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Thermal Trends and Improvements for Rugged COTS Cards

Thermal management of rugged COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) cards destined for defense applications has always been a challenge due to the high operating temperatures and other harsh environmental requirements. Add to this the demands for ever increasing functional density, achieved by using the latest processors ...

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LCD Interface Controller

The HE-1920 from Digital View, Morgan Hill, CA, is a buffered, multi-sync interface controller that provides analog and digital connections for large-format, high-definition FTF LCDs. It features wide operating temperatures and voltage ranges, as well as shock and vibration resistance, and conformal coating for harsh environments in military applications. ...

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Microwave RF Amplifier Boosts Communications Power

When you watch TV or use a cell phone, amplifiers make the signal stronger or the voice clearer. A hybrid, high-powered microwave amplifier from Aria Microwave Systems of Teaneck, NJ enables signals to be stronger while offering potential savings to satellite and cell phone system providers. The amplifier also ...

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Novel Tooling Technique Cuts Cost and Time of Manufacturing Parts

Imagine being able to mold and manufacture parts the size of a bedroom in just two days. A system for composite fabrication, based on a material that has been nicknamed “engineered quicksand,” provides such fast and inexpensive tooling to both the aerospace and transportation industries.