03.07.23 -- The Military And 5G: Things Are Starting To Heat Up

Using a radar warning receiver (RWR) as a proxy for a generic EW receiver, this application note explains how the angle-of-arrival (AoA) capabilities of EW receivers can be tested with commercial off-the shelf (COTS) RF test equipment. Topics include the generation of scenarios, instrument setup, and setup calibration.

Initial large-scale active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) aren’t as convenient as the operational frequencies for many military applications increase. But fully digital beamforming can bring many benefits to several emerging military applications, especially those in the electronic warfare (EW) space.

Radar simulation systems must accurately prove whether an electronic warfare (EW) system is ready to perform reliably in the field. Some choose to use a synthesizer, but the better alternative is an integrated stabilized RF source. 

Increasingly higher sample rate data converters allow architecture changes to the radio front end that shrink SWaP-C, maintain performance, and allow software programmable common hardware. Discover technology that's enabling wideband SDR to transform EW and multiband radar.

This FAQ breaks down some of the benefits and applications of the DRF3182 3U OpenVPX board, an ultra-high-speed data conversion and FPGA processing solution.

In 5G and 6G, mmWaves promise new, high bandwidth frequency bands, but propagation losses and fast fading pose challenges. Learn how massive MIMO beamforming mitigates mmWave propagation challenges using Wireless InSite and its mmWave hybrid beamformer.

CPI Beverly Microwave Division provides the industry proven design techniques and engineering expertise, to meet the rigid and dependable standards of electronic warfare products.

This list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) assists users in understanding solid state power Aamplifier (SSPA) technology, input/output requirements, and a high-level functional description.