Operating within the 8.0–12.0 GHz frequency range, X-Band radar systems have proved vital across various industries, including meteorology, air traffic control, defense, and maritime services. Their exceptional resolution and accuracy make them indispensable in our technology-driven world. Air traffic control uses X-Band radars for real-time tracking of airborne traffic, while in maritime services, these radars aid in navigation and collision avoidance. Meteorologists utilize X-Band radars for high-resolution weather surveillance, providing early warnings of severe weather. In defense, these radars are used for precise target tracking and missile guidance.
High-power radar systems have traditionally relied on Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) amplifiers. However, the advent of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology has introduced an alternative: solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs). GaN-based SSPAs handle higher power densities, operate effectively at elevated temperatures, and can drive TWTs in high-power radar systems.
