Aerospace and Defense products refer to electronic components, systems, and technologies designed specifically for use by the Military. 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 March 2024.
20 W S-Band Power Amplifier from 2 to 4 GHz
The ERZ-HPA-0200-0400-43 from ERZIA is a Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 4 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 20 W (~43 dBm) with a small signal gain of 43 dB and a gain flatness of ±1 dB. This amplifier has an ON/OFF time of 150/350 ns and a VSWR of less than 1.8:1. It requires a DC supply of 28 V and consumes 105 W of power. The amplifier is available in a compact gold-plated Aluminum housing that measures 125 x 95 x 22 mm with SMA-female connectors and conforms with the MIL-STD-810F standard for vibration, shock, and acceleration. It It is ideal for industrial, laboratory, SATCOM, telecom, space, aerospace, and military applications. Read more
2 W GaAs pHEMT Power Amplifier from DC to 28 GHz
The ADPA9007 from Analog Devices is a GaAs Power Amplifier that operates from DC to 28 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 2 W with a gain of 12.5 dB. This amplifier is fabricated on a GaAs pHEMT process with RF input and outputs internally matched and DC-coupled. It includes a temperature-compensated RF power detector and a temperature sensor. It requires a DC supply from 10 to 15 V and consumes 500 mA of current. This power amplifier is available in a chip-scale package that measures 5 x 5 mm and is ideal for test and measurement equipment, electronic warfare, and radar applications. Read more
Ultra Low Noise Amplifier from 0.4 - 3.0 GHz for Space and Military Applications
The TDLNA0430SEP from Teledyne e2v HiRel is a rad-tolerant UHF to S-band low noise amplifier that operates from 0.4 to 3 GHz. This high linearity amplifier has been developed for harsh environments where it can be used as a first-stage LNA for advanced satellite or military communication receivers or radar systems. It provides 21.5 dB of gain with a noise figure of 0.35 dB and has a P1dB of 18.5 dBm. The LNA requires a 5V supply and is available in a DFN package that measures 2 x 2 x 0.75 mm plastic package. Read more
1.25 W Power Amplifier from 2 to 20 GHz
The MPAS-40-02002000-45-30P from Narda-MITEQ is a Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 20 GHz. It provides a gain of 44 dB with an output P1dB of 31 dBm. This power amplifier has an ON/OFF switch with a switching time of less than 200 µs and a rise/fall time of less than 100 µs. It features reverse polarity protection, over-temperature alarm/protection, and over/under-current alarm. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 16 V, consumes 800 mA of current, and has internal DC voltage regulation. It is available in a module that measures 50.80 x 30.48 x 11.94 mm and has SMA connectors. It is ideal for wireless infrastructure, RF/Microwave and VSAT, military and aerospace, test instruments, and fiber optics applications. 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. It provides military identification with Mode 4 and Mode 5 which is supported by an embedded crypto module entirely designed by the company and qualified by NATO Authorities (SECAN). The IFF system provides compatibility with the latest ATC standards by a Mode S (up to Enhanced Surveillance) that includes an ADSB-OUT capability. It requires a DC supply of 28 V. Read more
500 W IFF Transponder for SWaP-C Constrained Military Applications
The AN/DPX-7 from BAE Systems is an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder that is designed to identify and track aircraft, ships, and other ground forces. It incorporates an ADS-B passive-receive capability to support situational awareness and sense-and-avoid applications. This transponder provides Mode 5, Mode S, and ADS-B functionality in a reduced-size unit at a lower cost than current military transponders, making it suitable for size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraint applications. It requires a DC supply of 28 V (complies with IAW MIL-STD-704A-F). Read more
Encrypted Radio from 1350 to 4990 MHz for Ground or Airborne Applications
The RT-2071(C) Secure CDL ISR SCISR Radio from Collins Aerospace operates from 1350 to 4990 MHz. It provides low-cost and lightweight wideband data link capability that is suitable for a wide range of applications. This radio can be configured as either a ground or airborne terminal and can be matched with a variety of antenna and power amplifiers to meet the requirements of wideband data throughput applications. It supports various waveforms such as BE-CDL and further enhancements such as legacy To Be Sunset (TBS) waveforms are added to the baseline. This radio supports LPI/LPD enhancements to enable RF operation in noisy and jammed environments and also significantly decreases the RF emissions signature of the radio. Read more
Full-Duplex Data-Link System for Long-Range Aerial Platforms
The StarLite HR from Elbit Systems is a Data-Link that has been designed for long-range aerial platforms. It is available in S-Band, C-Band, X-Band and Ku-Band frequencies and delivers a data rate of up to 45 Mbps over a range of 300 Km. This system supports full duplex (uplink and downlink) using TDD or FDD and implements advanced CTC-FEC error correction techniques. It uses MRC diversity for excellent communication quality in every environment. This data-link system has a wideband Ethernet connection that supports multiple payloads and several IP sources. It smoothly transmits analog or high-definition video and audio from the platform payload to the ground station, while receiving IP sources and audio from the ground. Read more
E-Band Diplexers from 71-76/81-86 GHz for Commercial & Military Applications
The Hades X2 Series from Filtronic are Active Diplexers that operate in the E-Band from 71 to 76 and 81 to 86 GHz. They can be configured to incorporate a range of GaAs and/or InP amplifiers in both the Tx and Rx chain and include the option to power combine 2 GaAs PAs to deliver market-leading linear Tx powers for long-range terrestrial and non-terrestrial E-Band communications. These diplexers deliver Tx saturated output power of up to 30 dBm and support high linearity 512QAM modulation. It has an RF detector sensitivity of 10 mV/dB (at 4 dBm) and 100 mV/dB (at 24 dBm). On the Rx side, they provide a small signal gain of 18 dB and have a noise figure of 5 dB. Read more
3U OpenVPX Multi-Channel Programmable Digital Transceiver
The EnsembleSeries™ DCM3220 from Mercury Systems is a Multi-Channel Programmable Digital Transceiver optimized for SWaP-constrained environments. It consists of FPGA processing (Virtex Ultrascale VU7P FPGA, Zynq Ultrascale ZU11EG MPSoC, and 7488 DSP slices), VITA 65 backplane, 12-bit ADC and DAC, VITA 67 configurable rear I/O, security engine, and an AS9100D-qualified IPMI controller. This transceiver offers low latency, high instantaneous bandwidth, and high spectral density with accurate ADC and DAC having a sampling rate of up to 6.4 GSPS (user-selectable output modes available). It requires a DC supply of 0.85 V (for FPGA) and consumes 40 A (Zynq MPSoC) of current. Read more
L1/L2-Band Military-Grade GPS-Disciplined Rubidium Clock
The AR51-07 from AccuBeat is a GPS-Disciplined Rubidium Clock that operates in the L1 and L2 GPS bands. It can be phase-locked to the GPS signal or other external inputs with a timing accuracy of ±20 ns (RMS) and a frequency accuracy of ±2 x 10-12. This clock generates outputs that are derived from the Rubidium-Atomic-Standard to maintain accurate time and frequency even when GPS reception is interrupted. It consists of a GPS receiver (C/A code) and includes an option to install a P(Y) code SAASM GPS receiver that is capable of providing Ephemeris, Almanac, and ionospheric data. This clock is ideal for use in military airborne environments like helicopters, UAVs, shipboard, and ground mobile applications. Read more
GPS Anti-Jam Antenna System for Airborne Applications
The GAJT-AE-N from Novatel is a GPS Anti-Jam Antenna System for the GPS (L1/L2), QZSS (L1/L2), SBAS (L1), and Galileo (E1) bands. It has been designed for size and weight-constrained applications such as small airborne and ground unmanned platforms, where it is preferable to mount the antenna electronics inside the vehicle. This commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) anti-jam system is compatible with legacy and modern GNSS receivers and has a wide bandwidth, ensuring compatibility with M-code GPS receivers. It needs to be connected to a controlled reception pattern antenna (CRPA). Read more
750 W Ka-band Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier for Mission-Critical Applications
The STA-5575P-KA6ZN from SpacePath Communications is a Ka-band Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA). It delivers an output power of up to 750 W and is ideal for military and high throughput satellite (HTS) applications. This amplifier uses an innovative design that incorporates SpacePath’s unique carbon fin air-cooling heat sink that has similar thermal properties to copper. This cooling method allows the amplifier to be smaller and lighter than comparable amplifiers as carbon is approximately half the weight of equivalent cooling systems. It has removable and washable air intake filters, metric and imperial mounting threads and includes system interfaces for plug-n-play compatibility. This TWTA is ideal for mission-critical applications in HTS, mobile satellites, fixed-earth stations, and military satellite communications. Read more
X-Band Electronically Tunable Filter from 8 to 10 GHz
The NWETF8010-10 from Nanowave Technologies is an X-Band Electronically Tunable Filter with center frequencies from 8 to 10 GHz. It allows the center frequency to be adjusted electronically and has an adjustable 3 dB bandwidth from 10 to 100 MHz. Both the bandwidth and frequency of the filter can be electronically controlled in frequency steps of less than 1 MHz. This filter has a noise figure of less than 25 dB and an additive phase noise of -142 dBc/Hz (at 10 MHz offset). It has harmonics of better than -30 dBc and spurious emissions of less than -50 dBc. This filter requires a DC supply of 15 V and consumes less than 0.8 A of current. Read more
Sub-6 GHz Military-Grade Antennas for Electronic Warfare Applications
The FMANOM114X Series from Fairview Microwave are Military-Grade Antennas that operate from 1.15 to 6 GHz. These vertically polarized antennas have an omnidirectional radiation pattern and provide a gain of 3.5 dBi. This antenna series consists of ruggedized GPS, manpack, and vehicle-mount antennas designed for mission-critical applications. Read more
2-Way MLDD Power Divider from 4 to 40 GHz
The 6040400 from KRYTAR is a 2-Way Power Divider that operates from 4 to 40 GHz. It can handle an input power of 10 W, provides an isolation of more than 14 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 2.1 dB. This power divider uses an MLDD (matched-line directional dividers) proprietary design to provide ultra-high performance over a broad frequency range. It has a phase balance of ±8° and an amplitude balance of ±0.5 dB. The power divider is available in a module that measures 1.3 x 1.0 x 0.4 inches with 2.4 mm (female) connectors and is ideal for broadband electronic warfare (EW) systems and complex switch-matrix applications. Read more
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