Aerospace and Defence products are critical for the safety and security of nations, organizations, and individuals. These products are used to protect against threats, maintain sovereignty, and ensure the safety of civilians and military personnel. These products help shape the future of the aerospace and defense industry and play a crucial role in protecting against threats and ensuring the safety and security of nations and their citizens. We have compiled a list of the Aerospace & Defence products that were trending on everything RF in 2022.
Note: This list has been compiled based on user activity on everything RF. To ensure that we cover the whole range of Aerospace & Defence products we limited the number of products from each category and company. The listed products are shown in a random order and grouped by product type.
Sinuous Antenna from 2 to 18 GHz for Military Aircrafts
The 8506674-501 from CAES is a Microwave-Band Sinuous Antenna that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. Sinuous Antennas provide RF performance similar to comparably-sized planar spiral antennas, while also supporting the reception of multiple signal polarization. This dual-circular polarized antenna provides a gain of 0 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 3:1. It has a beamwidth of 70° and an axial ratio of 3 dB. The antenna includes an integrated solid-state RF switch and a quadrature coupler assembly with a single RF output that provides either right-hand circular polarization or left-hand circular polarization. The integrated quadrature coupler properly sums the antenna's inherently linear outputs to create a circularly polarized antenna. Read more
VHF/S-Band Communication System for Airborne Military Application
The FireNet from BAE Systems is a Mission-critical Communication System that operates in the VHF to S-band frequency bands. This modular open system architecture (MOSA) based solution enables Line of Sight (LOS), voice, data, and network communications. The system incorporates FireNet Tactical and the FireNet Link16 components. FireNet Tactical provides two independent channels of LOS and TrellisWare TSM WREN with frequency spanning the Very High Frequency (VHF) band through the S-band. Read more
Embeddable, Single-Channel Link 16 Comms for SWaP-Constrained Systems
The BATS-E 1500 from Viasat is an Embeddable, Single-Channel Link 16 SWaP-constrained communication system that operates from 969 to 1206 MHz. It delivers an output power of 63 W and is designed for missions with long transmission ranges. This 360-degree visibility provides all Link 16 network participants with the ability to see, relay, and share situational awareness data and allows for more accurate tracking, identification, and engagement so controllers now have a clear view of the battlespace. The controllers can send target updates while in flight for secure, reliable weapons delivery, to significantly decrease the time in high-threat environments. It consumes 50 W of power while operating over a DC supply of 28 V. Read more
CNPC Command-and-Control Data Link from 960 to 977 MHz
The CNPC-1000 from Collins Aerospace is a Command-and-Control Data Link that operates from 960 to 977 MHz. It uses the Control and Non-Payload Communications (CNPC) waveform. The CNPC waveform provides command-and-control services between a control station and an unmanned aircraft, in addition to providing higher bandwidth weather radar and video downlink services.
The data link supports point-to-point modes between a single control station and a single unmanned aircraft, as well as network modes. The network modes enable positive handoffs of the aircraft between multiple control stations or multiple ground towers, and communications with multiple unmanned aircraft from a single ground data link. 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.
This system can interface with standalone GPS receivers or those integrated within communication, inertial navigation, sighting, vehicle, or weapon-aiming systems. Read more
GPS Anti-Jam Solution for SWaP-C Constrained Military Applications
The NavGuard® 720 (MAGNA-I) from Mayflower Communications is a GPS Anti-Jam Solution. It has a robust RF front-end that handles high-power co-site signals and provides simultaneous (L1 and L2) GPS protection. This system leverages operationally proven MAGNA GPS Anti-Jam solutions which have been used by multiple US Military and Government Agency platforms. The MAGNA-I system supports Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 8 and is proven in successful NAVWAR mission operations. This anti-jam solution offers an affordable SWaP-C alternative over larger and more expensive existing anti-jam systems. Read more
Weatherproof Human Wearable SDR Platform from 70 MHz to 6 GHz
The RB210 from Pixus Technologies is a Rugged Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform that operates from 70 MHz to 6 GHz. It is designed for SIGINT, passive RADAR, drone deterrence/spoofing, and prototyping systems for advanced wireless (Wi-Fi/Cell/MIMO). This SDR integrates 2 transmit and 4 receive chains that can be independently controlled and offers customizable modular front and rear faceplates according to the user’s requirement. It combines the AD9361 RFIC direct-conversion transceiver providing up to 56 MHz of real-time bandwidth, an open and reprogrammable Spartan6 FPGA, and fast SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity with convenient bus-power. The radio requires a DC supply of 12/24 V. Read more
Software Defined Radio from 30 to 941 MHz for Military/Civil Applications
The AN/ARC-210 from Collins Aerospace is a Generation-5 Software Defined Receiver-Transmitter that operates from 30 to 941 MHz and complies as per U.S. National Security Agency requirements. It is software reprogrammable in the field via Memory Loader/Verifier Software (MLVS) and is one of the first military airborne transceivers to provide an embedded, fully programmable INFOSEC capability. The radio provides superior performance in the transfer of networked or point-to-point data, voice, and imagery.
The AN/ARC-210 has channel bandwidths of 5, 8.33, 12.5, and 25 kHz and can also be software-defined. Read more
Microwave Down-converters from 0.5 to 18 GHz
The RFX-3100 Series from Mercury Systems are Microwave Down-converters that convert an input frequency from 0.5 – 18 GHz to an output frequency from 1 – 1.5 GHz. These converters have a tuning resolution of 10 kHz and provide a gain of up to 30 dB in 1 dB steps. They provide an image rejection of more than 60 dB and have spurious levels better than -70 dBm. These down-converters integrate fully modernized microwave components and microprocessors for up-to-date performance capabilities and contain a ruggedized full-featured microwave tuner designed for both set-on and search applications. Read more
C-Band Radar Transponder for Sea/Airborne Military Applications
The MD50C-5 from Ultra is a C-Band Radar Transponder that operates from 5.4 to 5.9 GHz. It is a miniature precision augmentation device used to enhance the capability of C-band radars. This transponder uses a state-of-the-art RF-to-video detection receiver which eliminates the need for typical IF down-conversion components such as the local oscillator, mixer, and IF amplifier. It utilizes the latest solid-state modern devices and circuitry, except for the triode transmitter, to provide a reliable product with an extremely long operating life. The transponder is used primarily for range safety functions and is suitable for use in both manned and unmanned vehicles. Read more
5 W Reflective SP2T PIN Diode Switch from DC to 18 GHz
The P2T-DC18G-10-R-5V-SFF-HIP10W from Quantic PMI is a Reflective SP2T PIN Diode Switch that operates from DC to 18.0 GHz. It has a switching speed of 100 ns and provides more than 10 dB of isolation. The switch can handle a CW input power of up to 5 W and has an insertion loss of less than 4.0 dB. It requires a DC supply from 5 to 12 V and consumes less than 50 mA of current. This 50-ohm switch uses a TTL logic interface for control signal operation. It is available in a module that measures 1.20 x 1.00 x 0.50 inches with field-replaceable SMP-female connectors. Read more
60 dB 6-Bit PIN Diode Attenuator from 0.2 to 18 GHz
The Model 3250B from Kratos is a PIN Diode Attenuator that operates from 0.2 to 18 GHz. It provides an attenuation of up to 60 dB in 1 dB increments using 6-bit binary or BCD programming with an accuracy of ± 1.5 dB. The attenuator can handle a peak input power of 2 W, has an insertion loss of less than 5 dB, and a switching time of less than 2 µsec. It requires a DC supply of 5/±15 V, consumes 250 mA of current over a 5 V supply, and 75 mA of current over a ±15 V supply. This attenuator is an integrated assembly of a dual T-pad PIN diode attenuator and a driver consisting of a D/A & an I/V converter. Read more
Four-channel Downconverter for Military Radar Systems
The DA4 series consists of three different modules, with input frequency ranges of 0.5 to 2 GHz, 2 to 8 GHz, and 8 to 18 GHz. All the modules have an output IF range of 10 MHz to 250 MHz and deliver excellent microwave performance, with a conversion gain of 21 dB, a noise figure of 8.5 dB, and an output power of 10 dBm. Channel-to-channel tracking is specified as +/-5 degrees for phase tracking and +/-0.5dB for amplitude tracking.
Three of the four channels can be used for a monopulse radar receiver and the fourth for spur identification. Read more
Full-Duplex Transceiver from 390 to 405 MHz (Tx) / 435 to 450 MHz (Rx)
The C/TT-510 from L3Harris Technologies is an RF Transceiver with a Frequency of 390 to 450 MHz, Data Rate of Up to 10 Mbps (Rx), Up to 12 Mbps (Tx), Output Power(dBm) of 39.29 to 40.29 dBm, Supply Voltage 22 to 36 V, Noise Figure 3.9 to 4 dB. Read more
L-Band Airborne Amplifiers for IFF and TCAS Applications
The Series 1100 L-Band Airborne Amplifiers from TSL have been developed for Identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF) and for Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) applications. They are designed to operate at 1030 MHz and/or 1090 MHz. The amplifiers provide output power from 5 to 4000 W, have a duty of 1 - 2% (25% short-term), and a pulse width of up to 35 µs.
The Series 1100 are state-of-the-art power amplifier that utilizes the latest in Bipolar and LDMOS technologies. Designs include Differential Phase Shift Keying (DPSK) modulation providing digitized cosine form transitions for rise and fall times. Read more
8 kW GaN Solid State Pulsed Power Amplifier from 1 to 1.4 GHz
The 2244 from Empower RF Systems is a Solid-State Pulsed Power Amplifier System that operates from 1 to 1.4 GHz. It delivers a pulsed output power of more than 8 kW with a power gain of 74 dB and has a duty cycle from 0.5 to 20%. This amplifier system comprises multi-drawer integrated subsystems which feature multiple high-power GaN-on-SiC devices that can be used to provide wide frequency response, high gain, high peak power, and low distortions. It can be scaled up in power by using (stacking) multiple building blocks (amplifiers). Each amplifier “building block” has a full gain PA with an integrated single-phase power supply and liquid cooling in a 2U chassis. Read more
Note: This list has been compiled based on user activity on everything RF. To ensure that we cover the whole range of Aerospace & Defence products we limited the number of products from each category and company. The listed products are shown in random order and grouped by product type.
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