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.: N062-125-0062 Firm: North Star Scientific Corporation 91-238A Kalaeloa Boulevard Kapolei, Hawaii 96707 Contact: John Grandfield Phone: (808) 682-4100 Web Site: www.nsshawaii.com Abstract: The objective of this proposal is to demonstrate the feasibility of producing a lighter, smaller and more efficient solid-state power amplifier for the JTIDS system that is flight qualified for the E2-D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. Because space and weight is extremely critical aboard the E2-D Hawkeye Aircraft, the present JTIDS power amplifier with its massive size and weight is a prime candidate for a redesign effort. With present day semiconductor technology, a lighter, smaller JTIDS power amplifier design is possible that could possibly save as much or more than half the weight and volume of the present JTIDS high power amplifier, while preserving or enhancing the performance of the power amplifier. Benefits: Significant weight and volume savings for RF amplifiers Return