API Technologies

United States

GaN-Based Power Amplifiers for TWT Amplifier ReplacementAPI Technologies' line of Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power Amplifiers utilize pulsed, solid state power amplifier technology and include designs that operate with output power levels up to 1, 000 watts and frequencies to 18 GHz. These power amplifiers serve as cost-effective replacements for traveling wave tube (TWT) amplifiers and offer longer life, better efficiencies and reduced size and weight than their TWT counterparts.

High Power and Efficiency Using Latest GaN TechnologyAPI Technologies' complete line of Gallium Nitride (GaN) based power amplifiers and power amplifier drivers offer unparalleled reliability and performance. Utilizing the intrinsic physical properties of GaN like high heat capacity and thermal conductivity, these durable power amplifier solutions operate at a high output power over wide bandwidths. API's GaN-based amplifier solutions are ideal for use in applications including military and commercial radar, communication transmitters, jamming systems, optical drivers, and medical imaging electronics. Explore API Technologies GaN Power Amplifier Designs

At API Technologies, our high performance power amplifier solutions are designed with strict attention to efficiency and reliability. Several standard options are available as well as custom solutions designed for customer specifications. Our engineers are experts in multiple discipline integration, including power amplifier designs with integrated switches, filters and splitters. API's power amplifiers feature a unique void-free, low thermal resistance die attach process ensuring exceptional reliability and stability for critical military and commercial applications.CapabilitiesBroad Range of Technologies and DesignsAPI's power amplifiers are manufactured utilizing in-house thin and thick film technology as well as conventional PC board designs.In-house chip and wire (hybrid) and SMT manufacturing.Linear & Non-linear SimulationsWe utilize advanced RF & Microwave linear and non-linear simulation for rapid prototyping and a reduced design cycle.Our Push-Pull Design Techniques, coupled with transistors that have been selected for high linearity characteristics, enable API Engineers to achieve this incredible performance including IP2 values of +120 dBm.Built-in MonitoringDual band power conditioning and control with field downloadable firmware to support active reconfiguration with built-in monitoring.API Technologies achieves guaranteed ultra-low phase noise performance in its amplifiers using a combination of design techniques, material selection, and in-house testing.Thermal SimulationAPI utilizes state-of-the-art thermal simulation and scanning tools when designing high power amplifiers.Power Amplifier IntegrationRack-Mount Power Amplifier AssembliesIntegrated Power Amplifier SplittersIntegrated Power Amplifier FiltersIntegrated Power Amplifier SwitchesPA Modules with Integrated PSUPower Amplifier ApplicationsBroadband JammingElectronic WarfarePulsed RadarMilitary CommunicationsTransmittersDigital ControlSatellite LinksTest Equipment

API Technologies Solid State Pulsed Power Amplifier products provide output power up to 1 kW and suited for wide band operation. These amplifiers utilize state of the art thermal simulation and scanning tools as well as multiple design technologies resulting in reduced size, excellent thermal performance, and improved reliability. Utilizing state of the art GaN transistor technology, API Technologies is able to overcome limitations in TWT (traveling wave tube) with solid state pulsed power amplifiers. These solid state designs overcome the inherent problems with electron tube TWTs of limited life and single point failure susceptibility while addressing the competing high performance airborne system requirements of kilowatt power levels and compact size.1kw Peak Output PowerTypical frequency range of 9 - 9.8 GHzEfficiencies as high as 20%Up to 100 sec pulse width, 10% duty cycleTargeted for TWT Amplifier ReplacementWhite Paper:A GaN Solid State Amplifier Replacement for a 1kW Traveling Wave TubeApplications Include:Military and Commercial RadarCommunication TransmittersJamming Systems

Power Amplifier Subsystems & Power Amplifier Integrated AssembliesExperts at vertical integration, API is a leading manufacturer of power amplifier subsystems and integrated amplifier assemblies incorporating multi-band amplifiers, switched harmonic filter banks and high efficiency DC converters with integrated adaptive biasing controls to ensure high reliability. Wide bandwidth and high efficiency are not the only features offered in our full line of high power amplifiers. Utilizing both in-house chip and wire (hybrid), thin film, and SMT technology, our power amplifiers draw from a wide range of leading edge semiconductors. Amplifiers are offered in class A, AB, linear, and C designs in operating frequencies up to 26 GHz with output levels from 500mW to 1 kW.