When comparing the solid state Microwave Power Modules (MPMs) with tube based solutions in the same frequency range, they have the advantages of an instant on time; lower output noise; fast mute time; and will continue to function with inadvertent output mismatches (VSWR) while providing high reliability and a long service life.
New PTXM range of ultra-compact Microwave Power Modules (MPMs) delivers exceptionally low weight and size while providing surprising levels of power density
The recently developed PTXM range of TWT based Microwave Power Modules delivers exceptionally low weight and small size – typically 1.7 kg and 190 x 120 x 30mm, which has been achieved with no reduction in RF power or reliability. This high power-to-volume feature is the result of superior packaging techniques to efficiently use all available space.
These MPMs are particularly suitable for airborne applications or for other situations where space and weight are critical.
What is a Microwave Power Module (MPM)?
A Microwave Power Module (MPM) is essentially a compact, integrated microwave amplifier – for amplifying radio frequency signals to high power levels. MPMs combine solid state and vacuum tube technology (i.e. a solid state driver and Travelling Wave Tube (TWT) output) with a built in power supply.
TMD USA spotlights newest PTCM Series TWT intelligent instrumentation at EMC + SIPI 2018 – Booth 441
At the EMC + SIPI Symposium 2018, TMD USA, supplier of professional world class, microwave and RF products based in Baltimore, Maryland, will be demonstrating its proven capability in the field of EMC/EMI.
Emphasising this expertise is our recently introduced PTCM Series of intelligent, modular TWT (Travelling Wave Tube) RF instrumentation amplifiers. Operating over a frequency range from DC to 40 GHz, with a power output up to 50 kW, they are designed to deliver the highest field strengths in the test environment.
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TMD USA highlights latest Ka band MPMs and new intelligent instrumentation amplifier on Booth 755 at IMS 2018
At IMS this year, on Booth 755, TMD Technologies, LLC (TMD USA), world class supplier of professional microwave and RF products based in Baltimore, Maryland, will be featuring its advanced TWT- based and solid-state microwave power modules (MPMs) – plus a new intelligent instrumentation amplifier for radar and EW defence & homeland security systems and EMC & scientific laboratory applications.
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EW and DEW Application Notes
This document is one in a series of ‘Applications Notes’ which describe how TMD products have been used in particular customers’ applications over the past decades.
This Application Note is dedicated to Electronic Warfare (EW) and Directed Energy Weapons (DEW). An excerpt from the document is contained within this post but for more detail, and our EW and DEW and related product range, you can download the full document here – TMD Electronic Warfare and DEW Application Notes, or for more detailed product information you can download product datasheets on our Instrumentation Amplifiers, High Voltage Power Supplies and Microwave Power Modules (MPMs) pages.
Synthetic Radar Application Notes
This document is one in a series of ‘Applications Notes’ which describe how TMD products have been used in particular customers’ applications over the past decades.
This Application Note is dedicated to Synthetic Aperture Radar. An excerpt from the document is contained within this post but for more detail, and our Synthetic Aperture Radar Amplifiers product range, you can download the full document here – TMD Synthetic Aperture Radar Amplifiers, or for more detailed product information you can download our Instrumentation Amplifiers product datasheets from our Instrumentation Amplifiers page.