Electronics Military & Defense Annual Resource 2013
Launch Date: August 2013Exclusive Editorial4 Key Factors Driving Military Electronics DevelopmentOver the past few months, the VertMarkets Electronics Group has attended several conferences focused on military and defense technology. Based on these (and other) interactions, here are four factors we see having significant influence on the development of current and future military electronics platforms. Additive Manufacturing And Its Implications For Military And Defense 3D printing will soon enable on-demand fabrication of weapons, electronics, and other critical military parts – but will the technology be a double-edged sword? NAVAIR And Industry Partner To Create Multi-Jammer Characterization System The new capability will improve real-time measurement and characterization of AESA-based systems, while adding correlated free-space 3D dynamic stimulation. Enabling Larger Phased-Array Radars With JESD204B The new JESD204B high-speed digital interface shows promise of simplifying the digital interconnects between the data converters and processor in phased-array radar systems. Biothreat Detection Using Intrinsic Autofluorescence Advanced optoelectronic techniques that detect natural light emissions from cells and tissues could help improve the identification and assessment of biological threats like anthrax. A "Smoke And Mirrors" Approach To Remote Explosives Detection A new technique based on cavity ring-down spectroscopy can detect NO2 from explosives at sub-ppb levels – and send the results to a smartphone. The Role Of COTS Hyperspectral Sensors On Tactical UAVs Commercial off-the-shelf sensors offer key size, weight, power, and cost benefits for high-volume, low-altitude tactical platforms. Directed Energy Weapons Development Laser-based weapons are demonstrating their viability in counter-RAM and counter-UAV applications; high-power RF systems are finding a niche in non-lethal uses. Challenges And Solutions For Testing AESA Radar T/R Modules AESA radar systems are extraordinarily versatile, but their complexity – requiring precise alignment of hundreds or thousands of T/R modules – can present significant measurement difficulties. Reducing Size And Power In Phased-Array Radar Systems The combination of technology, system, and circuit analysis is driving the development of new MMIC technologies to address the SWaP-C concerns of phased-array systems. Practical Electro-Optical Situational Awareness For Armored Vehicles Choosing the appropriate situational awareness system means navigating complexities such as sensor types, mounting locations, video distribution, and more. Solving The Repair-Or-Replace Dilemma Repair depots provide a compelling alternative to OEMs trying to decide between replacing defective/obsolete electronic products and repairing them in-house. Budget Constraints Drive Adoption Of Advanced Interconnects Off-the-shelf fiber optic and M12 connectors are enabling military systems to maintain I/O speed performance and reliability in harsh environments. Contact Geoff Tecza for advertising, 724-940-7555 ext. 141 information. |
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