Microsemi GNSS Firewall
Microsemi has launched its BlueSky GNSS Firewall, which lets critical infrastructure providers harden the security of their operations from GPS threats and provide a more reliable and secure service.
The security-hardened system provides protection against GPS threats such as jamming, spoofing and complete outages. It also supports a range of precision timing technologies, including atomic clocks, to enable continuous operation when GPS may be completely denied for extended periods.
For more information, visit Microsemi’s website.
RS Components Anti-vibration RF/Microwave Coaxial Connectors
RS Components has released a series of RS Pro anti-vibration hermetically sealed coaxial connectors for RF and microwave applications. Useful in harsh application environments and for advancing the design of standard push-on RF/microwave connectors, one feature of the anti-vibration connector range is its screwing mechanism, which prevents accidental disconnections. Devices in this series meet vibration requirements to MIL-STD-202, method 204, Condition G.
A second type of connector is the extended frequency SMA family, which meets coaxial system operation requirements at 26.5GHz. Similar to the RS Pro SSMA series, the SMA range features miniature RF connectors that offer a screw-coupling, and which are designed for use with smaller diameter semirigid cables.
For more information, visit RS Components’ website.
SnapEDA Receives 100,000 New Component Models
SnapEDA has received over 100,000 new models from Samatec for the company’s parts library. The models feature USB, card edge, board-to-board, headers and RF coaxial connectors. These detailed models include accurate assembly, silkscreen and 3D features to support high density applications. The footprints employ courtyards, built-in dimensioning and applicable metadata.
Downloading the printed circuit board (PCB) models is simple: once designers create an account on SnapEDA’s website, they then can download the models for free. Samatec has made the files available for OrCad, Allegro, Eagle and PADS, and using SnapEDA’s translation technology makes it possible to download files for Altium, KiCad, PCB123, Proteus 8.8 and Pulsonix.
For more information, visit SnapEDA’s website.
Synopsys InP-Based PIC Design Automation
Synopsys and SMART Photonics have announced the availability of a production-ready process design kit (PDK) based on SMART Photonics’ Indium Phosphide (InP) process in Synopsys’ OptSim Circuit tool to support InP-based photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and simulation.
Synopsys’ PIC Design Suite, which comprises OptSim Circuit and OptoDesigner tools, provides a PIC design flow that includes concept to manufacturing from a single solutions provider. The addition of the SMART PDK to OptSim Circuit, combined with the PDK’s availability in OptoDesigner, enables users to utilize the PIC Design Suite to schematically capture and simulate InP-based PIC designs with the SMART PDK building blocks, and then synthesize and verify a SMART-foundry-compatible layout.
For more information, visit Synopsys’ website.
Zortrax Resin 3D Printing
Zortrax has unveiled its Inkspire desktop DLP 3D printer, which uses a high resolution LCD screen and UV LED backlighting to cure photopolymer resin layer by layer. With 50x50 microns, XY resolution and 25 microns minimal layer height,the Inkspire is up to nine times more precise than earlier SLA 3D printers.
The Inkspire has a maximum build envelope of 74 x 132 x 175 mm, and can work as a basic production unit in 3D printing farms offering low to medium scale manufacturing capabilities. For example, with one printer making 50 to 80 parts in 1h 30min, 30 printers working together can provide an approximate monthly output of 360,000 to 500,000 parts.
For more information, visit Zortrax’s website.
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