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Tech-Connection

DDC's monthly e-newsletter, Tech-Connection, presents our latest product introductions and company announcements, along with informative articles, white papers, and a listing of the upcoming tradeshow exhibitions where you can meet with our product line experts and executives to discuss your program and development needs.

August 2024 | Protecting MIL-STD-1553 from Cyber Attacks

This issue features DDC's introduction of a new cyber resilient version of the popular Total-ACE® fully integrated MIL-STD-1553 terminals to address cyber threats and ensure mission security and success. Also included is an overview of some of our data bus solutions.

December 2022 | TSN Solutions

This issue features DDC's Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) solutions which provide highly reliable, time synchronization and deterministic delivery of mixed media (i.e., control data, video, audio, etc.) to fulfill the requirements of both safety critical applications and real-time communication systems. Also included is an overview of some of our data bus solutions.

August 2022 | Data Bus Solutions

This issue features DDC's line of high reliability data bus solutions, including avionics interface computers, boards, components, software, transformers and accessories. Our data bus solutions are integral elements of military, aerospace, and industrial applications worldwide.

April 2022 | Connectivity - Space Solutions

This issue features DDC's radiation tolerant MIL-STD-1553 data bus components. Also included in this issue is a listing of the upcoming tradeshows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and where you can meet with our executives and product line experts to discuss your technical and program development needs.

February 2022 | Space Solutions

This issue features DDC's Nuclear Event Detectors (NED) which sense ionizing radiation pulses generated by a nuclear event, and are used to initiate a wide variety of circumvention and recovery functions. Also included is a highlight of some of our Space Solutions.

December 2021 | Year-in-Review

As 2021 draws to a close, we at DDC would like to take this opportunity to thank our valued customers for selecting DDC to support the critical missions that they serve, and we give special thanks to our essential employees for their continuous dedication to supplying quality products, on-time delivery, and superior support. Included is a brief recap of our major achievements, new capabilities and the new products we introduced in 2021.

September 2021 | Connectivity & Motion Control Solutions

This issue features DDC's 1553 BusLink USB to MIL-STD-1553 adapter, enabling easy avionics bus access from any small embedded system, laptop or tablet computer. Also included is our CE certified portable USB Synchro/Resolver interface device designed for high performance industrial and military position feedback, control, and test systems.

July 2021 | Space Solutions

This issue features DDC's high-speed, SWaP optimized 3U SpaceVPX rad-hard single board computers (SBC), along with a time saving SBC development kit. Also included is a highlight of some of our space and rad-hard solutions.

June 2021 | Connectivity Solutions

This issue features DDC's new Compact Avionics Interface Computer with CAN Bus connectivity and an enhanced power supply to ensure data integrity during power interruptions. Also included is our USB to MIL-STD-1553 adapter, enabling easy avionics bus access from any small embedded system, laptop or tablet computer.

May 2021 | Connectivity Solutions

This issue features DDC's Nano-ACE, the world’s fastest and lowest power complete SPI to MIL-STD-1553 interface, and our ULP series 1553 isolation transformers, the world’s smallest single channel isolation devices. Together these ultra small sized components provide the best SWaP optimized solution available

April 2021 | Space Solutions

This issue features announcements of DDC's products aboard the Mars 2020 Mission Perseverance Rover and MMX Mars sampling mission. Also included is a highlight of some of our Single Board Computers and memories for space, along with our nuclear event detectors.

February 2021 | Magnetics Solutions

This issue features DDC's new MIL-STD-1553 DBL rack mountable bus couplers that provide up to 6 transformer coupled stub ports, and are ideal for use in lab test environments for mounting into a standard 19” rack. Also included is a highlight of DDC's broad line of high-reliability data bus testers, couplers, cables and transformers, optimized for use within military, commercial and space applications.

January 2021 | Connectivity Solutions

This issue features a highlight of DDC's extensive line of military and space grade components that provide MIL-STD-1553 interface solutions for microprocessors, PCI buses, and simple systems. Our 1553 data bus solutions are designed into almost every aircraft, helicopter, unmanned vehicle, missile program, and space system that utilizes MIL-STD-1553.

December 2020 | Year in Review

2020 was a challenging year for all, yet it was also an opportunity to demonstrate how we could overcome unprecedented adversity and provide continuous support for vital aerospace, defense, space, and industrial programs, while ensuring the health and safety of everyone. We at DDC are proud of our employees' dedication and accomplishments during these trying times. This issue features a brief recap of our major achievements, new capabilities and the new products we introduced in 2020.

November 2020 | Connectivity Solutions

This issue features DDC's new USB to MIL-STD-1553 adapter, enabling easy avionics bus access from any small embedded system, laptop or tablet computer. Also included are our compact avionics interface computers, and 1553 & ARINC multi-protocol boards.

August 2020 | Magnetics Solutions

This issue features the release of two new ultra-compact 1553 magnetics solutions that provide size and weight savings, enabling minimized package design and optimized system connectivity. Also included is a highlight of some of the magnetics solutions offered through DDC's Online Shop.

July 2020 | Connectivity Solutions

This issue features the announcement that our Compact Avionics Interface Computer (C-AIC) has been selected for use in the US Navy’s MH-60 Helicopter, and that implementations for the C-AIC continue to expand. This issue includes a method to simplify MIL-STD-1553 design implementation with the world's fastest SPI controller, Nano-ACE. Also included is a highlight on DDC's Online Shop, which has become a popular and easy-to-use online purchase option for some of our most widely used connectivity solutions and accessories.

January 2020 | Transformer & Magnetic Solutions

Our January issue highlights DDC's online shop, offering easy online purchase and payment of some of our most popular and widely used products. Also included in this issue is a listing of the upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and where you can meet with our executives and product line experts to discuss your technical and program development needs.

November 2019 | Motion Control Solutions

Our November issue includes the introduction of a new military grade, 3.3V I/O motion feedback solution that offers greater ease of use and dramatic SWaP savings for PCB designer’s. Also included in this issue is a listing of the upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and where you can meet with our executives and product line experts to discuss your technical and program development needs.

October 2019 | Connectivity Solutions

We are pleased to introduce the BU-67123U201, a second generation dual channel USB-to-1553 maintenance adapter with quick connect/disconnect cables and an improved and more robust design. Also included in this issue is a listing of the upcoming tradeshows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and where you can meet with our executives and product line experts to discuss your technical and program development needs.

September 2019 | Space Solutions

We are pleased to introduce the first Off-the-Shelf Quad-Core LEON 4FT® 3U SpaceVPX SBC, and to also announce that DDC has been selected by L3Harris Technologies to provide high reliability motion control Synchro/Resolver-to-Digital (R/D) conversion components for the Telescope Control Electronics box on the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST). Also included in this issue is a listing of the upcoming tradeshows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and where you can meet with our executives and product line experts to discuss your technical and program development needs.

July 2019 | Connectivity, Power & Control Solutions

We are pleased to introduce the launch of the new DDC logo. The new logo conveys the modern, driven, and global leader in connectivity, power and control solutions that DDC is today. Also included in this issue is a listing of the upcoming tradeshows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and where you can meet with our executives and product line experts to discuss your technical and program development needs.

June 2019 | Space Solutions

We are pleased to introduce the first ceramic hermetic DDR2 memory available for space. Also included in this issue is a listing of the upcoming tradeshows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and where you can meet with our executives and product line experts to discuss your technical and program development needs.

April 2019 | Connectivity & Power Control Solutions

We are pleased to announce in our April issue that DDC has received the 2018 Supplier of the Year award for exceptional quality and delivery performance from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Also included in this issue is a listing of the upcoming tradeshows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and where you can meet with our executives and product line experts to discuss your technical and program development needs.

March 2019 | Connectivity Solutions

This issue includes the introduction of the World’s Fastest SPI to MIL-STD-1553 Interface. Also included is a listing of the upcoming tradeshows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and where you can meet with our executives and product line experts to support your technical and program development needs.

February 2019 | Space Solutions

This issue includes two exciting announcements. First, our Single Board Computer for Space was successfully deployed on JAXA’s GOSAT-2 environmental satellite mission. The second announcement is that we have relaunched our new and improved DDC website.

December 2018 | Year-in-Review

2018 was another exciting year at DDC, and below is a brief recap of our major achievements, new capabilities and the new products we introduced in 2018.

August 2018 | Space Solutions

Our August issue focuses in on the space market and includes the announcement that DDC’s high density NAND Flash Memory was designed into the Pearl Single Board Computer, which will be utilized on the NASA BioSentinel CubeSat spacecraft, and is baselined for use on multiple upcoming missions for both NASA and the DOD. Also included are announcements on DDC’s guaranteed radiation performance Sp-COTS™ (Space Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products, and DDC’s new “Class A” test flow for our cost saving RAD-PAK® and even lower cost Rad Tolerant (RT) hermetic parts, providing the most economical space grade solutions for short, cost-sensitive, or non-critical applications or missions. This issue also includes an article published in June, titled “The 5 Approaches for Producing Radiation Hardened Solutions”, as well as two white papers on radiation performance that were presented at the NSREC conference in July. Additionally, if you would like to meet with our product line experts and executives, we’ve listed the upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power, and control solutions, with an invitation to request a meeting.

July 2018 | Space Solutions

Our July issue includes the announcements that DDC has received the 2017 Supplier Excellence Award for exceptional quality and delivery performance from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., and that DDC’s single board computer for space was chosen by NRL for the DARPA Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program. Also included in this issue, is an article published in June, titled “The 5 Approaches for Producing Radiation Hardened Solutions”, as well as two white papers on radiation performance that were presented at the NSREC conference in July. Additionally, if you would like to meet with our product line experts and executives, we’ve listed the upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power, and control solutions, with an invitation to request a meeting.

May 2018 | Space Solutions

Our May issue includes the introduction of a new rad-hard, latchup immune, 16-Bit analog-to-digital converter for space, and the announcement that our SCS750 single board computers for space will be deployed on the ESA Euclid satellite scheduled for launch in 2021. Also included are articles on DDC's space solutions, and upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, along with photos from recent exhibitions.

December 2017 | Year in Review

2017 was another exciting year at DDC, and below is a brief recap of our major achievements, new capabilities and the new products we introduced in 2017.

August 2017 | Connectivity Solutions

DDC introduces three new ARINC 429 Line Receivers that are direct drop-in replacements for Holt and DEI line receivers, providing new and existing users with a better source for these products, backed by DDC’s best-in-class quality, on-time delivery and superior support. Also included in this issue are useful articles on considerations and solutions for optimizing aerospace data networking connectivity, along with upcoming events where you can meet with our product line experts and executives to discuss your program development needs.

June 2017 | Space Solutions

DDC introduces a new Single Board Computer for Space applications, featuring SpaceWire and high-density NAND flash. We are also pleased to announce the opening of DDC's Center of Excellence for Processor Based Systems and Space Solutions, in Southern California. Also included in this issue are articles on the effects of radiation upon devices deployed within space environments, along with upcoming events where you can meet with our product line experts to learn more about our market leading connectivity, power and motion control solutions.

March 2017 | Custom Hybrid and ASIC Solutions

For applications where off-the-shelf products won’t satisfy the most demanding system and program needs, DDC offers a unique suite of capabilities for the design and manufacture of compact, high-performance custom solutions. Our custom hybrid and ASIC expertise, built on more than 30 years of experience, enable DDC to deliver highly optimized building blocks that provide competitive advantages to system architects. DDC’s custom hybrids minimize overall integrated component size, and provide efficient thermal design and hermeticity, while DDC’s custom ASICs enable the smallest component size, along with non-volatility, security, and provide the lowest cost solution for high volume applications.

February 2017 | Connectivity Solutions

DDC expanded its service and support capabilities in India with the grand opening of our new Operations Center in Bangalore. Included in this issue is a summary of DDC's Compact Avionics Interface Computer and the success it has achieved since its introduction a year ago; a helpful article to aid in optimizing component selection (Hybrid, ASIC or FPGA) for board development; and upcoming shows where we will be exhibiting our aerospace and defense solutions.

December 2016 | Year in Review

2016 was another exciting year at DDC, and below is a brief recap of our major achievements, new capabilities and the new products we introduced in 2016.

July 2016 | Power Solutions

DDC enhances power supply capabilities with the expansion of our Pascall manufacturing facility, located on the Isle of Wight, UK. Be sure to visit DDC at one of the six tradeshows, listed below, that we will be exhibiting at in the second half of 2016!

June 2016 | Space Solutions

DDC continues expansion of its Space product offering with the introduction of a new radiation tolerant motor drive, and a new MIL-STD-1553 in-line data bus coupler.

Volume 10, Issue 4 April 2016

DDC expands its space-grade product offering with the introduction of four new data bus products, and the acquisition of the Microelectronics division of Maxwell Technologies, a leading developer of space-qualified products to the space industry.

Volume 10, Issue 3 March 2016

DDC launches a highly customizable compact avionics interface computer and high density ARINC 429 XMC/PMC modules to address SWaP-C aerospace requirements.

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