Summary of dB Control Introduces Pulsed 15-18 GHz MPM Providing 1kW Power at 7% Max Duty Cycle
dB Control introduced the Model dB-3814, a pulsed microwave power module (MPM) with instantaneous bandwidth from 15 GHz to 18 GHz, delivering 1 kW peak power at up to 7% duty cycle. Designed for applications like airborne SAR and multi-mode radars, EW threat simulation, radar countermeasures and manned/unmanned platforms, it emphasizes wide bandwidth, high pulse burst performance, low phase noise and spurious, excellent amplitude/phase stability, and reliable operation to 40,000 feet and base plate temperatures down to -40°C.
Parts used in the Model dB-3814:
- Pulsed Microwave Power Module (Model dB-3814) <li RF amplifier components providing 15–18 GHz coverage <li High-power RF output stage rated for 1 kW peak
- Pulsed power supply supporting 7% maximum duty cycle
- Thermally rated base plate for -40°C operation
- Altitude-capable enclosure rated to 40,000 feet
- Phase noise and spurious suppression components
- Amplitude and phase stability control circuitry
Fremont, Calif. (PRWEB) February 08, 2012
dB Control Corp., an established manufacturer known for its reliable, high-power microwave amplifiers, radar/electronic countermeasure (ECM) transmitters and power supplies, is introducing the Model dB-3814, a pulsed Microwave Power Module (MPM) with instantaneous bandwidth operating in the 15 GHz to18 GHz frequency range and providing 1 kW peak power at 7% maximum duty cycle. Applications for this MPM include airborne synthetic aperture (SAR) and multi-mode radars, electronic warfare (EW) threat simulation, radar countermeasures and manned and unmanned platforms.
Radar detection systems such as EW threat simulators require high-power components that meet high- performance standards, including wide bandwidth, high pulse burst, extremely low phase noise and spurious, excellent amplitude, phase stability and more. dB Control specifically designed the dB-3814 to meet these requirements while operating reliably at altitudes of up to 40,000 feet, with a low operating base plate temperature of -40
- What frequency range does the Model dB-3814 cover?
The module operates over an instantaneous bandwidth from 15 GHz to 18 GHz. - What peak power does the dB-3814 provide?
It provides 1 kW peak power. - What is the maximum duty cycle for the dB-3814?
The maximum duty cycle is 7%. - For which applications is the dB-3814 intended?
Applications include airborne SAR and multi-mode radars, electronic warfare threat simulation, radar countermeasures, and manned and unmanned platforms. - What performance characteristics does the dB-3814 emphasize?
It emphasizes wide bandwidth, high pulse burst performance, extremely low phase noise and spurious, and excellent amplitude and phase stability. - To what altitude can the dB-3814 reliably operate?
It is designed to operate reliably at altitudes up to 40,000 feet. - What low temperature can the dB-3814 base plate withstand?
The base plate has a low operating temperature rating of -40°C.
