Low-Cost, High-Power Microwave Switches for Radar and Electronic Warfare (EW) Applications
ID: N242-090Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Low-Cost, High-Power Microwave Switches for Radar and Electronic Warfare (EW) Applications

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking innovative solutions for the development of low-cost, high-power microwave switches aimed at enhancing radar and electronic warfare applications. The primary objective is to design, optimize, and fabricate prototypes of a microwave switch that significantly improves performance metrics such as power handling, switching speed, and efficiency while reducing unit costs to enable affordable phased array systems. These switches are critical for advanced surveillance and electronic warfare capabilities, addressing the Navy's stringent requirements for high efficiency and multi-functionality in modern communication systems. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is currently closed, with the next opportunity expected to open on May 15, 2024, and applications due by June 12, 2024. For further details, please visit the official source link at DOD SBIR/STTR.

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