Solid-state power amplifier for RF and microwave uses like military communications introduced by Comtech PST

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Comtech PST Corp. in Melville, N.Y., is introducing the model BHED718778-500 X-band linear solid state power amplifier for ground-mobile military communications and data link applications.

The efficient class AB amplifier uses gallium nitride (GaN), and operates from 7.125 to 7.725 GHz frequency while maintaining linearity performance at rated power.

This RF and microwave power device is designed to replace relatively old traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs), and operates reliably in harsh environmental conditions.

The amplifier design features self protection for load voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), temperature, as well as a graceful degradation in case of a RF power module failure. High mean time between failures (MTBF) supports reliability and low maintenance costs.

Comtech will custom-design specific power amplifier configurations and features over a wide frequency range and power levels to individual applications. For more information contact Comtech PST online at www.comtechpst.com.