IMS 2025 (IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium), the world’s largest gathering and industry exhibition for RF & Microwave professionals, took place in San Francisco, California, this year from 17-19 June. The aerospace and defense sector at IMS 2025 highlighted the important role of RF in enabling the next generation of mission-critical solutions.
Here is a list of some interesting Aerospace and Defense products from various manufacturers that were featured at .
Compact, High Power, Reliable TWT Replacement
The Qorvo Spatium® QPR3238 solid-state amplifier provides a robust, efficient replacement for TWT amplifiers, delivering reliable power (51.5 dBm CW) from 32-38 GHz. Compact and rugged, it reduces operating costs, simplifies integration, and ensures consistent performance with precise RF modulation for EW and radar systems. Click here to learn more.
Qorvo
Miniature Receiver Module from 0.9-18GHz
The AM9018 is a fully integrated tuner module that provides high dynamic range coverage from 0.9-18 GHz. It has an analog IF output frequency that is centered at 2 GHz with 1 GHz bandwidth and a bypass path from 10 MHz to 6 GHz that delivers direct spectrum capture capabilities. It can be mounted to a circuit board and multiple tuner sets can work together for coherent operation and N-channel applications. Click here to learn more.
Mercury Systems
10 W Power Amplifier from 2-18 GHz
The Quantic PMI Model PA-218-45-5-10W-24V-SFF is a solid state power amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 2-18 GHz. It has a saturated output power of 10 W with a gain of 38-45 +2.5 dB and a noise figure of 5.5 dB max. It has a package size of 4.95" x 3.38"x 1.0" (excluding connectors) with removable SMA female connectors allowing for use as either a connectorized or surface mount component. Click here to learn more.
Quantic PMI (Planar Monolithics)
SMT Circulators & Isolators for AESA Radars at Lower Costs
Smiths Interconnect provides a range of surface-mount circulators and isolators that offer high RF power linearity and compact form factors, enabling cost-effective integration into AESA radar systems using standard pick-and-place processes. For example, their 5.2-6 GHz isolator delivers 25 W peak power while weighing just 0.6 grams and measuring 1.6 mm in height. These products help radar designers enhance performance and system density without raising costs. Click here to learn more.
Smiths Interconnect
40-64 GSPS 4T4R 12/22/36 GHz RF Transceivers with SerDes
The Electra-Q is a family of four-channel ADC/DAC transceivers based on Jariet’s RF data converter technology. Electra-Q eliminates substantial portions of the RF system by directly digitizing up to a 64 GSPS clock rate, 36 GHz RF, and 6.4 GHz IBW. It has high-performance and low-power 10-bit 64 GSPS ADCs and DACs, DDC/DUCs, and multi-lane 30 Gbps JESD204C. Click here to learn more.
Jariet Technologies, Inc.
20 GSPS Software-defined Radio for Radar / EW / COMS/ ISR Applications
The Apollo MxFE is a 220 GSPS software-defined radio for Radar/EW/COMS/ISR applications. This agile solution offers Direct RF Sampling from DC to 18 GHz with state-of-the-art high dynamic range ADC and DAC cores capable of digitizing up to 4 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth per channel, with exceptional spurious-free dynamic range and low noise spectral density. Click here to learn more.
Analog Devices
400 W, X-Band High Power Amplifier
The ERZ-HPA-0900-1000-56 is ERZIA's highest power X-band amplifier that operates from 9-10 GHz. This HPA is based on GaN Technology and provides over 400 W (56.5 dBm) of power with a small signal gain of 70 dB. Click here to learn more.
ERZIA
16-Way E-Plane Combiner from 5.3-5.9 GHz
The Model D11839 is an E-Plane Combiner ideally suited for emerging High CW Power and High Duty Cycle Solid State Radar requirements. This E-Plane combiner covers the full 5.3 - 5.9 GHz band, and is rated 8000 W CW. It has an insertion loss of less than 0.15 dB, excellent Phase and Amplitude balance, and is a non-isolated combiner. The configuration, frequency and power can be customized based on the requirement. Click here to learn more.
Werlatone
Bullet Housing from DC to 67 GHz
It's time for a new approach to packaging. This connectorized, low-loss, inline bullet housing for 2-port passive products is a cost-effective packaging solution delivering industry-leading performance from DC to 67 GHz. Designed to be fully customizable across Marki Microwave’s extensive catalog of bare die products, including attenuators, equalizers, filters, multipliers, and limiters. Click here to learn more.
Marki Microwave
S-band, 18 kW Solid-State GaN Transmitter from 2.7- 3.1GHz
The RRK273118K-690 is an 18 kW S-band GaN solid-state transmitter that operates from 2.7-3.1 GHz. It has been designed for high-power radar systems in airports and can be used in weather, maritime, defense, and scientific fields. This transmitter replaces legacy magnetrons with GaN-on-SiC technology and features forced air-cooling, redundant PSUs, and parallel HPAs for operational reliability.
RFHIC Corporation
MIL-Spec Components from DC-110 GHz
KRYTAR designs and manufactures ultra-broadband MIL-Spec components and testing equipment used in defense electronics. Their products support applications such as radar systems, SATCOM, electronic warfare (ECM, ECCM, ESM), simulation systems, quantum, cryogenic technologies, and jammers. for radar & IEDs. All products are developed and produced in the United States at their facility in Silicon Valley. Click here to learn more.
KRYTAR
Ultra-Compact 0.3" SMA Quintuplexer from DC 20GHz
The QUINT1P53510A is a Quintuplexer that splits the input signal into 5 contiguous passbands from DC-20 GHz. It provides excellent performance: > 14dB return loss, typ. < 1.0 dB insertion loss, and > 50 dB isolation. The filter has an ultra-thin 0.3" profile and stackable design, allowing two units to be cascaded in the space of one to double isolation while maintaining signal integrity. It is ideal for compact, high-performance RF systems such as in EW. Click here to learn more.
Plexsa Manufacturing
Butler Matrices & Attenuators for 5G/6G
Spectrum Control's Weinschel offers a range of Butler Matrices and Programmable Attenuators that deliver precise RF performance for 5G/6G, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and MIMO testing. The Butler Matrices offer high phase accuracy and isolation up 0 16x16. The Programmable Attenuators provide up to 127 dB attenuation across 18 GHz. These products are in stock now at RFMW. Click here to learn more.
Weinschel by Spectrum Control
Ultra-Compact Multiplexers for Next-Gen Broadband Solutions (DC~ 40 GHz)
The μMUX is a compact Multiplexer filter family (<1" square) with 3-5 contiguous broadband filter channels from DC to 40 GHz, offering <1 dB in-band insertion loss. Options include 2-40 GHz channel selection and harmonic-rejecting adjacent filters. Also available: diplexers (DC-18- 40GHz) and low-pass filters (6- 40GHz). The μMUX family addresses new solutions to further SWAP-C challenges for ultra-broadband receivers.
Nuvotronics
Fast-Tuning Microwave Frequency Synthesizer with excellent Phase Noise
The dB-9006 Magnum Opus is an instrument-grade synthesized signal source designed for high-performance applications requiring precision, speed, and spectral purity. It covers a wide frequency range from 100 MHz to 27 GHz with 1 Hz standard resolution and a high-resolution mode offering 1 mHz precision. Delivering excellent phase noise performance and -80 dBc non-harmonic spur levels, this signal source utilizes fundamental VCOs, ensuring clean output signals without sub-harmonics. Fast tuning speeds under 50 microseconds are achieved via the high-speed 4-wire SPI interface. Click here to learn more.
dB Control
Advanced Microwave Solutions for Defense, Space, and Commercial Systems
KRATOS Microwave Electronics Division specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced microwave components and sub-assemblies for defense, commercial, and space applications. The company’s capabilities span a range of technologies, including embedded DSP, mixed-signal processing, System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions, high-power amplifiers, and FPGAbased systems. With over five decades of experience, Kratos delivers high-performance, reliable solutions for mission-critical electronic and RF systems. Click here to learn more.
KRATOS
12 GHz and 18 GHz RF Over Fiber Solutions for Defense &EW
The 12 GHz and 18 GHz RFoF Ultra solutions provide a high SFDR of more than 112 dB/Hz. They have an improved IP1dBc, which enables higher signal levels to be tolerated and transmitted without distortion. These high-performance products can be used in applications such as civil communication, antenna remoting, telemetry, point-to-point, defense systems, satellite communications, and more. Click here to learn more.
RFOptic
3U VPX Multi-Channel Converter
The new 3U VPX Multi-Channel Converter from Teledyne Microwave Solutions offers two wideband transceivers on a single 3U card. RF coverage spans 0.5-20 GHz, with 2 GHz IBW and excellent phase noise of-124 dBc/Hz @ 1 MHz offset. Rugged, compact and reliable, it is an ideal solution for radar warning receivers and jammer systems. Click here to learn more.
Teledyne Microwave Solutions
80 W Microwave Power Module from 43.5 to 45.5 GHz
The dB-3205 from dB Control is a Microwave Power Module (MPM) that operates from 43.5 to 45.5 GHz. The amplifier provides a CW output power of 80 W with a gain of over 49 dB. It requires a DC supply of 28 V and has a power consumption of up to 900 W. Click here to learn more.
dB Control
Phase Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillators from 8 to 18 GHz
The Whisper series from Quantic MWD are Phase Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillators that operate from 8 to 18 GHz. They deliver an output power of 17 dBm and have a phase noise of less than –113 dBc/Hz. These oscillators have harmonics of less than -40 dBc and spurious levels of less than -75 dBc. Click here to learn more.
Quantic MWD
Compact RF Front-End System-in-Package from 2 to 20 GHz
The SCRS-00-1000 from Spectrum Control is a RF Front-End (RFFE) System-in-Package that operates from 6 to 18 GHz (filtered) and 2 to 20 GHz (unfiltered). It delivers the capabilities of an Integrated Microwave Assembly (IMA) in a compact, high-volume package. This RFFE’s surface-mount design, along with built-in digital control, offers up to 86% reduction in lifecycle costs and 3x improvement in the design velocity. Click here to learn more.
Spectrum Control
Switched Filter Bank in the S-Band
The QPB1036 is a S-Band switched filter bank module that integrates two switches on both sides of 6 filters and a bypass. This module is housed in a 6x6 mm package for radar applications. Low insertion loss, coupled with BAW's high out-of-band rejection, makes this switched filter bank an ideal choice for S-Band D&A applications. Click here to learn more.
Qorvo
Dual Channel RF Transceiver from 30 to 6000 MHz
The ADRV9002 from Analog Devices is a dual-channel RF Transceiver that operates from 30 to 6000 MHz and covers the UHF, VHF, licensed and unlicensed cellular bands, industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) bands. This highly integrated transceiver has dual-channel transmitters, dual-channel receivers, integrated synthesizers, and digital signal processing functions. The IC delivers a versatile combination of high performance and low power consumption required by battery-powered radio equipment and can operate in both FDD and TDD modes. Click here to learn more.
Analog Devices
Dual-Channel mmWave Block Up Converter from 18 to 40 GHz
The SCRS-00-1003 from Spectrum Control is a Dual-Channel mmWave Block Up Converter (BUC) that converts input frequencies from 6.25-14.25 GHz (Band 1)/3-17 GHz (Band 2) to output frequencies from 18-26 GHz (Band 1)/26-40 GHz (Band 2). It is part of Spectrum Control’s RF + SiP platform that delivers the capabilities of an integrated microwave assembly (IMA) in a compact package. This BUC consists of an Intel FPGA, 12 voltage regulators, 12 RF amplifiers, 2 digital attenuators, 3 RF detectors, and 10 RF filters. It also includes an onboard memory that provides storage capacity for calibration data to support optimal performance over wide temperature ranges. This converter provides a gain of 22-28 dB with a noise figure of 9 dB and has an output P1dB of 10 dBm. It is ideal for test and measurement equipment, aerospace, unmanned systems, smart antennas, wireless communications, electronic warfare, and radar applications. Click here to learn more.
Spectrum Control
80 W Microwave Power Module from 43.5 to 45.5 GHz
The dB-3205 from dB Control is a Microwave Power Module (MPM) that operates from 43.5 to 45.5 GHz. The amplifier provides a CW output power of 80 W with a gain of over 49 dB. It requires a DC supply of 28 V and has a power consumption of up to 900 W. The RF signal path consists of a solid-state amplifier and a vacuum power booster. The power supply topology uses proprietary low-noise, high-efficiency designs to operate the RF signal path. This compact, conduction-cooled MPM has a differential/TTL control interface and is designed to operate in extreme military environments.
The amplifier is available in a module that measures 11.00 x 9.38 x 2.38 inches with Type-K/2.9mm Female connectors at the input and WR-22 waveguide interface at the output and is ideal for datalink applications. Click here to learn more.
dB Control
Lumped Component (LC) Diplexer from DC to 100 MHz & 425 MHz to 18 GHz
The Low-Profile DC-18 GHz Diplexer from Networks International Corporation (NIC) is a Lumped Component (LC) Diplexer that has passbands from DC to 100 MHz and 425 MHz to 18 GHz. It has an insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB and provides a rejection of more than 27 dB in both passbands. This 50-Ohm diplexer has a passband flatness of less than 0.6 dB and a VSWR of less than 2.0:1. It is available in a low-profile module that measures 0.62 x 0.47 x 0.19 inches and is ideal for radar, EW, and space applications. Click here to learn more.
Networks International Corporation
4-Channel Switched BAW Filter Bank from 2.7 to 3.1 GHz
The QPB1034 from Qorvo is a 4-Channel Switched Filter Bank that operates from 2700 to 3100 MHz (S-Band). It is based on BAW technology and consists of 2 switches, 4 filters, and a bypass. This filter bank has an insertion loss of less than 4.1 dB. It does not require an external matching circuit and ensures low loss. This RoHS-compliant filter bank is available in an SMT package that measures 6.00 x 6.00 x 0.78 mm. It is ideal for D&A applications. Click here to learn more.
Qorvo
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