Endwave Announces New Series Of Millimeter-Wave SDLVAs

San Jose, CA -- Endwave Corporation has announced the release of a new series of millimeter-wave successive detection log video amplifiers (SDLVAs) as part of the expanding product line from the acquisition of ALC Microwave. These products are suitable for use in early warning and ELINT receivers, DF radar systems, IFM's, and other radar and missile guidance systems.

Endwave is now delivering SDLVAs in full and partial band configurations to cover the 18 to 40 GHz bandwidth:

• 18 – 26 GHz: ASDA-81826
• 26 – 40 GHz: ASDA-82640
• 18 – 40 GHz: ASDA-81840

These products are derivatives of ALC's legacy 18 to 40 GHz DLVAs, but offer improved sensitivity and increased dynamic range in this advanced SDLVA architecture. These advanced ALC Log Amplifiers also offer pulse accuracy and stable thermal performance from -45° to +85° C.

One option includes a limiter at the RF output, which is typically tailored to meet specific customer requirements. The Video BW is configurable to optimize system noise and speed requirements. Customization of rise, fall, and recovery times of pulse responses is also available. Video Output Source Resistance is also configurable to match common transmission line impedances. The DC power requirements for these products are slightly higher than lower frequency 6 to 18 GHz SDLVAs with similar dynamic range. Finally, matched sets with log slopes < 2 dB unit-to-unit are also available upon request for sets of four units or more.

Endwave's ALC Log Amplifiers are typically hermetically sealed using a laser weld process at the manufacturing facility. Products are to precipitate infant mortality and latent defect failures. Environmental screening and reliability programs are available to facilitate compliance with specific program requirements.

SOURCE: Endwave Corporation