Microwave Solutions: Integrated Microwave Assemblies

Brand Expertise: MERRIMAC, SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY

Microwave Solutions: Integrated Microwave Assemblies

Brand Expertise: MERRIMAC, SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY

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Integrated Microwave Assemblies

Crane designs and manufactures integrated microwave assemblies including beamformers, complex oscillator assemblies, frequency converter assemblies, and switch matrix systems for defense, satellite and commercial end-use customers. Crane’s extensive expertise in component manufacturing allows us to deliver an exceptional breadth of capability to our customers.

RF Converter Miniaturization Using Multi-Mix®

RF Converter Miniaturization Using Multi-Mix® - Miniature Footprint with Maximum Flexibility and Performance

Our multilayer MMIX technology enables us to meet your most complex RF converter needs.

  • Wideband RF converter assembly in package less than 5"x2"x0.5". Offers 5X—10X reduction over traditional converters
  • Multi-Layer Multi-Mix motherboard with double-sided SMT populated in a lightweight housing frame that provides excellent RF channelization & isolation
  • 4 integrated coherent wideband synthesizers
  • Embedded pre-select frequency filters
  • Fast tuning & settling times
  • Low phase noise
  • Over 55dB dynamic range with low spurious

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Beamformers

Beamformers

MERRIMAC

  • Antenna Backplane
  • Butler Matrix
  • Custom Beamformer Technology
  • Monopulse Coupler
Complex Oscillator Assemblies

Complex Oscillator Assemblies

SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY

  • Master Oscillator Assemblies
  • Synthesizers
  • Multiplier Assemblies
Frequency Converter Assemblies

Frequency Converter Assemblies

SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY

  • Transmit Receive Modules
  • Up and Down Converters
Switch Matrix Systems

Switch Matrix Systems

SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY

  • Switch Matrices

Markets | Applications

Aircraft

  • AH-64 Apache
  • B-2B Lancer
  • B-2 Spirit
  • B-52 Stratofortress
  • E-2c Hawkeye (AWACS)
  • F-14 Tomcat
  • F-16 Fighting Falcon
  • F-18E/F Super Hornet
  • F-22 Raptor
  • F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
  • Nimrod 2000
  • RC-135 Rivet Joint
  • RQ-4A – Apache
  • RQ-4A Global Hawk
  • Typhoon (Eurofighter)
  • U-2
radar system

Radar by Platform

  • AEGIS
  • APG-63
  • APG-66 & 68
  • APG-71
  • APG-73 & 65
  • APG-77
  • APG-79
  • APG-81
  • APG-164
  • APG-181
  • AWACS  
  • B-1 Lancer
  • B-2 Spirit
  • E-2C Hawkeye
  • F-14 Tomcat
  • F-15 Eagle
  • F-16 Fighting Falcon
  • F-18 Hornet
  • F-18E/F Super Hornet
  • F-22 Raptor
  • F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
  • Firefinder/Sentinel
  • PQ-36/37
submarine

Naval Platforms

  • CVN-68 – Nimitz Class
  • DDG-51 – Arleigh Burke Class
  • LHD & LHA Amphibious Assault Ship (Wasp & Tarwara Class)
  • SSN- 774 Virginia Class New Attack Submarine (NSSN)
  • Trident Class Ballistic Missile Submarine
electronic warfare

Electronic Warfare

  • ALQ-99
  • ALQ-131
  • ALQ-161
  • ALQ-165 ASPJ
  • ALQ-178
  • ALQ-184
  • ALQ-187 ASPIS
  • ALQ-211 SIRFIC
  • ALR-56
  • ALQ-212
  • SLQ-32
  • SPEWS
patriot missle

Precision Munitions

  • AGM-88 HARM
  • AMRAAM
  • Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM)
  • Harpoon
  • Hawk
  • IRIS-T
  • Patriot/PAC-3
  • Standard Missile
  • Tomahawk
radar

C4ISR

  • FAB T
  • MSSCT
  • WIN T

Multi-Mix® Integration into IMAs

multi-mix

Multi-Mix Microtechnology is the ideal solution to the high levels of integration needed for today’s demanding microwave assembly requirements. Multi-Mix allows signal routing, switched filters and similar devices to be integrated into a smaller, more functional hybrid package. This unique product enables an unmatched reduction in size and weight and differentiates Crane from other manufacturers.