Receivers

MPG Solutions® delivers leading edge single channel microwave narrowband receivers, covering 500 MHz to 18 GHz RF Input, with options for higher bands.


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Overview

Despite the ultra compact form factor, the receiver attains exceptional high performance characteristics, suitable for advanced ELINT / SIGINT/ RESM operations. The design utilises MPG SWaP technological advances to maintain performance in an ultra compact footprint.

Benefits

Built into MPG Solutions® EW receivers, better sensitivity and a means of operating in a complex signal environment offering a Higher Point of Intercept (POI):

  • Frequency range of 2 to 18 GHz
  • A frequency resolution of 3.93 MHz with pulse capability of 50nS up to Continous Wave (CW)
  • Significant dynamic range of the receiver greater than -70 to +10 dBm
  • Multiple and simultaneous signal capabiltiies and full jammer immunity

Receivers deliver exceptional high performance and are suitable for advanced ELINT/SIGINT and RESM operations. Ultra-fast switching speeds maintain pace with the most demanding platform requirements.

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Problems Solved

The receiver consists of three highly integrated main building blocks:

FRONT END PRE-SELECTOR:
A high performance ultra compact preselector provides exceptional levels of broadband filtering utilising our thin-film filtering technology.

LOCAL OSCILLATOR:
The integrated LO utilises a novel concept to achieve an impressive small size, with exceptional levels of performance — DDS technology, and micro-miniature proprietary microwave tuneable filtering technology being at the heart of the concept.

DOWN CONVERTER:
The down converter architecture and frequency plan has been carefully formulated to maximise SFDR whilst still offering a wide IBW. Despite the levels of integration, flexibility is offered in final IF output frequency and bandwidth to suite almost any system level implementation.

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MPG Solutions® provides expert support throughout all of the phases in our customer experience, from quoting the perfect solution to continued post-delivery support and extended warranty coverage. Let's take on your latest design challenge together.

Benefits

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MODULAR

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SWaP

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CUSTOM DESIGN

Technical Questions?

Our team is composed of highly-technical engineers empowered to quickly assist you in identifying a high-performance RF/microwave solutions. Contact our engineers to see how we can solve your mission-critical challenges.

Special Processes & Technologies


Engineering:

  • Multiple RF Screen Rooms
  • Full Complement of Test Equipment (DC – 3GHz) including Network, Spectrum, and Modulation Analyzers; Signal and Function Generators
  • Eagleware GENESYS™RF/Microwave Design Tool together with SPECTRASYS™, an RF architecture simulator and EMPOWER/ML™, a multi-level planar 3D EM simulator
  • MathCAD13 for circuit simulation and analysis
  • Mentor Graphics DxDesigner Schematic Capture & Circuit Board Layout Tool
  • Autodesk Inventor® Series including:
    1.Autodesk Inventor® software for 2D/3D design and documentation
    2.AutoCAD® Mechanical for productive 2D drawing and detailing
    3.Autodesk® Vault to synchronize your design efforts

Environmental Testing:

  • Custom developed test fixtures for automated testing of customer units
  • Temperature/Humidity chambers capable of thermal cycling units under test from -73°C to +175°C. Pole/Zero currently has multiple thermal chambers including the TestEquity 115, TestEquity 1007C, Russells F-18, Russells RB-32 and Russells RDV-32 chambers
  • MB Dynamics C10E, LDS V830 and V850 Electrodynamic vibration tables for shock, random, & sinusoidal testing cycles
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