Custom RF & Microwave Solutions

Custom RF & Microwave Solutions

Custom RF & Microwave Solutions

Your Vision, Our Engineering: Precision Solutions Built to Spec

At Premier Microwave Devices (PMDI), we recognize that the most advanced challenges in Electronic Warfare (EW), Aerospace, and SATCOM cannot always be solved with off-the-shelf components.

Leveraging over 200 years of collective engineering expertise, we specialize in the design and rapid manufacturing of custom RF, Microwave, and Millimeter Wave solutions tailored to your specific electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements.

Our Core Custom Capabilities

We offer full-spectrum customization across our entire frequency range (0.1 GHz to 50 GHz):

  • Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs): We combine multiple functions—such as switching, filtering, and amplification—into a single, compact, and ruggedized subsystem.

  • Modified Standard Products: Need a standard PIN switch with a specific connector, faster switching speed, or enhanced isolation? We can adapt any catalog item to your exact needs.

  • High-Power Subsystems: Custom design of rack-mounted or module-level power amplifiers with specialized thermal management and power monitoring.

  • Ruggedized & Space-Qualified: Components engineered for extreme vibration, shock, and temperature cycles, fully compliant with MIL-STD-883 and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The PMDI Advantage

  • SWaP Focus: We prioritize Size, Weight, and Power optimization to ensure seamless integration into modern, high-density platforms.

  • Rapid Prototyping: Our in-house thin-film and MMIC design capabilities allow us to move from concept to prototype with industry-leading lead times.

  • Uncompromising Quality: 100% RF testing and rigorous screening for every custom unit before it leaves our facility.

  • Engineering Partnership: You get direct access to our senior design team throughout the development cycle.

Start Your Custom Project

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PDI Microwave: Featured Integrated Assemblies & Subsystems

PDI Microwave specializes in "Built-to-Spec" integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs), combining active and passive components into high-reliability, ruggedized packages for military and aerospace applications.

1. Receiver Front End (RCVFE) – Model P975

A high-performance integrated subassembly designed for wideband operation in harsh naval and tactical environments.

  • Frequency Range: 2.0 GHz to 18.0 GHz.

  • Integrated Functions: Input Limiter, SPDT Switches, LNAs, 25dB Switched Attenuator, and Equalizer.

  • Gain Performance: 31dB at 2GHz, scaling up to 39dB at 18GHz.

  • Noise Figure: 6dB max at 2GHz; 5dB max at 18GHz.

  • Switching Speed: 200 nanoseconds maximum.

  • Power Handling: Limiter provides protection up to 100W peak.

  • Reliability: MTBF exceeds 100,000 hours (Naval Unsheltered conditions .

2. 300-8000 MHz Switch Filter Bank  

This assembly provides precision frequency selection across a broad 0.3 to 8 GHz spectrum using advanced ceramic technology.

  • Frequency Range: 300 MHz to 8000 MHz.

  • Filtering: Multi-channel bank of bandpass filters for superior signal purity.

  • Insertion Loss: Efficient performance with <7dB loss across the passband.

  • Switching Speed: Fast sub-200ns transitions.

  • Linearity: 3rd order intercept (IP3)  32dBm.

  • Rugged Construction: Nickel-plated housing, qualified to MIL-STD-810G for high-level shock and vibration.

  • Material Technology: Utilizes premium LQ3 Ceramic material for thermal stability.

3. VHB Down & Up Converter – Model UDC0216P5-1840

A dual-path subsystem designed for advanced K/Ka Band radar and communication test environments.

  • Dual-Path Integration: Combines both Up-Conversion and Down-Conversion stages into a single unit.

  • RF Range: 18.0 GHz to 40.0 GHz (K/Ka Band).

  • IF Range: 2.0 GHz to 16.5 GHz.

  • Precision Interfaces: 2.92mm (K) connectors for mmWave ports and Super SMA for IF/LO paths.

  • Tactical Connectivity: MIL-DTL-26482 series power and control interface for extreme durability.

  • Thermal Design: Specialized aluminum housing for continuous high-frequency stability.

Core Capabilities & Compliance

  • Quality Standards: ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing.

  • Military Qualification: Products are designed and tested to MIL-STD-810 (Environmental), MIL-STD-461 (EMC), and MIL-E-16400 (Naval).

  • Customization: Full engineering support for custom mechanical outlines and specific frequency mapping.