Mission Microwave

Mission Microwave is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-powered microwave and RF solutions for mission-critical military and defense applications.

The company offers the most comprehensive portfolio of solid state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and block upconverters (BUCs) in the industry, delivering unparalleled RF performance, reliability, and SWaP capability. These products have been selected by leading defense primes and incorporated into systems fielded by the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, SOCOM and more.

All Mission Microwave solutions are designed, assembled and manufactured in-house at their facilities in California, enabling full control of the entire RF amplifier signal chain. The company is AS9100-certified for aerospace and defense manufacturing, ensuring the utmost in quality and strict adherence to domestic production standards.

Innovative design for class-leading efficiency

Mission Microwave utilizes a vertically-integrated design approach that results in best-in-class efficiency, SWaP profiles, and cost-effectiveness.

• GaN Power Amplifiers – optimized for performance & efficiency, with flexible use of COTS components
• Spatial Power Combining – the combination of proprietary waveguides and spatial combining achieves higher output with fewer devices
• Custom Power Supplies – with deep heritage in the space industry, these designs offer enhanced MTBF and reliability
• Linearization & Frequency Conversion – designed in-house to Mission Microwave’s exact specifications, resulting in full-system optimization
• Advanced Thermal & Mechanical Design – internal assembly, screening, and qualification ensures maximum reliability and consistency

This approach results in mission-ready performance with an unmatched set of advantages for OEMs, government agencies, and tactical SATCOM end users:

• Class-leading size, weight and power footprints, enabling more mobile and portable SATCOM units
• Outperforms legacy TWTA-based solutions
• Enhanced reliability and lower maintenance requirements
• Superior ruggedness and thermal performance in harsh operating environments
• All-in-one integration ensures simplified system design for OEMs & integrators

Ka-Band Power Amplifiers & BUCs

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Ku-Band Power Amplifiers & BUCs

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X-Band Power Amplifiers & BUCs

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