Scalable Planar ARray
(SPAR™) Tiles drive cost efficiencies that enable mainstream
adoption and deployment of MPAR
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (“MACOM”)
(NASDAQ: MTSI), a leading supplier of high-performance analog RF,
microwave, millimeterwave and photonic semiconductor products,
today announced that following the successful field trial of the
Multifunction Phased Array Radar (MPAR) prototype system, it has
received an order for Scalable Planar ARray
(SPARTM) Tiles from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Lincoln Laboratory for use in the first full-scale MPAR system.
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SPAR Tiles are RF assemblies containing antenna elements, GaAs
and GaN semiconductors, transmit and receive modules and RF and
power distribution networks. When combined with additional signal
generation and receive and control electronics, the composite
assembly forms the building block for the MPAR planar active
electronically scanned antenna (AESA) for the radar system.
SPAR Tiles enable the transition from cumbersome traditional
brick architectures to a more efficient planar approach. By
leveraging MACOM’s commercial manufacturing expertise, MACOM
believes that SPAR Tiles will help drive cost efficiencies that are
required to propel MPAR to mainstream adoption and deployment in
the latter part of this decade.
The MPAR radar system enables enhanced temporal and spatial
precision for weather surveillance and air traffic control
applications. It is anticipated that the government
proof-of-concept system will demonstrate a unique radar capability
that simultaneously improves both aircraft and weather
surveillance.
The data gathered by the MPAR radar can be used by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to more accurately
forecast severe storm activity, providing the early warning needed
to save lives. The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) current
air traffic control network, built more than three decades ago, is
approaching obsolescence. It is believed that replacing these
systems with MPAR would provide improved awareness of air traffic
patterns, bringing dramatic efficiency improvements to FAA air
traffic operations.
“The implementation of MACOM’s SPAR Tiles as a critical element
of a full-scale demonstration of MPAR represents a major milestone
in the validation of this new approach for manufacturing AESAs,”
said Dr. Doug Carlson, Vice President, Strategy, MACOM. “SPAR Tiles
enable new levels of affordability and flexibility across a broad
range of civil and defense applications. Our ability to fulfill
large orders of SPAR Tiles demonstrates the scalability of our
manufacturing approach to achieve volume production of this highly
integrated and complex RF product.”
MACOM IN ACTIVE ANTENNAS
MACOM is leading the transition of civil and defense radar and
communication systems to active antenna technology. Applying
innovative, tile-based architectures and modern, commercial
manufacturing practices, MACOM is enabling customers to build
affordable, scalable radar systems with rapid time to market.
To learn more about MACOM’s Active Antenna position, click here:
http://www.macom.com/activeantennas.
ABOUT MACOM:
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (www.macom.com) is a
leading supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave,
millimeterwave and photonic semiconductor products that enable
next-generation Internet and modern battlefield applications.
Recognized for its broad catalog portfolio of technologies and
products, MACOM serves diverse markets, including high speed
optical, satellite, radar, wired and wireless networks, automotive,
industrial, medical and mobile devices. A pillar of the
semiconductor industry, we thrive on more than 60 years of solving
our customers' most complex problems, serving as a true partner for
applications ranging from RF to Light.
Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM is certified to
the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001
environmental management standard. MACOM has design centers and
sales offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and
Australia.
MACOM, M/A-COM, M/A-COM Technology Solutions, M/A-COM Tech,
Partners in RF & Microwave, The First Name in Microwave, SPAR
and related logos are trademarks of MACOM. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements based on
MACOM management's beliefs and assumptions and on information
currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements
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in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot and
does not guarantee future events, results, actions, levels of
activity, performance or achievements. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. A number
of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements,
including those factors described in "Risk Factors" in MACOM's
filings with the SEC, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2015 as filed with the SEC on
August 12, 2015. MACOM undertakes no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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sale is one contained in a written purchase agreement between MACOM
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authorized MACOM employee, or, to the extent MACOM's purchase order
acknowledgment so indicates, the limited warranty contained in
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of which may be found at: www.macom.com/support.
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