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6-axis IMU is suitable for navigation & telematics
STMicroelectronics has announced what it claims to be the industry's smallest 6-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) qualified for automotive applications with low-noise and improved output resolution. The ASM330LXH targets on-board units for electronic road tolling, other vehicle telematics systems and in-dash car-navigation solutions that require accurate and reliable inertial sensors to optimise positioning and direction, even in the absence o...
FPGAs deliver precise time keeping in satellite watches
Citizen Watch are integrating Lattice Semiconductor's iCE40 FPGAs into it's Eco-Drive Satellite Wave F100 wristwatch. To enable the watch to display the correct time, the FPGA picks up the precise-time information from the input data of the GPS satellite signal receiver and generates control signals.
Waveform generator boosts wideband digital channel simulator
An Arbitrary Waveform Generator (ARB) has been added to IZT’s 3040 wideband digital channel simulator. The generator enables the simulator to emulate other traffic on the satellite transponder, signals in adjacent bands or interference scenarios. With the internal generator memory, the simulator now supports the generation of user-defined signals, for example using MATLAB, which increases its flexibility.
Cambridge Wireless announces inaugural CW TEC
Discussing the impact of emerging technologies on millimetre, microwave, UHF and VHF spectral value, the first CW TEC (CW Technology & Engineering Conference) has been announced by Cambridge Wireless. The event, which is scheduled to take place on 4th March 2015, will consider the impact that mobile, satellite, TV, IOT and wearable technology will have on the value of licensed and unlicensed spectrum.
The world's first low atmospheric orbit satellite
Designed to stay at low atmospheric orbit for prolonged periods, Quarkson has claimed that the SkyOrbiter LA25 platform is the world's first low atmospheric orbit satellite. The extreme long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle is capable of flying around the world with the aim of providing internet access to two thirds of the world's population that currently are not connected.
NuWaves awarded USAF research contract
In order to research and develop advanced RF cavity filters for use on Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellites, NuWaves Engineering has been awarded a Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
XIMEA and imec unveil smallest hyperspectral imaging camera
Nanoelectronics research centre imec and XIMEA announced their partnership in integrating imec’s Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) sensors together with XIMEA’s xiQ USB3.0 camera product line. Exceptional interoperability between camera and sensor’s technology streamlined the success of this integration.
MicroTCA architecture chosen for NASA's terminal upgrading
TheMicroTCA (μTCA) architecture, from VadaTech, has been chosen for the majority of NASA's ground terminal upgrading. Nasa ispgrading its ground terminals to modernize the communications infrastructure and provide new capabilities for their customers.
L & S amplifiers specifically suited to military radar
Aportfolio ofL and S band high gain amplifiers covering 1.2 to 1.4 GHz and 3.1 to 3.5 GHz has been launched byPasternack Enterprises. The amplifiers have been specifically designed forcommercial and military radar applications as well as observation satellites and communications systems.
World’s smallest tracking device integrates u-blox GNSS
Claimed to be the world’s smallest and most versatile personal tracking device, the Trax from WTS is based on u-blox's CAM-M8Q GNSS receiver module. Measuring just 9.6x14.0x1.95mm, theGNSS module includes an integrated chip antenna plus SAW filter, LNA, TCXO, RTC crystal and passives.