Northrop Grumman Wins Award for High-Power Radar Transmitter
Singapore, Asian Aerospace 2000. Northrop Grumman s (NYSE: NOC) Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector (ES3) has been awarded a 24-month, $3.5 million U.S. Navy contract for the development of a 540-kilowatt radar transmitter that uses silicon carbide (SiC) transistors.
Silicon carbide is an extremely versatile semiconductor material capable of functioning under high-temperature, high-power and high-frequency conditions, making it preferred for a variety of electronic devices and applications, including radar.
"Northrop Grumman has been involved in the development of SiC microwave devices for more than a decade," said Kelly Overman, vice president and general manager of the Systems Development and Technology business unit at ES3. "Winning this contract keeps us at the forefront of this important technology." Northrop Grumman s Baltimore-based Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector is a leading designer, systems integrator and manufacturer of defense electronics and systems, airspace management systems, marine systems, precision weapons, space systems, and automation and information systems.
Contact:
Jim Reinard
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tel: 410-765-5633
Jim Reinard
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tel: 410-765-5633
