How SV Microwave Interconnects Power SATCOM, EW, and Radar Applications

In today’s defense market, RF systems demand precision, reliability, and speed. Attenuators, terminations, adapters, cable assemblies, and more keep signals strong and interference low in RF applications. Today, we’ll be focusing on how these interconnects operate in SATCOM (satellite communications), EW (electronic warfare), and Radar applications.

Cable Assemblies

Cable assemblies are critical in any RF system, as they carry signals between components with minimal loss. We offer conformable, flexible, and VITA-compliant options across various series, body styles, and cable lengths, operating up to 67 GHz. See how cable assemblies operate in SATCOM, EW, and Radar applications below:

• SATCOM: Provides consistent data transmission between ground-based systems and antennas

• EW: Ability to manage a variety of high-power and wideband signals without sacrificing performance 

• Radar: Maintains clear signals without interference regardless of signal type and length 

Adapters

RF adapters enable bridging between connector types without sacrificing signal integrity, especially when integrating multiple subsystems. SV Microwave’s adapters provide top-tier connectivity between in-series, between-series, and tee series categories:

• Between-series adapters ensure optimal signal integrity and performance while supporting transitions between various connector series. They also maintain a compact footprint

• In-series adapters offer connectivity within specific series, such as SMA, 2.92mm, 2.4mm, 1.85mm, SMP, SMPM, and SMPS.

• Tee-series adapters are designed to facilitate tee connections, allowing for multiple signal paths. These adapters are also designed to accommodate applications where signal splitting or combining is essential.

See below how these adapters are applied in SATCOM, EW, and Radar systems:

• SATCOM: Transitions ground station equipment signals to various antenna interfaces

• EW: Enables interoperability between test simulation and active field use

• Radar: Reduces repair downtime in the field through simple repairs 

Attenuators

SV Microwave’s attenuators are quality components engineered to reduce power without compromising signal integrity. Providing dependable solutions for effective power management, attenuators help test environments and field systems maintain optimal signal levels. See below how they operate in SATCOM, EW, and Radar applications:

• SATCOM: Protects uplink connections between receiver and satellite 

• EW: Maintains equipment integrity and optimizes jamming resistance through power level regulation

• Radar: Manages signal power for clarity and range accuracy

Terminations

Terminations protect signal integrity by absorbing RF power without reflections. This allows sensitive instruments to be protected and prevents performance degradation. See below how they operate in SATCOM, EW, and Radar applications.

• SATCOM: Stabilizes system impedance in unused ports

• EW: Reduces back-reflections during equipment calibration

• Radar: Ensures system stability during maintenance or reconfiguration

Choose SV For Your Reliable RF Interconnects

SV Microwave provides precise and reliable RF interconnects for your SATCOM, EW, and Radar applications, as well as any other RF system. If you have any questions or would like to contact our team, please email us at applications@svmicro.com.