By Jason Koshy, Vice President of Global Sales
Electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) come in a variety of forms – from solar flares to nuclear weapons – and have the potential to destabilize our infrastructure in multiple ways. When released, the pulses can destroy electronics in milliseconds, affecting everything from our banking systems and telecommunications to the technology that governs our water supply.
But because these pulses can come from a range of sources, they can be difficult to safeguard against. At Infinite Electronics, we’re focused on EMP mitigation technologies to protect military defense systems from these potential threats.
We have developed EMP surge protectors that defend against even the most sensitive electrical equipment. Mobile missile defense systems like Patriot launchers require this high level of protection because they’re operated remotely, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. Every time a communication signal is sent between central command and a launcher over PoE, RF, Ethernet or other electronic means (all of which rely on AC/DC power to operate), it creates an opportunity for an EMP to jump on the wire leading to the launcher, which could have devastating effects. If that happens, our equipment works like a strainer, taking out the EMP and grounding it, thus only allowing clean signals to come through.
With the escalation of research on EMP-generating technology in North Korea, China and Iran, the threat of utilization against U.S. interests looms larger. To fortify our critical defense infrastructure for the future, we must envision the world not just as it stands today, but also as it could evolve over the next five, 10 or even 20 years. To learn more about the products we offer, check out Polyphaser and Transector’s offerings.