RF TECHNOLOGY

RF Technology—Solid-State Hardware, From Lab to Field

Build resilient links and sensors with SSPAs, LOs, converters, and antennas engineered for performance, reliability, and serviceability.

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Space-qualified RF hardware for satellite missions

Programs stall on tube life, HV supplies, and integration churn. Interop and linearity issues ripple into test and sustainment. QuinStar’s solid-state RF building blocks knit into clean IF/RF plans with documented configs and long-horizon support.

End-to-end RF building blocks for comms, ISR, telemetry, and test—ground, airborne, or space—with solid-state reliability.

Band Coverage

L through Ka-Band Coverage

Heritage

Field-Proven Assemblies • Programs

Support

Service-Friendly Designs

Stand Up a Ka Band Link Without the HV Headaches

THE PROBLEM

  • Tube life & HV risk—vacuum tubes require high-voltage supplies, have limited life, and add SWaP burden
  • Interoperability gaps—mismatched IF/RF plans and connector standards cause integration delays

THE SOLUTION

  • Solid-state reliability with smaller SWaP—no HV supplies, longer life, lower maintenance
  • Harmonized IF/RF plans with connector/interface standards for seamless integration
  • Documented configs and long-horizon parts control for field service and sustainment

RF Hardware Solutions

End-to-end RF building blocks for comms, ISR, and telemetry

SSPAs (L–Ka Bands)

L/S/C/X/Ku/Ka-band solid-state power amplifiers; linear and pulsed options for comms, radar, and EW.

LOs & Sources

Low phase-noise sources with locked references. Clean signal generation across L through Ka-band for demanding link budgets.

Converters (Up/Down)

Up/down-conversion with optimized noise figure and spur budgets. IF/RF planning tuned to your system requirements.

Antennas & Networks

Arrays, distribution networks, and switch matrices for comms, ISR, and telemetry applications.

Custom Integrated Front-Ends

Integrated front-ends and rack-mount assemblies with documented configurations for long-term supportability.

Proof / Reference Programs

QuinStar RF hardware in the field

NASA–ISRO

NISAR

Ka-band 25.5–27 GHz SSPAs • Dual-Pol Downlink

Program 1

DopplerScatt

Ka-band SSPA & Converters Ka-band Downlink

Program 3

Ground Comms Systems

SATCOM • Telemetry • ISR

Program 4

Airborne RF Systems

Radar • Comms • EW

Program 5

Test & Measurement

Lab • Range • Production

Program 6

Field Deployable Systems

Transportable • Tactical RF

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Bands, output power, linearity (EVM/ACLR), DC budget, environment, and schedule

Resources

Free Download — No Registration Required

RF Building Blocks Selection Guide

SSPA, LO, and converter selection criteria for comms, ISR, and telemetry applications.

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Link Budget Worksheet

Fill-in template for RF link budget analysis covering gain, NF, linearity, and thermal considerations.

PROOF NOTE: Field-proven RF hardware across ground, airborne, and space programs. ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D quality system.

Frequently Asked Questions

We design SSPAs and converters with predicted EVM/ACLR performance backed by test data. We can review your modulation and PAPR requirements.

Our designs include thermal modeling and heat dissipation paths appropriate for your operating environment—rack-mount, airborne, or outdoor deployable.

Yes—documented configurations, serialization, and long-horizon parts control support field service, spares, and sustainment programs.

Provide your bands, output power, linearity requirements (EVM/ACLR), DC budget, environmental specs, and schedule. We’ll scope a solution.

We follow ITAR/EAR processes and turn NDAs around quickly. NDA available on request for all discussions.

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Choose your path based on your role

For Systems & RF Leads

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Frequency plans, power and linearity requirements—scoped to your RF system.

For Program Managers

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Typical ranges by assembly type. Schedule alignment for your program milestones.

For Procurement

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Pricing & lead time for SSPAs, LOs, converters, and assemblies. Attach specs for fastest response.

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Related RF Resources & Solutions

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Front-Ends & LO Distribution

Product Assurance & Qualification

Engineering Intake

Reference Heritage