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iRF Certified as ISO 9001:2015 Compliant

Intelligent RF Solutions (iRF) today announced that it has been certified as ISO 9001:2015 compliant. ISO standards address various aspects of quality management. The standards provide processes and tools for companies who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality is consistently improved.

The ISO 9001:2015 standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, commitment of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. Using ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.

Miniature Microwave Receiver

Intelligent RF Solutions Delivers First Unit of New SMART Product Line

iWR-6910 Miniature Microwave Tuner Is First Commercial SMART Deployment

Sparks, MD—April 5, 2016—Intelligent RF Solutions (iRF) today announced the first commercial shipment of its new SMART (Scalable Modular Architecture for Receive/Transmit applications) product line. SMART employs a next generation architecture which is easier to transport between platforms and update as customer needs evolve. SMART redefines the hardware infrastructure used in a variety of intelligence and military applications with modular components and various open architecture platforms. This combination extends the usable life of hardware while also reducing the overall cost to performance ratio.

The SMART product line will eventually include multiple units including RF tuners, frequency converters, and software definable receivers. The first commercial shipment of the iWR-6910 Miniature Microwave Tuner represents a significant advance for iRF. It features exceptionally small size and weight for remote, tactical installations. This makes the iWR-6910 versatile for a variety of platforms including airborne and mobile platforms such as in unmanned aerial vehicles.

“SMART requires significant engineering commitment,” said Jeff Sanders, CEO of iRF, “we think SMART is the future of RF solutions. It’s an open architecture platform which gives customers much greater flexibility. It also extends the lifetime of the RF hardware because it can be reconfigured as applications evolve.”

The iWR-6910 tuner brick operates over a frequency range of 0.5 to 26.5 GHz with a maximum IF bandwidth of 500MHz. The device weighs 3 pounds and runs off 12V DC while consuming 28 watts.

“This is just the first of our SMART components to go into production. We had to build components from the ground up, many of which are used in other parts of the SMART product line”, said Sanders. “We have been overwhelmed by the market response to SMART and are now delivering the actual product to customers.”

For more information on SMART or the iWR-6910, visit http://irf-solutions.com.

About Intelligent RF Solutions

Intelligent RF Solutions produces mission critical RF hardware for the Signals Intelligence, Military, and Electronic Warfare community.  Our RF solutions are used to power intelligence initiatives because we provide highly reliable equipment along with exceptional service and support to keep critical missions up and running.  Our products include high performance microwave receivers, tuners, frequency converters, and RF distribution products. Based in Sparks, Maryland, iRF’s SMART product line is the latest innovation in the company’s 40+ year history. For more information on Intelligent RF Solutions visit http://irf-solutions.com.

Thank You Veterans!

We, at iRF, would like to say thank you to all of our active and retired military personnel. We interact with the military every single day so we understand the commitment and selfless dedication required of our warriors. Freedom is never free. It’s a fight that happens every single day from the homeland to the most remote corners of earth. It is defended and supported by our troops, often at tremendous cost. Because of you, we have the opportunity to live happy, productive lives.

So, thank you for your service. One day out of 365 is not enough to repay you—not even close. We are 100% committed to helping you succeed in your mission and, when retired, as a veteran.

God Bless America and God Bless our military and veterans. Happy Veteran’s Day.

From Everyone at Intelligent RF Solutions