The new trend in minified communications equipment

Abstract

This paper presents a brief description of the Micro-Module building-block and the current program status in terms of both up-to-date hardware accomplishments and future consideration, particularly in the area of miniaturized communications equipment. The advantages offered by the revolutionary Micro-Module are reviewed and illustrated with reference to size reduction and packaging design potential in the following: (1) AN/PRC-36 Combat Helmet Radio Set (2) AN/URC-11 Personal Rescue Receiver-Transmitter (3) AN/PRC-25 Portable Radio Set (4) HF Single Sideband Receiver (5) Non-Military and Commercial Communication Equipment