compact size, the A230 Vortex is the most advanced embedded computer fo

Aitech | 08-10-2024

Launch of new AC programmable power sources

TDK Corporation has introduced the TDK-Lambda brand GENESYS AC (GAC) and GENESYS AC PRO (GAC-PRO) series of 2kVA and 3kVA rated programmable AC power sources. These latest products represent a considerable test and measurement capability ex

TDK | 08-10-2024

Reliable ultra-fine pitch PCB connectors with 28Gbps NRZ performance now available

Samtec has announced the availability of its SS4/ST4 Series ultra-micro-PCB connectors that provide an ultra-fine 0.4mm pitch, enabling maximum signal density at 28Gbps NRZ performance. The SS4/ST4 PCB board-to-board mated set has the small

Samtec | 07-10-2024

The future of navigation for land systems and lightweight air platforms

Advanced Navigation has announced the expansion of its Certus range with the new Mini series. Available in three variants, the Certus Mini series includes a GNSS-aided Certus Mini D and Certus Mini N inertial navigation system (INS), while

Advanced Navigation | 07-10-2024

New family of VCSOs with ultra-low phase noise performance for radar applications

Microchip Technology has announced its new 101765 families of VCSOs, designed to provide ultra-low phase noise and operate at 320MHz and 400MHz. The 101765-320-A VCSO delivers ultra-low phase noise performance of 166dBc at 10kHz offset a

Microchip Technology | 01-10-2024

New RF angled PCB connector designs ideal for defence and test and measurement needs

Fairview Microwave has announced the release of its RF angled PCB connectors engineered to satisfy the sophisticated needs of modern RF applications. They are offered in 1.85mm, 2.4mm and 2.92mm sizes. The connectors provide interfaces f

Fairview Microwave | 19-09-2024

Ultra-rugged I/O system for reliability and longevity in harsh environments

Mouser now stocks the URSA ultra-rugged I/O system from Samtec. Featuring hyperboloid contact, the system provides reliable connectivity and extremely high mating cycles. The series offers a durable cable-to-cable and cable-to-board solutio

Mouser Electronics | 11-09-2024

Robot-enabled precision inspection with autonomous process control

Flexxbotics has partnered with GelSight to deliver a joint solution for robot-enabled non-destructive testing (NDT) with autonomous process control. The joint solution incorporates GelSight’s tactile sensing technology into Flexxbotics for

Flexxbotics | 11-09-2024

New gas concentration sensor for CO2 measurements in high-volume applications

The Sensirion STC31-C is a new gas concentration sensor for measuring high-range CO2 concentrations. It is especially suited for high-volume applications in transporting and storing perishable and pharmaceutical goods and for breath analyse

Sensirion | 03-09-2024

SPE portfolio expanded with PHYs offer extended reach and compliant industry standards

Microchip Technology has expanded its SPE solutions with its family of LAN887x Ethernet PHY transceivers, which support 100Mbps to 1000Mbps using 1000BASE-T1 network speeds and cable lengths up to 40m for extended reach. For interoperabi

Microchip Technology | 23-08-2024

Non-drip epoxy delivers acid resistance

Master Bond EP21ARHTND-2 is a two-part epoxy adhesive developed to withstand prolonged chemical exposure. "The system's chemical resistance was successfully tested in chemicals such as 98% sulphuric acid, 25% hydrochloric acid, 20% phosphor

Masterbond | 19-08-2024

Automotive-grade high reliability chip resistors for precision applications

Precision electronic devices across many market segments demand high-reliability components. Automotive grade resistors deliver increased reliability and improved performance without the high costs and limited availability associated with d

Stackpole | 13-08-2024

New compute-intensive PIC released to fulfil growing demand

Concurrent Technologies has launched a new compute-intensive PIC, TR MDx/6sd-RCR, to meet increasing customer demand. The PIC has improved features, including a wider operating temperature range, decreased weight, advanced networking cap

Concurrent | 07-08-2024

Compact and high-reliability low capacitance TVS diode series for avionics

Littelfuse, Inc. has released the new SMBLCE-HR/HRA, SMCLCE-HR/HRA, and SMDLCE-HR/HRA High-Reliability Low Capacitance TVS Diode Series. This ground-breaking series of TVS diodes is intended to safeguard avionics equipment from lightning an

Littelfuse | 02-08-2024

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