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Voice Activation Technology Applications in Military: Clamp Diodes Offer Protection Against Overvoltages   “Look Mama, no hands!” says the child about to perform a fascinating trick, while said parent looks on with a mix of fear and excitement. It seems our fascination with performing activities hands-free is innate. Voice-activated technology might be the fulfilment of those ambitions. And voice activation isn’t just for home music systems or finding your favorite TV programs without punching in the title on the remote.  In the 21st century, military applications of voice activation technology are becoming old-hat. So what have voice-activated applications to do with clamping diodes and custom circuitry?   Voice activated digital assistants like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Microsoft’s Cortana, among many others, are now mainstream. According to this 2020 report

The Many Uses of Drones: TVS Diodes Manufacturer Discusses the Future of Drone Technology   After the year that was 2020, drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) have never looked so lovely. Regions all over the world went into various stages of lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and entire industries were brought to their knees. In some quarters, the spotlight settled on drones as decision makers sought alternative ways to remain operational with a limited number of employees. Are drones living up to those expectations? And what does the future hold for technology? Let’s find out. As manufacturers of critical electronic components used in military applications, MDE Semiconductor, Inc. knows firsthand what it means to be put to the test. Our TVS diodes are small circuit devices trusted to

Today’s battlefield no longer refers to a patch of land. 21st century warfare includes a range of technological advances that would make the average citizen’s head spin, including an entire division for electronic warfare. This includes activities like electro-optical, infrared and radio frequency countermeasures; radio and radar jamming (and anti-jamming); masking, probing, reconnaissance, and intelligence; spectrum management, EW reprogramming and more. And each of these complex circuitries that make up the components of EW must be protected – that’s where a high power TVS diode can come into play. It can be overwhelming to think about the complex technologies integrated into military combat.  Most often, the most state-of-the-art electronic capabilities are developed confidentially for the military, but are later trickled down to use by civilians in everyday life. Just consider

In a military world, victory can be held in the details. The more we know about our opponent’s movement, their mechanical and technological capabilities, and environmental conditions can sometimes be the edge needed for triumph – or at least survival. The source of military data capture, therefore, must be reliable. Data sensors need to be versatile and scalable. A variety of military sensor technologies are used to fulfil this critical need. Sensors monitor the presence of threats, the activities of enemy forces, the conditions of the weather, the nature of the environment, the state of a piece of equipment during its operation, and whether biological or chemical changes have occurred. They are included in systems like drones, missiles, satellites, rockets, marine systems, combat and reconnaissance vehicles, and more.  Given the

What’s New in Military Communication? An Assessment of MDE Semiconductor, Inc.’s SMDMAX15KA Power TVS Diode Series Amid the chaos, when adrenaline levels are at their peak, and there’s little time to spare, the last thing a soldier needs is bad information. Reliable communication channels can be the difference between life and death when soldiers need to send requests for artillery support or understand clearly, command’s instructions. As wireless data-sharing technologies continue to advance, the speed and range of warfare are also increasing. Defense forces that integrate these next-level concepts the quickest can gain the upper hand. Diving deeper to the heart of any communications infrastructure, are sophisticated electronics, many of them miniaturized, that are susceptible to damage from unpredictable voltage transients. The effects of these power spikes can range from

Self-Healing Robots and Military Equipment, Sci-Fi or Reality? How TVS Power Diodes Are Helping Design the Future of Military Tech   Robots for different military platforms are soon becoming the norm, but not everyone is convinced. One of the factors preventing their full acceptance is whether they can perform independently and not become an additional burden. Besides, in the heat of a mission, when something breaks, none of the options are appealing. Personnel could stop to repair it or destroy it, if slowing down is out of the question and it is imperative that enemy forces do not get hold of it. They could also abandon it covertly in hopes of recovering it later, or in the hopes that friendly forces find it. In light of these problems, the concept