Space

Industry-standard switching & simulation systems from Pickering Interfaces on show at Space-Comm Expo

Pickering Interfaces will showcase its range of industry-standard modular signal switching & simulation products for electronic test & verification – including fault insertion and sensor simulation modules for Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation, as well as RF & microwave switching up to 110 GHz – on stand D32 at Space-Comm Expo 2024, taking place …

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Nicomatic to showcase space-proven hi-rel connectors – including new FFCs for space – at Space-Comm Expo

Manufacturer of high-performance interconnect systems Nicomatic is showcasing its high-reliability, space-proven modular interconnects – including its new FFCs for space: dense, lightweight flexible cables that ensure signal and power connection in all types of space applications – on stand D37 at Space-Comm Expo 2024, taking place from March 6 to 7, …

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Filtronic cements position in LEO market with a new follow-on contract for Cerus 32

RF- and mm-Wave specialist Filtronic has signed a contract worth £7.8m with a leading low Earth orbit (LEO) organisation. This is Filtronic’s largest order win to date with this new space pioneer and it represents increased customer confidence in Filtronic technology, according to the company. As part of the contract, …

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New high reliability TSX fixed chip attenuator series for space and defence markets

Smiths Interconnect has extended its offering of high frequency surface mount chip attenuators with the release of its new HR TXS Series, a small, easy-to-implement, high-reliability product qualified for space and defence applications. The new HR TSX Series is qualified to MIL-PRF-55342 and designed to offer excellent broadband performance up …

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North East manufacturer contributes to ‘fibre-in-the-sky’ network project

RF- and mmWave expert Filtronic has secured a contract with Almagest to develop a space-qualified customised E-band transceiver and other E-band payload components. The products will be used in Almagest’s 24-satellite network for high performance data relay. The total system capacity of the network will be 2.4Tbps. In order to …

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Smiths Interconnect awarded c.£2m in funding from the UK Space Agency

Smiths Interconnect, the provider of high-reliability connectivity products and solutions serving the aerospace and defence, medical, semiconductor test, and industrial markets, has received £1,907,065 in funding from the UK Space Agency through its ‘Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund’ (SCIF). The funding will be used by Smiths Interconnect to enhance its Space …

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Scaling up semiconductor manufacturing for new-space applications

Filtronic, a designer of RF, microwave and mmWave products, has announced its involvement in a “groundbreaking” feasibility study aimed at improving and scaling up semiconductor design and manufacturing within the UK. The initiative is part of Innovate UK’s investment of up to £11.5 million in innovation projects to advance semiconductor …

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Harwin to showcase high-performance signal and power interconnect at Space Tech Expo Europe

At this year’s Space Tech Expo Europe, Harwin will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of advanced, high-performance, high-reliability connectors and associated technologies that meet the demanding challenges of systems designed for long-life operation in space. Harwin’s connectors address requirements for small-footprint, low-weight, robust interconnects that deliver high-performance operation at extreme temperatures, …

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Microchip’s radiation-tolerant (RT) PolarFire FPGA achieves QML Class Q qualification

Products that have Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) designations are often the most trusted and readily accepted in space program designs. As designated by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the RT PolarFire FPGA from Microchip Technology is now QML Class Q qualified. This certification is considered the gold standard in entry-level …

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Filtronic secures second ESA project in six months

RF- and mm-Wave specialist, Filtronic, has been awarded a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to study the use of D-band links within future 6G satellite systems. This is part of a collaborative partnership led by leading independent consulting firm, Plum Consulting with Sussex University.  The contract, which will …

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