Aerospace and Defense products refer to electronic components, systems, and technologies designed specifically for use by the Military. The nature of aerospace and defense missions demands products that can withstand harsh weather conditions, operate flawlessly in the face of potential malfunctions, and remain resilient against intentional interference such as jamming attempts. These products are engineered to meet stringent performance, reliability, and security requirements demanded by the aerospace and defense sectors. everything RF has compiled a list of trending RF/Microwave Aerospace and Defense products on the website in 2024.
Multi-channel, Multi-waveform Tactical Radio Systems for Military Applications
The ORION Gen 6 Family from Ultra I&C are Tactical Radio Systems for land, aerial, and naval applications. These multi-channel, multi-waveform radios provide an interoperable family of systems to bridge the upper and lower tactical tiers and reduce the overall cost of ownership. This tactical radio family consists of Orion X650, ORION X630, and Orion X610 variants. Read more.
Common Data Link for Airborne, Surface, and Maritime Applications
The iCDL from BAE Systems is a Common Data Link that operates in the Ku-Band from 14.4 to 15.35 GHz. It provides the warfighter with a completely affordable solution to bring wideband wireless data link capability to airborne, surface, and maritime platforms. This data link has a programmable hardware and software radio design architecture to provide a comprehensive solution. Read more.
Long-Range Surveillance Radar System from 1215 to 1400 MHz
The TPS-77 from Lockheed Martin is a Long-Range Surveillance Radar System that operates from 1215 to 1400 MHz. It has an active electronic elevation scanning array and solid-state transmitters. This radar system has a range of 2 to 463 km and a scan rate of 5 to 10 RPM. It has a height coverage of up to 30.5 km and an elevation coverage of 0° to +40° with electronically adjustable tilt. Read more.
Lightweight RF Sensor for Real-Time Spectrum Monitoring, Geolocation & I/Q Data Collection from 9 kHz to 18 GHz
The RFeye Node 100-18 LW from CRFS is a high-performance RF sensor for real-time spectrum monitoring, geolocation of transmitters, and recording of I/Q data. It operates from 9 kHz to 18 GHz and has a 100 MHz instantaneous bandwidth. This sensor is a lightweight version of the RFeye Node 100-18 NS, which provides electronic warfare capabilities and RF intelligence in a compact, low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) package, making it ideal for deployment on various unmanned platforms. Read more.
UHF/VHF Versatile Software-Defined Transceiver for Military Applications
The URC-300® from General Dynamics is a Software-Defined Transceiver that operates in the UHF/VHF bands (with optional 30-90 MHz frequency band extension). It operates from 115 – 150 MHz (AM), 115 – 173.995 MHz (FM) and 225 – 399.9995 MHz (AM and FM). This transceiver offers versatile VHF/UHF AM and FM capability to provide interoperability with a variety of RF systems. Read more.
Software-Defined Radio from 1 MHz to 18 GHz with Al/ML Processing
The Matchstiq™ X40 from Epiq Solutions is a Multi-Channel Software-Defined Radio (SDR) that operates from 1 MHz to 6 GHz (low-frequency configuration) and 1 MHz to 18 GHz (high-frequency configuration). It combines an RF frontend with multiple digital transceiver channels, a high-performance Nvidia Orin NX 16G GPU/CPU, and an AMD Zynq Ultrascale+ FPGA. Read more.
75 W Linear Power Amplifier from 2.2 to 2.5 GHz
The NW-PA-S-75-C01-S01 from NuWaves is a Linear Power Amplifier that operates from 2.2 to 2.5 GHz. It delivers an RF output power of 75 W and a gain of 18 dB (Tx) & 12 dB (Rx). This amplifier has bidirectional operation and switches between transmit and receive through a DC control input. It can also be configured for Autosense where it automatically switches between transmit and receive based on the RF input power detected at the XCVR Port. Read more.
Gain Equalizer from 0.01 to 20 GHz for Aerospace Applications
The ERZ-EQU-0000-2000-10 from ERZIA is a Gain Equalizer that operates from 0.01 to 20 GHz. It has a positive gain slope over the frequency range and reduces losses for amplifiers and other RF systems. The equalizer has an insertion loss from 2 to 10 dB across the band with a VSWR of 1.5:1. The ERZ-EQU-0000-2000-10 is available in a compact aluminum housing that measures 24 x 18 x 10 mm and has 2.92 mm (female) connectors. Read more.
Rugged 1.5 kW GaN Pulsed Power Amplifier from 2.9 to 3.3 GHz
The dB-8048 from dB Control is a Pulsed Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 2.9 to 3.3 GHz. It delivers a peak output power of 1.5 kW with pulse widths from 0.5 µs to 100 µs and a maximum duty cycle of 10%. This class-B amplifier is based on GaN technology and has an efficiency of better than 20%. It provides a 2nd harmonic rejection of better than -30 dBc, has a propagation delay of less than 100 ns and a maximum droop of 0.8 dB. Read more.
RF Downconverter from 2 to 18 GHz
The Downconverter from Crane Aerospace is a Downconverter that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It has an IF frequency from 3 to 5 GHz and delivers a noise figure of 11 dB with an attenuation range of 25 dB (0.5 dB step). This down-converter incorporates advanced features such as integrated sub-band filtering, amplification and attenuation within the package. Read more.
10 to 40 GHz, SP4T Switch for Military, Commercial Applications
PMI Model No. P4T-10G40G-60-T-GPO is a single pole, four-throw, absorptive, solid-state switch that operates over the frequency range of 10 GHz to 40 GHz. This model provides over 60dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of 6dB maximum. The VSWR is better than 2.0:1 with a 50 ohm impedance. This model is designed to handle operating input power levels up to 200 mW (+23 dBm CW) and has a maximum switching speed of 30 ns typical. Read more.
Digital GPS Anti-Jam Protection System with 4/7-Element CRPA
The Landshield® from Raytheon Technologies is a Digital GPS Anti-Jamming Protection System. It is available in two variants – one with a 4-element CRPA and the other with a 7-element CRPA. Both Landshield variants work against a full range of hostile jammers – including narrowband, broadband, continuous wave pulse, swept, and spectrally matched – and can protect L1 and L2 GPS frequencies simultaneously for enhanced situational awareness. Read more.
8-Channel, M-Code GPS Anti-Jamming Processor for Airborne Applications
The 7-6008 from Cobham Aerospace Connectivity is an 8-Channel GPS Anti-Jamming Digital Antenna Control Unit (DACU) that operates in the L1 and L2 bands. It has been designed to be used with an active-controlled reception pattern array (CRPA) receiver unit. This M-Code-compliant anti-jam processor mitigates narrowband interference using an excision process and broadband interference by creating directed nulls in the antenna pattern, resulting in significant anti-jam protection, even in highly dynamic, multi-jammer environments. Read more.
SOSA-Aligned VPX Microwave Transceiver from 0.5 to 18 GHz
The Wideband Microwave Transceiver from CAES operates from 0.5 to 18 GHz and has an IF frequency from 2.5 to 4.5 GHz. This SOSA-aligned transceiver is suitable for electronic warfare, ELINT and electronic support, surveillance, and attack applications. It has a modular design and can be configured to accommodate two up or two down conversion channels with an internal synthesizer in a single, 3U slice. Read more.
SOSA-Aligned, Multi-Channel RF Digitizers from 0.1 to 20 GHz
The ADSY1100 Series from Analog Devices (ADI) are Multi-Channel RF Digitizers that operate from 0.1 to 20 GHz. These digitizers integrate the AD9084, Virtex™ UltraScale+™ FPGA and Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC, as well as optical transceivers, onboard memory, a power distribution network, clock conditioning and more. Read more.
Direct RF 3U VPX Data Converter for High-Speed Connectivity Applications
The DRF3182 from Mercury Systems is a Data Converter that is designed to directly digitize RF signals in radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems. It eliminates the need to implement RF-to-IF down conversion prior to digitization. This converter combines excellent data capture capability with powerful processing from Intel’s 14 nm Intel Stratix 10 SoC FPGA, making it suitable for applications with size, weight, and power constraints. Read more.
30 to 6000 MHz Limiter for Military & Hi-Rel Applications
The RLM-63-2W+ from Mini Circuits is a broadband limiter that operates in a wideband from 30 to 6000 MHz. The limiter is matched to 50 Ohms, can handle up to 2 W CW power and provides a low power of 11.5 dBm typical. The limiter has a low insertion loss of 0.3 dB, a VSWR of 1.2:1 and operates under -40 to 85 Degree C. It can be used in military, hi-rel applications while stabilizing generator outputs and reducing amplitude variations. Read more.
GaN Transceiver Module from 8.8 to 9.4 GHz for Radar Applications
The RRM8894010-M1D from RFHIC is a Transceiver Module that operates from 8.8 to 9.4 GHz. In Tx mode, it uses GaN technology to provide an output power of 10 W (pulse width 100 µs (max.), duty cycle up to 20%) and has harmonics of -30 dBc. In Rx mode, it provides a gain of more than 31 dB with a noise figure of less than 4 dB and includes a limiter for receiver protection. Read more.
Low Noise Amplifier from 0.4 to 3 GHz for Space and Military Applications
The TDLNA0430 from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 0.4 to 3 GHz. It provides a small signal gain of 21.5 dB with a noise figure of 0.35 dB and has a P1dB of 18.5 dBm. This LNA utilizes application-specific biasing and can be biased over an operating voltage of 5 V. It can be used as the first-stage LNA for advanced satellite or military communication receivers or radar systems applications. Read more.
Multi-Channel Networking Radio for Unmanned Aircrafts from 30 to 512 MHz
The FALCON III RF-7850A-UA from L3Harris Technologies is a Multi-Channel Networking Radio that operates from 30 to 512 MHz (narrowband) and 225 to 512 MHz (wideband). It is designed for unmanned aircraft deployment and delivers advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities for improved situational awareness and decision-making. Read more.
C-band Solid-State Transponders from 5.4 to 5.9 GHz
The XPDR-520 Series from Curtiss-Wright are C-band Transponders that operate from 5.4 to 5.9 GHz. These solid-state transponders deliver a pulsed RF output power of 20 W and have a sensitive superheterodyne receiver and crystal-controlled frequency stability. They are mismatch-protected from high antenna VSWR and do not require pressurization. These transponders consume 5 W of power and can be controlled via serial COM or RS-485 multi-drop interfaces. Read more.
Identification, Friend, or Foe (IFF) System for Avionic and Marine Applications
The M425 from Leonardo is an Identification, Friend, or Foe (IFF) System that is designed for all applications including avionic (fixed or rotary wings) and ships. It has a fully solid-state and modular construction to facilitate maintenance. This system transmits replies on two RF connectors to provide full diversity operation which is supported by a receive section that provides two matched channels. Read more.
4-Channel, Compact Anti-Jamming System for Airborne Applications
The DACU4c-7-6150 from Chelton is an Integrated GNSS Anti-Jamming System. It integrates a four-channel CRPA and advanced miniaturized GNSS anti-jam processing electronics into a compact package. This system can perform direction finding, jammer classification, and anti-spoofing functionalities in a single compact box, making it a low-SWaP solution. Read more.
MIL-STD-348B Standard 2.92 mm RF Connectors from DC to 40 GHz
The 2.92 mm Series RF Connectors from Hirose Electronic operate from DC to 40 GHz. They conform to MIL-STD- 348B standards and provide excellent high-frequency performance with consistent mounting quality. The board receptacles of these connectors are screw-mounted instead of being soldered to the board and can be reused which reduces the mounting complexity. They are compatible with 0.085-inch flexible cables and offer compatibility with various PCB thicknesses. Read more.
110 GHz SMPM Mini-Lock Connectors for Mission-Critical Applications
The SMPM Mini-Lock connectors from Smiths Interconnect operate up to 110 GHz. These connectors are specially designed and tested for mission-critical applications, featuring a robust locking mechanism that ensures reliable signal integrity and data transmission. They have a dielectric withstanding voltage (DWV) of 335 V(RMS) and a VSWR of less than 1.65:1.The SMPM Mini-Lock connectors have a beryllium copper body with gold plating and Rexolite 1422 dielectric. Read more.
High-Precision Drone Detection System from 400 MHz to 6 GHz
The AARTOS X9 from Aaronia is a Drone Detection System that operates from 400 MHz to 6 GHz (10 MHz to 8 GHz option available). It can be used on mobile/stationary platforms for drone protocol decoding and RF signal detection over a distance of up to 14 km and 40 km (with the long-range option). Read more.
Portable and Rugged Multi-Carrier Waveform Radio from 1350 to 2500 MHz
The Nighthawk from Collins Aerospace is a Multi-Carrier Waveform Radio that operates from 1350 to 1390 MHz (L-band), 1755 to 1850 MHz (L-Band), and 2025 to 2500 MHz (S-band). This scalable and portable solution is developed using Collins Secure CDL ISR (SCISR) radio platform and can be configured as a ground, ground mobile, or airborne terminal. Read more.
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