The switch samples will be presented for the first time in the combined exposition of the Ruselectronics holding at the Army-2024 forum in the Patriot Exhibition Center from August 12 to 14, 2024.
Specialists from the Saratov NPP "Almaz", which is part of the Rostec State Corporation holding, have developed and are producing 35 different types of radiation-resistant microwave switches. In particular, R-type waveguide microwave switches and C- and T-type coaxial microwave switches. Each of them has its own unique electrical parameters and tasks.
Basically, the new microwave switches are designed to ensure the technological independence of the Russian rocket and space industry. One satellite requires up to 20 ultra-high-frequency signal amplifiers, as well as transceiver equipment. All equipment is interconnected by microwave paths, which include microwave switches that provide system redundancy and signal transmission with minimal losses.
Waveguide switches are designed to work as part of modern satellite communication, navigation, telecommunications, and repeater platforms. These devices allow switching the microwave signal between three channels. Coaxial microwave switches are also designed to work in modern spacecraft. In addition, devices of this type are widely used in ground-based systems, such as antennas, measuring equipment, and parameter control installations.
All microwave switches are completely domestic: from the materials used for the manufacture of parts to the electronic component base. In particular, the microwave switches use actuators manufactured by the Special Design Bureau for Relay Technology (SKTB RT, part of Ruselectronics).
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