Military electronics news highlights advancements in defense technology, including secure communications, radar systems, and electronic warfare components. Innovations in sensors, accelerometers, and power supplies enhance the reliability and precision of modern military equipment. Defense contractors invest heavily in R&D to develop cutting-edge electronics for drones, satellite systems, and battlefield networking. This sector drives innovation in ruggedized components and advanced semiconductor materials, influencing broader electronics industry trends. Understanding military electronics development offers insights into emerging technologies shaping global security and electronics manufacturing markets.
Acromag has followed IO intensive profile for its latest 3U VPX single-board computer, built around Intel’s 11th generation Tiger Lake-H Xeon W-11000E processor, and including an XMC mezzanine site. Called VPX7600, its octa-core processor supports up to 32Gbyte dual-channel soldered-down DDR4 ECC memory with data rates of up to 3.2Gtransfer/s. An Intel Gen12 UHD Xe 32EU graphics engine can clock up ...
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 ...
Abaco Systems has introduced a SOSA-aligned Open VPX 3U video graphics and GPGPU card. Powered by an Ada Lovelace architecture Nvidia RTX 5000 GPU, with 16Gbyte of GDDR6 ECC memory, GRA117S is designed to support AI and deep learning. 9,728 Cuda cores, 76 RT cores, and 304 Tensor cores are implemented, and there is support for AV1, H.265 and H.264 ...
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 ...
The UK government has demonstrated an anti-drone radio frequency directed energy weapon. “It uses high frequency radio waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components inside drones, causing them to crash or malfunction,” according to the government, which tested the weapon in West Wales. The “systems can defeat airborne targets at ranges of up to 1km and are effective against ...
Expanded beam optical (EBO) connectors by ODU are based on 3M’s sliding ferrule design and overcome the limitations of current fibre optic connectivity, said the company. “MT connectors are high density, for small, lightweight connectors but they also require high maintenance levels and have low durability,” explained Thomas Mittermeir, strategic business development manager, ODU. The company has introduced micro lenses ...
ProTek Devices has introduced a pair of 15kW transient voltage suppressors for 28V aircraft circuits. “The devices meet compliance for MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-19500, in addition to being RTCA DO-160G compliant,” according to the company. They are called: PAL704-P15K36 is 50 x 19 x 12mm 30g with flat terminals PAL704-P15K36T 63 x 23 x 17mm x 48g with turret terminals Both ...
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 ...
Kontron is aiming at military radar with is latest 6U VPX plug-in computer card, based around Intel Xeon D-2800 or D-2700 processors. Called VX6096, it includes VITA48.8 through-flow air cooling to allow operation over -40 to +55°C or, on request, -40 to +70°C (FC3) or even -40 to +85°C (CC-4). “The VITA 48.2 Type 2 conduction-cooled version can withstand card edge temperatures ...
Powerbox is aiming at ground-based defense applications and harsh industrial environments with a 1,000W IP65 ruggedised ac-dc power supply series. ECD1000A comes in a metal enclosure with baseplate conduction cooling and can be used with the plate from -40 to +75°C, derated in some situations. Operation is from 85 to 305Vac (100 to 277Vac nominal) and output is 28Vdc 36A. ...
Electronics Weekly
