High-Efficiency Solid-State S&X-Band Radar Power Amplifiers
Navy SBIR FY2008.2
Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2008.2 |
Topic No.: |
N08-172 |
Topic Title: |
High-Efficiency Solid-State S&X-Band Radar Power Amplifiers |
Proposal No.: |
N082-172-0153 |
Firm: |
Auriga Measurement Systems LLC 650 Suffolk Street
Suite 410
Lowell, Massachusetts 01854 |
Contact: |
Nickolas Kingsley |
Phone: |
(978) 441-1117 |
Web Site: |
www.auriga-ms.com |
Abstract: |
Inefficiencies in radar transmitters lead to issues with power generation, heat removal, reduced lifetime, and cost of operation. A high power RF amplifier with high efficiency would be very useful in military and commercial applications. Auriga is proposing to investigate two methods for improving the efficiency of S and X-band amplifiers. Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices will be used to satisfy the high power requirement. Its use in high efficiency technologies has been demonstrated by Auriga. |
Benefits: |
This technology is beneficial because it will enable current and next generation radars to operate better, more efficiently, and at a lower cost. The frequency band of interest is useful for both military and commercial applications. |
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