TRAK has been contracted by an EU customer to supply S-Band space qualified high power isolators for the SSPAs that will be used aboard JCSAT17.

The isolator has been designed to incorporate a TRAK’s solid TNC long barrelled connector and a custom I/P input interface and will be flight screened and supplied in the Autumn of 2016 for JCSAT17. JCSAT17 is an S band satellite that is being designed to operate well in excess of 15 years. The satellite will include…

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ULTRA-COMPACT 3G/2G MODULE, IN DISTRIBUTION

By Christoph Hammerschmidt – Courtesy of www.automotive-eetimes.com The SARA-U201 from u-blox is currently the smallest cellular module available supporting 2G and 3G. The device is pin and form factor compatible with u-blox’s other region-specific 2G and 3G variants, such as the 2G SARA-G350. Measuring just 16 x 26 x 3 mm, the 96-pin SARA-U201 provides 5-band…

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Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 Series-based Bluetooth Smart modules provide unparalleled processor performance for complex wireless applications

Argenox Technologies’ AGX-832 module employs Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation nRF52832 SoC to allow manufacturers to easily develop complex, Bluetooth Smart connected products for automation and control, sensor, and beacon applications Oslo, Norway 2016/05/03 Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces that McKinney, Texas-based Argenox Technologies has selected Nordic’s next…

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The Importance of Average Power Consumption to Battery Life

By Torbjørn Øvrebekk April 29, 2016 Smartphone battery life remains a frustration for many users. The same problem applies to a wide range of IoT devices. Although it’s easy to bury yourself in detail seeking a perfect solution, it’s important not to lose sight of the broader picture. To ensure reliable long-term operation of your…

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Introducing u-blox 8 module series

Thalwil, Switzerland – April 27, 2016 – u-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announces the release of its u-blox 8 module series. It follows the launch in January of the u-blox 8 GPS/GLONASS receiver platform, an update of the u‑blox 7 platform. The new u-blox 8 module portfolio addresses power sensitive usage,…

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Knowles directional couplers from DLI for turnkey or custom designs

The new series of Directional Couplers from Knowles brand, DLI, provides another example of how high permittivity, temperature stable materials can reduce size/weight and provide excellent performance repeatability. These small size Directional Couplers are manufactured using DLI’s precision Thin Film technology and offer a great option for microwave systems in commercial, military and space applications….

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