Solid-state power amplifier for RF airborne data links in unmanned aircraft introduced by Comtech PST

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Comtech PST Corp. in Melville, N.Y., is introducing the model BME2969-75 solid-state power amplifier module for airborne data links and full-motion video in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters.

Intended as a replacement in the traveling wave tube (TWT) market, the model BME2969-75 covers the 2000 to 6000 MHz band providing 75 Watts of linear power in a small, lightweight, ruggedized form factor.

This solid-state power amplifier for manned and unmanned aircraft features built-in protection and monitoring circuits, low-voltage prime power input, high efficiency, and reliable solid-state technology.

The unit will self-protect under fault conditions and automatically return to normal operation when fault conditions are removed. The solid-state power amplifier module withstands and operates in rugged and hostile environments.

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The model BME2969-75 offers programmable power control in 0.1 decibel steps; high power density; dual band operation; forward and reverse power monitoring; open, short, and high voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) load monitoring and protection; temperature and current monitoring and protection; and mean time between failures of more than 20,000 hours.

The solid-state power amplifier for airborne data links offers 100 Watts of power output; RF Power Output of 100 Watts; RF Linear Power of 75 Watts; RF input of -10 to 0 dBm; gain of 59 decibel ± 3dB; power control of + 1.0 decibel; RF input overdrive of 16 dBm; modulation format of AM, FM, CW, digital, and pulse; and input VSWR of 2.0:1.

For more information contact Comtech PST online at www.comtechpst.com.