API SwitchedFilter

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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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