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News Release from: Smiths Interconnect - Transtector Systems | Subject: EMP/HEMP solutions
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 30 July 2004
Systems protect military comms from
pulses
Transtector is playing an important role in protecting vital communications links in mobile military systems.
Transtector is playing an important role in protecting vital communications links in mobile military systems With the increasing use of mobile satellite communications systems - typically comprising over 200 up-links to a router, deployed from the back of a Humvee or other armoured vehicle - the risk of system failure due to an EMP strike is high
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 13 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Transtector, a leader in protecting sensitive systems since 1967, uses a combination of technologies to deliver purpose-built protection solutions for specific communications, defence and aerospace applications.
Electromagnetic pulses (EMP) and high-altitude electromagnetic pulses (HEMP) may be caused by nuclear or nonnuclear means and result in high-energy pulses that can knock out communications systems, interfere with radio links, destroy microcircuits and even disable satellites.
By combining its knowledge of silicon and other surge suppression technologies with its experience in the fixed wireless broadband arena, Transtector is able to offer solutions that minimise the risk of EMP or HEMP strikes causing damage to sensitive equipment.
Transtector EMP/HEMP solutions combine patented technologies developed in house and based on advanced silicon avalanche diodes, with MOVs (metal oxide varistors), gas tubes filters and shielding.
The company is ISO9001 and 14001 certified and has over one million installations worldwide.
Further details can be found at http://www.advancedsuppression.com.
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