[SatNews] New Ku-band radar microwave power modules have made their entry into the market...

The M28 series is an 80-watt Ku-band Microwave Power Module (MPM) designed for airborne (-40 to +85˚C temp range) synthetic aperture radar (SAR) applications and is packaged in a world-class, performance-leading 7.4 x 6.25 x 1.0 form factor weighing in at less than 4 pounds. Operating in pulse mode, up to a 35 percent duty cycle, the MPM draws just 200 watts of 270 VDC prime power while offering excellent spectral (-50 dBc) purity. L-3 Electron Devices is a leading, global manufacturer of MPMs for applications in communications, radar, and electronic warfare systems. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs more than 63,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 provides a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2010 sales of $15.7 billion.