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Aerospace & Defense Update
Date: 26 Jan, 2023
 
Sponsored by Quantic PMI
 
 
Latest Aerospace & Defense News
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CAES to Deliver M-Code GPS Antennas for Northrop Grumman's Precision Guidance Kits

CAES

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HawkEye 360 Awarded Contract to Monitor Global GPS Interference for the US Space Force

HawkEye 360

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Smiths Interconnect Introduces ITAR Isolators and Circulators for Military Comm and Radar Applications

Smiths Interconnect

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Mercury Systems Introduces New COTS Open-Architecture Board for Aerospace & Defense Applications

Mercury Systems

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Lockheed Martin Launches Sixth GPS III Satellite as Part of Constellation Modernization

Lockheed Martin

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Spanish Army Selects the E-LynX Software Defined Radio from Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems

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QuadSAT and Danish Navy Explore New Drone Based Testing Solutions for Radars and Sonars

QuadSAT

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Northrop Grumman, AT&T, and Fujitsu Demonstrate the Use of 5G Connectivity in the Battlespace

Northrop Grumman

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Raytheon Technologies to Develop Prototype Missile Track Custody System for the US Space Force

Raytheon Technologies

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CAES to Develop Phased Array Antennas for Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Electronic Warfare System

Lockheed Martin

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Leonardo DRS to Provide Additional Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems to the US Army

Leonardo DRS

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RFTR Introduces GaN Power Amplifier Modules from 2 to 6 GHz

RFTR Electronics

Interesting White Papers
Real-Time Defense Systems Response Will Require PCIe 5.0 - Mercury Systems
X-Band Surveillance Radar: Taking a Holistic Systems Approach - Teledyne Lincoln Microwave
Testing Radar Simulation System Effectiveness - dB Control
Advancing the Convergence-Native Next-Gen Mission-Critical Networks: Towards a New Era of Seamless Connectivity - Hytera
Transceiver with Scalable Power and Performance: A Solution to Mission Critical Communications - Analog Devices
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Quantic PMI
High-Rel RF/Microwave Components and Subsystems from DC to 70 GHz
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.
Trending Military Products
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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Data Link
High Power, High Data Rate MANET Radio from 400 MHz to 6 GHz
Data Link  from Triad RF Systems

The TSYS10XX from Triad RF Systems is a MANET Radio that operates from 400 MHz to 6 GHz. It has channel bandwidths of 5, 10, and 20 MHz, delivers a data rate of 65 Mbps (UDP) and 50 Mbps (TCP). This radio supports the Silvus - Mobile Networked MIMO (MN-MIMO) waveform with C-OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, and 64-QAM modulation schemes.
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RF Amplifier
60 W GaN Power Amplifier from 2.9 to 3.3 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPA2933 from Qorvo is a Power Amplifier that operates in the S-Band from 2.9 to 3.3 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 79.4 W (~49 dBm) with a small signal gain of 30.7 dB and has a Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of 63.4%. This amplifier is fabricated on Qorvo’s 0.25 µm GaN-on-SiC process and is ideal for military and commercial radar systems.
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RF Amplifier
5 W mmWave Power Amplifier from 20 to 54 GHz
RF Amplifier  from RF-Lambda

The RFLUPA20G54GD from RF-Lambda is a Power Amplifier that operates from 20 to 54 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 37 dBm with a small signal gain of 50 dB (20 – 40 GHz). This power amplifier requires a DC supply voltage of 36 V and consumes less than 3500 mA of current. It is available in an epoxy-sealed (hermetically-sealed optional) module with 2.4 mm (female) I/O connectors.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 1 to 40 GHz for Military/Industrial Applications
RF Amplifier  from Planar Monolithic Industries

The PE2-20-1G40G-5R5-15-12-292FF from Quantic PMI is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 1 to 40 GHz. It provides more than 20 dB of gain with a noise figure of 5 dB and has an output P1dB of 15 dBm. This LNA requires a DC supply from 12 to 15 V and consumes less than 500 mA of current. It is available in a module (can be surface mounted) that measures 1.08 x 0.71 x 0.29 inches with removable 2.92 mm (female) connectors.
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RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System
Signal Scanning Rackmount Spectrum Recorder from 1 to 26 GHz
RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System  from Pentek

The Talon RTR 2654 from Pentek is a Sentinel Intelligent Signal Scanner and Recorder that operates from 1 to 26 GHz with a capture and scan bandwidth of up to 500 MHz. This scanner has a spectral scan capability that allows the user to scan the spectrum, while threshold detection allows the system to automatically lock onto and record signal bands.
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Software Defined Radio
UHF/VHF Versatile Software-Defined Transceiver for Military Applications
Software Defined Radio  from General Dynamics Mission Systems

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.
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Software Defined Radio
SOSA-Aligned Multi-Channel SDR Tuner from 400 MHz to 18 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Epiq Solutions

The Sidekiq™ VPX410 from Epiq Solutions is a Multi-Channel Software Defined Radio (SDR) Tuner Solution that operates from 400 MHz to 18 GHz with an instantaneous bandwidth of up to 1 GHz. It combines four RF receive tuners with one RF transmit tuner to access more RF spectrum and supports both phase coherent operation and independently tunable operation.
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Software Defined Radio
L, S, C-Band Lightweight Software Defined Radio for Airborne Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Elbit Systems

The E-LynX™ LX from Elbit Systems is a Software Defined Radio for L-Band, S-Band, and C-Band applications. This lightweight SDR weighs 130 g and is designed for small platforms such as drones, small UGVs, and mini-UAVs. It supports multi-band, frequency hopping, MRC antenna diversity, and MIMO for ensuring robust smooth video, audio, and data between network members, under harsh channel and terrain conditions.
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RF Transceiver
252-Channel Advanced Digital TACAN Receiver-Transmitter System
RF Transceiver  from Collins Aerospace

The AN/ARN-153(V) from Collins Aerospace is an Advanced Digital Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN) Receiver-Transmitter System. It has a Tx frequency range from 1025 to 1150 MHz, an Rx frequency range from 962 to 1213 MHz and provides coverage up to 390 nautical miles. This system has 252 channels and supports four modes of operation: receive mode, transmit-receive mode, air-to-air receive mode, and air-to-air transmit-receive mode.
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Power Divider
Military-Qualified Active 4-Way GPS Power Splitter from 1 to 1.61 GHz
Power Divider  from GPS Source

The MS14ISO from GPS Source is a Military Qualified Active 4-Way GPS Power Splitter that operates in the GPS L1/L2, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou frequency bands from 1 to 1.61 GHz. It provides an isolation of more than 16 dB, a gain of 5 dB, and a noise figure of less than 3 dB. This power splitter has an amplitude balance of ±0.5 dB and a phase balance of ±1.0°.
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GNSS Module
12-Channel L1/L2 Band GPS Receiver Module for Military Applications
GNSS Module  from BAE Systems

The Micro GPS Receiver Application Module (MicroGRAM) from BAE Systems delivers geolocation and precise positioning capabilities for military applications such as tactical communications, field computers, and unmanned aircraft. It has a Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) at its core, which encapsulates all classified data and signal processing into one tamper-proof module to provide better security.
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GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution
Compact GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution for GPS L1/L2 and GLONASS G1 Bands
GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution  from infiniDome

The GPSdome 2 from infiniDome is a Multi-Band GNSS Anti-Jamming Solution. It is designed to offer protection against GPS jamming, ensuring continuity of autonomous navigation and operation under jamming conditions. This 4-element GNSS system offers protection while being small, light, affordable, and retrofit or easily installed as GPSdome.
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GPS/GNSS Antenna
Multi-Constellation, Multi-Frequency GNSS CRPAs for Airborne Applications
GPS/GNSS Antenna  from Antcom Corporation

The 4NF-5.5CGGNSSP-XX-X Series from Antcom are Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPA). They are designed for multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS reception and assured positioning, navigation and timing (PNT). These antennas cover GPS L1/L2/L5 (with M-Code support), GALILEO E1/E5a/E5b, GLONASS L1/L2 and BeiDou B1/B2/B3 bands.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
3 kW L-Band Circulator from 1 to 1.2 GHz for Military Applications
RF & Microwave Circulator  from Smiths Interconnect

The CA10001200P3KS from Smiths Interconnect is an L-Band Circulator that operates from 1 to 1.2 GHz. It can handle a peak input power of 3 kW, provides more than 20 dB of isolation, and has an insertion loss of less than 0.30 dB. This circulator is U.S. ITAR compliant and is ideal for solid-state power amplifiers (SSPA) used across various military communication and radar applications like AESA radar, ground-based air surveillance radars, shipboard defense, and airborne fire control.
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Waveguide Circulator
2.4 kW Rugged Waveguide Circulator from 2.7 to 2.9 GHz
Waveguide Circulator  from Mega Industries

The SC3-543 from Microwave Techniques is an S-Band Circulator that operates from 2700 to 2900 MHz. It can handle an average input power of up to 2.4 kW and a peak input power of 24 kW. This high power circulator is optimized to minimize the insertion loss and maximize isolation at the frequency, bandwidth, and power level of interest.
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Data Link
Link 16 Data Link Terminal for Airborne Military Applications
Data Link  from Viasat

The MIDS-LVT(1) from Viasat is a Data Link Terminal that supports Link 16 networking for aircraft and shipboard connectivity. It delivers data throughput of 26.8-1102 Kbps (TADIL J Coded), can deliver voice capabilities at 2.4 kbps (LPC-10) & 16 kbps (CVSD), and supports air-to-ground & air-to-air TACAN capabilities.
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RF Switch
200 W Break-Before-Make SPDT Switches from DC to 40 GHz
RF Switch  from Charter Engineering

The B40 Series from Charter Engineering are SPDT Switches that operate from DC to 40 GHz. They have a switching speed of less than 20 ms and provide an isolation of more than 60 dB. These 50-ohm switches can handle a CW input power of up to 200 W and have an insertion loss of less than 0.6 dB. They have break-before-make contact and are available in the failsafe, latching, or momentary (normally open) configurations.
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Antenna
Rugged RHCP Spiral Antenna from 0.5 to 22 GHz
Antenna  from Steatite Antennas

The QMS-01113 from Steatite Antennas is a Spiral Antenna that operates from 0.5 to 22 GHz. This right-hand circularly polarized antenna provides a gain of up to 4.9 dBi and has a VSWR of less than 2.0:1. It has a 3 dB beamwidth from 52.5° to 119.5° and an axial ratio of up to 7.5 dB. This military-grade antenna is available in MIL-STD-810H certified housing in a radome that measures 122 mm (H)x 154 mm (Dia.) with an SMA-female connector.
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Antenna
Vehicular Mount Antennas from 941.5 to 2000 MHz for Military Applications
Antenna  from ARA

The ARA-1220 Series from ARA are Vehicular Mount Antennas that operate from 941.5 to 2000 MHz. These vertically polarized antennas provide a gain of up to 15 dBi and have a VSWR of less than 1.75:1. They have an omni-directional radiation pattern. The antennas have an option for an integrated bandpass filter and low-noise preamplifier with a noise figure of 1 dB (requires a DC supply from 12 to 15 V).
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RF Capacitor
Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors from 0.1 from 10,000 pF
RF Capacitor  from Passive Plus Inc

The High-Q Low ESR Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors from Passive Plus are available in capacitance values from 0.1 from 10,000 pF. They have a voltage rating of 500 V, a temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC) of 0±30 ppm/°C (-55°C to 125°C) and 0±60 ppm/°C (125°C to 200°C). These capacitors are available with P90 and NP0 dielectrics options and have three different termination options: magnetic (100% Sn - Solder over Nickel Plating), non-magnetic (100% Sn - Solder over Copper Plating), and Tin/Lead (90% Sn 10% Pb - Solder over Nickel Plating).
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XO
32.768 kHz/1.5 MHz to 133 MHz HCMOS Quartz Crystal Oscillators
XO  from Q-Tech Corporation

The QTCC230 Series from Q-Tech Corporation are Quartz Crystal Oscillators that operate at 32.768 kHz and from 1.5 to 133.0 MHz. They provide an HCMOS-compatible square wave output with frequency stability of ±100 ppm. These oscillators have a start-up time of less than 5 ms and a rise/fall time of 5 ns. They require a DC supply of 1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V.
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