High Dynamic Range Multi-Carrier Amplifier (HDR MCA)
MaXentric is an advanced technologies company specializing in radio frequency (RF) systems. Products include high efficiency wideband amplifiers, custom integrated circuits (IC’s), and software defined radio (SDR) platforms for communications and radar systems.
Under contract N68335-19-C-0293; topic number N181-088, a multi-carrier wideband amplifier system will be demonstrated that is scalable in the number of channels and waveforms that can be supported for shipboard LOS and SATCOM communications. This capability will allow the Navy to transfer and receive mission-critical information between fleet assets with increased capacity. Moreover, the technology improves the Navy’s capacity and flexibility to utilize the full RF spectrum without the limitations of fixed frequency filter/combiner systems thus improving A/J, LPI, LPD performance.
Upon completion of the amplifier system testing, a multi-carrier, multiple waveform shipboard radio communication system will have demonstrated a modular, scalable, low-cost, light weight, high efficiency amplifier and combining system capable of maintaining simultaneous ship-to-ship, air-to-ship and ship-to- satellite data links which will provide greater access to ISR and improves overall situational awareness to the fleet.
Robust Communications Relay with Distributed Airborne Reliable Wide-Area Interoperable Network (DARWIN) for Manned-Unmanned Teaming in a Spectrum Denied Environment
MaXentric is an advanced technologies company specializing in radio frequency (RF) systems. Products include high efficiency wideband amplifiers, custom integrated circuits (IC’s), and software defined radio (SDR) platforms for communications and radar systems.
Under contract N68335-19-C-0293; topic number N181-007, N68335-20-C-0121 Robust Communications Relay with Distributed Airborne Reliable Wide-Area Interoperable Network (DARWIN) for Manned-Unmanned Teaming in a Spectrum Denied Environment MaXentric will demonstrate a high data rate backhaul (aircraft to aircraft) and multi-beam Ku-antenna arrays/modems and their ability to enable efficient tactical data link communication nodes in an airborne network. The High Gain Bandwidth Efficient-Common Data Link (BE-CDL) nodes will be able to provide multiple 360 degree BE-CDL networked communication links, allowing for a distribution point for multiple simultaneous high-speed data channels. These antennas/modems will play a role in providing network collaboration, giving naval forces the speed and agility to dramatically improve overall decision making and combat effectiveness. This strategy is intended to increase the likelihood of transitioning this technology as part of a current or future operational system.
Robust Communications Relay with Distributed Airborne Reliable Wide-Area Interoperable Network (DARWIN) for Manned-Unmanned Teaming in a Spectrum Denied Environment