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Wide Bandgap Amplifier Linearization

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Navy 		Award ID:
87519 		Program Year/Program:
2008 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
N081-039-0382 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Auriga Measurement Systems LLC
Two Executive Drive Suite305 Chelmsford, MA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2008
Title: Wide Bandgap Amplifier Linearization
Agency / Branch: DOD / NAVY
Contract: N68335-08-C-0185
Award Amount: $149,858.00
 

Abstract:

This program addresses the challenges associated with power amplifiers used under multi-tone drive where high operating efficiency is required without adding false signals or errors (intermodulation distortion, IMD) to the output signal. The goal is to reduce all IMD levels below -30dBc without sacrificing the efficiency of the amplifier, under a signal drive condition of up to eight simultaneous tones in L-C bands with an instantaneous bandwidth of 500MHz. A broadband power amplifier technology that covers 3,4,5:1 bandwidths with an output of 25-100W will also be addressed as the basis of the project. Auriga Measurement Systems and BAE have teamed to develop a high efficiency linear amplifier. To achieve this goal, an accurate Gan HEMT device model will be created that is capable of modeling the wide bias voltage range and non-linearity of the device. Once the accuracy of the model is proven, a 50W amplifier that operates from 1-3GHz will be designed. Various techniques will be investigated for improving the amplifier efficiency, including envelope tracking, pre-distortion, and using a Doherty amplifier. Once an adequate model is developed, the foundation will be laid for developing sophisticated EW technologies, including jammers and "spoofers", for this and other military programs.

Principal Investigator:

Nickolas Kingsley
Principal Engineer
9784411117
nick_kingsley@auriga-ms.com

Business Contact:

Yusuke Tajima
Director Modeling and Design
9784411117
ytajima@auriga-ms.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

AURIGA MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS LLC
650 Suffolk Street Suite410 Lowell, MA 01854

EIN/Tax ID: 201168370
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No