S-band switched filters sharpen radar agility
Qorvo offers two S-band switched filter bank (SFB) modules that enhance frequency agility and spectral control in defense and aerospace radar systems. The QPB1034 and QPB1036 integrate bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters and fast-switching logic in a compact 6.0×6.0×0.78-mm surface-mount package.
Optimized for lower S-band frequencies, the QPB1034 provides two switches flanking four filters and a bypass path. The QPB1036 supports broader frequency coverage and higher channel density, incorporating six filters and a bypass. Both modules improve radar system performance with low insertion loss and BAW technology’s high out-of-band rejection.
“Qorvo’s switched filter bank modules enable radar designers to reduce size and complexity without sacrificing performance,” said Dean White, senior director of Defense and Aerospace Market Strategy at Qorvo. “Our BAW technology enables unmatched rejection and channel density in a fully integrated form factor—making these solutions ideal for agile radar front ends.”
Both the QPB1034 and QPB1036 SFB modules are now sampling.
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