L-Band Solid-State High Power Amplifier for Airborne Platforms Navy SBIR FY2006.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2006.2 Topic No.: N06-125 Topic Title: L-Band Solid-State High Power Amplifier for Airborne Platforms Proposal No.: N062-125-0792 Firm: Trex Enterprises Corporation 10455 Pacific Center Court San Diego, California 92121-4339 Contact: Ky-Hien Do Phone: (808) 442-7026 Web Site: www.trexenterprises.com Abstract: Trex Enterprises is pleased to submit this proposal to demonstrate the feasibility of a wideband, 1kW solid-state power amplifier for the E2C/D communication system, in the L-band frequency range. The E2C/D communication system currently utilizes a JTIDS vacuum tube based high power amplifier that occupies a significant volume, footprint, and weight in the aircraft. Current dimensions and weight of the tube high power amplifier are 7.68" h x 15.52" w x 21.00"l for a volume of 1.45 cu. ft. and 83.7 lbs, respectively. Trex proposes a solid-state amplifier architecture that is capable of producing 1kW of CW power, with a potential of significant reduction in footprint, volume and weight when compared to the existing vacuum tube amplifier. Besides the application in spread-spectrum communication systems, this power amplifier topology can be deployed in tactical counter-measure systems, in wideband radar systems and in medical imaging sensor systems. Benefits: In addition to solving the specific issue of providing a 1kW power amplifier for tactical communication, this technology can enjoy widespread use for any application that is in need of a reliable amplifier covering a wide range of frequencies and power levels. In particular, it is anticipated that this technology can be scaled upwards in frequency towards the higher microwave and low millimeter-wave region, where new potential applications arise.  Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) (DoD)  UWB imaging radar (DoD, commercial)  NASA wideband communication links (commercial)  LMDS and MMDS (commercial) Return