SV1AFN, a Greece-based company specializing in advanced RF and Electronic Warfare (EW) subsystems and complete solutions, is offering a range of high-performance, made-to-order RF power amplifiers. Each amplifier is custom-built and individually tuned to meet specific customer requirements for frequency range, bandwidth, and output power, enabling optimized performance across a wide range of RF applications.
Designed for use in electronic warfare, communications, radar, test and measurement, radio amateur, and industrial systems, these rugged, high-power RF amplifiers deliver reliable and repeatable RF output while allowing customers to configure key operating parameters.
Customers can specify the following options:
- Frequency Range: 20 MHz to 6 GHz
- Bandwidth: 50, 100, 200, or 300 MHz
- Output Power: 10 W, 30 W, 50 W, or 100 W (saturated output power)
Key Parameters
- Gain: 40 dB (10 W), 45 dB (30 W), 47 dB (50 W), 50 dB (100 W)
- Gain Stability: ±1 dB
- Output VSWR: ≤ 1.5
- Working Voltage: 28 V
Each amplifier is configured by the SV1AFN engineering team to operate at the specified center frequency, bandwidth, and power level, ensuring optimal RF performance for the intended application. Units are manufactured, tested, and shipped with short lead times to support rapid deployment and project timelines.
In a market largely dominated by fixed-configuration, off-the-shelf amplifiers with long procurement cycles, the SV1AFN custom RF power amplifier platform offers a flexible alternative tailored to specific system requirements.
Applications and Use Cases
The SV1AFN High Power RF Amplifier is designed for applications where stable, high-power RF output and configurable operating parameters are essential. Its flexible architecture allows the amplifier to be tailored for different frequency ranges and bandwidth requirements, making it suitable for a wide range of professional, commercial, amateur, and scientific systems.
In electronic warfare (EW) environments, the amplifier can be used to support electronic attack (EA), electronic support (ES), and self-protection systems that require reliable RF power across dynamically changing spectrum conditions. The configurable bandwidth options allow the amplifier to support agile operations in congested electromagnetic environments, while its high output power makes it suitable for signal jamming and countermeasure systems such as counter-UAS, counter-IED, and other force protection applications.
The amplifier can also be integrated into communications and datalink systems where additional transmit power is required to extend link range or improve signal reliability. These include tactical radio systems, ground-to-air datalinks, SATCOM uplinks, and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communication links operating over narrow or moderate bandwidths.
In radar and sensing systems, the amplifier can serve as a driver or final amplification stage for ground-based, airborne, and maritime radar platforms. Its configurable center frequency and bandwidth allow integration into both pulsed and continuous-wave radar architectures operating across L-, S-, C-, and portions of the X-band.
The amplifier is also well suited for radio amateur (ham radio) operators who require high-power, custom-tuned RF amplification across HF, VHF, UHF, and microwave bands. This makes it useful for contest stations and specialized communication modes such as Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication, troposcatter links, and other weak-signal applications where clean, stable RF output is critical.
Beyond operational systems, the amplifier can support test and measurement environments where controlled RF power is required for EMC/EMI testing, antenna characterization, receiver sensitivity evaluation, and signal injection. It can also be used in research and scientific applications such as plasma generation, particle accelerator experiments, material processing, and other experimental systems that require well-defined RF energy at specific frequencies.
What sets it apart
In a market dominated by fixed-configuration RF amplifiers with long procurement cycles, the SV1AFN High Power RF Amplifier takes a more flexible, made-to-order approach. Instead of selecting from a limited catalog of predefined modules, customers specify the required center frequency, bandwidth, and output power. Each amplifier is then built and optimized for those parameters, allowing system designers to obtain an RF power stage that matches their architecture without compromising around available COTS hardware.
This amplifier platform simplifies system development and logistics, as similar amplifier architectures can be deployed across multiple bands and applications without requiring completely different hardware platforms.
Each amplifier is individually tuned and tested at the factory to verify performance at the specified operating point, including output power, gain flatness, and spectral behavior. The product family also offers multiple power configurations - 10 W, 30 W, 50 W, and 100 W saturated output - allowing engineers to select a power level that fits the thermal, size, and system requirements of their platform.
Another key aspect is the company’s agile manufacturing workflow, which enables shorter lead times compared to traditional custom RF amplifier development cycles that can extend to several months. Customers also benefit from direct access to the SV1AFN engineering team during specification and integration, enabling faster iteration and support for specialized RF applications or emerging system designs.
| Capability | SV1AFN | Typical COTS Amplifiers |
| Configuration | Fully custom per order | Fixed catalog models |
| Frequency Coverage | 20 MHz – 6 GHz (single family) | Separate product lines per band |
| Power Flexibility | Selectable - 10 W, 30 W, 50 W, or 100 W | Fixed |
| Bandwidth Options | Selectable - 50, 100, 200, or 300 MHz | Fixed |
| Lead Time | Rapid turnaround | 12–24 weeks typical |
| Testing | Individually tuned & tested | Batch production, sample-tested |
| Engineering Support | Direct access to design team | Tiered support structure |
| Startup Friendly | Fast prototyping, low MOQ | High MOQ, long cycles |
Engineers and system designers looking for a configurable RF power amplification solution can learn more about the SV1AFN High Power RF Amplifier and discuss specific requirements directly with the company. Additional details on configuration options, specifications, and application support are available from SV1AFN for teams developing EW systems, communications infrastructure, radar platforms, and advanced RF research projects.
