MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., May 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frequency Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEIM) has been awarded a contract in excess of $5 million to supply master timing and frequency generation systems for a high throughput satellite. The satellite will operate at Ka band with extremely high throughput along with enhanced bandwidth flexibility and economy to meet dual Government mobile bandwidth and other commercial demand. Frequency’s ultra-stable timing sources combined with exceptionally low noise frequency generators enable the outstanding performance of the payload. Work on this satellite and other payload projects, as previously reported, had been anticipated to commence in 2015. The contract now calls for completion in under 18 months.
Commenting on the award, Martin Bloch, CEO said: “This new contract is another example of awards we originally expected last year but which ‘moved to the right.’ It is for a very advanced satellite payload using Frequency’s unique proprietary low phase noise and low G technology to achieve high throughput capacity. We see great opportunity in the growing demand for high throughput capacity from Commercial and Government users, especially for mobile broadband and high-definition video.”
About Frequency Electronics
Frequency Electronics, Inc. is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of high precision timing, frequency control and synchronization products for space and terrestrial applications. Frequency’s products are used in satellite payloads and in other commercial, government and military systems including C4ISR markets, missiles, UAVs, aircraft, GPS, secure radios, energy exploration and wireline and wireless communication networks. Frequency has received over 100 awards of excellence for achievements in providing high performance electronic assemblies for over 150 space and DOD programs. The Company invests significant resources in research and development and strategic acquisitions world-wide to expand its capabilities and markets.
Frequency’s Mission Statement: “Our mission is to provide precision time and low phase noise frequency generation systems from 1 Hz to 46 GHz, for space and other challenging environments.”
Subsidiaries and Affiliates: Gillam-FEI provides expertise in network synchronization and monitoring; FEI-Zyfer provides GPS and secure timing ("SAASM") capabilities for critical military and commercial applications; FEI-Asia provides cost effective manufacturing capabilities; FEI-Elcom Tech provides added resources for state-of-the-art RF microwave products. Frequency's Morion affiliate supplies high-quality, cost effective quartz oscillators and components. Additional information is available on the Company’s website: www.frequencyelectronics.com
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