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Gecko connectors to be used on CubeSat miniature satellites
Harwin's Gecko family of high performance connectors will be used on CubeSat miniature satellites. The CubeSat miniature satellites are being designed by Surrey Space Centre as part of the international QB50 programme led by the von Karman Institute, Belgium.
Precision timing GNSS module for cellular networks
The LEA-M8F is a new precision timing GNSS module which has been introduced by u-blox. Generating a precise 30.72 MHz reference clock, the compact and surface mount GNSS module is ideal for synchronizing industrial data and communication systems such as small, femto and macro-cell mobile networks.
Magnetometer to expand understanding of Earth’s magnetic field
CEA-Leti has revealed that its next-generation magnetometer technology wastoday launched into space on board the European Space Agency’s three Swarm satellites. Collecting data over a four-year period, this mission will make it possible to distinguish between the various sources of the magnetic field (the Earth’s core, mantle, crust and oceans, as well as the ionosphere and magnetosphere) for the first time.
BeiDou/Compass capability added to vector signal generator
Rohde & Schwarz ‘s R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator now has BeiDou/Compass capability in its integrated GNSS simulator. With this option the simulator now covers the BeiDou standard as well as the GPS, Galileo and Glonass satellite navigation systems. With this option the simulator now covers the BeiDou standard as well as the GPS, Galileo and Glonass satellite navigation systems.
Channel simulator enables individual frequency set-up
A new wideband digital channel simulator for satellite or unmanned armed vehicle (UAV) data links from IZT provides a cost effective, time-saving solution with exceptional functionality. Accurate, complex and reproducible simulation of uplink, payload and downlink let system engineers create extremely realistic scenarios for testing their product in a laboratory environment.
The industry’s smallest standalone GNSS module
The smallest standalone GNSS positioning module on the market, the EVA-7M, has today been introduced by u-blox. Available in a 7mm x 7mm x 1.1mm LGA package, the new GNSS module supports US GPS, Russian GLONASS, Japanese QZSS, plus all SBAS augmentation systems and is designed for cost and space sensitive applications.
Microsemi acquires Symmetricom
Microsemi has completed it's acquisition of Symmetricom under Section 251(h) of the DGCL, with no stockholder vote required to consummate the merger. At the effective time of the merger, each outstanding share of Symmetricom was converted into the right to receive $7.18 per share in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes, the same price that was paid in the tender offer. Symmetricom shares will cease to be traded on NASD...
Remote temperature sensing in space applications
A new radiation-hardened, low-power, current output temperature sensor, the ISL71590SEH, has been announced by Intersil. Ideal for remote temperature sensing in satellites and other space applications, the ISL71590SEH is able to deliver a high level of accuracy over radiation exposure, time and temperature.
Multi-GNSS platform supports concurrent positioning
u blox announces the launch of its newest core positioning platform u-blox M8. The new chip forms the basis of u-blox’ upcoming line of positioning modules which are able to acquire and track different satellite systems concurrently to achieve higher accuracy and reliability. Supporting all deployed as well as upcoming GNSS, the platform is based on the UBX-M8030 concurrent multi-GNSS receiver IC which is able to track American GPS, Europea...
First current-sharing LDOs for harsh environments
Texas Instruments introduce the first current-sharing low-dropout linear voltage regulators for harsh environments. The current-sharing feature of the 3-A TPS7H1101-SP and the 0.5-A TPS7H1201-HT allows designers to use two devices in parallel for twice the output current. The devices also offer excellent noise performance, as well as minimize thermal dissipation and increase power efficiency for optimal system reliability.