Blast Energy Services, Inc.
Houston, TX 77014-1022
Apr 07, 2006 Mobile auto-acquisition satellite system utilizes 1 m dish that will automatically deploy to acquire satellite connection. Service supports multiple VoIP lines, video streaming, and multiple internet users with transmission speeds up to 2048kbps/768kbps for internet/intranet. System has built-in QoS capabilities and support prioritization of voice and video traffic.

Trimble Navigation Limited
Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3913
Apr 04, 2006 Thumbnail-sized, surface-mount Copernicus(TM) Module provides position, velocity, and time data for mobile devices with minimal impact on size or battery life. Drop-in receiver features TrimCore(TM) software technology for optimized performance in foliage and urban canyon environments. Compatible with active or passive antennas, 12-channel unit is housed in 19 x 19 x 2.5 mm shielded module and consumes 93.9 mW at full power with continuous tracking.

Sirenza Microdevices
Broomfield, CO 80021
Mar 28, 2006 Housed in QFN package, 2-stage fully-matched RFIC silicon germanium low noise amplifier (LNA) SGL-0622Z offers broadband performance from 5-4,000 MHz. Single-stage SGL-0363Z LNA is optimized for narrowband applications from 5-2,000 MHz. Suitable for GPS, ISM, and WiMAX applications, models are available in ROHS/WEEE compliant packages.

Raymarine Inc.
Nashua, NH 03063
Mar 20, 2006 Multifunction E-Series Displays provide on-demand access to detailed weather forecast information from SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Using SR100 satellite weather receiver module, boats have access to WSI NOWRad® weather radar, storm tracks, sea surface temperature, wind, surface pressure, wave heights, and lightning. Captains can view and animate weather forecasts in full screen or within window alongside radar, chartplotter, and fishfinder functions.

Broadcom Corp.
Irvine, CA 92618
Feb 23, 2006 Manufactured in 208-pin MQFP, BCM4501 DVB-S2 (digital video broadcast -- satellite version 2) receiver chip integrates 2 CMOS tuners and demodulators supporting DVB-S2, DVB-S, and DIRECTV® broadcast applications. Dual HD AVC channels support multi-program functionality. Integrated Frequency Translation Module transceiver/communication link enables unit to support multiple low noise block configurations over single coax cable connection.

NavSync
Shannon, Co. Clare   Ireland
Jan 23, 2006 Available in 25 x 27 x 4 mm SMT format, CW25 series GPS receiver modules are designed with high sensitivity for use in very weak GPS signal environments. Accurate to under 5 m in normal signal strength conditions, Model CW25-NAV can track satellites down to signal levels of -157 dBm and acquire GPS lock at signals of -143 dBm. Model CW25-ULS offers additional ability to utilize network assist data to lock in on satellites with signal levels down to -155 dBm.

Navman
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610-2807
Jan 09, 2006 Incorporating SiRFstarIIe/LP chipset, Jupiter 21 single board GPS module provides asset tracking, fleet management, and marine and vehicle navigation. It is available in standard version with GSW2 navigation software for most applications, and high- sensitivity model with SiRF XTrac(TM) software for general navigation in low GPS signal situations. Unit includes upgradeable Flash memory, algorithms for optimized urban environment tracking, and on-board Low Noise Amplifier.

Micro Modular Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Singapore 408857  Singapore
Dec 16, 2005 RF-shielded MN1010 Module, designed for portable consumer electronic applications, is complete 12-channel Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that requires power and antenna for operation. Drawing less than 75 mW, receiver allows all satellites in view to be tracked, minimizing position jumps caused by individual satellite blockage. GPS chipset, from u-Nav microelectronics, features uN1008 CMOS RF front-end and uN8130 baseband processor.

Fastrax Ltd.
Vantaa 01510  Finland
Sep 29, 2005 Consuming 100 mW at 2.8 V, 12-channel iTrax03-02 is fully programmable with iSuite 3 Software Development Kit. Programmability of receiver, along with 8 or 16 Mbit flash memory, allows custom applications to be executed on receiver's baseband processor, eliminating need for separate CPU and memory chips. Featuring Kalman Navigation, unit supports A-GPS, remote firmware updating, and WAAS/EGNOS.

Fastrax Ltd.
Vantaa 01510  Finland
Sep 29, 2005 Suited for demanding, location-based applications, 12-channel iTrax03-S is packaged in 16 x 19 mm surface-mount module that provides navigation sensitivity up to -153 dBm and consumes less than 95 mW at 2.7 V. Unit is fully programmable with iSuite Software Development Kit. Programmability of receiver, along with 8 Mbit flash memory, allows custom applications to be executed on receiver's baseband processor, eliminating need for separate CPU and memory chips.

Fastrax Ltd.
Vantaa 01510  Finland
Sep 29, 2005 Utilizing Sony CXD2951 GPS chipset, iTrax100 receiver is suited for all devices that utilize basic GPS location data over NMEA protocol. Single-chip device measures 16.2 x 18.8 x 3 mm and comes in SMT module. Its signal-processing architecture promotes acquisition rates and performance in difficult environments. Typical Cold Start Time to First Fix (TTFF) is 45 sec, and navigation capabilities are augmented by support for WAAS and EGNOS services.

SRI/PMD Inc.
Melbourne, FL 32934
Aug 26, 2005 Wireless Link™ Series 500 provides real-time connectivity between sensors or transducers and instrumentation. Communicating over 915 or 868 MHz radio bands, products deliver digital wireless data acquisition links for up to 8 sensors up to 500 ft away. Transmitter ST-540 and companion receiver SR-540 can be used to measure real-time physical characteristics of diverse items. Able to take up to 17,000 samples/sec, they feature digital USB output.

NuWaves Engineering
West Chester, OH 45069
Aug 11, 2005 With typical gain of 20 dB, HILNAV1 low noise amplifier operates in usable frequency range of 50 MHz to 1.5 GHz. Input to device is 5–30 Vdc with internal regulator. Featuring reverse voltage protection, design achieves typical third intercept point of +32 dBm. Product is housed in extruded aluminum enclosure and offers option for mounting flanges. It is also available in OEM sub-assembly version with mounting holes.

AR Worldwide
Souderton, PA 18964
Jul 06, 2005 Traveling wave tube (TWT) amps provide RF power for various applications in test and measurement, research and development, and service applications. With modular construction, self-contained, forced air-cooled broadband TWT amps are equipped with front panel digital displays that show forward and reflected output. Models 1500T1G3A, 1500T2G8A, and 1500T8G18 cover respective frequency ranges of 1–2.5, 2.5–7.5, and 7.5–18 GHz.

Analog Devices, Inc.
Norwood, MA 02062-9106
May 05, 2005 Manufactured in 8-lead MSOP and SOIC packaging, AD8655 utilizes DigiTrim™ in-package trim technology and is designed for 2.7–5 V operation. It delivers noise level of 2.7 nV/Hz @ 10 kHz and distortion of 0.0008%, eliminating need for external transistor stages or multiple parallel amps. Along with offset of 250 µV max over full common-mode voltage range, product features rail-to-rail input and output, 28 MHz bandwidth, and 0.4 µV/ºC typ offset voltage drift.

Raymarine Inc.
Nashua, NH 03063
Mar 01, 2005 Housed in all-white dome measuring 45 cm, Model 45 STV delivers digital quality picture and sound to boats. On open seas or at dock, system automatically identifies, acquires, and tracks compatible signals from all digital video broadcast satellites. Equipped with Dynamic Beam Tilting and Wide Range Search, Model 45 STV can conduct instantaneous search and location of nearby satellites while in motion, ensuring that most reliable link is maintained.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)
Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Jan 26, 2005 Available in 16-pin QFN package, 1.9 GHz THS4509 leverages BiCom-III complementary bipolar silicon-germanium process, which integrates NPN and PNP bipolar transistors. Unit delivers input referred voltage noise of 2.0 nV/rtHz and 1% settling time of 2 ns with 2 V output step. Other features include large signal bandwidth of 1.5 GHz, small signal bandwidth of 1.9 GHz, slew rate of 6,600 V/µs and 0.65 mA power-down mode.

RaySat, Inc.
Vienna, VA 22182
Jan 11, 2005 Vehicle-based SpeedRay 3000 provides motorists with in-motion, high-speed Internet access, as well as reception of digital satellite TV and music channels. System provides download speeds to 2 mbps and upload speeds to 128 kbps. Since unit communicates solely via satellite, it can be used in remote areas where cellular and landline connections are not available. SpeedRay 300 employs 5 in. high, phased-array dish antenna that rotates inside impact-resistant case.

Xata Corp.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Nov 16, 2004 MobileSync™ multi-mode, over-the-air, application management solution consists of integrated digital cellular and satellite communications platform that delivers high-speed data download and ubiquitous coverage. It instantly makes new features available, allowing fleets to select and implement additional applications on-the-fly. SmartCom™ LCR switches between digital cellular and satellite networks based on available coverage.

AR Worldwide
Souderton, NY 18964
Oct 25, 2004 Model 750TP1G3/200T provides RF power to simulate 600 V/m radar pulse requirement of GM 3097 and Ford ES-XW7T-1A278-AC automotive specifications. It can also provide 200 W CW power to satisfy requirements of both standards to achieve 70 V/m over 1–2 GHz frequency range. This 750/500 W pulse amplifier, suited for pulse applications at low to moderate duty factors, covers 1.15–1.45 and 2.7–3.1 GHz frequency ranges.