Microsemi Announces Power Solution Modules For L-Band Radar Applications

"We are very excited to be the first supplier to bring to market a full series of L-Band Power Solution Modules," said Jerry Chang, Director of Microsemi's Radar and RF Module Business in Santa Clara, California. "Now our customers can use just one of our 550W, 700W, or 800W modules to replace up to four 220W transistors that are commonly designed in parallel at the output of L-Band power amplifiers."

"Our new PSM Series is designed to provide substantial reductions in system design time, real estate, and complexity. Most importantly, customers can achieve cost savings in the design and manufacture of their system amplifiers while providing considerably higher efficiency, reduced power amplifier size, and better system reliability in mission critical applications," Chang added.

The Microsemi power solution module series consists of three model types: the 1214-800P, 1214-700P1, and 1214-550P. They provide a "50 Ohms IN-50 Ohms OUT" fully matched across 1200 to 1400 MHz band, high-power amplifier stage for pulsed radar systems. These high performance, Class C, modules are designed for unparalleled performance, delivering peak power outputs greater than 550 W, 700 W, and 800 W at 50% collector efficiency, under a pulse format of 300 microseconds, 10% long term duty cycle. Their user friendly design provides customers with plug-and-play capability that requires no additional tuning or complicated impedance matching.

Commenting on the new modules, Charles Leader, Vice President of Microsemi's Power Products RF Division, said "Our Division continues to focus on providing Microsemi customers with leading edge technology to deliver value-added solutions like the PSM Series for their power amplifier needs. Our customers can count on us to listen to their needs and respond accordingly."

Demo units are available now.

SOURCE: Microsemi Corporation