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The article focuses on technological advancements in various fields, including aerospace electronics, thermal management, and communications. Topics include the development of electronic controls for auxiliary power units in aircraft, scalable thermal management technologies for 3D chip stacks, and upgrades to information security for military communications systems.

The article offers a review of SkyWest's deployment of CAE's next-generation flight operations solutions for enhancing operational performance and profitability, along with details about Raytheon's AIM-9X precision short-range infrared-guided air-to-air missiles for jet fighters and Ultra Electronics' progress on a software-defined surface-search radar system for U.S. Navy surface warships to improve navigation and situational awareness.

The article offers information on the U.S. Navy's contract with Mercury Systems Inc. for digital RF and microwave technology to support the AN/ULQ-21(V) EW jammer. Topics include the development of digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) units for the AN/ULQ-21(V), which provides coherent time delay of RF signals and produces coherent deception radar jamming.

The article focuses on Peraton Labs' progress in developing a secure network overlay software called Mission-Integrated Network Control (MINC) to manage agile, self-healing networks of networks supporting kill webs in contested environments. Topics include the objectives of the MINC project, its importance in mosaic warfare, and the challenges it aims to address in tactical networks, such as network interoperability, capacity, and autonomy.

The article discusses the upgradation of the SJNCGARS military radios in encryption modernization by Thales and L3Harris. U.S. Army battlefield communications specialists are choosing two major U.S. manufacturers of military radios to update the venerable Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) to improve the radio's performance against near-peer adversaries.

Researchers at Purdue University, led by Andres Arrieta and Rodney Trice, are working on developing electronic systems that can adapt to the changing operating conditions of hypersonic vehicles. These vehicles, such as missiles, experience rapid changes in their environments, which can put stress on their components. The researchers are exploring the use of multistable structures that can morph in shape and weight in response to external forces. This technology has the potential to reduce complexity, failure, maintenance costs, and weight in aviation. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers the reviews of several products including Threshold comparator card for test and measurement introduced from Marvin Test; Hybrid coupler line for wideband applications to 40 MHz introduced from Pasternack; and 300-Watt DC-DC converters to power communications introduced from TDK.

While EW sensors on land, at sea, inthe air, and in space continue to generatedata, modern EW systems will be taskedwith converting massive amounts ofsensor data into usable command, control,and communications (C3) information. A Special Section toENDEAVOR'S DESIGN ENGINEERING & SOURCING GROUP Advances in electronic-warfare systems are packing moreperformance into smaller packages in attempts to keep a stepahead of the adversary ELECTRONIC-WARFARE (EW)systems play important roles on themodern battlefield, on land, at sea, and inthe air--including outer space. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the 304.9 million-dollar contract awarded by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to aerospace company Lockheed Martin Corp. to build Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) rocket interceptors and associated one-shot devices. It describes the features and capabilities of THAAD ballistic missile interceptors. Major components of THAAD include launchers, interceptors, radar, fire control and communications units, and support equipment.

The article reports that Amphenol RF in Danbury, Conn., is introducing MMCX cable assemblies to make connections between circuit boards and modules in tight spaces such as loT infrastructure. These cable assemblies are designed on ultra-flexible 0.81-millimeter micro coax cable.

The article reports that Cornell Dubilier Electronics Inc. in Liberty, S.C., is introducing 380LX and 381 LX aluminum electrolytic capacitors for rugged and industrial electronics designers who push applications boundaries into high voltages. The 380LX and 381LX power capacitors include voltages to 600 volts DC.

The article informs that electro-optics specialist Clear Align LLC in Eagleville, Pennsylvania, has introduced the VZ 1200 series of medium-wave infrared (MWIR) multimodal wide area surveillance systems for long-range persistent-surveillance applications.

The article discusses the importance of proper diagnosis and calibration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) components following collision repair. Topics explored include the connection between ADAS and almost all electronic systems of automobiles, the identification and categorization of ADAS radar sensors, and the position statement issued by automobile manufacturer Honda regarding the post-collision calibration of radars and forward-facing cameras.

The article focuses on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) being tied with other electronic system on a vehicle to understanding proper diagnosis and calibration which being vital. Topics inlcude programming all makes and models being much more challenging has anticipated, transitioning from an aftermarket shop working on out-of-warranty vehicles to working on brand new vehicles, and the aftermarket radios being the least of the worries going forward.

The article reports that the U.S. military researchers needed fast self-healing web-like networking that connect sensors and weapons on land, on and under the sea, in the air, and in space with solution from BAE Systems Electronic Systems segment for the Mission-Integrated Network Control (MINC) project. It mentions that MINC seeks to build and demonstrate software that creates a secure network overlay with control mechanisms to support multi-domain kill webs in contested dynamic environments.

The article reports that the Avionics integrators at Lockheed Martin Corp. needed a company to upgrade the electronic warfare (EW) system for the U.S. F-35 jet fighter-bomber. Topics discussed include they found their solution from the BAE Systems Electronic Systems segment in Nashua, N.H; and Officials of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics segment in Fort Worth, Texas, have announced a $493 million order to BAE Systems.

The article reports that the Satellite communications (SATCOM) experts at U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., needed lightweight SATCOM equipment for covert use on the battlefield. It mentions that they found their solution from Tampa Microwave LLC in Clearwater, Fla; and SOCOM officials announced a $62.1 million order to Tampa Microwave for Special Operations Forces Deployable Node Lite (SDN-L) terminals, equipment, and spare parts.

The article discusses an approach called Heard, Understood, Acknowledged and Actioned (HUAA) that has proven effective for identifying lessons organizations must learn. It cites the core steps that HUAA consist of such as identifying opportunities, entering them into an electronic system and having experts review them. It cites the keys to have a successful HUAA process such as having the right automation for the job and empowering the right people to identify opportunities.

The article reports on the 50.6 million dollar contract awarded by the U.S. Navy to aerospace company Lockheed Martin for the production of AN/SLQ-32(V)6 Surface Electronic Warfare (EW) Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 2 subsystems. It describes the design and capabilities of SEWIP Block 2 subsystems for defense against anti-ship missiles.

The article informs that the Munitions guidance experts at the BAE Systems Electronic Systems segment in Nashua, N.H., will provide additional advanced missile seekers for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) under terms of a dollar 60 million contract from Lockheed Martin Corp.

The article offers the information on the frequency spectrum the wide range of radio frequencies from 9 kHz to 300 GHz. Topics discussed including the radio waves that were first used for AM and FM broadcast radios, maintaining signals for these radios in the ranges of 540 to 1600 kHz; the U.S., broadcast television services occupied VHF and UHF bands; and Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, vehicle collision-avoidance radars, satellite communications (satcom) systems.

The article focuses on several aspects of preventing stray welding current damage in electrical system. It mentions that welding circuit is a conductive material through which the welding current is intended to flow according to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It also mentions that some electrical engineers and electricians do not understand welding circuit past the plug they designed or installed in any shop for the purpose of powering a welding machine.

The article reports that the Military avionics experts at Lockheed Martin Corp. are will integrate new electronic warfare (EW) systems into the avionics systems of U.S. F-35 jet fighter-bombers for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and U.S. allies.

This section offers news briefs about U.S. roads and bridges in August 2013. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT) put weight restrictions on 1,000 structurally deficient bridges, a step in addressing a crumbling road network. The Massachusetts DOT and Governor Deval Patrick unveiled a 250 million U.S. dollar proposal for transitioning Massachusetts Turnpike into an all-electronic system by 2017. The Washington DOT lifted the girders for the new Skagit River bridge into place.

The article focuses on the importance of matching a variety of vibration isolation equipment to the optoelectronic device being used such as breadboards, electronic systems, and negative stiffness equipment. It discusses the natural frequency and isolation frequency as the most significant factors to be considered when choosing vibration-isolation equipment. It suggests that vibration equipment can be user-friendly with good design and wise use of materials.

The article highlights the capabilities of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and related software for mil-aero electronics development. It states that RTOS can be advantageous than commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products as it responds to events in a shorter time span. It notes that GE Aviation also selected the RTOS as the foundation for the Common Core System, networks, the backbone of Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) computers, interfacing electronics, and computing.

The article reports on how the industry innovations aid electronics systems designers and integrators with thermal management in military-aero environments. The challenges may include sand, snow and humidity which mil-aero electronics should withstand. This demand for efficiency introduces the use of electronic device such chips and integrated circuit (IC). The article also discusses the electronic design automation (EDA) which comes with cost saving and time saving benefits for the electronics.

The article discusses the need for a high-speed input/output (I/O) in the military electronics systems that transfers data from sensors to commanders in real time. It notes that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is looking for ways to improve warfighter survivability. It introduces the North Atlantic's high-density VME I/O boards which is a one-slot and serial communications card with a mother board that has six independent module slots.

The article highlights various topics related to electronic motion control systems in the U.S. There are several communication technologies are designed for electronic motion control system to help industrial firms improve customer service and satisfaction. These include SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface), Fieldbus networks and Industrial Ethernet. Technology experts demonstrate that the success of the electronic motion control system depends on the selection of appropriate sensor interfaces.

The article offers information related to the December 2021 issue of the journal "Military & Aerospace Electronics." It is noted that the fresh new logo emphasizes electronics as the magazine's chief technology focus involving electronics in computers, trusted computing and cyber security, unmanned vehicles, sensors, radio frequency and microwave components, power electronics, communications, and test and measurement.

The article features various linear position feedback for motion applications. One smart sensor configuration is defined by the IEEE 1541 standard outlining component-based embedded sensing for use in finished devices or subsystems. In addition, the SSI data format created by Stegman Inc. is a high-speed point-to-point interface for absolute encoder and is the basis for another proprietary absolute serial data formats like EnDat and HYPERFACE.

The article features a selection of broadcast products including the Optilinx OLX-3000 optical switching platform from Opticomm, the S5 Fusion digital audio mixer from Euphonix, and the Kaleido-Quad-Dual processor from Miranda Technologies.

The article focuses on the efforts by the U.S. Navy to install an advance surface-ship technology to its existing warships in the U.S. Through this program, the Navy established the 313 ship target in early 2006 and reaffirmed it in February 2007 in its six-year ship building plan from 2008 through 2013. They also achieved considerable progress in building joint Naval warfighting capability. Navy officials expect future ship design to benefit from the open-architecture program.

The article focuses on the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies used in defense applications in the U.S. The article mentions that Secretary of Defense William Perry stated that COTS should be used by the U.S. Army whenever possible. The author discusses COTS and custom electronics terms that branched out into other versions of the COTS acronym. INSETS: BAE Systems selects Advanced Knowledge Associates …;Vicor offers suite of design tools for custom power systems;DRS Technologies to produce Phalanx Thermal Imagers ….

The article discusses the applications of field programmable gate arrays (FPGA) for greater digital signaling processing (DSP) performance in military operations in the U.S. According to Manuel Uhm, senior marketing manager for DSP division at Xilinx, FPGAs are the commercial off-the-shelf solution for the increased performance demands of military signal-processing applications.

The article discusses on the application of electronics for military forces and the signals intelligence industry in the U.S. The technology will provide protection for military units deployed in the air and on the ground from enemy ballistic and radar-guided missiles, as well as improvised explosive devices (IED).

The article offers product applications news briefs. GE Aviation company systems power the U.S. Army's M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command awarded EDO Communications & Coutermeasures Systems $209 million for production and support of radio-controlled improvised explosive device electronic warfare systems. Canadian Department of National Defense has partnered with CAE Professional Services and Ngrain Corp. for simulation services.

The article focuses on the various technologies of cooling embedded electronic systems' application in military and aerospace application offered by various companies in the U.S. These includes the conduction cooling and the forced-air conduction cooling technique offered by Crystal Group Inc., the blending air and conduction cooling specialized by Tracewell Systems Inc., and the liquid spray cooling offered by ISR Inc. INSET: Key to advanced air cooling may be to build a better fan.

The article focuses on the battlefield target identification (BTID) device developed by BAE Systems Inc. and Thales Communication Inc. in the U.S. According to the author, the development of the device is intended to meet the ground vehicle combat identification standards imposed by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps. He adds that the system is composed of interrogator and transponder equipment which uses digital data-link technology that allow real time data transfer.

The article features several electronic products including the ClearVue display system from Teranex, the H3-D multi-channel surround-sound microphone from Holophone and Brilliance Low Cap Speaker Cables from Belden.

The article offers information on 40 companies selected to participate in the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Family of Systems project of the U.S. Navy. Topics include information on project which aim to design next-generation unmanned surface vessels; list of companies involving Gibbs & Cox, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Maritime Applied Physics Corp.; and information on Autonomy and vehicle control systems which enable the USV to develop courses of action based on the USV's knowledge.

The article evaluates several products related to electronics including the PWM5032, a radiation-hardened pulse-width-modulation controller from Aeroflex Plainview; Cannon Chip on Flex filter technology that reduces stress from thermal shock and vibration from ITT Industries Electronic Components; and the BU-65590UX multiprotocol USB device from Data Device Corp.

The article features several digital video interfaces. The ITU-R BT.601 is standard for encoding both NTSC and PAL television into an interchangeable digital form. Recommended Practice 601 defines digital encoding of the analog component video signal, which includes horizontal and vertical sync and blanking. The serial data transport interface provides backward compatibility with an existing serial digital interface infrastructure.

The article reports that U.S. federal programs, industry consortia and engineers are advancing the radio-frequency (RF) and microwave technologies to ensure their accuracy and reliability for military, avionics and aerospace applications. The article provides an overview of the military test and measurement program of the U.S. Department of Defense. It explains how companies test their RF and microwave components. INSET: A bright future for SI and LXI.

The article focuses on editing systems used in broadcast engineering. According to Paul Cheesebrough, production controller of BBC Technology, selecting two vendors is an advantage as the costs of ownership and management are kept low. The software plug-in Automatic Duck from Avid determines system performance by its specification. Other editing systems of Avid include Xpress Pro, Media Composer Adrenaline and SD-only Symphony Meridien.

The article discusses the innovative approaches being used by designers to channeling information flow, power management and keeping processors and single-board computers cool. Designers are trying to balance increasing speed and rising heat as they boost the performance of single-board computers. Some of the tools engineers used to achieve the balance include high-speed switched serial fabrics and faster data pipes between single-board computers.

The article focuses on computer system specifically designed for military purposes. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is emphasizing to digitize the battlefield for net-centric warfare. The DOD is also putting pressure on deploying electronics. Increasing pressure from the DOD compelling rugged-computer makers to adopt the latest commercial technology for use in extreme conditions. Fast upgrade in the COTS technology is biggest challenge for designers of rugged computers. DRS Technologies Inc.' C41 Group supplies computers for FBCB2, the Army's Force XXI Battle Command. DRS relies on Intel to move its commercial processors into the mobile embedded line to fit fast chips into its power budget.

Focuses on the enhancement of the best-of-breed software vendors' product features, offering a richer set of user benefits and greater end-to-end functionality. Trend toward mergers and acquisitions in order to fill gaps in larger vendors' product lineup; Move of the vendors toward verticalization as they focus more earnestly on industry-specific expertise; Use of open integration standards for easier integration with the enterprise resource planning suites.

Reports on the installation of the Lockheed Martin SPY-1, phased-array radar in Norman, Oklahoma to look for tornadoes in the region. Development of the Tactical Environmental Processor, a weather-detection system; Utilization of the TEP; Statement of Tom McNellis, manager of the radar technology program office at Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors; Usability of the computer models to make weather predictions.