RF Military Electronics Featured Articles

  1. An Introduction To Microwave Power Modules 11/10/2020

    The tri-service (Army, Navy, and Air Force) launched the MPM program in 1991, and most TWT companies were given development contracts. The program aimed to boost the microwave tube development effort in the U.S. and to combine the best use of vacuum electronics and solid-state technologies. This overview offers a closer look at how MPMs were developed.

  2. Performance Of A High Efficiency, Ka-Band, GaN-on-SiC MMIC With Low Compression 9/9/2020

    The high-power density and high breakdown voltage of GaN-on-SiC make it of particular interest for power amplifiers. This white paper details the design and performance of 28 V, 3-stange, Ka-band, Gan-on-SiC, power amplifier MMIC with high efficiency and low gain.

  3. Keep Military Pilots Safe With Towed Decoys 9/1/2020

    Military pilots must be able to operate aircraft in very harsh environments. From behind the aircraft, towed decoys mimic a target to divert incoming ballistics away from the actual aircraft and potentially increases pilot survivability rates — even in very hostile conditions.

  4. Electronic Warfare, Drone Wars! 7/20/2020

    One of the numerous outcomes of military action has been the evolution of battle strategy and weaponry. This article addresses the use of drones as a protective countermeasure in the future of military applications.

  5. The Rebirth Of HF 5/18/2020

    HF, or “high frequency” technology, usually refers to signals with frequencies in the 3 MHz to 30 MHz range, all though, many practical cases extend these frequencies as low as 1.5 MHz. One of the best-known applications of HF is worldwide or global communications. Government, military, and commercial broadcasters can reach listeners worldwide using HF frequencies. This paper explores the unique properties of HF that enable global communications.

  6. Who’s Looking Out For Your Spectrum? 5/14/2020

    As the number of participants in communication systems increases, so does the noise level. To be heard, you either increase your volume, request them to repeat themselves or wait for a quiet period.  These basic principles form the building blocks of the wireless world we find ourselves in.

  7. Anokiwave: A True Growth Story And Standing Apart From The Noise 4/13/2020

    The convergence of unprecedented demand for bandwidth and continuing advancements in the silicon industry are driving industry change to. An exciting market like mmWave brings many new entries – so how is Anokiwave differentiating ourselves in the market? 

  8. Overcoming Radar Simulation System Challenges 4/2/2020

    This article examines the challenges faced by EW system engineers in testing the effectiveness of their designs — in terms of technical demands, in-house capability, and, of course, cost.

  9. Definitive Guide to UAVs 10/31/2019

    Unmanned systems have continued to grow and transform military reconnaissance and surveillance missions. In fact, they’ve branched into more than a dozen categories and acronyms. This article provides an overview of the different acronyms associated with unmanned systems.

  10. Reimagining The Role Of Connectivity In Communications, Sensing, And Protection Of Ground Forces 8/7/2019

    The U.S. and several NATO countries have been working to reduce the size and weight of soldiers’ equipment while increasing its functionality and power. For engineers dealing with connectivity issues, this has brought about smaller and smaller connectors, cables, and devices.