Airborne Amplifiers

Airborne GaN Falcon SSPAs and BUCs

Designed for airborne satcom systems needing high power density with high efficiency, Falcons are high-performance, in-cabin and cabin-exterior SSPAs/BUCs certified to DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 requirements. These Falcon SSPAs with internal L-band BUCs, provide extensive data logging, very high reliability, attenuation control and full calibration capability.

Airborne GaN Falcon SSPAs and BUCsAvailable in both Ku-band and Ka-band, Falcon SSPAs provide high performance and high linear power density for the demanding airborne satcom applications. These SSPAs are:

• Powerful – 20W to 50W linear power
• Lightweight -14lb to 20 lb
• Compact – ARINC package
• Reliable – Certified to DO-160 Category A1 to F2
• Flexible – Options for multiple Ka-bands and switched BUCs, extensive attenuation control and calibration capability

Ku-band and Ka-band Power

20W to 50W linear power in ARINC package

The new Falcon product line includes Falcon 100Ku (50W linear Ku-band), Falcon 40Ka (20W linear Ka-band), and 50Ka (25W linear Ka-band), each in an ARINC package weighing under 20 lbs. Xicom designs Falcon SSPAs to support DO-160 compliant requirements from category A1 to F2.

The high efficiency technology and advanced packaging techniques used enable industry-leading products that meet the tough environments of airborne applications. These powerful Falcon SSPAs are offered with a range of single band Ku or Ka and multi-band BUC options in the 27.5 to 31.0 GHz Ka-band. They also incorporate extensive attenuation control, data logging and web GUI availability, and run on 50 MHz frequency reference.

Hermetic Out-of-Cabin Designs

The new Falcon product line includes hermetic packaging and mechanical designs to integrate into existing tight spaces. Xicom designs Falcon SSPAs to support DO-160 compliant requirements from category A1 to F2. The high efficiency technology and advanced packaging techniques used enable industry-leading products that meet the tough environments of airborne applications.

Airborne TWTAs for high power military applications

Designed for airborne satcom systems needing assured availability these reliable and high powered TWTAs meet the need for reliability and power. Contact Xicom for Airborne TWTAs.