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PrismTech Appoints Dr. Vince Kovarik as Chief Technology Officer for SDR
8/24/10
PrismTech, a global leader in standards-based, performance-critical middleware, today announced that Dr. Vince Kovarik has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for SDR. In this senior role Vince will provide technical leadership for PrismTech's Spectra SDR products and services.
Defining Next Generation Radio with SDR
8/13/10
Software-defined radio is set to pave the way for the next generation of military communications equipment.
Spectrum Launches Linux-Based PCI Express XMC Carrier in a High Performance Intel Server
7/20/10
Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima, trusted supplier to top defense prime contractors worldwide for more than 20 years, today announced the availability of an extremely powerful and flexible Linux-based signal processing platform: the SDR-2010. The SDR-2010 is an Intel 64 Architecture Server hosting the new high-performance PRO-2910 PCI Express based carrier cards, each with dual XMC/PMC sites.
The Coming of Age of the Software Communications Architecture
Microwave Journal - July 2010
The idea of the "Software-Defined Radio" (SDR) has been circulating in industry and academia for almost 20 years, the term having been coined by Joe Mitola in a 1992 paper. Since that time, many commercial and defense-oriented radio SDR products have been developed and released, most using basic technology. Until recently, however, most SDRs have used proprietary middleware to facilitate communications between their different radio componentsónot only within waveform applications, but also to higher layers in the communications protocol. These proprietary middleware components are often narrowly focused, resulting in rigid, monolithic radios that inhibit IP reuse, platform-independence among applications, or innovations that would significantly reduce cost and time-to-market. The Software Communications Architecture (SCA) is a software specification that tries to improve this situation, and focuses on the "software" part of a software-defined radio.
ORBexpress Chosen for MIDS JTRS Program
7/12/10
Objective Interface Systems, Inc., provider of the most widely used communications middleware for software-defined radios, today announced that its ORBexpress product is the middleware foundation for the Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) terminal.
Thales Launches F@stnet-Twin
6/14/10
Thales announces today the launch of F@stnet-Twin, extending its range of Software Defined Radio (SDR) to the hand-held level. With its two independent channels, this multi-role, compact and lightweight radio delivers high-level connectivity and interoperability. This innovative radio strengthens Thales's position as a world leader in the field of Software Defined Radios.
Innovative Integration’s New X6-RX PCIe XMC Module with Xilinx Virtex-6
5/15/10
The X6-RX is a flexible receiver that integrates IF digitizing with signal processing on an XMC IO module. The module provides up to 24 configurable receiver channels with a powerful Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA signal processing core, and high performance PCI Express/PCI host interface. With the X6-RX, IF recorders can log both digitized raw data and baseband channels in real-time, sustaining rates over 2 GB/s.
Raytheon’s Navy Multi-Band Terminal is first in industry to receive Software Communications Architecture version 2.2.2 certification
5/11/10
Raytheon Company’s Core Framework product and Operating Environment (OE) is the first in industry to be certified by the Department of Defense for its compliance with the government’s Software Communications Architecture (SCA) version 2.2.2.
PrismTech Announces New Development and Test Platform for Software-Defined Radio Waveforms and Applications
4/21/10
PrismTech™, a world leader in high-performance software platform and integration solutions, today announced the price and availability of Spectra™ DTP4500, a development and test platform for Software-Defined Radio (SDR) developers. Spectra DTP4500 is a wideband, high-performance baseband and RF development and test platform capable of implementing and deploying the next-generation of complex Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant networking waveforms.
Imec, Renesas and M4S report a single-chip reconfigurable multi-standard wireless transceiver in 40nm CMOS
2/10/2010
At today’s International Solid State Circuit Conference, imec and its research partners Renesas Technology Corp. and M4S present a complete transceiver with RF, baseband and data converter circuits in 40nm low-power CMOS. The fully reconfigurable transceiver is compatible with various wireless standards and applications, including the upcoming mobile broadband 3GPP-LTE standard.
German Forces Trust in Thales for SDR
12/18/2009
Thales Deutschland has been awarded contracts to develop VHF/UHF radio module and national waveforms SEM and IdZ for the German Software Defined Radio programme, SVFuA.
PrismTech to Work with GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms to Develop COTS SCA-compliant Development and Deployment Platform
12/2/2009
PrismTech, an acknowledged leader in Software Defined Radio (SDR) infrastructure solutions, today announced at the SDR Forum’s Technical Conference and Product Exposition that it will work with GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, to develop and market a COTS platform for developers of Software Communications Architecture (SCA)-compliant waveforms and radios.
Thales’s LibertyTM Multiband Radio Proves Trunking Interoperability
11/30/2009
Thales Communications, Inc., a pioneer and global leader in the development, manufacture, and support of multiband, software-defined radio (SDR) equipment, announces that its LibertyTM multiband land mobile radio (LMR) successfully completed trunking interoperability testing, meeting the requirements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Project 25 (P25) Compliance Assessment Program (CAP). The Liberty radio was certified by the Tait Radio Communications/EADS Secure Networks laboratory, one of only four land mobile radio manufacturers named by the U.S. federal government as having a recognized P25 CAP laboratory.
GateHouse and Spectrum to demonstrate the Inmarsat BGAN waveform for Software Defined Radio
11/19/2009
GateHouse A/S, Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima (Spectrum) and Inmarsat will be demonstrating a Software Defined Radio (SDR) implementation of an Inmarsat BGAN terminal at SDR’09 in December 1-4, in Washington DC. The demonstration will show a Software Defined Radio platform running GateHouse’s BGAN SDR waveform, and visitors will be able to access the internet via the Inmarsat BGAN satellite network.
PrismTech Releases SDR Benchmarks for Wind River Linux and VxWorks
Spectrum´s SDR-4000 Selected by TUBITAK UEKAE for Testing, Porting, and Demonstration Activities for the Turkish Armed Forces
9/28/2009
Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima, an advanced custom radio provider, announced today that the National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology (UEKAE), an affiliate of The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), will use Spectrum´s flexComm SDR-4000 transceiver for the development and deployment of tactical radio waveforms.
Introductory Offer on Pentek´s Award Winning Software Radio Product
9/23/2009
Pentek is offering a special bundle so you can start using the latest software radio technology now!
PrismTech Announces GA Release of Spectra CX
9/16/2009
PrismTech an acknowledged leader in Software-Defined Radio (SDR) infrastructure solutions, today announced the General Availability (GA) release of its new model-driven development tool for radio developers - Spectra CX.
SCA Technica, Inc. has issued a Request for Information (RFI)
9/16/2009
SCA Technica, Inc. has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to determine the availability, capabilities and price for commercial, small form factor, commercial on-the-shelf (COTS) test bed and prototyping equipment for software defined radio (SDR), cognitive radio (CR) and mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET). The RFI can be downloaded from the company website.
Bran Selic Joins Zeligsoft
9/14/2009
Zeligsoft, a leading vendor of software development tools to the embedded computing industry, today announced the appointment of Bran Selic to the position of Director of Advanced Technology. In this strategic role, Bran will be responsible for the overall Zeligsoft model-based engineering (MBE) strategy and technology research programs. He will also be a key contributor to the Zeligsoft product direction and roadmap.
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Announces ATCA Single Board Computer To Enable Improved Network Throughput
9/9/2009
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, today announced the A10200 ATCA® single board computer. Featuring a dual Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series dual- or quad core processor and up to 64 Gigabytes of DDR3 SDRAM memory, it delivers a combination of unprecedented performance and low power dissipation.
Pentek Introduces New PMC/XMC Transceiver Module
9/8/2009
Ideal for Wideband Radar Countermeasures and MIL/COTS Applications. Pentek´s new Model 7158 data converter is the company´s highest-frequency PMC/XMC transceiver module. The module is well suited for high-speed, wideband applications including remote radar countermeasures, tracking and UAV surveillance. The Model 7158 is a dual-channel, 12-bit 500 MHz data converter that builds upon their proven Model 7156 by extending the A/D sampling rate.
Pentek Offers New Elegant VME Board Solution
8/24/2009
Pentek Offers New Elegant VME Board Solution for Synchronization and Distribution of Timing Signals in Large Multi-Channel Systems. The Model 6891 VME board is well suited for radar beamforming, direction finding and shipboard diversity reception and cellular wireless applications where multiple antennas are used to steer and/or improve the reception of signals.
JTRS JPEO Lists SDR Forum as Public Liaison for New SCA
8/20/2009
Joint Program Executive Office for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JPEO JTRS) has initiated the development of a new Software Communications Architecture (SCA) release. The fundamental goal behind this revision is to position the SCA as a specification that is comprehensive yet flexible enough to provide a technical foundation for multiple generations of JTRS and industry products.
HUGHES and Ultra Electronics Partner to Demonstrate an Integrated “Never-Out-of-Touch” Tactical Communications Solution
8/17/2009
SATCOM Capabilities with High Capacity Line-of-Sight Tactical Communications Provide Seamless Connectivity and Range Extension While On-The-Move
China’s Radio Regulatory Bureau and SDR Forum to lead discussion on Spectrum Management
8/13/2009
Radio Spectrum Management Conference @ Wireless China Industry Summit 2009 September 2 - 3, 2009 • Landmark Hotel & Tower • Beijing, P.R.C.
New Cognitive Radio White Paper available from Agilent Technologies
8/12/2009
This white paper outlines the challenges of today’s modern spectral environment, and details a novel new R&D testbed for developing and verifying algorithms for cognitive radio.
GateHouse Initiates Software Defined Radio Program with Inmarsat BGAN
8/6/2009
GateHouse initiates a program to prototype a Software Defined Radio (SDR) implementation of a BGAN waveform. The program is supported by Inmarsat.
Pentek´s New Carrier Board Enables High-Performance Applications in the Emerging PCI Express Environment
7/28/2009
Pentek, Inc., today released the 7800 series of high-performance I/O boards built upon a versatile half-length x8 PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 carrier board. The carrier board hosts a PMC/XMC module to fulfill a wide range of software radio, data acquisition and beamforming applications. Now designers can utilize PCI Express, FPGAs and high-speed interfaces in low-cost PCs as well as in blade servers.
PrismTech and Zeligsoft partner to deliver Spectra CX
7/26/2009
PrismTech, an acknowledged leader in Software Defined Radio (SDR) infrastructure solutions, and Zeligsoft, a leading vendor of software development tools to the embedded computing industry, today announced a comprehensive partnering agreement to jointly develop, and for PrismTech to market, a new advanced, model-driven development tool for radio developers - Spectra CX.
U.S. Army Selects Thales´s Mounted Soldier
7/26/2009
Thales Communications, Inc., a pioneer and global leader in the development, manufacture, and support of multiband, software-defined radio (SDR) equipment, announces the award by the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command for the development and delivery of Mounted Soldier Cordless Communication Systems.
Spectrum´s SDR-4000 to Support the Inmarsat BGAN Waveform from GateHouse
7/22/2009
Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima, an advanced communications equipment supplier, announced today that GateHouse Communications, a leader in satellite communications software, has selected Spectrum´s flexCommTM SDR-4000 software defined radio (SDR) transceiver platform to port their Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) SDR waveform.
OSSIE Version 0.7.4 Released
7/20/2009
Version 0.7.4 of the OSSIE open-source SCA-based software defined radio software is now available for free download at http://ossie.wireless.vt.edu. The software comprises a core framework, the Waveform Workshop rapid prototyping tools, signal processing components, device interface software, node/hardware platform configuration files, and sample applications.
Pentek Announces New SMP VxWorks Support
6/30/2009
Pentek, Inc., one of the pioneers of VME board-level technology, today released Wind River´s VxWorks® operating system support for its Model 4207, the company´s flagship processor board for high-performance I/O and data acquisition systems. Coupling the leading real-time OS for embedded systems to this PowerPC and FPGA platform flows stems from its target applications and wide market acceptance.
FM3TR Waveform Ported to Spectrum´s Multi-Purpose Radio
6/18/2009
UC San Diego Researchers Succeed in Rapid Port of FM3TR Waveform to Spectrum´s Multi-Purpose Radio Under JPEO JTRS Support. Waveform Code and Documentation to be Available in the JTRS Open Information Repository
Shared Spectrum Company nominated for Hottest Emerging Government Contractor Award
6/10/2009
Shared Spectrum Company (SSC), a leading provider of dynamic spectrum access wireless technology, was nominated for the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Hottest Ticket Award. This prestigious award recognizes the accomplishments of emerging entrepreneurial companies within the technology sector.
Pentek´s New Software Radio Transceiver PMC Captures and Processes Wideband Signals
5/19/2009
The Model 7156 Dual Channel Transceiver is Pentek´s latest PMC module, comprising two 400 MHz A/D converters with 14-bit resolution and two 800 MHz D/A converters with 16-bit resolution. Both data converters on the 7156 use new Texas Instrument monolithic devices, the ADS5474 and the DAC5688, respectively.
Pentek Introduces Real-Time Data Recording and Playback System
4/28/2009
By announcing its new RTS 2701 Recording and Playback System with Multiband Transceiver, Pentek has introduced a system that can be used as a powerful laboratory test instrument, as a stand-alone remote data acquisition system, or as a dedicated record/playback sub-system for deployed applications. Building upon previous expertise in portable recording and playback systems, the RTS 2701 incorporates enhanced software features and a highly capable 7641-420 Software Defined Radio (SDR) module.
Joint Strike Fighter Program Selects ORBexpress Communications Middleware
4/20/2009
Making it easier to develop highly secure communication systems, Objective Interface Systems, Inc. (OIS) announced today that ORBexpress® is the first communications middleware ever to be evaluated under the Common Criteria, the world’s most widely adopted security certification standard. ORBexpress is undergoing this certification for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter’s Communications, Navigation and Identification (CNI) system, an advanced and complex avionics system that must be certified to comply with rigorous security requirements. The certification of ORBexpress will save programs significant time and money by making it easier and faster to develop and certify secure systems using fully evaluated COTS communications middleware.
Hypres Demonstrates Industry’s First All-Digital Multi-Net Link-16 Receiver
4/13/2009
Hypres Inc., developer of the Digital-RF™ product line, with support from Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) and ViaSat, recently demonstrated the industry’s first all-digital Link-16 multi-net receiver prototype. This was the culmination of a multi-year development by the two companies sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, Washington, D.C., and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, PMW-150.
Pentek Announces a Multifrequency Clock Synthesizer
4/6/2009
By introducing the Model 7190 Multifrequency Clock Synthesizer, Pentek now offers designers working with A/Ds and D/As an extraordinarily high performance, highly precise source of clock signals in an unusually small PMC format.
Thales, a major player in the field of software-defined radio
4/2/2009
Thales is strengthening its leadership in new-generation communications systems by participating in the ESSOR [1] European project aimed at establishing European standards for secure software-defined radios. Thales also provides a range of software-defined radios called FlexNet, the first field tests of which have been successful. As a decision-making tool in fields of operation, software-defined radios are key components in battlefield digitization.
ITT announces delivery of Soldier Radio Waveform 1.0C
3/31/2009
ITT Corporation’s Communications Systems today announced the qualification and release of the Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) 1.0C waveform. This delivery represents a significant accomplishment by both the ITT and government teams, setting a benchmark delivery for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS).
Shared Spectrum Company Names Thomas Stroup Chief Executive Officer
3/24/2009
Shared Spectrum Company (SSC), a leading provider of dynamic spectrum access wireless technology, today announced that Thomas A. Stroup, a wireless communications industry executive with over 20 years experience, has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer.
Ultra Electronics - TCS Awarded Contract by its Korean Strategic Partner
3/13/2009
Ultra Electronics - Tactical Communication Systems has been awarded a contract valued at CDN $10 M by its Korean strategic partner company, Huneed Technologies, for tactical military radios for the Republic of Korea.
Aeronix Receives 2008 World Class Team Supplier Award
3/2/2009
Aeronix recently received the prestigious 2008 World Class Team Supplier Award from Northrop Grumman for delivery of the VMF waveform for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Communication, Navigation and Identification (CNI) System. This award is given to those suppliers who have consistently demonstrated outstanding achievements and support of Northrop Grumman programs.
ORBexpress Middleware Used for Harris Corporation´s Falcon III Family of SDRs
2/23/2009
Objective Interface Systems, Inc. (OIS), provider of the most widely used communications middleware for software-defined radios (SDRs), today announced that ORBexpress® is the middleware foundation of Harris Corporation’s family of Falcon III® SDRs.
Ultra Electronics - Tactical Communication Systems launches UltraMAX
2/20/2009
Ultra Electronics Tactical Communication Systems Division (Ultra-TCS) announced today the commercial availability of UltraMAX, a new family of OFDM Base Stations and Subscriber Stations in response to the growing needs for secure broadband communications for homeland security, paramilitary, civil defense, and public safety applications.
SCA Technica Awarded a Key Wireless Patent
2/15/2009
SDR Forum member company SCA Technica was recently awarded a key wireless patent for “Achieving High Assurance Connectivity on Computing Devices and Defeating Blended Hacking Attacks”
Ultra Electronics - Tactical Communication Systems has been awarded a contract with the U.S. Navy
2/3/2009
Ultra Electronics - Tactical Communication Systems has been awarded a contract valued at US $8.3 M for supplying tactical communication upgrade kits, including its high capacity AN/GRC-245A HCLOS radios to the U.S. Navy SPAWAR Systems.
Pentek Announces New Family of PCI Express Boards
1/26/2009
The 7700 series is the latest family of Pentek software defined radio products and the first to feature the PCI Express (PCIe) form factor with advanced connectivity options.
Spectrum Selected by LiveTV to Bring Email and Other Services to the Skies
1/12/2009
Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima, an advanced custom radio provider, announced today a partnership with LiveTV LLC, a world leader in in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems for commercial aircraft, to supply next generation radios for LiveTV´s connectivity system. The radios will allow passengers to send and receive email with people on the ground, while they are still in-flight.
Spectrum SDR-4000 Selected for NATO Research and Technology Task Group Activities
11/10/2008
Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization to use SDR-4000 to advance radio interoperability between nations
