RF & Microwave Components | High-Reliability Space and Defense RFICs

Portfolio spans RF switches, amplifiers, PLLs, DSAs, prescalers, limiters, gain blocks, LNAs, and GaN power amplifiers
Process technologies include UltraCMOS, GaN, InP, InGaP, GaAs pHEMT, GaAs MESFET, and HMIC
A selection of products are radiation tolerant, with Total Ionizing Dose test data for select products
Hermetic ceramic packaging available across the product line including CQFP, CFP, CQFJ, and CQFN formats
Qualification levels from standard screened catalog parts to QML-V hermetic certification
Bare die and flip chip die available for hybrid and multi-chip module integration

Program confidence backed by over 3,600 QML-approved products and DOD DMEA Trusted Supplier status
Frequency coverage from DC to beyond 60 GHz reduces the number of suppliers required across a system design
TID test data for select products supports radiation assurance documentation requirements
Tailored screening and custom SCD flows balance reliability assurance with program cost and schedule
Hermetic ceramic packaging addresses outgassing, contamination, and thermal requirements for space qualification
AS9100C, ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR registration provide the quality and compliance foundation defense programs require

Satellite payload and transponder RF front-end signal chains
Defense radar, electronic warfare, and communications transmit and receive chains
Launch vehicle guidance, control, and instrumentation RF subsystems
Deep-space and planetary mission electronics requiring hermetically packaged components
Avionics and guidance system RF signal processing and frequency synthesis
Ground station signal routing, switching, and frequency conversion infrastructure

Frequency range: DC to 60 GHz across product families; specific range per device
Qualification levels: MIL-PRF-38535 Class B/Q/V, MIL-PRF-38534 Class H, MIL-STD-883, Space COTS
Package formats: A variety of package formats supporting a wide range of applications. Hermetic ceramic, plastic encapsulated, and custom footprint-compatible formats are available.
Radiation support: Total Ionizing Dose test data for select products; a selection of products are radiation tolerant
RF test capability: Scalable to 65 GHz; wafer-level probing to 70 GHz
Certifications: AS9100C, ISO 9001:2015, ITAR Registered, DOD DMEA Trusted Supplier

FAQ

What RF and microwave product categories does Teledyne HiRel offer?

The portfolio includes RF switches, driver amplifiers, digital step attenuators, RF frequency multipliers, microwave gain blocks, low noise amplifiers, RF mixers, PLL frequency synthesizers, GaN power amplifiers, RF prescalers, and RF limiters and receiver protectors.
Products span frequencies from DC to beyond 60 GHz depending on device type.
All categories are available with qualification and screening options appropriate to space and defense program requirements.

What process technologies are used in the Teledyne HiRel RF portfolio?

UltraCMOS (Silicon on Sapphire) provides high linearity and low power for RF switching and signal chain applications.
GaN enables high power density amplification for defense and space RF transmit applications.
InP and InGaP support high-frequency, low-noise amplification and frequency conversion.
GaAs MESFET, GaAs pHEMT, HMIC technology, and silicon diodes round out the portfolio for broadband microwave functions.

Are radiation tolerance test reports available for Teledyne HiRel RF products?

Yes. Space-grade RF and microwave products are supported by Total Ionizing Dose test reports.
TID reports are available on request for applicable catalog products.
Custom qualification sequences can incorporate radiation test steps for program-specific exposure requirements.

What packaging options are available for RF and microwave components?

Hermetic ceramic packages include 8L CFP, 7L CQFP, 28L CQFP, 44L CQFP, 32L CQFP, 44L CQFJ, 64L CQFP, and 68L CQFJ formats.
Plastic packages include 6-pin DFN and 8-pin DFN.
Bare die and flip chip die are available for hybrid and multi-chip module assembly.

Can Teledyne HiRel provide custom qualification for RF products?

Yes. Custom SCD flows can add or remove screening steps to match program reliability and cost objectives.
RF characterization scales to 65 GHz with ATE-based data reporting; wafer-level probing to 70 GHz.
Customer-furnished wafers and packaged devices can be brought into the qualification and test flow.

What qualification standards apply to Teledyne HiRel RF and microwave products?

Products are qualified or screened to MIL-PRF-38535 Class B, Q, and V, MIL-PRF-38534 Class H, and MIL-STD-883.
Space COTS qualification is available for programs with shorter durations or lower radiation requirements.
NASA PEM-INST-001 compliance is available on applicable products.

What frequency ranges do Teledyne HiRel RF products cover?

RF switches cover DC to 60 GHz on select devices such as the TDSW0602T flip chip die.
Low noise amplifiers cover 400 MHz to 31.5 GHz across the TDLNA family.
PLL synthesizers support RF PLL frequencies to 5 GHz; DSAs cover 250 kHz to 4 GHz; prescalers cover DC to 7 GHz.

How does Teledyne HiRel support engineers during the design-in process?

Product datasheets, TID test reports, and qualification summaries are available for applicable catalog products.
Engineering and applications support is available through the Teledyne HiRel sales and applications team.
RF characterization data and S-parameter files are available for select products to support simulation and design verification.