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Solutions

Hybrid amplifiers: LNA, high dynamic range, medium power GaN, amplitude/phase-matched sets, and low phase noise variants
Voltage-controlled oscillators from 85 MHz to 8.9 GHz with ultra-low phase noise and multiple package types
Mixers, IQ networks, analog and threshold detectors, and frequency doublers
Switches, limiters, limiting amps, gain control amps, power dividers, and attenuators
BAW bulk acoustic wave delay devices, circulators, isolators, phase shifters, and YIG oscillators and filters
Custom and application-specific configurations available across the full portfolio

Markets

Airborne radar and electronic warfare on over 100 defense platforms
Space missions and satellite communications with 30-plus missions flown
Naval and shipboard systems requiring MIL-E-16400-qualified components
UAV and unmanned system applications demanding compact, reliable microwave sources
Missile guidance and seeker subsystems
Commercial and industrial RF system integrators requiring catalog traceability

Applications

Radar front-end receive chains using LNA and limiter combinations
Electronic warfare signal generation and frequency synthesis
Satellite communications up and down conversion with integrated LNA assemblies
Phase-matched amplitude sets for antenna beam-forming and phased array subsystems
Frequency generation using VCOs, YIG oscillators, and multi-loop synthesizer assemblies
Wideband signal processing from 30 kHz to 50 GHz in integrated microwave assemblies

Compliance

Quality System: MIL-PRF-38534 Classes H and K with TRB Option
Additional Standard: ISO 9001 / AS9100C
Screening: MIL-STD-883 Table I (standard) and Table II (full compliance option)
Environmental: MIL-E-5400 (airborne) and MIL-E-16400 (shipboard)
EMI: MIL-STD-461
Test Lab: Full DC and RF electrical test capability to 40 GHz

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an RF and microwave component?

An RF and microwave component is a discrete or hybrid-integrated device that processes radio frequency or microwave signals, typically between 30 kHz and 220 GHz, including amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, switches, and filters.
Chip and wire hybrid construction is standard in hi-rel applications for military, space, and defense programs.
These components are used in radar, electronic warfare, satellite communications, and instrumentation systems.

What is chip and wire hybrid construction?

Chip and wire hybrid assembly places unpackaged semiconductor die onto a substrate and interconnects them with wire bonds rather than surface-mount packaging.
This provides superior RF performance at high frequencies, reduces parasitic inductance, and withstands the thermal and mechanical stress of military environments.
Teledyne RF and Microwave uses chip and wire hybrid construction across the full amplifier and component portfolio.

What frequency range does the Teledyne RF and Microwave catalog cover?

The standard catalog spans 0.3 MHz to 20 GHz for amplifiers, with sub-system designs reaching 50 GHz and specialized products extending higher.
VCOs cover 85 MHz to 8.9 GHz. BAW delay devices and YIG-based components cover additional sub-bands within the microwave spectrum.
Custom designs are available for specific frequency requirements outside the standard catalog range.

What MIL qualifications does Teledyne RF and Microwave hold?

Teledyne RF and Microwave holds MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and K qualification with TRB Option, ISO 9001, and AS9100C certification.
Standard products are screened to MIL-STD-883 Table I, with Table II full compliance available as an option.
Products are also designed to meet MIL-E-5400 (airborne) and MIL-E-16400 (shipboard) environmental requirements.

Can components be upscreened to space-grade qualification?

Yes. Every amplifier and VCO in the portfolio can be upscreened to MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and K for space, military, and government applications.
Teledyne RF and Microwave has supported over 30 space missions with no in-flight failures reported.
The upscreen process follows documented flows and can be tailored to customer-specific program requirements.

What markets does Teledyne RF and Microwave serve?

Primary markets include airborne electronic warfare, radar, satellite communications, space systems, naval shipboard electronics, UAV systems, and missile subsystems.
Components have been incorporated into more than 100 defense platforms.
Commercial and industrial RF system integrators also use the catalog product line where traceable, hi-rel components are required.

Are custom RF and microwave components available?

Yes. Standard catalog products can be tuned for output power, gain, gain flatness, and bandwidth to meet application-specific requirements.
Teledyne RF and Microwave also designs fully custom hybrid assemblies and integrated microwave assemblies for complex subsystem requirements.
A dedicated engineering staff supports custom requirements from specification through production.

How does Teledyne RF and Microwave differ from a catalog distributor?

Teledyne RF and Microwave designs and manufactures all products at its own US facility, providing direct engineering support, full traceability, and qualification control.
Design flexibility including gain, bandwidth, and output power tuning is available on standard catalog parts, not just custom programs.
In-house environmental screening to MIL-PRF-38534 eliminates reliance on third-party test labs for hi-rel program support.

RF and Microwave ComponentsRF and microwave components are electronic devices that generate, amplify, switch, or process high-frequency signals for aerospace, defense, and space systems. Teledyne RF and Microwave provides a catalog of over 400 hybrid parts spanning 0.3 MHz to 20 GHz, all built with chip and wire construction.

Teledyne RF and Microwave offers RF and microwave component solutions for airborne radar, electronic warfare, satellite communications, and space programs. Key capabilities include: chip and wire hybrid construction, MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and K upscreen, and a catalog of more than 400 standard parts.

Frequency Range: 0.3 MHz to 20 GHz (amplifiers); 85 MHz to 8.9 GHz (VCOs); subsystems to 50 GHz
Qualification: MIL-PRF-38534 Classes H and K with TRB Option; ISO 9001; AS9100C
Catalog Size: 400+ standard amplifiers; multiple VCO, mixer, switch, and detector variants
Space Heritage: 30+ space missions flown; no in-flight failures
Defense Platforms: 100+ defense platforms served

RF and microwave components from Teledyne RF and Microwave are used in airborne electronic warfare, radar front-end chains, satellite communications, space missions, naval shipboard systems, UAV payloads, and missile subsystems within the aerospace and defense industry.