SBIR-STTR Award

Nuvotronics has created a unique metal micromachining process, PolyStrataTM, used to create suspended recta-coax lines, high performance MMIC sockets, and millimeter-wave (MMW) interconnection circuits with low loss, small size/high density, and durability. Nuvotronics is proposing to develop high power, high efficiency K-band power amplifiers for future Miltary Satellitte Communication Systems. During this Phase I project, the main goal will be to design and layout the 80 Watt K-band amplifier and demonstrate high efficient operation through simulations and measured experimental data.

Benefit:
Military and commercial satellite communications systems.

Keywords:
Power Amplifier, K-Band, Satellite Communications, Microfabrication, Microwave

Nuvotronics utilizes the unique PolyStrata® metal micromachining process to create suspended recta-coax lines, high performance MMIC sockets, and millimeter-wave (MMW) interconnection circuits with low loss, small size/high density, and durability. Nuvotronics is proposing to develop high power, high efficiency K-band power amplifiers for future Military Satellite Communication Systems. During this Phase II project, the main goal will be to design and build an 80 Watt K-band amplifier utilizing state-of-the-art combining methods and amplifiers. Nuvotronics will demonstrate highly efficient operation through simulations and measured experimental data on a prototype unit.

Benefit:
Military and commercial satellite communications systems. Secondary applications in radar and electronic warfare systems.

Keywords:
Power Amplifier, K-Band, Satellite Communications, Microfabrication, Microwave