Archive of the Infrastucture Category

Black & Veatch was selected by the state of Oregon to provide architectural and engineering services for the Oregon Wireless Interoperability Network (OWIN) project that is designed to enhance public safety.

“The success of the OWIN project depends on the people with whom we contract and bringing Black & Veatch on board is an important step towards a successful project,” said OWIN Director Lindsay Ball. “We’re encouraged that Black & Veatch managers acknowledge the importance of putting Oregonians back to work.”

The OWIN project consolidates the Department of Oregon State Police, Department of Corrections, Department of Forestry and Department of Transportation radio systems into an up-to-date wireless public safety network. The system will replace outdated and aging infrastructure while complying with new Federal Communications Commission regulations requiring users of wideband radio to convert to narrowband technology before Jan. 1, 2013.

“This project will dramatically increase communications reliability and efficiencies for Oregon’s public safety officers,” said Martin Travers, President of Black & Veatch’s Telecommunications Division. “We have the capability to rapidly deploy engineering, site acquisition and construction experts to meet the challenging project timelines in an environmentally positive manner while accounting for future communications demand growth.”

The OWIN project will ultimately result in providing total communications coverage for public safety officials across the entire state. The network will consist of tower sites, communications buildings and power resources that are strategically located to provide reliable network operation. It is currently projected that the network will be operational by December 31, 2012.

“The initial site development will provide public safety communications network coverage to approximately 80 percent of the state’s total population,” said Paul Miller, Associate Vice President of Black & Veatch Telecommunications. “Black & Veatch’s design approach will optimize the cost, schedule and execution components of the project. OWIN benefits Oregon’s public safety officers as well as residents and visitors they protect and serve through efficient and coordinated communications.”

RFaxis, an Irvine, California-based fabless semiconductor company focused on innovative, next-generation RF solutions for the wireless and connectivity markets, today announced that it is readying its first two chips for debut: the RFX2401 and RFX2402.

Launching in conjunction with Computex, the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world, RFaxis’ single-chip, single-die, RFX2401 and RFX2402 are poised to replace conventional larger, multi-die front-end modules. Leveraging BiCMOS technology, RFaxis’ chips are designed to reduce the complexity of wireless designs, lower manufacturing costs via a smaller footprint and reduced bill of materials cost, accelerate time to market, provide superior performance for a competitive advantage, and are ultra low power to offer improved power efficiency over conventional front-end module technologies.

The RFX2401 is the first and only fully integrated, single-chip, single-die Bluetooth/Zigbee RFeIC (RF Front-end Integrated Circuit) on the market. The chip’s architecture integrates the PA, LNA, transmit and receive switching circuitry, the associated matching network, and the harmonic filter all in a BiCMOS single-chip, single-die device. Designed for use in Bluetooth Class-1 and Single-Port Zigbee applications, the RFX2401 combines superior performance, high sensitivity and efficiency, low noise, small form factor, and low cost to form an ideal solution for applications requiring extended range and bandwidth with a potential 10x range increase. With an integrated power detect circuit, the RFX2401 requires only one external power supply capacitor and the desired band-pass filter for the TX-RX port.

Featuring the same leading edge architecture and features as the RFX2401, the RFX 2402 WLAN RFeIC is designed for use in 802.11x and Dual-Port Zigbee applications operating at 2.4GHz. Ideal for single antenna applications and/or the building block for MIMO applications, the RFX2402 also requires the same minimal external components as the RFX2401.

“In the midst of a burgeoning wireless market and at a time when the economic climate demands efficient expenditures, RFaxis was founded with one mission in mind: to create highly integrated semiconductor solutions that will reduce cost while simultaneously boosting performance,” noted Mike Neshat, president and CEO of RFaxis. “We have effectively reduced the complexity of wireless designs, making our breakthrough technology a compelling value proposition to OEMs.”

RFaxis has signed up key distributors in Asia as noted in their recent announcement: RFaxis Enters Into Channel Partnerships With Distributors in Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea.

The RFX2401 and RFX2402 are now sampling. During Computex, RFaxis will be hosting a hospitality suite at the Grand Hyatt Taipei Hotel. For more information on scheduling an appointment, please go to http://www.rfaxis.com/press/events.php. For more company and product information, please visit www.rfaxis.com.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN–(Marketwire - May 28, 2009) - COMPUTEX — RFaxis, an Irvine, California-based fabless semiconductor company focused on innovative, next-generation RF solutions for the wireless and connectivity markets, today announced that it is readying its first two chips for debut: the RFX2401 and RFX2402.

Launching in conjunction with Computex, the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world, RFaxis’ single-chip, single-die, RFX2401 and RFX2402 are poised to replace conventional larger, multi-die front-end modules. Leveraging BiCMOS technology, RFaxis’ chips are designed to reduce the complexity of wireless designs, lower manufacturing costs via a smaller footprint and reduced bill of materials cost, accelerate time to market, provide superior performance for a competitive advantage, and are ultra low power to offer improved power efficiency over conventional front-end module technologies.

The RFX2401 is the first and only fully integrated, single-chip, single-die Bluetooth/Zigbee RFeIC (RF Front-end Integrated Circuit) on the market. The chip’s architecture integrates the PA, LNA, transmit and receive switching circuitry, the associated matching network, and the harmonic filter all in a BiCMOS single-chip, single-die device. Designed for use in Bluetooth Class-1 and Single-Port Zigbee applications, the RFX2401 combines superior performance, high sensitivity and efficiency, low noise, small form factor, and low cost to form an ideal solution for applications requiring extended range and bandwidth with a potential 10x range increase. With an integrated power detect circuit, the RFX2401 requires only one external power supply capacitor and the desired band-pass filter for the TX-RX port.

Featuring the same leading edge architecture and features as the RFX2401, the RFX 2402 WLAN RFeIC is designed for use in 802.11x and Dual-Port Zigbee applications operating at 2.4GHz. Ideal for single antenna applications and/or the building block for MIMO applications, the RFX2402 also requires the same minimal external components as the RFX2401.

“In the midst of a burgeoning wireless market and at a time when the economic climate demands efficient expenditures, RFaxis was founded with one mission in mind: to create highly integrated semiconductor solutions that will reduce cost while simultaneously boosting performance,” noted Mike Neshat, president and CEO of RFaxis. “We have effectively reduced the complexity of wireless designs, making our breakthrough technology a compelling value proposition to OEMs.”

RFaxis has signed up key distributors in Asia as noted in their recent announcement: RFaxis Enters Into Channel Partnerships With Distributors in Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea.

The RFX2401 and RFX2402 are now sampling. During Computex, RFaxis will be hosting a hospitality suite at the Grand Hyatt Taipei Hotel. For more information on scheduling an appointment, please go to http://www.rfaxis.com/press/events.php. For more company and product information, please visit www.rfaxis.com.

Phase Track II is an ultra-thermally stable flexible coaxial cable that can significantly improve performance in phase sensitive systems. The cable has the most phase stable dielectric material available to provide superior phase tracking performance from cable to cable with the lowest phase change through its temperature range.

Having the best absolute phase change characteristics in a cable allows system engineers to reduce frequent phase calibrations, simplify system error correction software, and increase system availability and accuracy.

The phase performance achievement in Phase Track II cable is the result of a newly engineered dielectric material produced by Times Microwave Systems. The material called TF5 is thermally-mechanically balanced and is the most significant breakthrough in coaxial cable technology in decades. Phase Track II’s TF5 is the most stable dielectric material available and virtually eliminates the wide phase changes that other high performance PTFE dielectric cables have with temperature changes. Phase Track II has low loss characteristics and its light weight make it well-suited for both ground based and airborne systems.

L-com, a global leader in the manufacture of wired and wireless connectivity solutions, has released three new four port 802.3af PoE injectors to address applications where multiple data/power connections are required.

The new BT-CAT5-P4 series injectors feature Industrial grade cast aluminum housings and shielded RJ45 jacks for EMI suppression. The BT-CAT5-P4-4848 ships with a 48 watt power supply and the BT-CAT5-P4-4870 ships with a 70 watt power supply. The standard model BT-CAT5-P4 does not include a power supply but can be used with a user supplied AC or DC power supply up to 60 volts.

About L-com

L-com, a global leader in the manufacture of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unmatched customer service for the electronics and data communications industries. The company’s product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, computer networking components, and custom products, as well as their Hyperlink line of wireless products which include Antennas, RF Amplifiers, Coaxial lightning and surge protectors, and NEMA rated enclosures. L-com’s HyperLink wireless products are designed for WiFi, WiMAX, SCADA, 802.11a/b/g/n, RFID and Bluetooth applications. Trusted for over 25 years, L-com, which is headquartered in North Andover, MA, is ISO 9001: 2000 certified and many of its products are UL® recognized. www.L-com.com

TrafficLand, Inc., based in Fairfax, VA, announced, today, that it is providing XML Feeds containing live streaming video and geospatial metadata from its national traffic camera network for integration into Crisis Information Management systems used by public safety agencies and emergency first responders.

TrafficLand is the single source for access to nearly 6,000 live traffic cameras nationwide utilizing its patent-pending technology to make the video available in a cost-effective, low bandwidth format from a tier 4 fault tolerant data center. While the fortified service is designed to meet high demand traffic loads typically seen during emergency incidents and major events this network access provides assistance for state and local first responders on a daily basis. The real-time video data layer from TrafficLand’s national traffic camera network can be integrated into virtually any Global information System (GIS), common operational picture, or mobile application.

“We are pleased to make this critical eyes-on-the-ground, live video content available for integration as a layer in these very important public safety systems,” said TrafficLand CEO Lawrence Nelson. “TrafficLand has been providing live video applications to federal, state and local first responders for more than 6 years, and they’ve frequently told us it dramatically improves overall situational awareness and incident response.”

Sinclair first introduced covert antennas in the 1950s when its engineers used side view mirrors to conceal the “Viewcom” antenna. The new SHA211 series of concealed bumper mount antennas is their latest offering in disguised antennas. These innovative disguised antennas (patent pending) are specifically designed to fit covert

vehicles of any size, make and model. Featuring a unique modular design that integrates all the components into a compact 2”x3” waterproof housing making it possible to install the antenna with minor modifications to the bumper. These antennas are universally mounted with simplicity and ease beneath the bumper cover

thereby totally concealing the antenna from sight. A fine tuning adjustment permits performance optimization during installation thus eliminating the need to cut cables. For more information visit: sinctech.com.

Advantages:

Compared to other disguised antennas such as AM/FM aerials, glass-mount cellulars, and in-cabin mounts,

Sinclair’s bumper mount antennas offer the following advantages:

• Minimum RF Exposure: The SHA211 is not mounted inside the cab of the vehicle and therefore RF

exposure to the driver and passenger is minimized.

• Universal Configuration: Modular design and universal mount enables the SHA211 series antennas

to fit in a variety of vehicles. These antennas can be easily fine tuned during installation to achieve

optimum performance for many different types of vehicles.

• Perfectly Disguised: Unique design allows the antennas to be completely hidden inside the bumper

thus providing ultimate concealment without compromising vehicular safety.

• Easy Installation: Unique, modular and compact design 2” x 3” (5.1 x 7.6 cm) antenna housing

enables easy installation in a wide variety of vehicles.

RESTON, VA (April 21, 2009) – Wireless Matrix today announced that the company has executed a contract extension with its satellite service provider, Reston, VA-based SkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) for services through 2012.

The agreement provides a seamless migration path that will allow Wireless Matrix to provide their existing satellite data communication services via SkyTerra’s planned next generation satellite network. Wireless Matrix’s satellite customers will continue to receive satellite communication service without interruption. Integrating satellite data services from SkyTerra with cellular data service via its proprietary modems provides a key differentiator for Wireless Matrix’s vehicle management solutions. Using satellite to connect dispatchers with vehicles operating in cellular-poor areas, Wireless Matrix’s solutions increase the effective coverage areas for fleet operations, improve productivity and enhance technician safety.

“This agreement paves the way for Wireless Matrix to extend valuable next generation broadband satellite services to our customers,” said J. Richard Carlson, Wireless Matrix president and CEO. “We are pleased to renew what has been a highly successful relationship with SkyTerra. The new agreement provides business continuity and future capabilities to our satellite and multimode users.”

“This service extension agreement will enable Wireless Matrix to continue to deliver efficient and real-time mobile wireless communications services for its growing roster of enterprise customers,” said Susan Miller, senior vice president of Satellite Services for SkyTerra. “SkyTerra and Wireless Matrix have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship and we look forward to our continuing association with them as we advance toward our next-generation satellite-terrestrial communications network.”

SkyTerra (formerly Mobile Satellite Ventures) has provided satellite communications service to Wireless Matrix since 1997. The previous agreement between the two companies provided for service through 2009.

ASHBURN, Va. – April 15, 2009 – Telos® Corporation has accelerated the delivery of its Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface (CAISI) bridge modules to the U.S. Army, providing critical “last-mile” connectivity for warfighters back to their logistics networks in both training and operational environments.

While only a year into the three-year base period of the contract, Telos has already delivered over 12,000 of the more than 14,000 secure, tactical wireless Local Area Network (LAN) modules to the Army due to a high demand for the technology, and is scheduled to deliver the remainder by the end of the summer. According to Telos’ CAISI Program Manager Winston Payne, the company has not only been able to accommodate the accelerated delivery schedule, but has also been able to incorporate feedback coming in from the field to continuously enhance the product.

“Telos’ next-generation CAISI solution delivers the latest in secure, wireless technology to our Army customer,” said Payne. “The incorporation of critical last-mile wireless connectivity between combat service support information systems and their logistics base networks in deployed locations enhances mission effectiveness for logisticians worldwide.”

CAISI is a communications system in transportable cases that is being fielded to logistics organizations worldwide. CAISI provides IEEE 802.11a/b/g-based wireless connectivity across the spectrum of conflict. When linked to satellite communications, CAISI provides a “reach back” capability to sustainment organizations, allowing access to sources of supply and support. Each module uses wireless bridging to support a logistics support area of as much as four miles in diameter and can either stand alone or can be used with other modules to create a mesh network.

Telos is manufacturing the CAISI Bridge Modules (CBM) for the Product Manager, Defense Wide Transmission Systems (PM DWTS) under the Army’s Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS). The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract, with a potential quantity of more than 14,000 modules, runs for three base years with two option years.

The Army manufactured more than 8,900 CAISI modules since 2002 and fielded them to logistics units throughout the service. Its widespread use in worldwide operations, including in the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility (AOR), highlighted the need to enhance and update the Army’s solution and resulted in the award of a $43.5 million contract to Telos last year to develop and deploy the new CAISI modules.

About Telos Corporation

Telos Corporation has provided innovative IT solutions and services to the federal government for more than 30 years, focusing since 1989 on secure enterprise solutions. Telos solutions ensure that the government’s most security-conscious organizations comply with demanding federal and DoD information security mandates. Offerings include Xacta® IA Manager for enterprise IT security management, enterprise security consulting services , secure networks , secure enterprise messaging , and secure identity management solutions . Solutions are represented to the federal government on Telos’ GSA schedule. For more information, visit http://www.telos.com/ .

Victoria, BC, Canada – April 6, 2009 – Daniels Electronics Ltd., a leading international supplier of high reliability radio base stations and repeaters for public safety and natural resource applications, today announced it has received its first order from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) formerly called Transco, the National Electric Transmission company in the Philippines. Daniels in conjunction with its local partner Okuda Sangyo Philippines entered into a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) in August 2008 to pursue sales in the Philippines. Today’s announcement marks the successful first step in that Joint Venture.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, the concessionaire of Transco, is a former government-owned and controlled corporation created in 2001 by the Electric Power Industry Reform Act. http://www.transco.ph/aboutus.asp It is responsible for electrical transmission functions which include the planning, construction and centralized operation and maintenance of high-voltage transmission facilities, grid interconnections and ancillary services.

Daniels Electronics and Okuda Sangyo Philippines will provide a number of radio systems to be used in the modernization, upgrading and expansion of NGCP’s private radio network used in support of day to day operations and maintenance of transmission facilities across the power grid’s nation wide network.

About Daniels Electronics Ltd.

Daniels Electronics Ltd. is an international leader in the design and manufacture of customized radio communications systems for public safety and natural resource applications. For the past 50 years Daniels has provided our customers in North America and internationally with highly reliable base stations, repeaters and paging equipment that is environmentally robust and operates in rugged and extreme temperature conditions where low current consumption is a key requirement. For more information about Daniels Electronics, visit www.danelec.com.

Contacts:

Gerry Wight Willie Ledesma

Daniels Electronics Ltd. Okuda Sangyo Philippines

(250) 382-8268 (63) 2 724 2361

Gerry_Wight@danelec.com osphil@pldtdsl.net