Teledyne Microwave UK specializes in advanced microwave technologies, focusing on proprietary Gunn and Schottky diodes, synthesizers, and semiconductors. Their Semiconductor Technology Centre, based at the University of Nottingham, features state-of-the-art facilities like ISO class 6 cleanrooms and advanced analytical tools. Gunn diodes are utilized for applications such as radar, EMC testing, and THz imaging, offering high efficiency and frequency stability. Schottky diodes are known for their high-speed switching and RF capabilities, ideal for mixers and power detectors. Additionally, Teledyne's RA062-F2 synthesizer delivers precision frequency generation for military and test applications with low spurious signals and fast tuning speeds.
Semiconductors
Teledyne Microwave UK's Semiconductor Technology Centre, located at the University of Nottingham, specializes in the development and manufacture of Gunn and Schottky diodes. The facility includes a 90m² ISO Class 6 cleanroom with ISO Class 5 laminar flow and advanced analytical tools like Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX), and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). These capabilities enable precise electrical, mechanical, and thermal modeling. Gunn diodes are used in radar, EMC testing, and THz imaging, while Schottky diodes excel in high-speed RF applications like mixers and power detectors. Custom solutions are available for specific performance requirements.
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Gunn Diodes
Gunn diodes from Teledyne Microwave UK are advanced microwave components that leverage negative resistance properties of bulk Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) to convert DC to microwave frequencies. Designed for fixed-frequency operations across 4 to 110 GHz, these diodes are ideal for radar, EMC testing, and traffic monitoring. Hot electron-injected Gunn diodes offer enhanced efficiency, higher frequency operation, improved temperature stability, and reduced FM sideband noise compared to conventional designs. Packaging options include screw-based or non-threaded styles to suit various thermal resistance and frequency needs. Magnetically tuned circuits are supported with Kovar-free packages. Custom packaging is also available upon request.
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Teledyne Microwave UK's GaAs beam lead Schottky diodes are designed for high-performance RF applications such as mixers and power detectors. Manufactured at the Semiconductor Technology Centre in Nottingham, these diodes feature low series resistance, high conversion efficiency, and robust mechanical strength. The DC1346 series includes co-planar gold leads for easy assembly onto surface-mount substrates using bonding techniques like thermo-compression or epoxy bonding. Variants such as matched pairs are available for specific application requirements. Teledyne offers tailored solutions by consulting with customers on their needs, providing samples for testing, and ensuring reliability through thorough quality assurance processes.
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Synthesizers
Teledyne Microwave UK's RA062-F2 synthesizer is a high-performance module designed for military narrowband EW receivers, DF systems, and test LO sources. It generates three pairs of phase-matched LO signals for dual-phase receiver systems across 7.5 to 23 GHz using Direct Frequency Synthesis (DFS). The synthesizer features fast tuning speeds (200 ps standard), low spurious signal levels, and high RF power output capable of driving converter mixers directly. Additional outputs include fixed CW tones from a 1 GHz comb generator and internally referenced signals. Built-in test (BIT) features monitor supply voltage, temperature, runtime, and LO output power levels for reliability.
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