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 Post subject: Front end modules
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:27 pm 
 
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Mercury Computer Systems (formerly Micronetics) has developed a series of Receiver Front-End Modules (FEM Series) that combine standard circuit functional elements into a single compact

sealed housing (in various frequency bands from 2 - 26.5 GHz). This series of multifunction modules combine elements that include limiters, circulators, LNAs and noise sources that can be switched in for built-in-test (BIT). By combining

these elements into one circuit board design, noise figure is minimized due to reduction of the coaxial interconnections; additionally there are benefits that include smaller size and lower cost.

Micronetics offers single and dual channel Receiver Front-End Modules, each design is verified for performance for all specification parameters including high power testing using a thermal imaging

camera for maximum field reliability. For more information, please contact Tom Buhlinger at 603-546-4177 or tbuhlinger@micronetics.com. Thanks.

Posted  11/12/2012