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Latest Military News & Products - March 2023

23 March, 2023 Newsletter - everything RF

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Military Update
Date: 23 March, 2023
 
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Latest Military News
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L3Harris Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System Secures Contract from Lockheed Martin

L3Harris Technologies
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CesiumAstro Awarded Contract to Develop Multi-Beam L-Band AESA Antenna

CesiumAstro
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Lockheed Martin and Juniper Demonstrate 5G Mission-Aware Software Defined-WAN Solution for the US DoD

Lockheed Martin
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HENSOLDT Proves Effectiveness of its Jamming System Against Air Defense Radars in Flight Tests

HENSOLDT
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Air Force Research Lab Selects ThinKom Phased Array Antennas for Next-gen Gateway Solution

ThinKom
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Boeing Successfully Demos Anti-Jam Capability for U.S. Department of Defense Satellites

Boeing
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Kratos' New OpenEdge™ Software-Defined Satellite Terminal Brings Power and Flexibility to the Edge

KRATOS General Microwave
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Cambium Networks' Fixed Wireless Infrastructure Solutions Support a Range of Defense and Security Programs

Cambium Networks
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Northrop Grumman to Produce Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) Sensors for the US Air Force

Northrop Grumman
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ALL.SPACE Delivers its First Terminal to SES for Testing over MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) Systems

ALL.SPACE
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HENSOLDT Receives €100 Million Contract to Develop Radar Sensors for a Combat Air System Program

HENSOLDT
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SES, ThinKom, and Hughes Develop Multi-Orbit Resilient Connectivity for Critical Airborne Missions

ThinKom
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New Military Products
RF Switch
SP4T Absorptive Switch from 0.5 to 40 GHz
RF Switch  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The P4T-500M40G-60-T-55-292FF-SP from Quantic PMI is a Single Pole Four Throw (SP4T) Absorptive Switch that operates from 0.5 to 40 GHz. It has a switching speed of 50 ns and provides more than 60 dB of isolation. This switch can handle a CW input power of up to +20 dBm and has an insertion loss of less than 8 dB. It can be controlled via 2-bit decoded TTL control signals.
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RF Mixer
Bi-Directional RF Mixer from 7 to 40 GHz
RF Mixer  from RF-Lambda

The RMX07G40GA from RF-Lambda is a Bi-Directional Mixer that operates from 7 to 40 GHz. It has an input frequency (RF) from 7 to 40 GHz and an output frequency (IF) from DC to 10 GHz. It has a LO frequency of 7 to 40 GHz and an LO power of 14 dBm. This mixer has a conversion loss of 14 dB and provides isolation of 50 dB.
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Voltage Controlled Oscillator
MIL-STD-883 Compliant Voltage Controlled Oscillator from 980 to 1215 MHz
Voltage Controlled Oscillator  from Rakon

The RVC1414D from Rakon is a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) that operates from 980 to 1215 MHz. It has a control voltage from 0 to 10 V, provides an output with power level of more than 12 dBm and a phase noise of -90 dBc/Hz (@50 kHz offset). This oscillator has a unique design that enhances system signal integrity and supports clock signals for field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
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TCXO
32.768 kHz Super-TCXO for Aerospace and Defense Applications
TCXO  from SiTime

The SiT7910 from SiTime is a Super-TCXO that operates at 32.768 kHz. It produces an LVCMOS output with a frequency stability of ±0.2 ppm (from -55°C to +105°C). This MEMS based oscillator has an RMS phase jitter of 2 ns and a g-sensitivity of 20 ppb/g. It requires a DC supply from 1.62 to 3.63 V and consumes 6 µA of current.
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RF & Microwave Isolator
80 W Rugged RF Isolator from 8 to 12 GHz for Military Applications
RF & Microwave Isolator  from Smiths Interconnect

The IB800012000P300S from Smiths Interconnect is an RF Isolator that operates in the X-Band from 8 to 12 GHz. It provides more than 20 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 0.35 dB. This 50-ohm isolator can handle an average input power of 80 W, a peak input power of 300 W, and a reverse power of up to 30 W.
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RF Amplifier
GaAs pHEMT Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 0.01 to 10 GHz for Satellite/Military Applications
RF Amplifier  from Analog Devices

The ADH8411S from Analog Devices is a GaAs pHEMT Low Noise Amplifier MMIC that operates from 0.01 to 10 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 20.5 dBm with a gain of 14 dB and has a noise figure of 2 dB. This LNA has an OIP3 of 33 dBm and a power-added efficiency of up to 34%. It can also function as a local oscillator (LO) driver for many Analog Devices’ balanced, in-phase/quadrature (I/Q), or image rejection mixers.
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Data Link
NSA-Certified Link 11 Data Terminal Set for Airborne Applications
Data Link  from Leonardo DRS

The DTS-K from Leonardo DRS is a Link 11 Data Terminal Set that integrates a data link modem and cryptographic equipment in one chassis for airborne (fixed or rotary wing) or platforms with size and weight constraints. It generates both Convention Link 11 Waveform (CLEW), and the Single-tone Link 11 Waveform (SLEW) for improved performance in the presence of multipath commonly found in the HF environment.
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Data Link
Tactical Data Link Radio for Link 16 Military Applications
Data Link  from BAE Systems

The TacNet™ from BAE Systems is a Tactical Data Link Radio for Link 16 networks. It supports single or dual antenna Tx and Rx and can deliver a selectable transmit power of 90 W, 50 W, and 1 W. This radio is built on a combat-proven tactical data link technology and features built-in growth capabilities, including Link 16 crypto modernization, enhanced throughput (ET), concurrent multi-netting, multi-channel capability, and high power capability.
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RF Surge Protector
High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse Protector from 30 to 500 MHz
RF Surge Protector  from NexTek, LLC.

The FPHNFNFJBB0-B from NexTek is a Coaxial Protector that operates from 30 to 500 MHz. It reduces electrical energy from high-speed High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and Lightning (LEMP), Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) in the VHF and UHF bands. This protector can handle an LEMP surge of up to 30 kA, LEMP multi-strike (10x) of 20 kA and a HEMP surge (250x) of 300 kV/5 kA.
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RF Amplifier
10 W, Rugged Power Amplifier from 1.3 to 7 GHz for COFDM Applications
RF Amplifier  from SVP Aerospace

The PA from SVP Aerospace is a Power Amplifier that operates from 1.3 to 7 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 10 W and has an ACPR of -32 dBc. This amplifier provides harmonics suppression of more than 60 dB and includes reverse voltage, reverse RF, overvoltage, fan failure/overheat protection, and open/short protection on RF ports. It requires a DC supply from 9 to 36 V.
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RF Amplifier
100 W Tactical Power Amplifier from 1.6 to 30 MHz for Military Applications
RF Amplifier  from Datron

The AM7700H from Datron World Communications is a Tactical RF Amplifier that operates from 1.6 to 30 MHz. It delivers an output power of 100 W and has harmonics of -50 dBc. This amplifier employs harmonic filters to provide high attenuation of transmitter harmonics and out-of-band signals in transmit mode. It also integrates an automatic level control (ALC) to maintain a stable output over the entire operating frequency range and over fluctuating temperatures.
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RF Amplifier
1 W Power Amplifier from 8.5 to 10.5 GHz for Electronic Warfare Applications
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPA0812 from Qorvo is a Power Amplifier that operates in the X-Band from 8.5 to 10.5 GHz. It delivers an output power of 30.8 dBm (~1 W) with a small signal gain of 34.3 dB and has a power-added efficiency (PAE) of 48.2%. This amplifier is fabricated on Qorvo's production QPHT15 (0.15um) pHEMT process and includes integrated DC-blocking capacitors. It requires a DC supply of 6 V and consumes 156 mA of current.
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RF Transistor
125 W GaN Power Transistor from 1 to 2700 MHz
RF Transistor  from NXP Semiconductors

The MMRF5018HS from NXP Semiconductors is a Power Transistor that operates from 1 to 2700 MHz. It provides an output power of up to 125 W with a power gain of 17.3 dB and a drain efficiency of 40%. This transistor is developed using advanced GaN-on-SiC technology and includes input-matching circuitry for extended bandwidth performance.
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Band Stop Filter
Bandstop Filter with Stopband from 27.5 to 31 GHz for Naval Applications
Band Stop Filter  from DETI Microwave

The BSF-IP-27500-31000-40-KF-KF from Deti Microwave is a Bandstop Filter with a stopband from 27.5 to 31 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 2.5 dB outside of the stopband (from 18 to 27.5 GHz / 31 to 40 GHz) and provides more than 40 dB of rejection in the stopband. This filter can handle an input power of 20 dBm and has a VSWR of less than 2:1.
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Power Divider
4-Port, Rugged Active GPS Splitter with EMI Shielding from 1.1 to 1.7 GHz
Power Divider  from GPS Source

The MS14GT from General Dynamics is a 4-Port GPS Splitter that operates from 1.1 to 1.7 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 0 dBm, has a noise figure of less than 2 dB, and provides an isolation of more than 30 dB. This GPS splitter has an amplitude balance of ±1 dB and a phase balance of ±1°. It is designed for redundancy and if the selected DC bias input fails or is removed, the DC bias will automatically switch to another DC input to ensure an uninterrupted supply to the active antenna.
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Antenna
Linear/Circular Polarized Biconical Antenna from 18 to 40 GHz
Antenna  from Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions

The A6473 from Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES) is a Biconical Antenna that operates from 18 to 40 GHz. This slant 45° polarized antenna provides a gain of 3 dBiL and has a VSWR of less than 3.5:1. It has an omni-directional radiation pattern and an elevation beamwidth from 18° to 40°. The antenna can handle an input power (CW) of up to 50 W.
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GPS/GNSS Antenna
Rugged, Low-Profile GPS/GNSS Antennas from 1597 to 1607 MHz for Military Applications
GPS/GNSS Antenna  from Fairview Microwave

The FMANGPSXXXX Series from Fairview Microwave are GPS/GNSS Antennas that operate from 1597 to 1607 MHz. These linearly polarized antennas provide gain up to 10 dBic and have a VSWR of less than 2.5:1. They are available in active or passive versions with GPS L1, GALLILEO E1 and GLONASS options. These 50-ohm antennas are available in IP67-rated housings with SMA connectors and are designed for harsh environment according to the MIL-STD-810G standard.
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