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2014 Design & Code Review

Proven Performance
High Performing X-Band Radar ICs

Phased Array AESA Systems
  • 4 channel beamformer IC with T/R duplex
  • Dual Rx for dual polarity/monopulse capability
  • Stable phase over temperature with digital phase shifters
  • High efficiency, low current front-end modules with range of output power
  • Low receiver noise with over drive power protection
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Qorvo provides the industry’s most capable components for high performing X-band radars. Using Anokiwave’s silicon beamformer ICs that integrate all core beam steering and control functions coupled with Qorvo’s advanced GaN T/R FEMs, customers can fit the RF front end within the radiating element lattice for planar X-band low-profile antennas that reduce SWAaP-C and observability.

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Silicon quad core beamforming IC with selectable dual Rx beams to support monopulse or dual polarization operation.

Silicon quad core beamforming IC with selectable dual Rx beams to support monopulse or dual polarization operation.

Multi-die FEM with T/R switch, limiter,
LNA and PA.
Tx power = 2W, Rx NF = 2.1 dB.

GaN MMIC integrated FEM with
T/R switch, limiter, LNA and PA.
Tx power = 3W, Rx NF = 2.2 dB.

Multi-die FEM with T/R switch, limiter,
LNA and PA.
Tx power = 5W, Rx NF = 2.2 dB..

GaN MMIC integrated FEM with T/R switch,
limiter, LNA and PA with dual Rx outputs.
Tx power = 4W, Rx NF = 2.7 d.

Multi-die FEM with T/R switch, limiter,
LNA and PA.
Tx power = 10W, Rx NF = 2.2 dB.

Multi-die FEM with limiter, LNA and PA.
Interfaces to circulator.
Tx power = 12W, RF NF = 1.4 dB

Typical X-Band Radar Implementation

Design Resources

The Importance of Input Linearity

Balancing noise figure and input linearity is key to RF receiver design, as higher gain improves sensitivity but increases distortion while stronger linearity reduces interference at the cost of sensitivity. The article describes how tuning gain and input linearity based on signal conditions lets RF receivers stay sensitive in quiet environments and resilient under interference.

X-Band Radar: Driving Defense Applications with Beamforming, GaN and GaAs Technology

The article explains how combining beamforming ICs with GaN and GaAs front-end modules creates compact, energy-efficient X-Band AESA radar systems that detect and track targets such as drones for modern defense applications.

Maximizing Performance in Phased Array Antennas with Time Delay Solutions

The article explains how using true time delay units (TDUs), often alongside phase shifters, enables phased array antennas to steer wideband signals accurately without beam squint, improving beamforming and directivity across radar, communication and satellite systems.

Qorvo's Full Radar Portfolio

Qorvo radar products include beamformers, GaN/GaAs front-end components, filters and defense-grade manufacturing that support land, sea, air and space platforms.

Qorvo planar x-band radar

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