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Pentek offers VME/VXS board with PowerPC, FPGA, and Gigabit Ethernet
Pentek Inc. in Upper Saddle River, N.J., is releasing its Model 4207 high-performance digital signal processing and data-acquisition system with Freescale’s MPC8641D dual-core PowerPC AltiVec processor and a Xilinx Virtex-4 FX series ...

  Actel qualifies 4-million-gate rad-tolerant FPGA to MIL-STD 883 Class B
Actel Corp. in Mountain View, Calif., has qualified its 4-million-gate radiation-tolerant RTAX-S field-programmable gate array (FPGA) for mission-critical space systems to MIL-STD 883 Class B.

General Micro Systems offers multiprocessing CompactPCI single-board computer
General Micro Systems Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., is introducing a fifth-generation dual-processor, rugged single-board computer called the Premonition.

  ACS Motion Control offers economical family of multi-axis motion controllers
ACS Motion Control in Plymouth, Minn., is introducing a family of motion-control modules that provide multi-axis motion control for a variety of motion-control applications.

Emerson introduces dual-core PowerPC VME single-board computer
Emerson Network Power in Tempe, Ariz., (formerly Motorola Embedded Communications Computing Group) is introducing the MVME7100 VMEbus single-board computer (SBC) with dual core PowerPC processor and 2eSST high-speed VMEbus interface for ...

  C&K offers rectangular connectors for military and aerospace applications
C&K Components in Newton, Mass., is introducing high-reliability rectangular connectors for military, aerospace, and medical applications.

USB-to-synchronous-cable enables IP data communications for tactical radios
Sealevel Systems in Liberty, S.C., is introducing the ACC-188 USB synchronous interface adapter that enables military tactical radios to interface to PCs and transmit IP-based data via USB port.

  Elma offers 1U MicroBox as an integrated solution
Elma Electronic Inc. in Fremont, Calif., is offering its 1U MicroBox is now offered as an integrated solution.

Stealth Computer introduces metal-encapsulated LCD for harsh environments
Stealth Computer Corp. in Woodbridge, Ontario, is offering the TuffTouch industrial-grade liquid crystal display (LCD) for industrial plant floors and other harsh-environment applications.

  Aeroflex offers RF spectrum analyzer for the 3500 hand-held radio test set
The Aeroflex Wichita Division in Wichita, Kan., released an RF spectrum analyzer option for the 3500 handheld 1 GHz radio test set.

Agilent offers bus-analysis capability for 5000 Series oscilloscopes
Agilent Technologies Inc. in Santa Clara, Calif., is introducing serial bus triggering and real-time decode support for the company’s 5000 Series oscilloscopes that enhance analysis capability for embedded system developers.

  General Dynamics Itronix introduces Duo-Touch II rugged tablet PC
General Dynamics Itronix in Spokane, Wash., is introducing the Duo-Touch II rugged tablet PCs that are designed for one-handed operation.

Aethercomm introduces high-power rackmount UHF amplifier
Aethercomm Inc. in San Marcos, Calif., is introducing a high-power CW or pulsed RF amplifier that operates from 350 to 500 MHz in a rack-mounted configuration.

  MEN Micro 16-bit offers analog input M-Module for data acquisition
MEN Micro Inc. in Ambler, Pa., is offering an analog input mezzanine board called the M36N M-Module that provides data acquisition for analog signals found throughout automation, measuring, and simulation applications.

IDV releases Eye-Sys visualization software streaming-data applications
Interactive Data Visualization Inc. (IDV) in Columbia, S.C., is releasing the Eye-Sys software for data-driven, real-time visualization.

  AR Modular RF introduces small, tough amps for electronic warfare
AR Modular RF in Bothell, Wash., is offering a family of compact, efficient, durable RF power amplifiers for electronic warfare and general communications applications.

GE Fanuc introduces 6U VXS quad 8641/8641D multicomputer
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms announced the DSP220 6U VXS (VITA 41.2) quad 8641/8641D multicomputer with four single- or dual-core Freescale PowerPC 8641 system-on-chip nodes and a VITA 42.2-compliant XMC slot.

  Elma introduces second-generation AdvancedTCA handle
Elma Electronic Inc. in Fremont, Calif., is announcing a second-generation AdvancedTCA (ATCA) handle that does not require assembly.

Curtiss-Wright offers PMC module with either air- or conduction-cooling
Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing in Leesburg, Va., is introducing the PMC-110 CryptoNet Security processor PCI mezzanine card (PMC), which is based on the Freescale MPC8555E PowerQUICC III processor for embedded security applications.

  UEI introduces RACKtangle DNR-12-1G Ethernet I/O chassis
United Electronic Industries (UEI) in Walpole, Mass., is introducing the DNR-12-1G Ethernet I/O chassis—otherwise known as the RACKtangle.

C&K offers miniature sealed long-life snap-action switches
C&K Components in Newton, Mass., has developed a series of miniature sealed snap-action switches for space-sensitive applications requiring long life and high electrical capabilities.

  Aethercomm offers gallium nitride power amplifier for military applications
Aethercomm in San Marcos, Calif., is offering is a high-power, broadband, gallium nitride (GaN) RF amplifier for broadband military and commercial applications that operates from 500 MHz to 2500 MHz called the SSPA 0.5-2.5-50.

 
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BAE Systems delivers UAV target-detection systems to U.S. Army
Officers needed to outfit the U.S. Army’s Shadow unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with target-detection equipment for identifying potential threats.

  FLIR Systems provides multisensor systems to Colombian Ministry of Defense
Officials at the Colombian Ministry of Defense needed a sensor system capable of providing high-resolution imagery from a position onboard air force helicopters.

Telephonics Corp. technology selected for mobile surveillance systems for U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials needed an integrated surveillance system to extend the eyes of CBP agents and to support securing U.S. borders.

  American Science and Engineering OmniView Gantry, ZBV help secure major Italian port
Officials overseeing the security of a major, high-volume Italian port needed x-ray detection systems to assist in inspecting cargo and vehicles entering the country.

Eaton to supply CH-53K helicopter cockpit control panels, dimming controllers
Engineers at Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a United Technologies company in Irvine, Calif., needed lighted control panels and dimming controllers for its CH-53K military heavy-lift helicopter under development for the U.S. Marine Corps.

  U.S. Army deploys Fortinet security systems to protect outdoor network
U.S. Army officers needed a high-end security system to protect the wired and wireless outdoor network at the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.

Norsat delivers satellite equipment, services to Irish Department of Defence
Officials in the Republic of Ireland’s Department of Defence sought satellite system equipment, satellite capacity, training, and network services for the Irish Defence Forces peacekeeping mission to Chad.

  BAE Systems to provide transparent armored gun shield for the U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps officers recognized a need for a vehicle-based protection and situational awareness solution, particularly in close-combat urban environments.

Concurrent delivers RedHawk Linux for U.S. Navy Aegis weapon system
U.S. Navy officials needed a real-time operating system, as well as related software and hardware, in support of the Navy Cruiser Modernization COTS Refresh 2 program, which seeks to switch the Aegis weapon system to an open-systems architecture ...

  Lockheed Martin selects SprayCool chassis for U.S. Army radar program
Engineers at Lockheed Martin Corp. in Bethesda, Md., working on the U.S. Army’s Tactical Reconnaissance and Counter-Concealment Enabled Radar (TRACER) program, sought the optimal electronics chassis for the system.

Lockheed Martin selects AML Communications for MEADS program
Engineers at Lockheed Martin Company in Bethesda, Md., needed pre-production microwave amplifiers for their work on the multinational Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program.

  U.S. Army uses Law Enforcement Associate’s under-vehicle inspection systems in Iraq
Officers and other decision makers in the U.S. Army recognized the pressing need for a portable vehicle-inspection system on the battlefield.

Composite Engineering selects Micro Systems’ avionics for Air Force aerial target
Executives at Composite Engineering Inc. (CEi) in Sacramento, Calif., needed a wealth of avionics solutions for their work on the BQM-167A U.S. Air Force Sub-scale Aerial Target (AFSAT).

  ITT to upgrade precision approach radar systems in Brazil
Officials at CISCEA, an aeronautical command center and part of the Brazilian Ministry of Defense in Sao Paulo, sought a technology partner to upgrade the country’s PAR-2000 precision approach radar systems.

Naval Surface Warfare Center selects FLIR Systems’ handheld imagers
Personnel at the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane Division in Crane, Ind. (NSWC-Crane), needed handheld imagers for Special Operations Forces (SOF).

  DataPath supplies satellite terminals to Marine Corps networking program
U.S. Marine Corps officers required a capable partner for work on the Support Wide Area Network (SWAN)-an IP-based communications system that takes advantage of commercial satellite terminals, network baseband equipment, wireless systems, ...

Boeing extends use of MapuSoft OS Abstractor for U.S. Army’s Future Combat Systems
Engineers at The Boeing Co., the lead systems integrator (LSI) for the U.S. Army’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) program located in Chicago, Ill., needed a development solution to aid in the latest build of its System of Systems Common ...

  Thales and Boeing selected for Future Rapid Effect System
Officials at the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) needed a professional systems integrator for its Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) program to equip the British army with a family of medium-weight, network-enabled, air-deployable ...

GlobalOptions Group helps Maryland optimize crisis management
Officials working for the State of Maryland sought to improve statewide crisis-management capabilities.

  Electrovaya batteries power autonomous underwater vehicles
Engineers at an unnamed autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) manufacturing company partnered with Electrovaya in Toronto.

National Security Agency chooses General Dynamics smartphones
Executives at the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) sought to provide high-performance, portable, and secure smartphones to warfighters and homeland security personnel.

  Naval Surface Warfare Center selects FLIR Systems thermal imaging technology
Officials at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) in Crane, Ind., required an advanced thermal imaging solution that is effective in virtually all weather and lighting conditions.

 
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