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Aerospace & Defense Update
Date: 22 June, 2023
 
Sponsored by Stellant Systems
 
 
Latest Aerospace & Defense News
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Spectrum Control Introduces New Plug-And-Play RF Blocks for Emerging Military/Aerospace Applications

Spectrum Control

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DARPA Awards BAE Systems' FAST Labs $7 Million Contract for Space-Based Target Custody Program

BAE Systems

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Lockheed Martin and GF Collaborate to Advance Innovation and Resiliency of Chips for US National Security

Lockheed Martin

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CesiumAstro to Develop Satellite Communications Terminal for US Air Force’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft

CesiumAstro

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Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Electronic Warfare Support for the German Air Force

Elbit Systems

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Smiths Interconnect Introduces X-Band Thin Film Lowpass Filters for Harsh Environments

Smiths Interconnect

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Orolia Defense and Security Re-Brands to Become Safran Federal Systems

Safran Electronics & Defense

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BAE Introduces Next-Generation, Assured-PNT Device featuring M-Code GPS Technology

BAE Systems

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Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Ground-Based Surveillance Radar Systems to the UK Ministry of Defense

Elbit Systems

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Sofant Technologies and Inmarsat Join Forces to Create Advanced Phased Array Antenna for Aircraft

Sofant Technologies

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VIAVI Introduces CX700 ComXpert, an All-in-One Solution for Sub-6 GHz Radio System Testing

Viavi Solutions

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L3Harris Technologies Receives Orders worth $160 Million for Multi-Channel Radios from US Marine Corps

L3Harris Technologies

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Software Defined Radio
Weatherproof Software Defined Radio (SDR) from 10 MHz to 6 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Pixus Technologies

The RN310 from Pixus Technologies is a Weatherproof Software Defined Radio (SDR) that operates from 10 MHz to 6 GHz. It is a ruggedized version of National Instruments’ (Ettus Research brand) N310 SDR, which supports four Rx and four Tx channels with each channel providing up to 100 MHz instantaneous bandwidth. This RF front end of this SDR uses two AD9371 transceivers from Analog Devices.
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Software Defined Radio
L/S/C-Band Miniaturized Software-Defined Radio for Military Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.

The Nano Multiband Transceiver (nMT) from Cubic is a Miniaturized Software-Defined Radio (SDR) that operates from 1350 – 1390 MHz, 1755 – 1850 MHz (L-Band), 2025 – 2500 MHz (S-Band) and 4400 – 4990 MHz (C-Band). It supports multi-band reception and transmission (L, S, and C bands) which enables operation anywhere in the world and includes the latest AES encryption technology.
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Radar Transponder
Identification, Friend, or Foe (IFF) System for Avionic and Marine Applications
Radar Transponder  from Leonardo DRS

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.
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Radar Transponder
500 W IFF Transponder for SWaP-C Constrained Military Applications
Radar Transponder  from BAE Systems

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.
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Software Defined Radio
SOSA-Aligned Multi-Channel Transceiver from 1 MHz to 6 GHz for SIGINT/EW Platforms
Software Defined Radio  from Epiq Solutions

The Sidekiq™ VPX400 from Epiq Solutions is a Multi-Channel, Phase-Coherent RF Transceiver that operates from 1 MHz to 6 GHz. It supports 4 phase-coherent channels with an instant bandwidth (IBW) of 200 MHz or 2 phase-coherent channels which are independently tunable at 450 MHz. This transceiver aligns with the SOSA™ technical standard for rapid adaptability and supports VITA 67.3 for RF I/O through the backplane.
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Data Link
Single-Channel Compact Data Link from 30 to 870 MHz for Mission Critical Communications
Data Link  from L3Harris Technologies

The RF300M-DL from L3Harris is Small Secure Data Link (SSDL) System that operates from 30 to 520 MHz, 762 to 870 MHz (Narrowband), and from 225 to 450 MHz (Wideband). This single-channel system is based on AN/PRC-152/152A Falcon III® technology and features multiband and multi-mode capabilities. It delivers mission-critical, ground-to-ground, air-to-ground, and air-to-air communications, with reliable voice, data, and video.
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Data Link
Compact Mesh Data Link with TDMA Capability for Swarm UAV Applications
Data Link  from TUALCOM

The TDMA Mesh (Adhoc) from Tualcom is an S-Band Compact Data Link. It is based on the TDMA communication algorithm and can be used in applications where a communication network needs to be established. This data link has a compact size and consumes low power, which allows terminals to be used across many platforms such as mini, midi, and tactical UAVs.
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RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System
Portable Spectrum Recording System from 9 kHz to 8/18 GHz
RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System  from CRFS

The RFeye® SenS Portable is a Lightweight I/Q Recorder for high-fidelity, long-duration RF recording and signal extraction from 9 kHz to 8/18 GHz. This recorder has a real-time bandwidth of 100 MHz and can store up to 12 hours of spectrum recordings in its internal 25.6 TB SSD. This recorder uses the DeepView software interface from CRFS that allows users to quickly find and extract the required signals.
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RF Amplifier
Rugged 50 W Power Amplifier from 115 to 420 MHz for LOS Radios
RF Amplifier  from General Dynamics Mission Systems

The UPA-55 from General Dynamics is an RF Power Amplifier that operates from 115 to 174 MHz (VHF) and 225 to 420 MHz (UHF). It delivers an output power of up to 50 W in AM, FM, FSK, or continuous wave (CW) modulations. This amplifier has spurious emissions of better than -80 dBc, harmonics of -60 dBc, and a noise floor of -140 dBm/Hz.
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RF Transceiver
Rugged and Immersible Handheld Transceiver from 30 to 88 MHz
RF Transceiver  from Datron

The HH1077 from Datron is a Handheld Transceiver that operates in the VHF Band from 30 to 88 MHz. It offers 2,320 channels at 25 kHz spacing with 15 programmable preset channels available via a rotary knob and 100 additional channels available through a keypad. This transceiver supports simplex and half-duplex modes and provides a user-selectable output power of 500 mW, 2 W, and 5 W.
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RF Amplifier
500 W Rack-Mount Tactical Amplifier from 1.6 to 30 MHz for Military Applications
RF Amplifier  from Datron

The RA500D from Datron is an HF Tactical Amplifier that operates from 1.6 to 30 MHz. It delivers an output power of 500 W and has high linearity and continuous duty for all HF voice and high-speed data applications. This self-contained unit integrates RF amplifiers, harmonic filters, protective circuitry, and power supplies in a single chassis.
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Integrated Microwave Assembly
Channelized Receiver from 1 to 18 GHz with 20 Output Channels
Integrated Microwave Assembly  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The PRX-20-1G18G-850M-SFF-V2 from Planar Monolithics Industries is a Channelized Receiver with RF input from 1 to 18 GHz. It has 20 output channels that allow simultaneous signals of 850 MHz in a 1 to 4.4 GHz IF band to be output for digitization. An internal reference is included to lock the various LO's to down-convert the signal into the required frequency bands.
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Beamforming IC
Dual-Polarized 2-Beam, 4-Element Beamformer IC from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz
Beamforming IC  from Analog Devices

The ADAR3002 from Analog Devices is a Beamformer IC that operates from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz. This dual-polarized, dual-beam, 4-element dual-polarized beamforming IC is designed for phased array antennas. In each of the 16 RF channels, it provides an adjustable gain of 31 dB (in 0.5 dB steps) and a phase adjustment of 360° (in 5.625° steps) via Variable Amplitude and Phase (VAP) blocks.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Monolithic Amplifier from 50 MHz to 10 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mini Circuits

The PMA3-14LN+ from Mini Circuits is a Low Noise Monolithic Amplifier that operates from 50 MHz to 10 GHz. It provides more than 20 dB of gain with a low noise figure of 2.1 dB and an input and output return loss of 20 dB. The amplifier requires a single DC supply voltage of 6 V and is matched to 50 ohms.
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RF Amplifier
1 W GaN Amplifier MMIC from 12.7 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Wolfspeed

The CMPA1D1J001S from Wolfspeed is a High-Power Amplifier MMIC that operates from 12.7 to 18 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 1 W (up to 31.5 dBm) with a large signal gain of 23 dB and a power-added efficiency of up to 35%. This amplifier utilizes Wolfspeed’s high performance, 0.15µm GaN on the SiC production process, and supports both radar and communication applications within both military and commercial markets.
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Switched Filter Bank
Sub-Octave Switch Filter Bank from 2 MHz to 8 GHz
Switched Filter Bank  from ATEK MIDAS

The ATEK950P6 from ATEK MIDAS is a Sub-Octave Switch Filter Bank that operates from 2 to 8000 MHz. It consists of an SP8T switch followed by 7 fixed frequency bandpass filters which are followed by another SP8T switch. Each SP8T switch is used to send the input/output signals to 2 pins. This allows users to bypass the filter bank off-chip.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
10 W RF Circulator from 17.3 to 22 GHz for Military Applications
RF & Microwave Circulator  from DiTom Microwave

The DHC1722 from DiTom Microwave is an RF Circulator that operates from 17.3 to 22 GHz. It can handle an average input power of up to 10 W and a peak input power of 30 W. This isolator provides more than 20 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB. It is available in a passivated stainless-steel module that measures 0.5 x 0.7 x 0.5 inches with SMA (male/female) connectors and is suitable for high-reliability military applications.
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Switched Filter Bank
Surface-Mount Switched Filter Bank MMICs from 6 to 18 GHz
Switched Filter Bank  from Linwave Technology

The LW48-797 Series from Linwave Technology are Hybrid Switched Filter Bank MMICs that operate from 6 to 18 GHz. They have integrated LNA, limiter, and GaAs switches with ports fully matched to 50 ohms. These MMICs have a switching speed of less than 100 ns and provide 14 dB of gain (in switched paths) and 50 dB of rejection.
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Antenna
2-Port Omnidirectional Vehicular Antenna from 20 to 7500 MHz
Antenna  from COJOT

The WBC2800M from Cojot is a 2-Port Vehicular Antenna that operates from 20-512 MHz (Port 1) and 500-7500 MHz (Port 2). This vertically polarized antenna has an omnidirectional radiation pattern and a VSWR of less than 3.5:1. It can handle an input power of up to 140 W (Port 1) and 200 W (Port 2). This antenna has been designed to effectively cover the VHF, UHF, and SHF bands and offers an extended frequency range.
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Front End Module
GaN + GaAs Front-End Module from 2 to 18 GHz for Aerospace & Defense Applications
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPF0219 from Qorvo is a Tx/Rx Front-End Module that operates from 2 to 18 GHz. It consists of a T/R switch, a limiter, a low-noise amplifier, and a power amplifier. In Tx mode, it delivers saturated power of 10 W with a gain of 14 dB and a PAE of 20% while in Rx mode, it provides a gain of 14 dB with a noise figure of 4 dB. The power amplifier and Tx/Rx switch in the FEM are based on GaN-on-SiC technology while the limiter and LNA are based on GaAs technology.
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