High Performance Switched Filter Banks Switched Filter Banks API Technologies, a leading designer & manufacturer of RF filters and switches, is uniquely able to optimize Switched Filter Bank designs by drawing from its talented staff of Filter, Switch and Thin Film design engineers. API Technologies offers more than just single function product designs. We are vertically integrated, drawing from specialists in multiple disciplines from amp specialists, to filter specialists, thin film, mixers, switches…all working together to deliver a design which meets specifications and exceeds our customer’s expectations. Our in-house specialties include: - In-house Thin Film Fabrication - PIN Diode Switches - FET Switches - GaAs Switches - Diode Drivers - RF & Microwave Filters - Switched Filter Banks, Integrated Products For more information please call us at 888.553.7531 | Loaded with Standard Features | High Performance is not the only facet of API’s industry leading Switched Filter Banks. Another important element that sets us apart is features. Loaded with standard features, our proven designs are engineered for demanding performance in both high-end commercial applications as well as military markets. Channelized Manifolds Switch manifolds are channelized to obtain maximum channel-to-channel isolation. Multiple Control Interfaces We incorporate multiple interface options from TTL and CMOS to RS-232, utilizing EMI pins, D-Sub and Micro-D connectors. Reverse and Over Voltage Protection Our switched filter banks use multiple protection circuits including high performance Schottky diodes to prevent damage in a harsh application environment. | The Filter Specialists | Versatility is a hallmark that separates API Technologies from other filter companies. Choosing from a wide assortment of topologies including lumped element, cavity, ceramic, SAW, tubular, suspended substrate, and waveguide our engineers match the optimum topology to your requirements. Unlike other filter companies, API continues to prove that by offering multiple options, a customer can weigh the benefits of: size vs. loss, rejection vs. size, selectivity vs. group delay...and select the perfect filter to optimize system performance and value. High Quality Ceramic Filters Although we can provide many standard finishes, we prefer to use gold plating on our surface mount packages offering better solderability, conductivity and corrosion resistance than more common finishes. Low Loss Tubular Filters In order to achieve the lowest loss possible, we choose to use silver plating during extreme Low Loss applications. Temperature Compensated API Technologies has frequently designed and manufactured cavity filters with temperature drifts of less than 1 ppm/°C. Suspended Substrate Integrating suspended substrate topologies with lumped and distributed elements provide enhanced unloaded Q and small size in one design. Creative Lumped Element Designs Utilizing sophisticated software such as Sonnet EM Simulatore and SolidWorks, creative layouts can be realized to optimize package size and electrical performance. Superior Group Delay SAW Filters Our proprietary SAW filter design technologies provide superior Group Delay Matching Performance with minimal signal distortion. For more information please call us at 888.553.7531 Standard Switched Filter Banks Part Number Low Frequency High Frequency Channels Insertion Loss (dB) VSWR Ultimate Rejection (dBc) Switching Speed (μs) Control Method Power Supply (VDC/current) 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 80 MHz 100 MHz 300 MHz 300 MHz 950 MHz 1.5 GHz 2.0 GHz 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz 4.0 GHz 4.2 GHz 5.0 GHz 7.5 GHz 8.5 GHz 14 GHz 500 MHz 200 MHz 600 MHz 1200 MHz 1050 MHz 2.0 GHz 2.5 GHz 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz 8.0 GHz 4.7 GHz 6.5 GHz 10 GHz 14 GHz 18 GHz 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.0 2.0 7.0 2.0 7.0 6.5 6.5 5.5 4.0 4.0 10.0 4.5 4.5 4.5 5.0 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.8:1 1.5:1 1.7:1 1.7:1 1.7:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.7:1 2.0:1 2.0:1 1.7:1 1.7:1 1.7:1 60 40 60 63 70 80 80 80 75 60 60 60 60 60 60 0.15 0.7 0.2 0.7 0.4 0.1 0.1 1.0 1.0 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.1 TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL +5 V / 1 mA +5 V / 60 mA , 12 V / 40 mA +5 V / 1.5 mA +5 V / 60 mA , 12 V / 40 mA +5 V / 100 mA , 15 V / 40 mA +5 V / 50 mA , 5.2 V / 50 mA +5 V / 50 mA , 5.2 V / 50 mA +5 V / 75 mA +5 V / 75 mA +5V / 50 mA +5V / 50 mA +5V / 100 mA , 5V / 40 mA +5V / 50 mA +5V / 50 mA +5V / 50 mA 310-020021-003 310-020410-002 310-020393-002 310-020405-002 310-020137-002 310-020342-002 NB3000-1 NB3000-2 NB3000-3 500 MHz 550 MHz 750 MHz 1.75 GHz 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 4.0 GHz 8.0 GHz 10 GHz 550 MHz 600 MHz 1250 MHz 8.25 GHz 6.0 GHz 4.0 GHz 10 GHz 18 GHz 20 GHz 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7.0 6.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.5 5.3 5.5 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.7:1 2.5:1 2.0:1 1.5:1 1.7:1 1.7:1 1.7:1 70 60 60 55 50 80 60 60 60 0.22 0.15 0.4 0.4 1.0 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL +5V / 75 mA +12V / 100 mA +5V / 250 mA , 15V / 100 mA +5V / 100 mA , 12V / 40 mA +5V / 80 mA , 5V / 30 mA +5V / 125 mA , 15V / 70 mA +5V / 80 mA , 5V / 30 mA +5V / 80 mA , 5V / 30 mA +5V / 80 mA , 5V / 30 mA 310-020421-002 310-020440-002 310-020136-006 310-020295-002 310-020296-002 310-020297-002 310-020298-002 310-020634-002 NB4000-2 NB4000-1 NB4000-3 310-020635-002 DC 50 MHz 130 MHz 700 MHz 750 MHz 800 MHz 850 MHz 1.9 GHz 2.0 GHz 2.0 GHz 6.0 GHz 10 GHz 20 MHz 90 MHz 190 MHz 850 MHz 1000 MHz 1100 MHz 1200 MHz 6.1 GHz 6.0 GHz 18 GHz 20 GHz 13 GHz 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2.5 9.0 9.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.5 7.0 5.2 1.5:1 1.7:1 1.7:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.8:1 1.6:1 1.8:1 1.6:1 1.8:1 80 30 50 60 60 60 60 60 65 60 60 60 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.5 TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL 5V / 30 mA +5V / 100 mA , 5V / 50 mA +5V / 100 mA , 5V / 50 mA +5V / 75 mA , 12V / 75 mA +5V / 75 mA , 12V / 75 mA +5V / 75 mA , 12V / 75 mA +5V / 75 mA , 12V / 75 mA +5V / 100 mA , 5V / 50 mA +5V / 110 mA , 5V / 30 mA +10V / 190 mA , 10V / 25 mA +5V / 100 mA , 5V / 60 mA +5V / 100 mA , 5V / 50 mA 310-020448-002 310-020460-002 310-020434-002 310-020441-002 310-020543-002 310-020012-002 310-020227-002 NB5000-4 310-020340-002 NB5000-1 NB5000-2 NB5000-5 310-020341-002 NB5000-3 310-020454-002 310-020032-002 40 MHz 90 MHz 140 MHz 150 MHz 150 MHz 500 MHz 1.0 GHz 1.0 GHz 1.05 GHz 1.6 GHz 2.0 GHz 3.0 GHz 3.85 GHz 4.0 GHz 6.0 GHz 10 GHz 90 MHz 140 MHz 180 MHz 650 MHz 1600 MHz 1500 MHz 2.5 GHz 14 GHz 1.45 GHz 6.0 GHz 20 GHz 16 GHz 4.3 GHz 16 GHz 20 GHz 15 GHz 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 9.5 10.0 10.5 6.5 12.0 6.0 3.0 5.0 5.0 5.5 6.5 5.0 5.0 5.5 7.0 6.0 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5:1 2.0:1 1.5:1 1.8:1 1.7:1 1.5:1 1.6:1 1.7:1 1.7:1 1.5:1 1.7:1 2.0:1 2.0:1 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 65 80 70 65 65 80 65 70 60 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.4 1.2 TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL +5V / 20 mA +5V / 20 mA +5V / 20 mA +5V / 20 mA +5V / 20 mA +5V / 100 mA +5V / 150 mA , 5V / 1.5 mA +5V / 150 mA , 5V / 80 mA +5V / 160 mA , 15V / 70 mA +5V / 150 mA , 5V / 85 mA +5V / 150 mA , 5V / 80 mA +5V / 150 mA , 5V / 80 mA +5V / 160 mA , 15V / 70 mA +5V / 150 mA , 5V / 80 mA +5V / 150 mA , 5V / 80 mA +15V / 160 mA , 15V / 75 mA 310-020026-002 310-020641-002 1.0 GHz 20 MHz 8.0 GHz 6000 MHz 6 6 5.5 5.0 2.0:1 1.8:1 50 60 0.2 0.5 TTL TTL +5V / 150 mA +5V / 300 mA , 5V / 100 mA 310-020578-002 310-020037-002 310-020481-002 310-020486-002 310-020473-002 20 MHz 60 MHz 100 MHz 0.1 GHz 150 MHz 500 MHz 6400 MHz 8000 MHz 18 GHz 6400 MHz 7 7 7 7 7 4.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 9.0 1.5:1 2.0:1 2.5:1 2.5:1 2.0:1 60 70 65 65 70 10 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.2 TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL +5V / 250 mA , 15V / 125 mA +5V / 280 mA , 5V / 80 mA +5V / 150 mA , 15V / 60 mA +5V / 190 mA , 12V / 60 mA +5V / 160 mA , 5V / 60 mA 6 7 Channel Channel 310-020003-002 310-020562-002 310-020226-002 310-020571-002 310-020372-002 310-020563-002 310-020566-002 310-020626-002 310-020627-002 NB2000-1 310-020390-002 310-020650-002 NB2000-2 NB2000-3 NB2000-4 Standard Switched Filter Banks Part Number Low Frequency High Frequency Channels (MHz) (MHz) Insertion Loss (dB) VSWR Ultimate Rejection (dBc) Switching Speed (μs) Power Supply (VDC/current) Control Method 7 Channel 8 Channel 9+ Channel 310-020299-002 310-020642-002 310-020497-002 310-020027-002 310-020495-002 NB7000-1 310-020038-002 310-020496-002 200 MHz 0.20 GHz 250 MHz 500 MHz 500 MHz 0.5 GHz 6.0 GHz 7.4 GHz 2000 MHz 20 GHz 8300 MHz 900 MHz 8000 MHz 18 GHz 20.25 GHz 19.1 GHz 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6.0 5.5 6.0 5.5 6.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 1.5:1 2.0:1 2.5:1 1.5:1 2.0:1 1.7:1 2.0:1 2.5:1 40 60 65 80 65 60 70 65 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.1 0.4 0.4 RS-232 TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL +12V / 300 mA +5V / 300 mA , 5V / 100 mA +5V / 190 mA , 12V / 60 mA +5V / 75 mA +5 V / 150 mA , 12V / 75 mA +5V / 300 mA , 5V / 200 mA +5V / 300 mA , 5V / 80 mA +5V / 150 mA , 15V / 60 mA 310-020008-002 310-020484-002 310-020516-002 310-020507-002 310-020525-002 NB8000-2 NB8000-1 20 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 750 MHz 1.9 GHz 4.0 GHz 1200 MHz 2000 MHz 2000 MHz 2800 MHz 6000 MHz 18 GHz 20 GHz 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 4.5 4.0 4.0 9.0 7.6 8.0 7.5 2.0:1 2.0:1 2.0:1 2.0:1 1.5:1 1.7:1 1.7:1 50 60 60 55 60 60 60 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.3 1.0 0.2 0.1 TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL +5V / 40 mA +15V / 250 mA , 15V / 150 mA +15V / 250 mA , 15V / 150 mA +5V / 40 mA +5V / 225 mA , 5V / 100 mA +5V / 225 mA , 5V / 100 mA +5V / 225 mA , 5V / 100 mA 310-020022-003 310-020361-002 310-020033-002 310-020649-002 310-020619-002 20 MHz 20 MHz 1.25 GHz 2.0 GHz 2.9 GHz 500 MHz 1000 MHz 1.35 GHz 20 GHz 3.1 GHz 9 10 10 10 14 5.0 3.5 14.0 7.0 14.0 2.0:1 2.0:1 2.0:1 2.0:1 2.0:1 50 50 65 60 65 0.3 10 0.5 0.5 2.5 TTL TTL TTL TTL TTL +3V / 15 mA +5V / 300 mA , 12V / 150 mA +5V / 1.2 A , 15V / 200 mA +5V / 600 mA , 5V / 100 mA +5V / 600 mA For custom configurations, please call our hotline at 1.888.553.7531 or email us at [email protected] Expert Craftmanship From hand wound toroids to precision in-house substrates, API Technologies expertly designs then builds each switched filter bank using the most appropriate techniques from skilled hand assembly to automated pick-and-place, ensuring the highest degree of quality is incorporated into every single unit. | State-of-the-Art Engineering | Using state-of-the-art software and simulation tools, our experienced engineering team is able to quickly take a requirement from concept to production. Utilizing these sophisticated tools sets our company apart from other firms, making API the supplier of choice for all of your switched filter bank needs. 1 Product Development All switched filter bank designs are based on simulations using tools such as HFSS, ADS, Microwave Office and Genesys. Using proven simulations and 3D mechanical modeling, API provides high isolation, compact, low weight units in the shortest possible time. 3D Modeling 2 All switched filter bank designs are based on state-of-the-art 3D SolidWorks modeling. These sophisticated models are used to predict filter profiles as well as to optimize PCB layouts. 4 Performance Enhancements API Technologies builds added features into its lineup of switched filter banks including: ü Programmable logic for optimum switch configurations ü Active gain compensation functioning over temperature ü Channel-to-channel gain leveling passive attenuators ü TTL, LVDS and RS-232 controls ü DC-DC converters for Tools and software our RF Engineers routinely use: ü Ansoft HFSS ü Microwave Office ü Agilent ADS Design Suite ü SolidWorks ü Labview ü Agilent Genesys ü AutoCAD ü Cadence Allegro ü Ansoft Designer ü Sonnet EM Simulator 3 Partnering with our Customers API engineers work closely with customers using Genesys and CAD models to integrate the Switched Filter Bank into our customer’s system level assembly to ensure proper fit and overall integrity. optimum bias levels and higher efficiency | Extensive List of Features | Feature rich designs are a hallmark of API Technologies’ switched filter banks. Incorporating features like surge protection, integrated couplers, voltage regulators, and laser welded assembly, allows the customer to optimize for both high performance and intelligent system communication. In-house pick and place capability to lower costs, maintain consistency and decrease lead times especially on higher quantity applications. Integrated high speed driver allows for the smallest housing height of only 0.30" tall. API’s extensive list of features includes a blend of both standard and custom options including: Aluminum subcovers for high RF isolation. ü Input Voltage Regulators ü TTL or CMOS Controls ü Input DC and RF Surge Protection ü Optional FET or PIN Diode Switching ü Temperature Compensating Circuitry ü Integrated Couplers support Power Management ü Input Signal Injection Port ü Laser Welding Laser welding for the highest degree of environmental integrity. Compact housing configurations to meet stringent size constraints. Fast Switching Speeds By using matched high performance GaAs switches, we are able to deliver units that demand exceptionally fast switching speeds of as low as 0.1 μs channel-to-channel with isolation performance reaching up to 80 dB. Over Temperature Stability drift and temperature variation performance. Typical crossover 8023.2 MHz -4.286 dB Cold: -20°C -10 dB -20 dB Transmission (dB) exceptional crossover frequency 8015.3 MHz -4.407 dB Hot: +55°C 0 dB Our proprietary temperature stability methods deliver Temperature: -20 and +55˚C 10 dB drift can be as little as -30 dB -40 dB -50 dB -60 dB +/- 0.105 MHz/°C. -70 dB -80 dB 500 5500 10500 15500 18000 Frequency (MHz) Channel 1 & 2 Channel 1 & 3 Unlimited Combinations We offer multiple configurations and combinations: Channel 1 & 4 • 2n switched channel combinations (n=number of channels) Channel 1 & 5 • switching notches • any combination of notches and passbands • switching contiguous bands 0 dB API’s use of ADS, Ansoft HFSS, Microwave Office and Genesys modeling software allows for highly accurate predictions of both individual filter performance and multiple channel filter bank configurations. -10 dB -20 dB Transmission Response State-of-the-Art Modeling Measured vs. Simulated -30 dB -40 dB -50 dB -60 dB -70 dB -80 dB 0.1 5.1 10.1 Frequency (GHz) 15.1 20.1 | Customized IMA Solutions | API Technologies designs solutions on some of the most complex microwave systems in the defense industry. In addition to Switched Filter Banks, API’s talented team of more than 60 engineers design and develop a wide variety of sophisticated IMAs. ü Synthesizers ü Receiver Front-ends ü Up/Down Converters ü Multipliers ü Digital Frequency Discriminators ü Digitally Tuned Oscillators ü Frequency Activity Detectors ü Frequency Multiplier Oscillators ü Multiplexed PreSelectors ü Frequency Calibration Modules ü Master Reference Oscillators ü Multiplexed Phase Locked Oscillators ü Switched Multiplexers ü Switchable Multi-channel Amplifiers ü Custom Integrated Solutions Up/Down Converters API produces a wide range of narrowband and broadband Upconverters and Downconverters for demanding EW applications. These Upconverters and Downconverters utilize our own high performance mixers, amplifiers, filters, and substrates which allows them to optimize critical parameters for superior performance. Multipliers We also have a line of both low phase noise Frequency Multipliers and low noise SRD based Frequency Multipliers which deliver superior AM phase noise performance as well as excellent spurious levels. Receiver Front-ends API Technologies offers a line of custom receiver front-end designs which are intended to enhance receiver performance through the use of API’s filter enhancement and other high performance core components. Custom Solutions Custom designs continues to be the core of our IMA design team’s competency. Offering unique subsystems like this Switchable Multi-channel Amplifier is the reason defense firms lean on us to solve challenging microwave applications. | Superior Quality | API Technologies promotes an environment where all of our employees are encouraged to suggest product improvements and identify any imperfections. Our employees continually strive to exceed the goals placed before them, knowing that our success is directly related to the satisfaction of our customers. Examples of the kinds of quality techniques that our design engineers build into every filter include: • Spring-loaded, self-locking tuning bushings and rotors reducing the risk of metallic slivers which can lead to premature failure in cavity designs. • Annealing of all inductors to remove any metal stress memory for consistent and reliable inductor performance. • Designs incorporating smooth angles and edges for superior plating adhesion and higher operating power. Close Process Monitoring We monitor critical phases of the production process with proprietary data logging technology. Our key manufacturing facilities also incorporate World Class Quality strategic disciplined processes including APQP (Advanced The efficiencies gained from our manufacturing Product Quality Planning) to procedures enable us to produce small volume ensure that a specific, structured custom products and high run requirements. We also monitor critical phases of the production process with automated SPC data measurement tools. Preventing Problems API Technologies utilizes the latest in systematic failure process controls including FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) which is one of our primary risk mitigation tools and prevention strategies. sequence of operations is completed to prevent potential quality problems. API Technologies Design & Development Process Logistics Teamwork is center stage with the API philosophy of conducting business. 1 Every territory around the globe teams up an outside regional manager to an inside sales associate. Together, their job is toservice the customer with milestone charts, rev changes, order status and any special requests that don’t fall into normal categories. API Technologies’ careful adherence to ISO controlled standard processes guarantees that from conception to design development and production to final inspection an API team member is providing the proper oversight and monitoring at each stage in the process. Quality Assurance • MIL-PRF-38534 product screening and qualification capability - Device screening and groups A, B, C, and D qualification (when required by order) - Environmental testing per MIL-STD-883 test methods Simulation & Design 3 API’s engineers can often simulate the outcome of the proposed design, optimizing certain characteristics while reducing lead times and production costs. State-of-theart tools such as Agilent ADS, Genesys, Cadence Allegro, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Ansoft HFSS and Sonnet Professional 2 EM Simulator guide decision making processes. Engineering Uniquely positioned to offer all six major topologies as filter options, we can engineer the ideal filter from the widest variety of topologies in the industry. 5 4 ISO 9001:2008 Certified Production Our organization is in conformance with ISO 9001:2008 insuring the highest degree of quality built into each and every unit. For more information please call us at 888.553.7531 | Design Resources | micro.apitech.com API Technologies’ website features complete information on all standard products with updated versions of more than 900 product datasheets. API’s customers enjoy FREE engineering tools, tours, application notes, white papers, and the ability to create a custom designed product per individual specifications. Cascade Design Suite With over 750 datasheets on API Technologies’ Amplifiers, Mixers, Oscillators & Control Products, this CD also offers the industry’s best manufacturer’s cross reference. The System Simulator lets you optimize your design by viewing an individual component’s contribution to overall system performance. You can also quickly evaluate trade-offs in component selection and their impact on system performance (e.g. Gain, Noise, P1dB, IP3, Dynamic Range,......) API Technologies Corp. is a trusted provider of RF/microwave, microelectronics, and security solutions for critical and high-reliability applications. The company designs, develops and manufactures electronic components, modules, systems and products for technically demanding defense, commercial/industrial and aerospace applications. API Technologies’ customers include many leading Fortune 500 companies, as well as a majority of NATO governments. While API was founded in 1981, our heritage brands have served the demanding, hi-rel marketplace for more than 60 years. API Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol ATNY. www.apitech.com . +1.855.294.3800