Military, Aerospace & Hi-Rel

January 2025

Infineon`s radiation-hardened 512 Mbit QSPI NOR Flash memory has achieved QML-V and QML-P qualification from the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, making it the first and only QML-qualified radiation-hardened NOR flash memory for the space industry.

Infineon's 512 Mbit QSPI NOR Flash for Satellite Applications is Now Qualified According to DLAM QML-V and QML-P

Infineon Technologies AG announced that its radiation-hardened 512 Mbit QSPI NOR Flash memory for space and extreme environment applications has now received the QML-V and QML-P qualification of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (DLAM). The QML certification is the highest reliability standard fo

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01/31/2025

In coordination with SpaceX, the liftoff of the IM-2 lunar mission is targeted for a four-day launch window that opens no earlier than February 26. In case of unfavorable launch conditions, such as inclement weather, backup opportunities will be determined based on the lunar blackout window....

Intuitive Machines Delivers Second Lunar Mission Lander to Cape Canaveral, Florida

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (“Intuitive Machines” or the “Company”), a space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, announced that it has delivered its IM-2 mission lunar lander, named Athena, to Cape Canaveral, Florida following a historic southeast Texas snowfall. “Each lunar mission b

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01/28/2025

Microchip Launches the Next Generation of its Low-Noise Chip-Scale Atomic Clock Featuring a Lower Profile Height of Less Than ½ Inch

Developers need ultra-clean timing devices for aerospace and defense applications where size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints are critical. A Chip-Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC) is an essential reference for these systems, providing the necessary precise and stable timing where traditional atomic clocks are to

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Date:

01/27/2025

Thomas Rosteck, Division President Connected Secure Systems at Infineon

Intuitive Machines Awarded Contract to Advance Lunar Logistics, Cargo, and Mobility Solutions

Intuitive Machines, Inc., a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, announced today that NASA has awarded the Company a study contract to advance lunar logistics handling and offloading; and surface cargo and mobility under the agency’s Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnership (N

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01/24/2025

The Red Cat Edge 130 drone

Red Cat Secures $518K in New Orders for Edge 130 Drones from U.S. Government Agencies

Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced it has secured new orders for its Edge 130 drone from the Army National Guard and another U.S. Government Agency (OGA), totaling $518,000. FlightWave, a leading

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01/23/2025

High Reliability Input Conditioner Eases Design of Mil/Aero Distributed Power Systems

The FLHG-60 multi-function bus conditioner module is a 60W input front-end that enables and speeds the construction of high reliability power architectures for military and avionic 24V and 28V applications. The FLHG-60 features include: Ultra wide input range of 12 - 100VDC An input EMI filter that c

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01/23/2025

KYOCERA AVX Releases Two New Small, High-Power Band-Pass Filter Series

KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released two new series of compact, thin-film band-pass filters engineered to deliver excellent RF performance in a wide range of high-power applications wi

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01/21/2025

GAÏA Converter Revolutionizes Power Architectures with Its New FLHG-60 Module

GAÏA Converter, a leading provider of power conversion solutions, announces the launch of the FLHG-60, an innovative module designed to meet the stringent requirements of military and avionics applications. This 60W input bus conditioner offers an all-in-one solution to simplify and optimize power arc

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01/15/2025

EMIS TMF3333 High Current Three-Phase EMI Filter for High Power Applications

Global EMC solutions provider EMIS announces the availability of the TMF3333 High Current Three-Phase EMI Filter for high power applications. The device effectively blocks unwanted electrical noise which can affect the performance of sensitive equipment and lead to component degrading in po

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Date:

01/15/2025

ISS National Lab Enables Record-Breaking Year of Space-Based Scientific Results

The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory pushed scientific boundaries and set a record in scholarly output over the past year. Results from these investigations address real-world challenges and benefit Earth’s economy. In fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023-Sept

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01/13/2025

Jeff Thompson, Red Cat CEO

Red Cat Secures FAA Authorization to Fly Drones Without Remote ID for Aeronautical Research

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. announced it has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in U.S. airspace without broadcasting Remote Identification (Remote ID) information, specifically for the purpose of aeronautical research. “This authoriza

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Date:

01/08/2025

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Figure 1: When designing remote systems used in harsh environments, available power must be both reliable and sustainable to ensure consistent operation

Beyond the Shelter: Ensuring Reliable Power in Extreme Conditions

Oskar Schulthess, Head of Power Supplies Product Line, Elma Electronic

In many critical field operations, reliable power is not merely a convenience—it's a lifeline. Engineers tasked with designing and deploying equipment in remote and challenging environments face a unique set of obstacles. Whether it’s for directional radio systems, emergency response communication setups, or

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Date:

01/01/2025