Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) company, announced the launch of the FASST 6000 Spectrum Sensor, a handheld radio signal detection system designed for tactical military operations.

The device utilizes Silvus' proprietary Filtering by Aliasing Spectrum Sensing Technology (FASST) to achieve scanning speeds of up to 144.5 terahertz per second across frequencies from 1 MHz to 6 GHz. The system consumes 17 watts of power and weighs less than competing systems in its category.

The FASST 6000 can detect and locate short-duration, low-power transmissions through a synchronized antenna array. When integrated into a network of three or more sensors using Silvus' StreamCaster MANET mesh network, the system enables real-time triangulation and geolocation of RF sources.

The sensor is available in two configurations: as a rugged handheld unit for dismounted operators and as an OEM module for integration into unmanned aerial, ground, or maritime platforms. The device includes IP networking and USB interfaces with embedded processing capabilities.

"The launch of the FASST 6000 represents a pivotal shift for Silvus as we bring our expertise in tactical communications to the vital field of RF sensing," said Mansour Rachid, vice president of research and development at Silvus Technologies.

Silvus Technologies, headquartered in Los Angeles, specializes in tactical networking and electromagnetic spectrum operations. The FASST 6000 represents the company's expansion beyond MANET radio communications into RF sensing and spectrum awareness technologies.