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May 9, 2013

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Manpack Radio Calls On-Orbit MUOS Satellite

Using the same cell-phone technology that powers commercial smartphones, the PRC-155 Manpack has demonstrated the capability to communicate with the MUOS space-ground network....More
May 9, 2013

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Smartphones Prove Their Worth As Satellites

Three smartphones, which are destined to become low-cost satellites, rode to space last month on the maiden flight of Orbital Science Corp.’s Antares rocket. It was launched from NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia....More
May 8, 2013

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Seattle Welcomes Microwave Week

The 2013 International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is annually the largest gathering of RF/microwave professionals in the world....More
May 8, 2013

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Satellites As Watchdogs

Although many people are concerned with the privacy issues arising from monitoring applications, such capabilities can be used to better protect our habitat and its animal inhabitants....More
May 8, 2013

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Filtering EMI And RFI Noise

The increased complexity of modern electronic components, circuits, and systems often results in elevated EMI and RFI levels which must be brought into proper compliance....More
May 4, 2013

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Cobra Judy Replacement Radars Pass Test

The Cobra Judy Replacement program is tasked with delivering a high-performing ship-board radar capability for use by the US Navy, Air Force, and the nation....More
Apr. 26, 2013

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Tackling Terahertz Transceiver Design

Improvements in photonic and electronic technologies are enabling the development of devices and components capable of operating at terahertz frequencies....More
Apr. 19, 2013

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Q-Band Transceiver Makes MIMO Links

It is possible to design a small four-way transceiver for applications from 37 to 38 GHz on a single, low-cost multilayer PCB....More
Apr. 16, 2013

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Phased-Array Antennas Aid Wireless Communications

Wireless non-interfering multiple-output (NIMO) systems provide effective communications performance in densely populated areas....More
Apr. 9, 2013

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Source Serves FMCW Radar

A commercial direct-digital synthesizer was used as the linear source in an FMCW radar system, with excellent results....More