Aerospace

Chell Instruments has introduced a 32 input thermocouple scanner for temperature measurement in industry and aerospace. Called 2432T, “it measures all types of thermocouples with high accuracy and at high speed, and outputs the data over interfaces that including Modbus, iDDS, IENA, Netscanner, or Chell native TCP/IP protocol or UDP protocol”, according to the company. Its construction includes a copper ...

Room must be found on Gadget Master for the Airlander 10. This is an innovative approach to air travel from Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), part aeroplane, part airship.

Q-Tech has announced less accurate versions of its QT2020 and QT2021 series of space-qualified  MCXOs (microcomputer compensated crystal oscillators). “By expanding the selection of stability levels to include 50ppb and 100ppb versions, we’re able to supply with shorter lead times and at lower cost,” said Q-Tech v-p of marketing Scott Sentz. The list of options is now: ±10ppb, 0 to ...

Mouser is now stocking TriMate rugged circular connectors from AirBorn, pitching them against larger legacy MIL-DTL-38999 connectors “while delivering equal or superior performance”, claimed the component distributor. These come in three mating-retention forms on the plug side: traditional 38999-style ratcheting tri-start threaded, push-pull latch, and break-away for quick de-mating. “Each plug type mates with the same receptacle to reduce manufacturing ...

Aiming at aircraft, Powell Electronics is offering high power connectors and cables from Glenair. The 972 series is designed for up to 2kVac, 1,500Hz and between 150 and 800A. With stainless steel bodies and shells, “the connectors feature a +230°C maximum operating temperature”, according to component distributor Powell, which added that rope-lay cables optimised for the connectors are available at ...

Microchip has achieved JANSF qualification for a 100V n-channel mosfet to to 300krad (Si) TID (total ionising dose), and completed its family of radiation-hardened power mosfets to MIL-PRF-19500/746 slash-sheet specification. “The JANS qualification represents the highest level of screening and acceptance requirements, ensuring the superior performance, quality and reliability of discrete semiconductors for aerospace, defense and spaceflight applications,” according to ...

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) will be collaborating further with both Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney on commercial aerospace technology research following the signing of a new agreement. The new master research agreement (MRA) will enable “bilateral collaboration across a range of sustainable aviation research opportunities, including advanced materials, hydrogen propulsion, advanced manufacturing and industrial design” says the ...

Scotland is welcoming its biggest ever space industry event next week: the inaugural Space-Comm Expo Scotland, at SEC Glasgow over 11-12 September. The organisers are expecting 3,000 delegates and 70 exhibitors, as well as 100 speakers including representatives from  the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Ministers from the UK and Scottish Governments. “There are currently an estimated ...

United Electronic Industries has launched a four-slot military-grade IO system for aerospace and defence. DNR-MIL-4 measures ~240 x 180 x 109mm and is designed to comply with MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-1275/708 and MIL-STD-461F. Operation is over -40 to +85°C. There are three versions, with: a 8347 PowerPC, an Arm-based SoloX, or a quad-core Zynq UltraScale+ main processor IC. “For use in PowerDNA/slaved ...

Magnix has designed a range of batteries for electric aviation. The first product of the line, Samson300, is focussed on maximum energy density, according to the company, achieving 300Wh/kg. A cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles is claimed. “Patented safety technologies include cell level protections from thermal runaway and ability to store batteries for long periods at zero charge,” ...