Conflict is inevitable, and as a result, military force is required if a peaceful solution is unattainable. One of the numerous outcomes of this course of action has been the evolution of battle strategy and weaponry, for the sole purpose of either efficiently defeating the enemy or defending against their attack. This article addresses the use of drones as a protective countermeasure in the future of military applications.

It would seem that the desire to explore our boundaries is built into our DNA, and as a result, has driven us into every corner of the globe with few territories untouched.  Considering this expansion, it is only reasonable we would extend this reach into the cosmos.  This reach has led to an explosion in space related applications, such as satellite communications, lunar travel, deep space satellite exploration, space stations, weather tracking, global mapping, and global positioning technology. Is your company positioned for space exploration?

While it may generally be thought that “a filter is a filter,” there are actually many different filters that solve different problems for different types of use cases, and with different benefits. In general, of course, the purpose is to improve the quality of data communications. However, before making any decisions about including filters in your design, it might be good to understand what specific effect is desired. This paper addresses what types of filters are used and for what purposes.

The Krytar Model 510050010 dual-directional coupler covers the 10 to 50 GHz frequency range and is ideal for use in signal measurement and monitoring, cable distributed systems, antenna beam forming, and military and EMC testing.

Rohde & Schwarz offers the R&S®SMCV100B vector signal generator as the first multi-standard platform for automotive, broadcast, navigation, and wireless applications. This makes the R&S®SMCV100B unique for use from the lab to production and wherever different technologies meet.

R&S delivers the R&S®EM200 digital compact receiver for detecting, analyzing, and demodulating from 8 kHz to 8 GHz in a variety of applications including spectrum monitoring, spectrum measurements, interference hunting, and direction finding. This cost-efficient, optimized receiver and direction finder features a small for factor and allows for simple integration and use in just a few steps.

CPI Beverly Microwave Division offers the VZC3530P2 TWT compact pulsed amplifier designed for C-band operation in test and measurement systems. The amplifier features 8.0 kW power, automatic fault recycle, user-friendly microprocessor-controlled logic with integrated computer interface, digital metering, and quiet operation ideal for laboratory environments.

The ECWM-75L from CPI is a high output power, L-band CW magnetron designed to deliver 75 kW minimum of continuous output power at a typical 88 percent efficiency operation.