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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.

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.

May 2022 | Power Solutions

This issue features DDC's compact 280W converter which supplies 28V power for USB charging ports for Portable Electronic Devices (PED). 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 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.

March 2022 | Motor Control Solutions

This issue features DDC's PW-82540R0 radiation tolerant 3-phase DC motor torque controller, and the MC-5080 80V/30A rated BLDC motor torque, speed & position controller. Also included is a highlight of some of our motor control solutions.

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.

January 2022 | Motion Control Solutions

This issue features DDC's RD-19232 resolver-to-digital converter, with serial output (SPI), that reduces I/O requirements while providing high accuracy and flexibility to support a wide range of motion feedback applications. Also included is a highlight of some of our Motion Feedback 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.

December 2021 | Power Solutions

This issue features DDC's three-phase 115V AC solid-state power distribution unit offering advanced programmability, system health diagnostic and prognostic data, and high-power density. Also included is a highlight of some of our AC and DC Solid-State Power Controllers (SSPCs).

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 | Power Solutions

This issue features DDC's AC and DC Solid-State Power Controllers (SSPCs), offering advanced programmability, system health diagnostic and prognostic data, and high-power density in compact and reliable form factors, making them ideal for use in mission system and non-flight critical applications onboard manned and unmanned aircraft.

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 | Motion Control Solutions

This issue features DDC's SPI resolver-to-digital converter, which reduces I/O requirements while providing high accuracy and flexibility, to support a wide range of motion feedback applications. Also included is a highlight of some of our motion feedback solutions.

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.

March 2021 | Motion Control - Space Solutions

This issue features DDC's upcoming line of Class K space-qualified Resolver-to-Digital (RD) converters. These new converters can be combined with our existing line of radiation-tolerant sine oscillators for a one-stop motion feedback solution.

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.

October 2020 | Power Solutions

This issue features an update on DDC's AC/DC solid-state power distribution unit, that provides a mission ready power control solution, offering significant SWaP-C savings and advanced functionality. Also included is our line of solid-state power control PDUs, boards and modules, enabling smart power management that simplifies and automates vehicle power control while providing health and diagnostics data.

September 2020 | Space Solutions

This issue features a time saving development kit for our SpaceVPX single board computers, along with a new 5Gb, 128M x 40-bits wide memory configuration for the DDR2 SDRAM. Also included is the new Class K RDC-19228S high accuracy synchro/resolver-to-digital converter for space, built utilizing SOI technology.

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.

June 2020 | Motion Control Solutions

This issue features our new rugged, high-reliability motion feedback solutions, enabling high accuracy position control with programmable flexibility to support a wide array of defense, industrial and space applications. Highlighted are DDC’s new resolver-to-digital converters for space and our COTS and custom motor control solutions, which enable reduced time-to-market, improved reliability, and simplified design & qualification process (DO-160, DO-254, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, etc.).

May 2020 | Space Solutions

This issue features the new article "On-board mass memory requirements for the New Space Age". It also includes the announcement that our SCS3740 compact, high performance single board computers (SBCs) for space now offer an Ethernet option for Flight, along with a time saving development kit. We are also pleased to announce the introduction of DDC’s new resolver-to-digital converters for space – screened to MIL-PRF-38534 (Class K), provide an off-the-shelf, versatile and radiation tolerant motion feedback solution.

April 2020 | Space Solutions

This issue highlights DDC's announcement that our compact, high performance single board computers (SBCs) now offer greater SWaP (size, weight and power) optimization with the integration of Intersil Hi-Rel high-efficiency power regulation, power sequencing, supervisory, and interface devices from Renesas Electronics Corporation.

March 2020 | Power Solutions

This issue highlights DDC's announcement that our SP-280 IFEC & PED power supply is DO-160 flight qualified. Also included is the recent Motion Control expansion to our Online Shop, to now include Resolver-to-Digital converter development kits & portable USB Synchro/Resolver interface devices.

February 2020 | Space Solutions

This issue highlights DDC's offering of the broadest selection and soon to be only source of EEPROM rad hard memories, as well as our recent addition to the ESA’s preferred parts list. 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.

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.

December 2019 | Power Solutions

Our December issue includes the introduction of a new AC/DC solid-state power distribution unit that provides a mission ready power control solution, offering significant SWaP-C savings and advanced functionality. 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.

June 2018 | Power Solutions

Our June issue includes the introduction of a new 48VDC, 16-channel Solid-State Power Controller (SSPC) Power Distribution Unit (PDU). Also included is an article on addressing power management challenges on military aircraft and ground vehicles, and the upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power, and control solutions.

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.

April 2018 | Motion Control Solutions

Our April issue includes the announcement of 2 new motion control products from DDC, a new 3-phase high power density BLDC Motor Controller and new cost saving Resolver-to-Digital Converter. With high levels of flexibility, integration and programmability, these solutions enable system developers to accelerate time-to-market. Also included, are the upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions, and photos from recent exhibitions.

March 2018 | Motor Control Solutions

Our March issue presents our compact and configurable motor control Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for civil aerospace applications. DDC's Motor Control LRUs enable...Reduced Time-to-Market, Improved Reliability and Simplified DO-254 Design Process. Also included are articles on DDC's motor controllers, and upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions.

February 2018 | Power Solutions

Our February issue includes the introduction of a new Rugged COTS 270VDC/150A 12-Channel Solid-State Power Controller, offering a high Technical Readiness Level (TRL) solution, ensuring reliable, SWaP optimized operation without the need for time consuming customization and subsequent qualification efforts. Also included are articles on DDC's power distribution units, and upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions.

January 2018 | Power Solutions

Our January issue includes the introduction of a new 280W IFEC & PED power conversion solution, with a space saving design enabling more comfort and space for passengers, by eliminating the need for below seat boxes, brackets, or shrouds, as this compact unit can be conveniently mounted within the cabin wall or ceiling. Also included are articles on DDC's reliable airborne power supply solutions, and upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading connectivity, power and control solutions.

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.

September 2017 | Power Solutions

Our September issue includes a one year status update on DDC's servicing of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, as part of the contract awarded to Oshkosh Defense, LLC, in 2016. Also included are two articles on DDC's solid-state power controllers (SSPCs) designed into to the JLTV, and upcoming tradeshows where we will be exhibiting our industry leading power solutions.

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.

May 2017 | Motion Control Solutions

DDC expands its transformer and interconnect solutions and capabilities with the acquisition of North Hills Signal Processing Corporation. Additionally, this issue includes an update on the success of DDC’s latest high reliability Motor Controller and Drive solutions, along with upcoming events where you can meet with our experts to learn more about our market leading connectivity, power and motion control solutions.

April 2017 | Secure Data Solutions

DDC offers cross domain secure data solutions to enable the transfer and filtering of information between platforms securely, delivering unmatched flexibility, reduced cost, and high performance. Meet with our executives and product line experts at Japan IT Week from May 10 - 12 to see the XD Guardian Secure 1U Data Diode, which is now available internationally without ITAR restrictions – see listing below.

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.

January 2017 | Power Solutions

DDC introduces a highly versatile single channel remote SSPC module, that enables system designers to efficiently add additional power controllers in support of evolving load requirements. Included in this newsletter are two recent articles on DDC's solid-state power controllers (SSPCs) designed into the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), including our latest SSPC module announced below, and upcoming trade shows where we will be exhibiting our power 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.

November 2016 | Power Solutions

JLTV Utilizes DDC SSPCs to Enable Smart Electrical Power Management; Beta Transformer Technology Corporation and CISSOID partner to provide Rugged, High-Temperature and High-Reliability Intelligent Power Modules; and see photos from our recent trade show exhibits, as well as view the upcoming shows where we will have an exhibit.

September 2016 | Motion Control Solutions

DDC offers compact & reliable, off-the-shelf motion feedback and motor controller/drive solutions for position control and space applications. Meet with our executives and product line experts at one of the 3 trade shows DDC will be exhibiting at in October – see list below.

August 2016 | Data Networking Solutions

DDC introduces a new secure 1U dual server, and a drop-in replacement for Holt ARINC 429 line receivers. Be sure to visit DDC at one of the five tradeshows, listed below, that we will be exhibiting at in the second half of 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.

May 2016 | Motion Control Solutions

DDC expands its motion control product offering with the introduction of a new motor controller, and a new synchro/resolver PCIe board.

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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