Technology

[Via Satellite 06-04-2014] MtronPTI unveiled a new series of oscillators that allows customers to stay online everywhere they go and provides high quality battlefield imagery. The XO5500 series low g-sensitivity oscillators combine crystal manufacturing experience, vibration compensation methods and an unspecified new material. “Clock noise from rotor wing vibration directly blurs radar and commercial flight...

[Via Satellite 06-03-2014] Comtech EF Data, a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications based in Tempe, Ariz., was awarded $1 million in follow-on equipment orders from a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in Africa during the recent quarter ending on April 30, 2014. The orders are for an upgrade on voice and data communications to help increase subscriber...

[Via Satellite 06-03-2014] Advantech Wireless’ sales for the year ending on April 30, 2014 increased by 22 percent compared to the previous year’s earnings. This marks the fourth consecutive year of profitability for the manufacturer of satellite, Radio Frequency (RF) equipment and microwave systems. Contributing to the year’s successes was the Very-Small-Aperture-Terminal (VSAT) product line...

[Via Satellite 06-02-2014] Thuraya Telecommunications launched the Atlas IP, a new broadband satellite terminal targeted for the maritime sector. This is the second maritime product launched by Thuraya in 2014 and will complement the Thuraya Orion IP broadband terminal launched in January. The Atlas IP will feature voice and data services with additional functionality built...

[Via Satellite 06-02-2014] Northrop Grumman released two high performance Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) broadband Ultra-Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) in production for immediate delivery. The LNAs are indium phosphide (InP) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMT), for E-band and W-band commercial, civil and military applications. The LNAs are targeted for functions such as communication links, sensors, millimeter-wave...

[Via Satellite 05-30-2014] Google is most well known for its Web search engine, but the company’s recent behavior has fueled rumors that an entrance into the satellite industry is in the near future. Google’s play in satellite could come in the form of acquiring Skybox Imaging (according to recent reports and industry buzz), but in...

[Via Satellite 05-30-2014] KVH Industries introduced a new TracVision RV1 stabilized antenna for providing satellite TV programming to RVs, charter buses, emergency vehicles and other vehicles to provide access to live TV on the road. The antenna system is approximately 12.5 inches long and enables reception of satellite TV while the vehicle is in motion...

[Via Satellite 05-30-2014] Com Dev International secured a contract to deliver coaxial and waveguide switches and C-band multiplexers to a long-term customer, with a full contract value of more than $5 million. The contract signing is expected by the end of June. The contract will be carried out at the company’s facility in Cambridge, Ontario,...

[Via Satellite 05-30-2014] Cree, Inc. unveiled a new line of high power GaN Radio Frequency (RF) transistors based on a low-cost plastic package design. The transistors will be available at power levels of 60, 100, 150, 200 and 300 watts, and operate at frequencies up to 3.8 GHz. The new line will offer transistors pre-matched...

[Via Satellite 05-29-2014] Thales Alenia Space signed an agreement with Snecma to use the company’s PPS 500 plasma thruster as standard equipment on the new Spacebus platform, making for a satellite platform with all-electric propulsion. In addition, Snecma will factor in Thales Alenia Space’s requirements in its thruster qualification program. “This agreement consolidates our long-standing...