1–6 GHz GaN vs. LDMOS & GaAs: Semiconductor Physics, Broadband Matching, and Efficiency Trade-offs in Medium-Power SSPAs
Designing a wideband solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) covering 1 GHz to 6 GHz (spanning L, S, and C bands) requires balancing conflicting physical parameters: power-added...
Design Considerations for 20–20–520 MHz 200W GaN Broadband Power Amplifiers in Tactical Comms and ECM Systems
Developing high-power transmitters for tactical VHF/UHF military communications, tactical counter-RCIED jamming, and multi-band electronic warfare (EW) across the 20 MHz to 520 MHz spectrum presents...
Design Considerations for 6–18 GHz 50W GaN Broadband Power Amplifiers in Radar and ECM Systems
Developing wideband transmitters for airborne electronic countermeasures (ECM), radar signal simulation, and multi-band threat simulation across the 6 GHz to 18 GHz (6000–18000 MHz) spectrum...
700–2700 MHz 100W Broadband GaN Power Amplifier Design for Tactical Communications and ECM Applications
Designing broadband RF transmitters for multi-band tactical communications, cellular countermeasure (ECM) systems, and threat simulation across the 700 MHz to 2700 MHz (0.7–2.7 GHz) spectrum...
Designing 1–40 GHz Coherent Receiver Front-Ends for ELINT and Direction-Finding Arrays
Modern electronic intelligence (ELINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and radar threat-warning receivers require multi-channel front-ends capable of capturing ultra-wideband signals without introducing phase ambiguity. When constructing...
Choosing a 1–40 GHz Wideband Microwave Downconverter for ELINT and Radar Systems
Traditional single-channel downconverters drift independently over temperature, making phase-coherent direction-finding and signal interception nearly impossible. Capturing broadband millimeter-wave signals across the 1–40 GHz spectrum for...
20 W vs. 50 W 6–18 GHz GaN SSPA: Which One Is Right for EW and Radar Systems?
Upgrading electronic warfare (EW) jamming pods, tactical threat simulators, and broadband radar transmitters requires choosing the right RF output power while staying within strict payload...
6–18 GHz Broadband GaN SSPA Series: 20 W and 50 W Power Selection Guide
Designing radar, electronic warfare (EW), and wideband test systems requires balancing RF output power against available DC power budgets and subsystem thermal limits. The 6–18...
Ku-Band 200W / 250W GaN BUC: Link Budget and Field Deployment Guide
High-throughput VSAT ground stations operating in the Ku-band require reliable RF power to maintain link margins during severe rain fade. Atmospheric attenuation caused by rain...
High-Power Ku-Band GaN BUC (200W / 250W) for Satellite Uplink Systems
Satellite uplink ground stations face severe link budget constraints when transmitting high-throughput signals during heavy rainfall or long-distance orbital hops. Atmospheric attenuation requires higher transmit...