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LightSquared and ViaSat to Introduce L-Band Mobile Satellite Service

LightSquared today announced a multi-year agreement with ViaSat, Inc. Together, the companies will introduce ViaSat L-band Managed Service, an exciting new mobile satellite service that will combine the power of LightSquared’s state-of-the-art SkyTerra 1 L-band satellite, with ViaSat secure, all-IP, true packet-switched satellite technology.

11 Mar 2014

Spectrum Releases New Models of Mid-Speed 16 Bit Digitizers

Spectrum GmbH has released two new models of its mid-speed 16 bit digitizer line. The new versions M2i.4960 and M2i.4961 are available for PCI/PCI-X and PCI Express and offer two or four synchronous channels with 60 MS/s sampling speed and a bandwidth of 30 MHz. Each channel can be individually switched between single-ended and true differential input mode. This allows to acquire single-ended and differential signals with just one digitizer at the same time.

10 Mar 2014

SWINDON to Showcase Automotive Product Range at Sensor + Test

SWINDON, the leader in high quality, high performance mixed signal ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) will be showcasing its automotive product range at Sensor + Test, Hall 12, Stand No 12-529. As part of Schrader International, SWINDON has a long history in Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and you’ll be able to see for yourself SWINDON’s latest developments in this field on their stand.

From Swindon Silicon Systems Limited 7 Mar 2014

NASA Airborne Radar Shows Ability to Predict Sinkholes

New analyses of NASA airborne radar data collected in 2012 reveal the radar detected indications of a huge sinkhole before it collapsed and forced evacuations near Bayou Corne, La. that year.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 7 Mar 2014

RDA Microelectronics Mass Produces Integrated GPRS/GPS SoC

RDA Microelectronics, Inc. ("RDA" or the "Company"), a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets wireless systems-on-chip and radio-frequency (RF) semiconductors for cellular, connectivity and broadcast applications, today announced volume production of its high performance RDA8851GL, which integrates GPS technology with its latest GSM/GPRS single chip solution.

7 Mar 2014

Leica Introduces iCON gps 80 GNSS Receiver for Machine Control Applications

Leica iCON gps 80 is a compact and rugged GNSS receiver especially developed for a wide range of machine control applications to increase positioning performance on all construction equipment. It easily and safely fits into any construction machine cabin, communicates seamlessly with all iCONtrol solutions on site and integrates iCON telematics fleet management software. Flexible communication provides smooth integration with equipment and solutions for OEM partners that require a reliable GNSS position.

From Leica Geosystems AG 6 Mar 2014

Toshiba Develops Ultra-Small Wireless Communication Module and FPC Coupler Compatible with TransferJet

Toshiba has developed the world’s smallest wireless communication module and thinnest flexible printed circuit (FPC) coupler compatible with TransferJetTM, the close-proximity wireless transfer technology. In combination and applied to mobile devices, such as smartphones, they achieve a maximum data transfer rate of 375Mbps.

From Toshiba America, Inc. 4 Mar 2014

E2S Warning Signals Achieves Compliance to New, Harmonised Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Community

E2S are pleased to announce the attainment of these new certifications for products from their fire & industrial, explosion proof and wide area disaster notification portfolios. The new TR CU Declaration of Conformity certifies compliance to the new, harmonised Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Community (Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan) and fulfillment of safety requirements.

4 Mar 2014

Raytheon Receives $185 Million Modification from NASA on its JPSS CGS Contract

Raytheon Company received a $185 million modification from NASA on its current Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Common Ground System (CGS) contract, which is intended to increase the capability and capacity of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) three satellites that support the JPSS mission through 2022.

From Raytheon Company 3 Mar 2014

NASA Scientists Part of International Team Working to Improve Aviation Safety

NASA researchers are part of an international team working to improve aviation safety by studying high altitude ice crystals during a flight campaign now under way in Darwin, Australia.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 28 Feb 2014