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Latest A&D News & Products - October 2022

27 Oct, 2022 Newsletter - everything RF

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Aerospace & Defense Update
Date: 27 Oct, 2022
 
Sponsored by Quantic PMI
 
 
Latest Aerospace & Defense News
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BAE Systems to Develop Filter Technology for Radar, Communications, and Electronic Warfare Applications

BAE Systems
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Kumu Networks Develops Prototype Interference Cancelling Repeater for US DoD Private 5G Networks

Kumu Networks
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RADX Introduces Trifecta-GPU PXIe/CPCIe Modules for Test & Measurement and Electronic Warfare Applications

RADX Technologies
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Lockheed Martin and Verizon Showcase 5G-connected ISR Capabilities for the Defense Department

Lockheed Martin
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dB Control and Charter Showcase their High-Power Coaxial RF and Microwave Switches at AOC 2022

dB Control
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R&S and Airbus Defence and Space to Develop Secure Communication Solutions for the Navy

Rohde & Schwarz
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Dedrone Launches Next-Generation Handheld Counter-Drone Mitigation System

Dedrone
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Orolia Defense & Security to Deliver Next-Gen Personnel Recovery Beacons to the US Army

Orolia
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MtronPTI Introduces 1.4 GHz PLL-Based Oscillators for Military and Aerospace Applications

MtronPTI
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ThinKom and Inmarsat to Deliver SATCOM Solutions to the US Department of Defense

ThinKom
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Thales to Equip The Belgium Navy and Royal Netherlands Navy with NS50 Radars

Thales
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HENSOLDT to Supply Four AESA-Scan Radars for Ukrainian's Air Defense System

HENSOLDT
Interesting White Papers
Processing Evolution for the Future Electronic Battlespace - Mercury Systems
HiPot Testing of Military/Aerospace Interconnect Components - GaGe by Vitrek
Optimizing Telemetry Links in Mil-Aero Environments - Vialite Communications
Testing Radar Simulation System Effectiveness - dB Control
MicroTCA Ruggedisation for Military Comms - CommAgility
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Sponored by Quantic PMI
Quantic PMI
Planar Monolithics is Now Quantic PMI
Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics) was founded in 1989 and soon established its reputation as a leading supplier of custom, high-reliability radio frequency and microwave components and subsystems. Delivering industry-standard performance for mission-critical applications in the military, communications, commercial and consumer industries, Quantic PMI continues to expand its portfolio of state-of-the-art hybrid MIC/MMIC components, modules, and subsystems. Click here to learn more.
Event Coverage
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59th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention
Date: 25 to 27 October, 2022
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
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Products Showcased at AOC 2022
RF Amplifier
1kW Solid State Broadband High Power Amplifier from 1 to 3 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Empower RF

The BBS4A6AUT (SKU 2170) from Empower RF is a high power amplifier module which operates from 1 to 3 GHz. It ptovides up to 1000 Watts of CW power, 500 Watts of P1dB with a gain of 63 dB. The amplifier is ideal for signals with CW, AM, FM and pulse modulation. The BBS4A6AUT (Model 2170) provides excellent performance for end applications that include, but are not limited to, test and measurement, electronic warfare, and communications.
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Down Converter
Rugged Rack-Mount VPX Downconverter from 24 to 40 GHz
Down Converter  from Teledyne Microwave Solutions

The TSA-219099 from Teledyne Microwave Solutions is a VPX Downconverter that converts an input RF frequency from 24 - 40 GHz to an output frequency (IF) from 2 - 18 GHz. It provides a gain of 20 dB, has an image rejection of -40 dBc, and has a noise figure of 9 dB. This downconverter has spurious levels of -80 dBc and phase noise of -135 dBc/Hz at a 10 MHz offset.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-time Spectrum Analyzer from 100 kHz to 43.5 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Signal Hound

The SM435C from Signal Hound is a Real-time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 100 kHz to 43.5 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 110 dB, a sweep speed of 1 THz/sec at 30kHz RBW (using Nuttall windowing), and an SSB phase noise of -138 dBc/Hz@100 kHz offset. This RTSA is designed for remotely-located accurate RF data analysis at the lowest cost possible and includes a 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ port, enabling it to communicate with a PC over long distances using a fiber optic cable.
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RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System
Remote Spectrum Receiver with I/Q Recorder from 9 kHz to 18 GHz
RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System  from CRFS

The RFeye SenS Remote 100-18 from CRFS is a Remote Spectrum Receiver with I/Q Recorder that operates from 9 kHz to 18 GHz. It combines the RF and edge-processing capabilities of the RFeye Node 100-18 together with the high-speed recording feature of the RFeye SenS family. This recorder can perform all the functions of a standard CRFS Node but with the addition of an optical take-off for full 100MHz full-rate I/Q streaming.
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Power Divider
16-Way E-Plane Waveguide Power Combiner from 9 to 11 GHz
Power Divider  from Werlatone Inc

The D12337 from Werlatone is a 16-Way E-Plane Power Combiner that operates from 9 to 11 GHz. It can handle an average CW input power of 3 kW, and a peak input power of 760 kW. This combiner has WR90 waveguide input and output interfaces. It has very low insertion loss across the full operating band and has been designed for emerging high CW power / high-duty cycle solid-state radar requirements.
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Low Noise Block
X-Band Low Noise Block Downconverter from 7.75 to 8.50 GHz
Low Noise Block  from AmpliTech

The APT5-LNB-XBAND from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Block Downconverter that converts an input RF frequency from 7.75-8.50 GHz to output IF frequency from 800-1550 MHz. It provides over 56 dB of gain and has an output P1dB of more than 15 dBm. The LNB has a VSWR of less than 1.7:1, provides image rejection of above 30 dB, and has a phase noise density of -128 dBc for a 1 MHz frequency offset.
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RF Cable Assembly
Low-Loss K-Type/SMA Coaxial Cable Assemblies from DC to 18 GHz
RF Cable Assembly  from Times Microwave Systems

The MaxGain® 300 (MG-300) from Times Microwave Systems are Coaxial Cable Assemblies that operate from DC to 18 GHz. The cables have a diameter of 7.88 mm, a minimum bend radius of 44.5 mm, and ensure ultra-stable insertion loss, phase, and VSWR while flexing. These 50-ohm cable assemblies provide more than 90 dB of shielding, have an attenuation of 0.72 dB/m (@18 GHz), and have a propagation velocity of 81%.
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RF Connector
TLMP RF Connectors from DC to 60 GHz for Military Aerospace and Space Flight Applications
RF Connector  from Times Microwave Systems

The TLMP RF Connectors from Times Microwave Systems operate from DC to 60 GHz. TLMP stands for “Times Locking Miniature Push-On”. These connectors address the disadvantages of SMP/SMPM connectors as they have improved environmental, shielding and power performance. They are designed for military, aerospace and space flight applications.
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RF Cable Assembly
65 GHz Ganged SMPM Cable Assembly for 5G Applications
RF Cable Assembly  from Samtec

The Magnum RF™ GC86 from Samtec is a Ganged, Multi-Position SMPM Cable Assembly that operates up to 65 GHz. It has 0.086-inch low-loss flexible microwave/millimeter wave cables with a minimum bend radius of 8.9 mm. This cable assembly has a high-density, space-saving design with a single row of connectors and a push-on interface for quick installation.
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RF Amplifier
10 W Power Amplifier from 2 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The PA-2G18G-43-5-40-SFF from Quantic PMI is a Power Amplifier that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 10 W (40 dBm) with a gain of more than 38 dB. This PA requires a DC supply of 22 V and consumes less than 3.3 A of current. It is available in a module that measures 1.30 x 1.80 x 0.88 inches and has removable SMA-female connectors.
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RF Amplifier
80 W CW/Pulsed Microwave Power Module from 2 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Stellant Systems

The M1201 from Stellant Systems is a Microwave Power Module that operates from 2 to 6 GHz. It delivers a CW/Pulsed output power of 80 W and requires a DC supply of 28 V. This MPM includes a miniature Helix Traveling-Wave Tube (TWT), a solid-state amplifier (SSA) driver and a miniature power supply. It is available in an enclosure that measures 10.75 x 7.00 x 1.25 inches and is suitable for space, airborne, ground and sea applications.
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Band Pass Filter
GPS L1 Bandpass Filter with Center Frequency of 1575.42 MHz
Band Pass Filter  from Knowles

The 938660 from Knowles Precision Devices is a Bandpass Filter that operates in the GPS L1 band. It has a center/cutoff frequency of 1575.42 MHz and a bandwidth of 20 MHz. It can be based on the ceramic, cavity, or lumped element technology (based on the user's requirement). This filter is available in a surface-mount package and is ideal for microwave radar, radio communications, and 5G applications.
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Tunable Filter
Super Notch YIG-Tuned Band Reject Filter with Notch Frequency from 0.5 to 3 GHz
Tunable Filter  from Teledyne Microwave Solutions

The F3874 from Teledyne RF & Microwave is a YIG Tuned Band Reject Filter with a passband from 0.4 to 3 GHz and a Notch Frequency range from 0.5 to 3 GHz. It has a notch 3 dB bandwidth from 50 to 90 MHz based on the frequency range and a 40 dB rejection bandwidth of 6 MHz. This filter is available in a module that measures 2.0 x 2.0 x 1.7 inches and is ideal for electronic warfare applications.
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RF Test Set
Scanning Receiver Supports sub-8 GHz and mmWave Frequency Bands
RF Test Set  from PCTEL

The Gflex® from PCTEL is a Scanning Receiver for multi-operator 2G/3G/4G/5G testing. It supports frequencies from 10 MHz to 8 GHz (Sub-8 GHz) and 24.26 – 44 GHz/47.2 – 48.2 GHz (mmWave) and can measure up to 120 5G channels. This receiver supports every 5G band defined in the 3GPP release 17 specification and can measure the entire 100 MHz 5G bandwidth.
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Direction Finding Antenna
Tri-Band Adcock Direction Finding Antenna from 20 to 6000 MHz
Direction Finding Antenna  from Alaris Antennas

The DF-A0257 from Alaris Antennas is an Adcock Direction Finding Antenna that operates from 20 to 6000 MHz. This tri-band antenna provides patterns suitable for the Watson-Watt estimation method, as well as the 3-channel correlative DF (CDF). It has a vertical polarization and offers an omni-channel output that can also be used for monitoring.
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Software Defined Radio
Software Defined Radio Transceiver Module from 30 MHz to 6 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Epiq Solutions

The Sidekiq NV100 from Epiq Solutions is a Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Transceiver Module with an operating frequency from 30 MHz to 6 GHz (RF access down to 10 MHz). It integrates on-board Rx pre-select filters and a GPS disciplined oscillator (GPSDO) into a compact M.2 2280 Key M form-factor.
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OCXO
Rugged Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators from 10 to 25 MHz
OCXO  from Wenzel Associates

The HF CITRINE from Wenzel are rugged Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXO) for dynamic environments that operate from 10 to 25 MHz. They have standard or premium phase noise options, excellent aging and temperature stability. The OCXOs have low G-Sensitivity of less than 1E-10/g per axis.
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RF Amplifier
125 W Microwave Power Module from 30 to 38 GHz
RF Amplifier  from dB Control

The dB-3201H from dB Control is a Microwave Power Module (MPM) that operates from 30 to 38 GHz. It provides 125 W of Pulsed/CW output power with a gain of 51 dB and has a noise power density of -20 dBm/MHz. This MPM is a power amplifier that has a Parallel Resonant Frequency of 10 kHz and harmonics of up to -10 dBc. It consumes up to 900 W of power and has a VSWR of less than 2.5:1.
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Signal Generator
RF Signal Source from 8-12 and 30-36 GHz with Four Modes of Frequency Modulation
Signal Generator  from dB Control

The dB-9003 from dB Control is a custom-mounted Integrated Stabilized RF Source (ISRFS) that operates from 8 to 12 GHz and from 30 to 36 GHz. This highly accurate RF source has high frequency switching speeds of 1 uS to be within ± 1 MHz accuracy and supports four modes of frequency modulation. It provides an output power up of 17 dBm with 8-Bit amplitude control (0.125 dB LSB) across a dynamic range of 50 dB.
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Termination
1 W Alumina Based Thin Film Stripline Flange Termination from DC to 27 GHz
Termination  from API Technologies - Inmet

The PFT500-1W from APITech Inmet is a passive resistive termination that operates from DC to 27 GHz. This termination is part of the Powerfilm™ product line that includes a selection of passive resistive components designed for use with stripline circuits. Pill terminations with ground compression springs and RF input/output tabs are intended for drop-in insertion into a stripline circuit. The stripline flange terminations are commonly used for dissipation of power in stripline couplers and isolators.
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Digital Phase Shifter
10-Bit, 360° Digitally Programmable PIN Diode Phase Shifters from 18 to 40 GHz
Digital Phase Shifter  from KRATOS General Microwave

The 7929 Series from Kratos are a 10-Bit Digitally Programmable PIN Diode Phase Shifters that operate from 18 to 40 GHz. They have a phase shift range from 0 to 360° with a resolution of 0.35° and a switching speed of less than 500 ns. They can handle an input power of up to 30 dBm and has an insertion loss of less than 15 dB.
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