SBIR-STTR Award

Miniature Wide Band Power Amplifiers for Miniature Munitions
Award last edited on: 4/7/2010

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$288,085
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF06-125
Principal Investigator
Leif Roll

Company Information

Aethercomm Inc

3205 Lionshead Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92010
   (760) 208-6002
   sales@aethercomm.com
   www.aethercomm.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 49
County: San Diego

Phase I

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase I year
2006
Phase I Amount
$74,748
Aethercomm will investigate feasibility of producing an amplifier covering a 225 to 2000 MHz frequency range with an output power of 50 watts. Potential wideband gap materials will be evaluated to suit this need. Additionally, a space study will be conducted to ensure the final product will conform to the desired 25 cubic inch form factor. A preliminary thermal analysis will also be coducted in order to demostrate proper operation in the harse miniature munitions environment.

Keywords:
Power Amplifier, Wide Bandgap Materials, Wide Frequency Band, Broad Band

Phase II

Contract Number: ----------
Start Date: ----    Completed: ----
Phase II year
2007
Phase II Amount
$213,337
Aethercomm will produce a power amplifier covering a 225 to 2000 MHz frequency range with an output power of 50 watts. The amplifier will be fully tested to all electrical and environmental specifications for a minature munitions environment.

Keywords:
Power Amplifier, Wide Bandgap Materials, Wide Frequency Band, Broadband, Gan, Munitions