05.23.23 -- The Benefits And Challenges Of Situational Awareness

As countries around the world continue to work on more sophisticated ways to conduct military missions, aerospace and defense companies are pushing the missile speed boundaries.

Booster amplifiers, used in support or in place of other technologies, are a cost-effective, SWaP-conscious, and field-proven tool to extend radio communications ranges in tactical situations.

Engineers face myriad mechanical and environmental challenges when designing cabled systems on space vehicles. Fortunately, there are a variety of coaxial cable offerings available to help engineers optimally balance electrical and mechanical performance parameters. 

Amplifiers are designed in many ways. We discuss in this application note the differences between the different classifications and what it means with respect to performance. 

Antenna gain is a performance indicator gauged in comparison to a reference source. This article explains antenna gain and dispels some of the misconceptions surrounding this valuable metric.

Discover how early collaboration between Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) and Mercury Systems, to build the next-generation radar for the U.S. Army, led to LTAMDS success. 

Using the R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer, developers of radar systems can improve and immediately validate their design using automated and reproducible measurements.

GaAs MMIC filters offer the best combination of performance, cost, and consistency – recent testing further indicates that these filters maintain consistency with low variability over temperature and high power handling capabilities.

When sourcing power supplies for military and commercial applications, system design engineers must choose between commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or custom products. This article clarifies the misunderstandings of each, including delivery timelines, ease of integration, and real-world performance.