Getting signals across to train drivers
26 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Step Global Pty Ltd
Operating railways safely has been of paramount importance since the earliest days of steam locomotion. How to ensure that a driver can not only see but act on a signal aspect has always been top of the list of requirements. Now radio is providing a means of reducing human failure as this story of US experiences shows.
The increasing presence of Project 25
26 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Tait Communications
Papers on various radio technologies were presented at last year’s RadioComms Connect event in Melbourne. This article looks at another of the technologies discussed - P25 - and charts some of its evolving features.
Making better use of the spectrum
26 May, 2010 | Supplied by: JVCKENWOOD Australia Pty Ltd
A digital radio system that is designed to make more efficient use of the spectrum will use a 6.25 kHz bandwidth and have increased range.
Ethernet delivery
26 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Ergon Energy
Two radio links - one to a mine and the other to a construction site - have allowed broadband communications where there was practically no coverage before.
Beamforming and ADC at 60 GHz
06 May, 2010
Imec presented several solutions for 60 GHz communication at the recent International Solid State Circuit Conference in the US.
Banner Engineering SureCross DXER9 ethernet data radio
03 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s SureCross DXER9 ethernet data radio is an industrial-grade, long-range 900 MHz radio used to create point-to-multipoint configurations of wireless ethernet networks with up to 16 subscriber units. The DXER9 is designed for industrial applications and will perform reliably in applications that are too noisy or too far away for standard Wi-Fi-based systems.
Li-Ion and LiFePO4 chargers with OVP
03 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology Australia
Microchip Technology has announced two families of charge-management controllers featuring overvoltage protection to prevent overheating and damage to the battery-charger circuit from input-voltage spikes.
Xworks ORC100 RoIP appliance
03 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Xworks NZ Limited
The Xworks ORC100 is a compact, industrial radio over IP appliance. It is used for connecting conventional radio networks to an IP backbone, enabling them to become part of a larger unified communications system.
CML Microcircuits CMX994 direct conversion receiver
30 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Caelera Pty Ltd
CML Microcircuits has added the CMX994 direct conversion receiver to its family of RF integrated circuits.
Radio breaks a Porsche
28 April, 2010
Radio is essentially a friendly and useful tool but occasions can arise where its influence can be alarming.
Test mobile goes to Beijing
15 April, 2010
Aeroflex has delivered a TM500 time division duplex-long term evolution mobile test system to the China Academy of Telecommunications Research.
RFI Industries TH series of EMI filters
13 April, 2010 | Supplied by: RFI Industries
The TH series of single-phase, ultra-high-performance filters for EMI applications is designed for digital systems (particularly switched mode power supplies) to suppress continuous or intermittent interference from pulse signals. The devices are suitable for use with low impedance loads.
Maxtena M1227HCT series multiband GPS antenna
13 April, 2010 | Supplied by: M2M Connectivity
M2M Connectivity has added a helical Maxtena M1227HCT series multiband GPS antenna to its product range.
CRS Accessories universal charger with interchangeable pods/pockets
13 April, 2010 | Supplied by: CRS Accessories
CRS Accessories has available a universal charger with interchangeable pods/pockets. When changing pods/pockets no tools are required, they unclip at the base of the charger.
Daniels Electronics digital universal interface card
13 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Daniels Electronics Ltd
Daniels Electronics has developed, with Catalyst Communications Technologies, a second-generation IP digital interface between the two companies‘ products that provides new features for users including the P25 unit ID, P25 emergency indicator and satellite connectivity.
