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Aerospace & Defense Update
Date: 19 Sept, 2024
 
Sponsored by Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)
 
 
Latest Aerospace & Defense News
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SiTime Introduces New MEMS Super-TCXOs to Replace Quartz OCXOs in Military RF Systems

SiTime

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Norwegian Military Acquires New Ground-Based Multi-Mission Radars from Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin

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Mercury Introduces Compact Direct RF Digital Signal Processing Products Powered by Altera Agilex FPGAs

Mercury Systems

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Austrian Armed Forces and AARONIA Secure Europe’s Largest Airshow with AARTOS Anti-Drone System

Aaronia AG

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NETA Communications Introduces Ka-Band Manpack VSAT Antenna System for Military and Civil Applications

NETA Communications

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Dutch Ministry of Defense Purchases Mobile Radar Systems for Drone Detection in Ukraine

Dutch Ministry of Defense

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SPX Launches Entry-level Real-Time Airborne Data Link for ISR Applications

SPX Communication Technologies

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HENSOLDT Develops Compact Radar System for Monitoring Uncontrolled Airspaces

HENSOLDT

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Atheras Analytics to Analyze Ka-Band Propagation for Military Ground Station Placement

Atheras Analytics

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BAE Systems Acquires Kirintec to Strengthen its Cyber and Electronic Warfare Capabilities

BAE Systems

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L3Harris Awarded Contract to Develop Next-Generation Low-Band Jammer for the US Navy

L3Harris Technologies

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Peraso Secures Major Military Contract for Advanced mmWave Technology

Peraso Technologies, Inc

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Solid State Amplifiers
Solid State Amplifiers for Mission-Critical Applications up to 70 GHz
Quantic PMIs offers a large portfolio of Solid State Amplifiers ranging for a wide variety of industrial and military applications up to 70 GHz. Available in Narrow Band; Octave and Half Octave Band; Broadband; Multi-Octave and ultra-Broadband models. Offered in a variety of types: Low Noise, High Power, Variable Gain, Gain Correction, Positive Gain Slope, Limiting Amplifiers, Test-Bench configurations, and High IP Amplifiers for SIGINT applications. Custom amplifiers can be designed and built to your specifications at catalog prices. COTS and RoHs availability. Click here to learn more.
Interesting White Papers & Articles
The Millimeter-Wave Spectrum: A Critical Asset for Defense - dB Control
GaGe Digitizers in Military & Aerospace Applications - GaGe by Vitrek
Secure, Mission Critical Communications Require a New, Easy to Implement Approach - Analog Devices
Optimizing Army Vehicle Interoperability with Open Architecture - Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions
Building an Agile Future: How Defense Edge Networks stand to benefit from the Open Compute Project - Mercury Systems
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RF Amplifier
0.5 W Power Amplifier from 100 kHz to 16 GHz
RF Amplifier  from ERZIA

The ERZ-HPA-0000-1200-26 from ERZIA is a Power Amplifier that operates from 100 kHz to 16 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 27 dBm (~0.5 W) with a small signal gain of 32 dB and flatness of ±1.5 dB. This amplifier requires a DC supply of 12 V and consumes 5.2 W of power. It is available in a compact Gold-plated Aluminum housing that measures 61 x 36 x 14.5 mm and has SMA female RF connectors.
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RF Amplifier
50 W, Class-AB GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier from 2 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from RFTR Electronics

The JA05004000P47 from RFTR Electronics is a Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 0.5 to 4 GHz. It delivers an output power of 50 W with a gain of 47 dB and a flatness of ± 4 dB. This Class AB amplifier utilizes GaN-on-SiC transistors and is suitable for CW and pulsed waveforms. With a fast switching time of less than 5 µs (ON/OFF), this amplifier ensures power saving during pulsed applications.
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RF Switch
Transmit and Receive Reflective SPDT Switch from 6 to 12 GHz
RF Switch  from Analog Devices

The ADRF5141 from Analog Devices is a Reflective SPDT Switch that operates from 6 to 12 GHz. It is used in transmit and receive applications and has an integrated power limiter on the receive path. In the Rx path, it has a flat leakage of 17 dBm and an insertion loss of 1.4 dB (8 to 11 GHz). In the Tx path, this switch has an insertion loss of 0.9 dB (8 to 11 GHz).
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RF Digitizer
Direct RF Multi-Chip Module Powered by AMD SoCs
RF Digitizer  from Mercury Systems

The RFS1140 from Mercury Systems is a Direct RF Multi-Chip Module System-in-Package (SiP) for broad-spectrum analysis. It combines the processing power of the AMD Versal™ AI Core series adaptive SoC, with Jariet Technologies’ high-speed data converters. This SiP employs data converters from Jariet Technologies with a sample rate of 64 Gsps and has an analog bandwidth of up to 32 GHz.
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Software Defined Radio
4-Channel Software-Defined Radio + Downconverter from 20 MHz to 6 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Epiq Solutions

The NDR364 from Epiq Solutions is a 4-Channel Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and Superheterodyne Downconverter that operates from 20 MHz to 6 GHz. It consists of 4 channels, with each supporting an instantaneous bandwidth of 125 MHz, and provides phase coherent and independent tuning on all the channels. This SDR has an on-board Kintex UltraScale series FPGA for the channelizer with variable rate DDCs, selectable decimation stages, VITA-49 for matter, data multiplexer, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet digital IF data interfaces.
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Software Defined Radio
Software Defined Radio (SDR) Transceiver from 30 kHz to 54 MHz
Software Defined Radio  from Flex Radio

The FLEX-8400M from FlexRadio is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) Transceiver that operates from 30 kHz to 54 MHz. It has two independent band/mode receivers and supports full-duplex cross-band operation. This transceiver has a Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range (RMDR) of 110 dB and a direct sampling rate of 122.88 Msps.
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Software Defined Radio
Electronic Warfare Engagement System from 1 to 40 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Systems & Processes Engineering Corporation (SPEC)

The ADEP 5000 from SPEC is an advanced Electronic Warfare Engagement System operating within a frequency range of 1 to 20 GHz, with an optional extension to 22-40 GHz. It integrates cutting-edge RF/microwave transceivers, Direct RF conversion modules, and a high-performance Versal AI/ML engine optimized for AI applications, ensuring the system's adaptability to various operational requirements.
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CUAS (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System)
Counter-Unmanned Aerial System for Detection and Disruption of UAS
CUAS (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System)  from DroneShield

The DroneSentry-X Mk2 from DroneShield is a CUAS (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System) that is capable of detection and disruption of UAS (e.g. drones) operating at consumer and commercial ISM frequencies. It uses FPGA & software-defined radio technology and provides a full hemispheric detection capability with directional (cardinal) bearing target identification.
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CUAS (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System)
High-Precision Drone Detection System from 400 MHz to 6 GHz
CUAS (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System)  from Aaronia AG

The AARTOS X9 from Aaronia is a Drone Detection System that operates from 400 MHz to 6 GHz (10 MHz to 8 GHz option available). It can be used on mobile/stationary platforms for drone protocol decoding and RF signal detection over a distance of up to 14 km and 40 km (long range). This system operates with the same precision as the AARTOS X7, but additionally offers seamless ultra-wideband monitoring with four independent receivers, an ISOLOG 3D DF-160 direction finding antenna, and three optimized amplifier stages.
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RF Switch
Absorptive SP16T Switch from 100 MHz to 27 GHz
RF Switch  from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)

The P16T-100M27G-100-T-DEC from Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics) is a SP16T Switch that operates from 100 MHz to 27 GHz. It has a switching speed of less than 100 ns, an insertion loss of 8 dB, and provides an isolation of 90 dB. This absorptive switch can handle a CW input power of up to 20 dBm and has a VSWR of less than 2.50:1.
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RF Amplifier
50 W Dual-Channel Bidirectional Amplifier from 2.2 to 2.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from NuWaves RF Solutions

The NW-BA-DUAL-S-50-C02-S01 from NuWaves RF Solutions is a 2x2 Dual-Channel Bidirectional Amplifier that operates from 2.2 to 2.5 GHz. On the Tx side, this amplifier delivers a saturated output power of 47 W with a gain of 17 dB while on the Rx side, it provides a gain of 12 dB and has a noise figure of 2.5 dB. This BDA is suitable for extending the range of communications and datalinks for ISR applications.
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RF Amplifier
1 W Driver Amplifier from 6 to 18 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPA0023 from Qorvo is a Driver Amplifier that operates from 6 to 18 GHz. It delivers a gain of 14 dB and has a noise figure of 5 dB with an output P1dB of  30 dBm(~1 W). This amplifier is fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0.15 um pHEMT process (QPHT15) and has integrated DC blocking caps on both I/O ports for easy handling and simple system integration.
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RF Amplifier
50 W Solid-State Power Amplifier from 18 to 26.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Elite RF

The AB018026G4747AC from Elite RF is a Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 18 to 26.5 GHz. It delivers a CW output power of more than 50 W with a gain of more than 47 dB and has a flatness of ±4dB. This amplifier is based on Class AB solid-state design. It has spurious levels of -60 dBc and harmonics of -20 dBc.
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RF Amplifier
E-pHEMT Low Noise Amplifier MMIC from 0.05 to 6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mini Circuits

The PMA-545+ from Mini-Circuits is an E-pHEMT Low Noise Amplifier MMIC that operates from 0.05 to 6 GHz. It provides a gain of up to 26.1 dB with a noise figure of less than 2.4 dB and has an output P1dB of 19.3 dBm. This amplifier has a unique combination of low noise and high IP3 making it ideal for sensitive receiver applications.
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Waveguide to Coax Adapter
Right-Angle Waveguide-to-Coaxial Adapter from 26.5 to 40 GHz
Waveguide to Coax Adapter  from Spacek Labs

The T28-K from Spacek Labs is a 90° Waveguide-to-Coaxial Adapter that operates in the Ka-Band from 26.5 to 40 GHz. It can be used to adapt a component or system from a WR-28 (UG599/U) waveguide interface to the 2.92mm (K) coaxial connector and vice versa. This adapter has an insertion loss of 0.3 dB and a VSWR less than 1.35:1.
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90 Degree Hybrid Coupler
90° Hybrid Coupler from 400 MHz to 7.125 GHz
90 Degree Hybrid Coupler  from KRYTAR

The 300407125 from KRYTAR is a 90° Hybrid Coupler that operates from 400 MHz to 7.125 GHz. It provides a coupling of 3 dB, an isolation of more than 19 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 1.8 dB. This coupler can handle an average input power of 20 W and a peak input power of 3 kW. It has an amplitude imbalance of ±1 dB and a phase imbalance of ±5°.
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Antenna
RHCP Spiral Antenna from 18 to 50 GHz for Military Applications
Antenna  from Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.

The PSA1850R from Cubic Nuvotronics is a Spiral Antenna that operates from 18 to 50 GHz. It is available in a cavity-backed package that measures ø 0.5x 1.17 inches and has a 2.4 mm connector. This antenna is ideal for wideband direction finding, radar warning receivers, interferometry, and SIGINT/ELINT applications. The PSA1850R provides an average gain of -1 to -3 dBi and a peak gain from 3 to 7 dBi.
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TCXO
Ruggedized Low Noise MEMS TCXO from 60 to 220 MHz
TCXO  from SiTime

The SiT7202 from SiTime is a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) MEMS Temperature Controlled Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that operates from 60 to 220 MHz. This TCXO’s design eliminates the need for frequency multipliers and offers excellent dynamic stability under airflow, fast temperature ramp, and vibration-prone environments. It ensures no activity dips or micro-jumps and is resilient to board bending.
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Beamforming IC
3.5 Gbps mmWave RF Module from 57 to 66 GHz with Integrated Phased Array Antenna
Beamforming IC  from Peraso Technologies, Inc

The PRM2136X from Peraso is an mmWave RF Module that operates from 57 to 66 GHz. It has a channel bandwidth of 2.16 GHz and delivers a data rate of up to 3.5 Gbps. This module has an integrated 8+8 element phased array antenna in the circuit board which includes polarization diversity allowing optimal signal reception for any signal polarization.
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