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7.10.08 -- Electronic Warfare & Radar Update

July 10, 2008

Thursday, July 10, 2008

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Custom Broadband Multiplexers

K&L Microwave's extensive line of custom broadband multiplexers are very useful in radar warning receivers and other electronic warfare systems. They are available in frequencies from several MHz to 20 GHz in non-contiguous, contiguous, and overlapping structures. Their typical usage would be in the front end of an RWR for signal segregation. Learn more. For your custom design, contact K&L at sales@klmicrowave.com.

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Using Spectrum Analyzers For Pulsed Signal Analysis In Radar Systems

The pulsed signals employed by modern radar systems fall into the range of capabilities provided by modern spectrum analyzers, since they can make a large number of power measurements. This article illustrates the unique characteristics of pulsed signals, without which a radar system's performance cannot be fully optimized...

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White Paper: Detector Log Video Amplifier Capabilities

Labtech has extensive experience in the design and manufacture of detector log video amplifiers (DLVAs). These devices are used extensively in applications requiring an output voltage related to the power of a received RF signal. This article provides an overview of the company's DLVAs, including features, applications, and specifications...

MwT Product Selection Guide

Microwave Technology (MwT) utilizes thin-film circuit processing to produce and manufacture various standard modular amplifier products to 26 GHz. This product selection guide includes new MMICs, hybrid modules, GaAs FETS, and PHEMTS that can be utilized in wireless, WiMAX, military, and other applications...

Electronic Warfare & Radar In The News

Pentek Releases Software Radio PMC Module With Power Meter And Beamforming Capabilities
Space Radar To Improve Miners' Safety
U.S. Navy Awards DLS $18.7 Million For Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems
Boeing/Insitu ScanEagle Flight Demonstrates Real-Time Radar Imaging Using NanoSAR
Giga-tronics And CAP Wireless Collaborate On PA With Spatial Combining Technology
Endwave Announces 60 GHz T/R Module For Short-Range Indoor Communications
REMEC Supports Successful Test Demonstration Of AARGM Missile
Herley Awarded $3.5 Million For Naval Aircraft Microwave Landing System
Raytheon Develops Technology To Help Aircraft Protect Ground Forces
Hittite Launches LNA For Microwave Radio, Test Equipment, And Military Applications
Cobham To Acquire M/A-COM For $425 Million
Boeing Opens Test Facility For Current And Future Radar Technology
TriQuint To Supply MMICs For U.S. Army Battlefield Radar
EMS Awarded $13 Million For B-2 Bomber Satellite Communications Antenna System

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Electronic Warfare & Radar Products

Millimeter-Wave Sensitive Receivers

Millimeter-wave receivers are an essential part of virtually every millimeter-wave based subsystem, particularly radiometers, radar, and radios. QuinStar Technology provides millimeter-wave sensitive receivers for these and other applications. Download the product datasheet for more information.

Hybridized And Hermetically Sealed Frequency Synthesizers

Hybridized and hermetically sealed frequency synthesizers from EM Research are suitable for military vehicles, UAV, electronic warfare, radar, and other high-reliability, high-vibration applications. Download the product catalog for details.



Booster RF Amplifier

Designed to boost the output of FM military VHF transceivers, the NP-499 booster RF amplifier from NP Technologies utilizes RF power MOSFET devices that provide high gain, wide dynamic range, and excellent ruggedness. Download the product datasheet for specifics.

UHF Transistor For Pulsed Radar Applications

The 0405-500L from Microsemi Power Products Group is an internally matched, common emitter transistor capable of providing 500 watts of pulsed RF output power. This hermetically sealed transistor is specifically designed for medium pulse radar applications. Download the product datasheet for more information.



Radar And Communications Band Amplifiers

Ciao Wireless has developed an entire series of RF and microwave amplifiers specifically for use in the various specialty frequencies for radar, SATCOM and communications band applications, including ground, naval and airborne, and receive and transmit. Request more information from Ciao on its radar and communications band amplifiers.

Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO)

The T75 Series TCXO from Greenray Industries is available with an output frequency range of 10 to 50 MHz. The miniature SMT 5 x 7mm package is RoHS compliant and comes with either CMOS or clipped sinewave output. Many temperature stability options are available down to ±0.3ppM. Download the product brochure for details.



Spectrum Analyzer

The R&S FSU67 from Rohde & Schwarz is a spectrum analyzer with a direct frequency range to 67 GHz and fundamental mixing. It is suitable for developers of military radar, communications, electronic warfare, and electronic countermeasures systems. Download the product datasheet for details.

2 To 20 GHz, Wideband, Distributed Power Amplifier

The MMA-022028 from MicroWave Technology is a 2 to 20 GHz, wideband, MMIC, distributed broadband power amplifier based on high reliability AlGaAs/InGaAs pHEMT technology. It provides more than 28 dBm output power at P-1dB, and 29 dBm at Psat. Download the product datasheet for specifics.



High-IP, Military-Grade Amplifiers

Planar Monolithics Industries has designed and manufactured a family of low-noise, military-grade amplifiers that are mainly used in SIGINT and DF applications. These amplifiers cover the communications bands ranging from 30 MHz to 2.0 GHz. Download the product datasheet for more information.  

Avionics Band RF Power LDMOS FETs

Integra's newest developments for pulsed avionics are the ILD1011M150 and ILD1011M275. These devices set a new standard for LDMOS ruggedness and can withstand a 20:1 load mismatch at all phase angles. Download the product datasheet for details.



Integrated Sensor And Antenna Systems

Sensor & Antenna Systems (SAS), a division of Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, comprises products and technologies from Atlantic Microwave, Atlantic Positioning Systems, Continental Microwave, and Nurad Technologies. The capabilities, products, and defense technologies offered are suited for ground-based, airborne, and shipboard applications. Download the product overview for details.

RF/Microwave Signal Generator

The MG3690B is a broadband signal generator from Anritsu that covers RF and microwave frequencies from 0.1 Hz to 65 GHz (operational to 67 GHz) in a single instrument. It is suitable for electronic warfare/jamming R&D and manufacturing applications. Download the product datasheet for more information.



15-Bit Arbitrary Waveform Generators

Agilent Technologies now offers PXI-based and LXI-based, 15-bit arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) that can create simultaneous wide-bandwidth and high-resolution signals for electronic testing of radar, satellite, telecom, or military communication equipment. Download the product datasheet for specifics.

PTFE Composite

CLTE-XT from Arlon Materials for Electronics is a micro-dispersed, ceramic PTFE composite utilizing a woven fiberglass reinforcement to provide dimensional stability in multilayer designs. Applications include space and military electronics such as phase-sensitive arrays for radar. Download the product datasheet for details.



Miniature, Push-On Blindmate RF Interconnect System

The SGMS interconnect system from Corning Gilbert allows for large radial and axial misalignment tolerances. It provides low noise levels, optimum stability, and can withstand the shock and vibration often present in harsh environments. Download the product datasheet for more information.

Cascadable Amplifiers

Teledyne Cougar's cascadable amplifiers are used in airborne and satellite communications equipment, navigation and guidance systems, radar and sonar equipment, telemetry electronics, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, and in high-performance commercial test equipment. Request more information from Teledyne Cougar on its cascadable amplifiers.

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