Transponder

RFID Security Industry Expert Ron Fiedler Joins ELATEC as VP Strategic Alliances

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Wireless, Telecommunications engineering, Radio-frequency identification, Automatic identification and data capture, Electronics, Privacy, Ubiquitous computing, Telecommunications, Transponder, Fiedler, Strategic alliance

PALM CITY, Fla., May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ELATEC is pleased to announce its recent hire of Ron J. Fiedler, who joins the ELATEC team as Vice President of Strategic Alliances.

Key Points: 
  • PALM CITY, Fla., May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ELATEC is pleased to announce its recent hire of Ron J. Fiedler, who joins the ELATEC team as Vice President of Strategic Alliances.
  • ELATEC readers recognize and decode over 60 RFID transponder technologies and are certified for use in as many as 110 countries worldwide.
  • Fiedler is a Security industry veteran of nearly 20 years and a subject matter expert on RF credentials.
  • "We're very pleased that Ron has joined ELATEC to lead the establishment of strategic industry alliances across our many industries and markets," said Stefan Haertel, CEO of ELATEC.

Garmin® introduces the GTX 335D and GTX 345D ADS-B diversity transponders

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Technology, Consumer electronics, Hardware, Software, Transport, Satellite, Air, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Electronics, Avionics, Technology, Electromagnetism, Aircraft instruments, Glass cockpit, Garmin, Garmin G1000, Automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast, GTX, Transponder

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced the GTX 335D and GTX 345D, two diversity transponders that provide optimal Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out coverage and visibility while operating throughout the global airspace system.

Key Points: 
  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced the GTX 335D and GTX 345D, two diversity transponders that provide optimal Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out coverage and visibility while operating throughout the global airspace system.
  • Select G1000, G1000 NXi and G3000-equipped aircraft have an elegant and simple path to incorporate a diversity transponder-based ADS-B solution using the GTX 335D/GTX 345D.
  • The GTX 335D and GTX 345D ADS-B transponders have received Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and deliveries for select installations will begin immediately.
  • The GTX 335D and GTX 345D are available for a list price of $6,495 and $7,995 respectively.

VIAVI Delivers New Transponder Antenna Coupler for Improved Safety with Increasing ADS-B System Testing

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Avionics, Air traffic control, Electronics, Telecommunications engineering, Radar, Electromagnetism, Automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast, Viavi Solutions, Transponder, Coupler

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced the VIAVI UC-584S Top Mount Antenna Coupler to provide isolation and shielding for consistent aircraft transponder testing in ramp and hangar environmentswithout signal interference.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced the VIAVI UC-584S Top Mount Antenna Coupler to provide isolation and shielding for consistent aircraft transponder testing in ramp and hangar environmentswithout signal interference.
  • This new solution will be unveiled on March 25th during the New Product Introductions session of the AEA International Convention.
  • With the transition to the FAA's NextGen air transportation system, there is an increased focus on improving safety and efficiency, including implementation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) system.
  • VIAVI developed the UC-584S antenna coupler to be easily placed over the top L-Band "shark fin" transponder antenna using a pole, either from the ground or atop scaffolding, depending on the size of the aircraft.

Cambridge Pixel Supplies RadarWatch and Target Tracking Technology to National Coastwatch Institution's Felixstowe Station

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Avionics, Air traffic control, Electronics, Technology, Telecommunications engineering, Radar, Transponder, Wireless

It will also provide the NCI watchkeepers with an integrated screen display of radar video, tracks, camera and AIS ship transponder data.

Key Points: 
  • It will also provide the NCI watchkeepers with an integrated screen display of radar video, tracks, camera and AIS ship transponder data.
  • Andrew Haylett, principal engineer, Cambridge Pixel, said, "We are delighted to be providing our RadarWatch and tracking technology to the Coastwatch team in Felixstowe to help them to improve the safety of this busy coastline.
  • Cambridge Pixel's radar technology is used in naval, air traffic control, vessel traffic, commercial shipping, security, surveillance and airborne radar applications.
  • For more information about RadarWatch, the SPx tracking server or other products from Cambridge Pixel, please visit www.cambridgepixel.com or call: +44 (0) 1763 852749 or email: [email protected] .

Edgecore Networks Announces General Availability of Cassini Open Packet Transponder

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Monday, February 25, 2019
Technology, Consumer electronics, Internet, Networks, Telecommunications, Semiconductor, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Facebook, Open-source hardware, Mobile technology, Telecom Infra Project, Computer networking, Packet switching, Backhaul, Transponder, Cassini–Huygens

MWC Edgecore Networks , the leader in open networking, today announced the general availability of its Cassini open packet transponder, the industrys highest capacity and first modular whitebox packet transponder offering a flexible mix of 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) packet switching ports and 100/200 Gbps coherent optical interfaces for data center interconnect and service provider optical network use cases.

Key Points: 
  • MWC Edgecore Networks , the leader in open networking, today announced the general availability of its Cassini open packet transponder, the industrys highest capacity and first modular whitebox packet transponder offering a flexible mix of 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) packet switching ports and 100/200 Gbps coherent optical interfaces for data center interconnect and service provider optical network use cases.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190224005134/en/
    Edgecore Networks: Cassini open packet transponder (Photo: Business Wire)
    One of our first initiatives in the TIP OOPT group was work on open optical packet transponders to enable more flexible and lower cost solutions for service provider access and backhaul networks, saidHans-Juergen Schmidtke, Co-Chair, Open Optical Packet Transport Project Group, Telecom Infra Project.
  • The ONF community has incorporated Cassini as an open packet transponder platform into the ONFs ODTN reference design, providing a set of open source software options for deploying Cassini in an optical network.
  • The Cassini packet transponder is a fully open source hardware design, as Edgecore has contributed the full design to TIP.

Analysis on Satellite Transponder Markets, 2018-2022 - Rising Adoption of HTS Technology is Driving Growth (CAGR +5%) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 10, 2019
Technology, Satellite, Broadband, Telecommunications engineering, Information and communications technology, Satellite broadcasting, Electronics, Communications satellite, Internet service provider, Backhaul, Internet access, Transponder, Be Un Limited, High-throughput satellite

The satellite transponder market will register a CAGR of more than 5% by 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The satellite transponder market will register a CAGR of more than 5% by 2022.
  • Satellite transponders act as backhaul capacity providers for end-users such as enterprises, ISPs, and mobility, aeronautical and maritime.
  • The adoption of HTS using spot beam technology is increasing in commercial satellite communications.
  • In recent years, HTS technology was widely used to provide broadband internet services to consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Friend or Foe? Micro-Mode 5 for NATO Small Drones

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Avionics, Electronics, Wireless, Telecommunications engineering, Technology, Radar, Boeing Insitu ScanEagle, Boeing aircraft, Radio-frequency identification, Transponder, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Aerosonde Ltd

The MX12B is an aviation transponder that enables small unmanned aircraft to interoperate in NATO military airspace, at minimal weight-cost.

Key Points: 
  • The MX12B is an aviation transponder that enables small unmanned aircraft to interoperate in NATO military airspace, at minimal weight-cost.
  • Congressional mandate requires U.S. armed services to upgrade their aircraft with NATO Mode 5 technology, but small unmanned aircraft struggle to carry heavy legacy transponders that weigh as much as 10 lbs.
  • The Navy has long sought a lightweight Mode 5 transponder for use in its small drones, some that weigh only 40 lbs at takeoff.
  • The demonstration was attended by several unmanned military aircraft program offices: Fire Scout, Blackjack, ScanEagle, Shadow, Aerosonde, and Stingray.

Latest Product Offers Fast, Simple and Inexpensive Connection to Balluff's IO-Link Safety I/O Hub

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Friday, June 8, 2018
Wireless, Electromagnetism, Telecommunications engineering, Electrical engineering, Electrical components, Automatic identification and data capture, Privacy, Radio-frequency identification, Ubiquitous computing, Switch, Transponder, Solenoid

FLORENCE, Ky., June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balluff continues the expansion of its safety product line with the release of its new non-contact, RFID safety guard locking switch.

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  • FLORENCE, Ky., June 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balluff continues the expansion of its safety product line with the release of its new non-contact, RFID safety guard locking switch.
  • The safety guard locking switch combines non-contact, coded-transponder safety technology with a mechanical solenoid locking function to create a unique, high-capability solution to meet the highest levels of safety required by international standards.
  • This switch is easily and inexpensively connected directly to the Balluff IO-Link safety I/O module or to any safety controller using a standard eight-pin M12 connector.
  • Industries served include: automotive, packaging, food processing, beverages, tire, primary metals, conventional and alternative energy, semiconductor, plastics, and fluid power.

Balluff Introduces New Magnetic and RFID Non-Contact Safety Switches

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Telecommunications engineering, Wireless, Electronics, Electromagnetism, Radio-frequency identification, Air traffic control, Automatic identification and data capture, Transponder

New non-contact safety switches with fast, simple and inexpensive connection to Balluff's IO-Link safety I/O hub

Key Points: 
  • Balluff is pleased to announce expansion of their safety product portfolio with a range of magnetic and RFID transponder non-contact safety sensors.
  • These switches are easily and inexpensively connected directly to the Balluff "Safety Over IO-Link" safety module or to any safety controller using standard M12 connectors.
  • Transponder coded safety switches:
    These small, common size RFID transponder-coded non-contact safety sensors are an excellent solution for protective guards, doors and gates.
  • About Balluff Inc.: Balluff Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, Neuhausen, Germany.