Spectrum Control's Quad Transmit Receive Module, or QTRM, solutions for AESA/E-Scan radar applications offer a unique and innovative solution to system integrators and prime contractors seeking a high performance, high level transmit/receive solution for the development of active antenna array systems and sub-systems.

In support of ease of integration and reducing development time to market, we have developed an approach that supports a LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) for the AESA AAAU (Active Antenna Array Unit) platforms which allows for a common module building approach for ease of system integration, first line repair and reduced cost of ownership.

• The Quad Transmit Receive Module comprises four T/R channels and associated DC and control electronics, with built-in factory calibration, thus providing a line replaceable unit for the array.
• The quad configuration provides the optimum building block to meet most aperture requirements whilst providing efficient use of local DC and control functionality.
• The technologies used allow for a highly integrated electronic assembly to be realized, providing cost effective medium to high volume manufacture.
• The factory calibration of each QTRM allows modules to be interchanged regardless of their position within the array.
• Additional calibration can be set and stored within the QTRM by the integrator to allow for external system offsets.

Designed, manufactured and tested in the UK, Spectrum Control has decades of experience in AESA radar solutions, high-reliability electronic subsystems, modules, and components for high-performance defence and space applications. We welcome the opportunity to work with customers during their product development by providing technical support to customise and active antenna array solution.

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