POWER AMPLIFIERS PRODUCT & CAPABILITIES OVERVIEW COMPANY OVERVIEW • Premier provider of technically demanding RF/microwave, electromagnetic, power, and security solutions for defense, aerospace, commercial and medical industries • Founded in 1981; Listed on NASDAQ June 2011 with a new company vision – Today, one of the largest non-Prime provider of RF/Microwave and microelectronics products and services • 1,975 employees worldwide • 3,000+ customers worldwide • Revenue breakdown – ~75% Domestic / 25% International – ~60% Defense & Government / 40% Commercial 2 Design & Manufacturing Design Center Europe • 12 trusted design facilities worldwide (US, UK, Canada) Manufacturing Center OUR FOOTPRINT Sales Office North America • Technology focused: Nearly 20% of our employees are engineers and skilled design professionals Asia • International manufacturing locations are API companies - not subcontractors; same equipment and processes as U.S. 3 POWER AMPLIFIER INTEGRATION PA Subsystems Multi-function Amplifier Systems • Integrated LNA, Filtering, Switching Functions • Power Conversion • Digital Control Complexity PA Modules PA Modules - Applications • Broadband Jamming • PA Module with Integrated PSU • Pulsed Radar • Military Communications • Co-Site Solutions PA Drivers PA Driver Optimization • 3 Stage Amplifier w/ Internal Voltage Regulation • Class AB Biased for Radar, Jammers • Balanced Output Stage • Filtered Input (18 dB/Octave Filter Roll-off) • Latest GaN Technology 4 AMPLIFIER SUBSYSTEMS PA subsystems incorporate multi-band amplifiers, switched harmonic filter banks and high efficiency DC converters with integrated adaptive biasing controls. Designing and Building Integrated Amplifier Assemblies including: • Waveguide Splitter/Combiner • Waveguide Terminations • DC/Control Functions 5 TYPES OF API TECHNOLIGES’ POWER AMPLIFIERS Power Amplifier Drivers • Output Power up to 10 watts • Includes Class A, and AB Linear Amplifiers • Operating Frequencies to 26GHz • Narrow and Broadband CW Power Amplifiers • Output Power to 500 watts • Includes Class A, AB Linear and C • Operating Frequencies to 26GHz • Narrow and Broadband Pulsed Power Amplifiers • Output Power to 1,000 watts • Includes Class A, AB Linear, and C • Operating Frequencies to 26GHz • Narrow and Broadband 6 FULL OF STANDARD FEATURES Wide bandwidth and high efficiency are not the only features offered in our full line of higher power amplifiers. API also incorporates many features not normally found in power amplifiers, including: • • • • • • • • • Built-in User Control Interfaces High input protection circuitry Built-in monitoring Voltage Regulators Thermal temperature compensating circuits Harmonic Filters Fault Monitoring Customizable Control Functions Custom Designs Available 7 VERTICAL INTEGRATION More than just single function product designs! We are vertically integrated, drawing from specialists in multiple disciplines such as… • Filtered Power Amplifiers • In-house Thin Film Fabrication • PIN Diode Switches • FET Switches • GaAs Switches • RF & Microwave Filters • Switched Filter Banks & Integrated Products • Driver Circuits – Hybrid & SMT 8 VERTICAL INTEGRATION Our engineers are experts at amplifier, filter and power supply design. Integrating multiple components in a single housing reduces overall costs and package housing size while optimizing heat transfer. 9 THE POWER AMPLIFIER ADVANTAGE The API Technologies Advantage Multiple Technologies: Modular Designs, Thin Film, SMT, Chip-and-Wire, System Integration Modular SMT Results: Reduced Size, Excellent RF Performance, Improved Thermal Performance System Integration Surface Mount Amplifier (SMT) Thin Film Micro-electronic SMT Pallet 10 POWER AMPLIFIER OVERVIEW 2.4 GHz, 2 Watt, Transceiver 180 MHz, 100 watt, PA 225 to 400 MHz 40 watt PA 900 MHz, 40 Watt Mobile Wireless PA 1930 to 1990 MHz, 40 watt average, 360 watt peak, mobile wireless, linearized, PA 2 to 6 GHz, 5 watt GaN PA 11 API, a world class leader in amplifier technology, is your full service partner for high performance power amplification requirements. Designed To Perform Efficient amplification is a system designer’s goal and we design Linear Class A, Class AB and Non-Linear Class C high power amplifiers using the latest technology such as GaN, GaAs and LDMOS. Products include both broadband, high linearity amplifiers, as well as high frequency, narrowband, higher power amplifiers to 100 watts with strict attention to size and value. 12 FULL CUSTOMIZATION What separates API from other Power Amp vendors? • Complete custom solutions in a timely manner • In-house machining and full technology integration for rapid turn-around prototypes • Sophisticated software to optimize package layouts for a variety of thermal conditions (modules, pallets, surface mount and substrate drop-in) 13 PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS API builds added features into its lineup of power amplifiers including: Fault Reporting. Control & Configuration Monitoring using RS-232, RS-485, MODBUS, I2C, CAN and other protocols. High Efficiency Doherty techniques integrated. Optimized for Cross-Cancellation Linearization. Drain Boost Efficiency Enhancements Implemented. Power & Coupler Feedback techniques employed. 14 ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES State-of-the-Art Engineering Using state-of-the-art software and simulation tools, our experience engineering team is able to quickly take a requirement from concept to production. • • • • • • • Ansoft HFSS Ansoft Designer Microwave Office Agilent ADS Design Suite SolidWorks Labview Agilent Genesys • • • • • • • AutoCAD Cadence Allegro Sonnet EM Simulator PSpice PCad Or Cad Finite Element Analysis for Thermals 3D SolidWorks modeling is used to predict filter profiles as well as to optimize PCB layouts. 15 DESIGNED TO PERFORM • Design Power Amps using GaN transistor technology in both packaged and bare die form • Nonlinear RF simulation capability of the GaN die • Detailed theoretical thermal analysis a measurement correlations capability of actual performance • Unified Design Tools • Genesys, Ansoft HFSS, Labview • SolidWorks, Cadence Allegro, AutoCAD • FLIR Thermal Imaging, Sonnet EM Simulator 16 EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS Utilizing both hybrid thick film and SMT technology, our power amplifiers draw from a wide range of leading edge semiconductors including: • Silicon MOSFET • LDMOS • GaAs • GaN • SiC • MESFET • Bipolar • GaAs PHEMT API’s design engineers focus their expertise not only on meeting the customer’s requirements, but on exceeding expectations. Other companies talk about technology. The performance of our sophisticated designs speak for itself. 17 SEMI CONDUCTOR COMPARISON LDMOS GAS FET Linear Applications Low Phase Noise Performance Low Cost Applications Operates at Frequencies up to 3.5GHz Not used in rugged designs Isolators / Circulators are required in circuit operation Linear Applications 5X more expensive than LDMOS Operates to frequencies up to 26GHz Require +10VDC Operation For Linear Applications Narrow Bandwidth Operation GaN Designs Saturated Output Power Applications Rugged Designs Operates at Frequencies to 26GHz Requires input supply voltage >+25VDC Suited for wide band operation 10X more expensive than LDMOS AND 2x more expensive than GAS Fets. 18 BASIC POWER AMPLIFIER PARAMETERS Amplifiers, Classes of Operation Conduction Angle, Fidelity, Efficiency vs. Amplifier Class Amplifier Class Conduction Angle Fidelity Efficiency A 360 º High Low AB >180º and < 360 º B 180 º C < 180 º Low High 19 POWER AMPLIFIERS | CLASS A Class A, Linear, Power Amplifiers • Best Linearity • Best Fidelity • Lowest Efficiency • Intercept Point is Typically 10 dB above the P1dB • Intercept Point relates only to Class A amplifiers IIP2 = IMD2 + Pwr P1dB Psat (dBm) IIP3 = IMD3/2 + Pwr (dBm) SFDR2 = 0.50(IIP2 – 10logKTB – NF) SFDR3 = 0.67(IIP3 + 10logKTB – NF) INPUT POWER 20 POWER AMPLIFIERS | CLASS AB • Operate at a quiescent bias “Sweet Spot” for best linearity • Better Efficiency Than Class A biased Amplifier Class "AB" Amplifier P1dB Gain Slope • Linearity is bias sensitive Pout Psat Class "A" Amplifier Gain Slope Un-corrected Linearity Corrected Pin Gain Slope Comparison, Class A vs. Class AB Amplifier 21 POWER AMPLIFIERS | CLASS AB Output Signal The Effect Input Signal Quiescent Current Set for “Sweet Spot” at a Particular Power Level Effects on Digital Modulated Spread Spectrum Signal 22 POWER AMPLIFIERS | CLASS C • Biased OFF for < 180 º Conduction Angle • Better Efficiency Than Class AB biased Amplifier • Not used for Linear Applications Class "C" Amplifier Gain Slope Pout Class "AB" Amplifier P1dB Gain Slope Psat Class "A" Amplifier Gain Slope Pin Gain Slope Comparison, Class A vs. Class AB Amplifier 23 GAIN BLOCKS • Frequency range: 1 MHz to 18 GHz • RF/IF drivers and LO buffer amps in Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs) • Transistor die - extended operating temperature range, -55oC to +125oC • Power feedback below 1.5 GHz - high reverse isolation reducing load sensitivity • Frequency selective matching circuits reduces “out-of-band” gain • Improved efficiency with autotransformers and current sharing • Utilize the latest technologies: GaN, GaAs, LDMOS 24 QB-911 Frequency 2-18 GHz (4 phase tracked amplifier assemblies) Consists of… Power Conditioning, EMC Suppression and Temperature Compensation J9 J1 (RF IN) Gain Slope Adjust J9 Coupling AR2 2 stage amplifier (4 channels) Broadband detector Gain compensator Digital fault circuits Power conditioning Complex packaging AR1 J2 (RF Out) Equalizer C1 A1 Bit J2 Vdc Channel 1 J4 (RF IN) J3 (RF Out) Channel 2 J5 (RF IN) Channel 3 J8 (RF IN) Channel 4 Bit J3 J6 (RF Out) Bit J6 J7 (RF Out) Bit J7 Band 2/3 Amplifier Module Assembly 25 MANUFACTURING EXPERTISE • Void-free die attach process for uniform coverage and optimum thermal performance • Extensive handling and mounting expertise with very large geometry transistor die • Waveguide combined satellite communication Power Amps up to EHF frequencies. • Braised waveguide splitter/combiner structures • In-house Laser Sealing for Hermetic and Environmental Integrity • In-house Thin & Thick Film • Precision Hybrid & MIC • Automated SMT & CCA • In-house SAW Fab • Precision Machining • Comprehensive Metal Works 26 Prototype/ Production Centers Fabrication & Assembly Electrical & Environmental Testing MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES Prototype Machining CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine) Laser Welding J-STD-001, Class 3 Soldering SMT/Pick n Place Hybrid Assembly Automated Test & Data Recording Extensive Burn-in and Thermal Cycling Capabilities Shock & Vibration Testing 27 • Full RF/Microwave and Environmental Testing • Complete ATE Development EXTENSIVE TESTING • EMC Testing • 100% Electrical Testing • Shock Testing & On-site Random and Sinusoidal Vibration to 30g • Conversion Gain • Spurious Testing • IP2, IP3 and IP2H • Current Draw • Noise Figure • Windowed Gain Ripple • Compression Tests • Linearity Testing • LO Leakage Testing • Image Rejection • Group Delay • Temperature Cycling (-55°C to +85°C) 28 API TECHNOLOGIES’ FEATURED CERTIFICATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • All Manufacturing Facilities Certified to ISO 9001:2008 6 Certified AS9100 Facilities ANSI 20.20 Compliant Facilities Department of State ITAR Compliant Cleared Facilities & Personnel Six Sigma Greenbelts Hybrid Lab certified MIL-PRF-38534 (Class H and K) QPL MIL-PRF-15733 & MIL-PRF-28861 (Selected Products) MIL-STD 790 (DSCC), MIL-STD 1553 (Data Bus), MIL-STD 883 (Hybrid), MIL-STD 202 (Passive), MIL-STD-810 (Systems), MIL-STD 461 A/B/C/D/E (EMC), MIL-STD 1399 Surge (EMC) Solder/Assembly J-STD-001 Class 3 and IPC-A-610 NEBS Approved (Selected Products) RoHS Compliant (Selected Products) TEMPEST Certifications including: CID/09/15(A), NSTISSAM TEMPEST/I-92, SDIP 27. 29 CONTACTS Power Amplifier Points of Contact Dennis Barrick • Technical Marketing Manager • Office: (814) 272-2765 • Mobile: (814) 460-5945 • Email: [email protected] Jim Callaway • Engineering Manager • Office: 321-426-9011 • Email: [email protected] 30