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Qorvo Advances Solid-State Power with Compact Wideband SSPAs

Qorvo’s new wideband Spatium SSPAs deliver TWTA-level performance with up to 50% smaller footprint and higher reliability for radar, SATCOM, and EW systems.

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Alpha Data launches Versal RF-based platforms for integrated signal processing

Alpha Data introduces COTS platforms built around AMD Versal RF adaptive SoCs with 16 channel direct RF sampling and heterogeneous compute for rapid deployment.

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KYOCERA AVX Mini BME Stacked Capacitors for Aerospace

KYOCERA AVX’s DSCC 25007 Mini BME Stacks combine high-CV performance with weight and space savings for military, aerospace, and space systems.

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EPC Launches Radiation-Hardened GaN Motor Drive Evaluation Board for Space Applications

The EPC7C021 from EPC Space is a compact, radiation-hardened GaN motor drive board for use in space and aerospace environments.

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Microchip Introduces GNSSDO Modules for Defence and Aerospace Timing

Microchip’s GNSSDO modules deliver precise timing, stability, and holdover for defense, SATCOM, drones, and LEO platforms in GNSS-denied environments.

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Rohde & Schwarz Pushes Broadband Amplifiers to 18 GHz for Next-Gen EMC and Wireless Testing

Rohde & Schwarz expands its BBA300 amplifier family to 18 GHz, offering robust wideband coverage for EMC, wireless, radar, and aerospace testing.

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BittWare and Molex Open Early Access to 3U VPX Cards with AMD Ryzen Embedded and Versal SoCs

BittWare, a Molex company, opens early access to 3U VPX cards with AMD Ryzen Embedded and Versal SoCs, targeting aerospace and defence systems.

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Chinese Nuclear Battery Provides 100 Years of Power

China has introduced a groundbreaking innovation in energy storage: a miniature nuclear battery, the BV100, capable of powering devices for up to 100 years without recharging. Developed by Betavoltaic, this tiny battery uses nickel-63 as a power source and utilizes beta decay to produce a steady stream of energy. While this technology is a significant leap forward for industries like healthcare, aerospace, and environmental sensing, it’s not poised to replace conventional batteries in everyday electronics. Despite its impressive longevity, the BV100’s limited power output makes it ideal for low-energy devices such as medical implants and space probes, not high-demand gadgets like smartphones. While promising, its use of radioactive materials also raises safety and disposal concerns.

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