Industry News

Coaxicom termination improves mechanical integrity and electrical specs

Coaxicom’s innovative 1 W 3900X series terminations are designed to minimize reflected power that often impedes transmission quality. Used across a spectrum of multi-port microwave devices including directional couplers, isolators and high-power transmitter applications, terminations absorb energy and prevent RF signals from reflecting back from open-ended or unused circuit ports.


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Boeing completes FAB-T software qualification testing

Aerospace & Defense Channel

Boeing recently achieved two important milestones on the U.S. Air Force Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminal (FAB-T) program, which will provide protected wideband satellite communications among ground and airborne terminals for the command and control of U.S. nuclear forces.


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MicroConnex acquires Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) system

MicroConnex, a rapidly growing flex circuit fabricator in the Seattle area who has a reputation for producing some of the world’s best complex- fine-line/fine-pitch designs, announced the purchase, installation, and deployment of an Orbotech Paragon 9800m Laser Direct Imaging system — aka the LDI.


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L-com introduces new HyperLink HGV series antennas

L-com Inc., a designer and manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, has added new HyperLink® brand omnidirectional antennas for the 4.9 to 5.8 GHz band that are small, lightweight, and indoor/outdoor rated, yet cost as little as $25.00US each. The new HGV series antennas are economical but maintain the high performance standards that the HyperLink® brand is known for.


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Crystek introduces new 4812 MHz CRO

Crystek’s new CVCO55CXT-4812-4812 coaxial resonator oscillator (CRO) is a coaxial-based VCO with an internal proprietary frequency doubler. The CVCO55CXT family’s frequency doubling, 2X fundamental technology reaches new performance levels of lower phase noise and much lower harmonics over the competition, while achieving lower current consumption in the process.


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