RF Detection
- Wideband Receivers — AD9361 for spectrum monitoring
- Low-Noise Amplifiers — Skyworks LNAs
- Directional Couplers — for signal measurement
- ADCs — high-speed ADS series for digitization
- DSP Processors — for signal classification
Counter-UAV Defense
Electronic components for counter-UAV systems
RF detection, directional jamming, radar tracking, and drone neutralization systems.
Subsystem Components
Key component categories by subsystem
Jamming & EW
- Power Amplifiers — MACOM GaN for jamming
- Frequency Synthesizers — ADF series for agile jamming
- RF Switches — high-power GaN for band selection
- Thermal Management — high-temp rated passives
- Protection — high-power TVS and fusing
Radar & Tracking
- Radar Front-Ends — MMIC for FMCW radar
- Precision Clocks — Si5338 for radar timing
- High-Speed ADCs — for radar return digitization
- FPGA Power — multi-rail sequencing regs
- Rugged Connectors — MIL-spec rated
Design Requirements
Key engineering requirements
- Wideband RF — Must cover 400MHz-6GHz for all drone bands
- High power — Jamming requires 10W+ RF output
- ITAR compliance — Defense needs export licensing
- Rugged operation — Vehicle-mounted needs MIL-STD
- Low noise figure — Detection depends on front-end noise
Typical BOM
Component mapping by subsystem
| Subsystem | Key Components | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| RF Detector | Wideband LNA, mixer, ADC, DSP | ADI, TI, MACOM |
| Jammer Module | GaN PA, synthesizer, RF switch, filter | MACOM, ADI, Skyworks |
| Radar Unit | MMIC, clock, high-speed ADC, FPGA supply | ADI, TI, MACOM |
| Command Unit | MCU, display driver, comms, power | TI, ADI, Murata |
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