RDS1600

Advanced Radar Display System

Advanced Radar Display, Safety Net Processing, Map Distribution and Flight Data Planning System.

The RDS1600 display system is a scalable radar display system. System size, capability, even visual display is tailored around your operation, requirements and preferences.

Radar Display
Packed with innovative user features, the RDS1600 radar display not only provides the essential tools to controllers, but also offers advanced capabilities to enhance efficiency and safety.

Fully Mode-S display capable and the ability to display a vast range of processed radar formats, including primary radar video.

Safety Net Processing

The RDS1600 Safety Net Server brings Air Traffic safety to a new level, providing controllers with:

• STCA – Short Term Conflict Alerts
• MSAW – Minimum Safe Altitude Warnings
• APW – Area Proximity Warnings
• APM – Approach Path Monitoring

Map Distribution

RDS1600 introduces the Mapping Server. A library of all system map overlays, dynamic overlays and safety net overlays in one place. It enables vital aeronautical information updates to be interpreted from sources such as AIRAC and then distributed to all RDS1600 display positions remotely.

Flight Data Planning

Connecting RDS1600 to an AFTN/AMHS source brings Flight Data Planning to life, giving controllers the ability to confidently manage Inbound, Outbound, Local and On-Route traffic.

RDSTrack

Windfarm Mitigation Data Combiner

Windfarm Mitigation, Radar Data Combination and Format Conversion.

With its universal ASTERIX format outputs, the RDSTrack advanced data processor can sit alongside an RDS1600 system or standalone to integrate into other radar display systems.

Track Combination

RDSTrack can be used in multiple combining scenarios, such as locally at your Aerodrome to combine local Primary, Secondary and en-route sources, or on a larger scale to combine large regions for Area Control Centres.

Simultaneously handle and combine multiple radar format types in different locations to enhance your operational capability.

Windfarm Mitigation

Using infill & non-auto initiation technology, RDSTrack provides a proven cost effective solution to mitigate the effects of Windfarms on Radar Displays.

Sitting in the data pipeline between Radar and Displays, RDSTrack can be continually configured to support the rapid expansion of Windfarms in your region without costly Radar modification.

As with all Cobham RDS technology, our Windfarm Mitigation product is UK CAA approved and has been the preferred product of choice for large ANSPs such as NATS.

Format Conversion

RDSTrack offers two way format conversion to support different system scenarios.

Legacy to ASTERIX. Re-formatting legacy radar formats such as CAA or RDIF to output as any ASTERIX type.

ASTERIX to Legacy. Re-formatting any ASTERIX radar type to Legacy formats enabling the continued support of other systems.

Plot Extraction

RDSTrack continues to support Primary Radar Video and can offer plot extraction in order to combine with additional radar sources.

RDSFleet

Shipborne Radar Display System

Shipborne Radar Display System certified for Air Traffic Management.

Cobham is the supplier of choice for ATM systems on the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier fleet, the world’s most advance aircraft carrier.

Radar Display

Designed to work within the complex naval environment involving multiple radars of different types, a moving “airfield” that incorporates the effects of other ships and includes an interactive world-wide map database.

RDSFleet provides a product that is compliant to ATC regulations, supplemented with key capabilities for the Naval ATC environment.

Safety Net Processing

The RDSFleet Safety Net Server brings safety in Naval ATC controlling to a new level, providing controllers with:

• STCA – Short Term Conflict Alerts
• MSAW – Minimum Safe Altitude Warnings
• APW – Area Proximity Warnings

Arrival Management

Highly adaptable for different customer needs, RDSFleet can be configured to support Catapult Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR), short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL), and Helicopter Platforms.

Flight Data Planning

A flight planning system that can be managed locally or with data provided externally. Allowing controllers to confidently manage all types of traffic, anywhere in the world.

RDSNet

Air Traffic Defence Network

Providing network infrastructure and display of national radar sources to Homeland Defence Control Centres.

RDSNet is designed solely for the Defence Sector. It provides innovative infrastructure to bridge the gap between remote radar sources and command room facilities.

Security

No matter where your radar source is located, RDSNet provides a secure link to your control facility. Using military-grade network security architecture and Cobham’s proprietary data formatting, RDSNet ensures your radar data remains secure from end-to-end.

National Coverage

RDSNet provides low-latency live national coverage of your radar sources to your command room facility, where they are all displayed and combined using RDSNet display technology.

Friend or Foe

The RDSNet display system gives controllers the functionality and familiarity of our RDS1600 air traffic display system whilst also introducing target allocation. Define which targets are Foes to aid focus and increase clarity in pressured control situations.

RDSTardis

Deployable Air Traffic Control Suite

A complete Air Traffic Control facility packed into a mobile ISO container.

RDSTardis is a deployable tactical control facility for emergency disaster relief, local airfield maintenance and battle theatre.

Turn-key

To provide RDSTardis, Cobham procures from other leading ATM equipment manufacturers and combines with RDS Products to provide the ultimate deployable solution, a familiar home from home for your controllers.

Deployable

RDSTardis is designed with practicality and manoeuvrability in mind. ISO standard containers hold the Tactical Co-located Primary & Secondary radar, Approach Control Room and mechanically erectable Visual Control Room.

Technology

We enable the safe control of traffic in a range of challenging environments through the use of RDS Products. Each RDSTardis comes with RDS1600 and RDSTrack capability, providing intuitive user interfaces, multiple safety nets and advanced radar processing capabilities. 

Radar Data Simulation and Analysis

Use our experience to assist with your ATM projects.

Developing and rigorously testing our own ATM products has given us a wealth of experience in system and interface proving.

Data Analysis

By carefully analysing recorded radar data we have often been able to assist customers with complex radar issues.

Data Simulators

We have developed our own processed radar data simulator that enables us to not only generate scenarios with multiple aircraft, but also introduce data anomalies to test system performance and characteristics.

Fused Simulations

As well as providing fully simulated data scenarios, we also provide tools to fuse this together with recorded or even live data streams. This enables us to create scenarios such as safety net infringements with real data to aid with testing or training.

RDS Support Services

Providing care for your products, training for your staff and maintaining system performance.

With a dedicated team of professionals with generations of ATM experience, your RDS Products are in safe hands.

Tailored Support

Protect and prolong the life of your Cobham RDS products with a tailored support package. We offer a range of services to ensure you are getting the most from your products for as long as possible.

Helpdesk

Telephone and email helpdesk service to ask technical questions or report issues.

Repairs

No matter what the issue is, if your RDS product is not performing to our high standards, you are covered. We arrange collection, complete a comprehensive certified and tested repair, and safely return your item to you.

Onsite Support

Depending on the scale or mission critical importance of your operation, we can offer on-site engineering support for all issues with guaranteed response times.

Annual Servicing and Training

A regular health check for your system helps to ensure your product meets its full life potential. Our annual servicing package maintains system health, keeps track of your RDS assets and offers refresher training to RDS operators and maintainers.

Airborne Antenna Systems

Cobham Antenna Systems is World leader in the design and manufacture of airborne communications and navigation antennas and subsystems. Its pioneering spirit and breadth of experience have created a worldwide reputation of quality, capability, reliability and innovative antenna design for over six decades.

Cobham Antenna Systems leads the industry in the design of tuned, low profile and conformal airborne antennas.

RF devices closely associated with the antenna solutions include couplers, filters, diplexers, LNAs, HPAs, combiners and attenuators.

The antenna products are complemented by a range of RF and digital subsystems that meet the increasing demand for communications on the move.

Cobham Antenna Systems offer a complete design to supply solution for innovative antenna systems covering a broad range of civil and military applications at operating frequencies ranging from HF through to microwave.

With its great wealth of experience and a forward thinking approach Cobham Antenna Systems is able to match the antenna solution to the customer’s requirement. In many cases an off the shelf solution can be provided from the existing broad product range.

Alternatively an adaptation of an existing product can be provided, giving the assurance of a proven and reliable solution that is tailored to meet the needs of the customer.

If a solution is not already available then the company’s team of experienced design engineers will collaborate with the customer to develop a new product that will deliver the capabilities required.

UHF L and S Band Antennas for Satellite applications

Cobham Antennas Systems manafacture antennas for UHF, L and S Band fixed and mobile, ground and GPS Satellite communications systems.

A range of antennas is available for fixed and mobile applications in UHF, L and S-Bands.

UHF Hemi Omni antennas are used for data transmission from weather buoys (Meteosat and NOAA) and flat panels for ground-based static links.

L-Band Hemi Omni antennas are used on vehicles for regions which are low angle to the geo-stationary satellites.

Some L-Band antennas have had GSM and GPS incorporated to provide high level of versatility.

High gain Directional antennas have narrow angles and are used for fixed locations (for SCADA) or for mobile applications on vehicles where elevation to the satellite is greater than 45 degrees.

S-Band Directional antennas for emerging markets are being developed. Unique antennas have been developed for placement on satellites for experimental work for Surrey Satellite Technology’.

Marker Beacon Antennas

For General Aviation. A wide variety of mounting styles and form factors of popular marker beacons.

We offer a wide range of Marker Beacon antennas, compatible with a number of varying applications and suitable for a variety of different environments.

VHF Communication Antennas

A wide selection of VHF antennas from Comant, a leading manufacturer for General Aviation, Helicopter and Light Jet Aircraft.

Cobham Antenna Systems VHF antennas offer a wide variety of fit, form and function options that will fit nearly every need. Most antennas provide 118-137 MHz but there are several models that provide 118-153 MHz wide band.

XM Antennas

Highly popular antennas that bring XM weather into the aircraft cockpit, superimposed on your GPS moving map system. Works great for music too.

Perfect for General Aviation, this GPS antenna is suitable for helicopters and light jets.  Produced in our highly popular teardrop footprint.

VHF/XM Antennas

Cobham Antenna Systems offer a full range of antenna for major VHF and XM applications.

We offer both Comant’s multifunction VHF/XM antenna for single engine aircraft, matches single engine common teardrop footprint, and VHF/XM high speed blade antenna for twins and light jet aircraft.

Perfect to add XM weather data to a stand-alone VHF mounted antenna. Our patented VHF harmonic suppression also protects co-located stand-alone GPS antennas, allowing for more antennas in less total area.

The antennas cover the following frequencies:-

• VHF 118-137 MHz
• GPS 1575.42 MHz / 17.0 dB Gain
• XM 2332.5 – 2345.0 30-34dB Gain

VHF/GPS/XM Antennas

Cobham Antenna Systems offer a full range of antenna for major GPS, VHF and XM applications.

Comant’s ComDat triple function single engine antenna for VHF/GPS/XM Weather. Our patented technology provides 80 dB of VHF harmonic suppression allowing Comant to offer VHF and GPS in one radome without in-line filters.

Furthermore, this antenna provides XM weather capability. The perfect drop-in replacement to add functionality to a common existing footprint.

VHF/GPS Antennas

Cobham Antenna Systems offer a full range of antenna for major GPS and VHF application.

We offer Comant’s ComDat dual function single engine antenna for VHF/GPS. Our patented technology provides 80 dB of VHF harmonic suppression allowing Comant to offer VHF and GPS in one radome without in-line filters. Designed as a “drop-in” replacement for common single engine teardrop footprint, the antennas are designed in a manner that makes them compatible with popular 26.5 dB gain GPS panel mount systems.

The Antennas cover the following frequencies :-

VHF 118-137 MHz
GPS 1575.42 MHz /17 dB Gain – 26.5 dB Gain

GPS/XM Antennas

Highly popular combination antennas that combine GPS or GPS WAAS and XM into a single radome.

Perfect for General Aviation, helicopters and light jets with little airframe space for multiple or additional antennas. Comant is the only company to successfully combine XM with WAAS GPS antennas. Save time, save space, save money.

Antenna Couplers / Combiners and Diplexers

For General Aviation. A wide variety of devises for use in aviation navigation, specifically in the frequencies of 108-118 MHz (VOR/LOC) and 329-335 MHz (GS), or 75 MHz (Marker Beacon)

Well designed for general aviation applications, these devices are available in a number of formats that will suit many platforms.

Electrostatic Dischargers for Antennas

The main purpose of an electrostatic discharger is to improve the dispersal of accumulated aircraft static charges in an effort to reduce the resultant radio interference.

The Cobham Antenna Systems’ Comant product range includes aviation antennas focusing on GPS, Communications and Navigation products for General Aviation, Light Jets and Helicopters.

Comant antennas offer a wide variety of fit, form and function options that will fit nearly every need. Comant antennas are compatible with a number of varying applications and effective in a number of differing environments.

The range includes Radiophone, DME, VHF, VOR, LOC, GS, DME, Transponder, FM, AM, UHF, L Band, ELT, and COMDAT antennas.

General Aviation Antennas

Cobham designs and manufactures an extensive range of civil antennas for General Aviation, Helicopters and Light Jet Aircraft platforms etc.

The Cobham Antenna Systems’ Comant product range includes aviation antennas focusing on GPS, Communications and Navigation products for General Aviation, Light Jets and Helicopters.

Comant antennas offer a wide variety of fit, form and function options that will fit nearly every need. Comant antennas are compatible with a number of varying applications and effective in a number of differing environments.

The range includes Radiophone, DME, VHF, VOR, LOC, GS, DME, Transponder, FM, AM, UHF, L Band, ELT, and COMDAT antennas.

Tactical Land Antennas

Cobham Antenna Systems provides an extensive range of high performance, robust and compact Tactical Land Antennas to support the latest generation of tactical radios and jammers.

The land antennas Applications include:

•   Manpacks
•   Vehicles
•   Ground deployment
•   Elevated and shelters

Through Cobham Antenna Systems strategic marketing alliance with the Shakespeare Company, the range is complimented by the Shakespeare range of tactical vehicle antennas. The Cobham range includes; single band, multi-band and broadband antennas for applications such as Combat Net Radio, Software Defined Radios, High Capacity Data and UHF SATCOM (UFO and MUOS).

Also available are high power versions for special communications and jamming needs – for example ECM, IED’s etc.

To improve  the operational communications range Cobham can also offer:

• Ground spike adaptors with ground plane kits
• Elevation kits to mount antennas on tactical masts
• A range of tactical light masts  with ground, vehicle or shelter mounting  options#

The Cobham mINCAN RF interference cancellation system provides a solution to mitigate co-site interference on densely populated platforms and allow communications through onboard jamming.

Airborne Search and Rescue Systems

Cobham has a complete suite of Search and Rescue mission equipment to maximise rescue success.

The compact, multi-receiver 935  series Direction Finder can be utilised for both SAR & CSAR operations.  With the latest receiver technology, the 935 DF can confidently manage multiple beacon incidents.

With a variety of interface protocols the 935 DF can be installed as part of a mission system or be totally autonomous.

The Cobham Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) ensures complete incident co-ordination between the rescue services.  This TETRA solution has an optional encryption capability providing maximum operation security.

UHF Land SATCOM Antennas

Cobham Antenna Systems range of Land based SATCOM antennas includes the provision for high and low angle SATCOM coverage and a range of profiles and performance.

Cobham Antenna Systems SATCOM antennas use strong and durable composite radomes to ensure our antennas survive in the field and offer the user reliable Satellite communications in the most demanding of environments. Cobham’s expanding range includes coverage of legacy and MUOS operating bands and also includes the provision for operation independent of metallic ground planes, giving the user greater flexibility for installation and ensuring maximum overall performance for the platform.

Handheld EODS

The dual-sensor hand-held EODS Vallon MINEHOUND VMR3 incorporates Cobham’s leading-edge Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology, protecting lives and delivering enhanced detection capabilities for the most demanding Counter-IED and mine clearance requirements.

MINEHOUND is a state-of-the-art hand-held Explosive Ordnance Detector (EOD), based on a successful joint-development between Cobham and Vallon GmbH in Germany. It is a COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) product which combines Cobham’s leading-edge Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology with a Vallon metal detector (MD). This dual-sensor approach provides advanced high-performance detection of metallic, minimum-metal and non-metallic threats, including mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

The MINEHOUND EOD is both robust and lightweight with an intuitive audio and visual user-interface, and low power consumption for extended use. It is a proven  and fielded product, widely used in military environments, as well as for humanitarian de-mining.

Features

Counter-IED Handheld Detection System Features

• Advanced dual-sensor technology
• Proven detection performance
• Lightweight and robust
• Ultra-high sensitivity
• Intuitive user interface with visual, audio and vibration detect alarms
• Choice of operating modes  – GPR or MD or dual-sensor
• Easy to use – low training burden

Unmanned EODS

Cobham’s low size, weight and power four-channel Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) sensor system is designed for fast and simple deployment onto in-service Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) or Remote-Controlled Vehicles (RCVs). The modular and scalable system provides high-performance stand-off detection of metallic, minimum-metal and non-metallic threats.

Cobham has applied its extensive GPR experience to the next-generation of stand-off detection systems, which remove the operator out of harm’s way by mounting GPR-based detection systems onto Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) or other tactical robotic platforms. The QuadPack system operates on the same low-burden principles offered by Cobham’s hand-held MINEHOUND Explosive Ordnance Detector (EOD) GPR technology, maintaining the philosophy that the capability should be easy to train and operate.

In use, the Cobham QuadPack provides a steady stream of detection data which is displayed via a simple and intuitive wireless user interface.  A number of QuadPacks can be networked together to form an array covering the width of larger manned or unmanned vehicles.

Features

AMULET Robot-Mounted Mine Detection System Features

• Low size, weight and power four-channel GPR detection system
• High-performance detection of metallic, minimum-metal and non-metallic targets, including mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
• Fast and simple integration onto tactical remotely-operated platforms
• Single enclosure containing both GPR antenna and associated electronics
• Modular and scalable Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
• Proven GPR technology designed with the user in mind
• Simple to use – simple to train

Vehicle-Mounted EODS

Cobham’s vehicle-mounted Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) system is designed for easy integration and mission-fit onto in-service vehicles for Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) and mine clearance operations.

Cobham has developed an advanced multi-channel GPR-based detection system for Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) and mine clearance operations. The AMULET Series vehicle GPR system is modular and scalable, with low size, weight and power specifications, and can be mission-fit onto any tactical vehicle for fast deployment. Proven GPR technology provides high-performance detection of metallic, minimum-metal and non-metallic threats, including Anti-Tank (AT) mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

Features

AMULET Vehicle-Mounted GPR System Features

• High performance multi-channel GPR detection
• Mission-fit onto Tactical Support Vehicles (TSVs) and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) platforms
• Rapid deployment for enhanced route-proving capabilities
• Modular and scalable with low size, weight and power specifications
• Intuitive graphical and audio interfaces
• Simple to train – simple to use

EODS Training and Facilities

Cobham has developed a powerful fully-immersive virtual-reality system to support training of leading-edge Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and mine detection technologies.

The system brings a new level of flexibility, mobility and cost-efficiency to this key area of training by simulating traditional training techniques in a computer-generated environment.

A key issue for military and humanitarian organisations is delivery of improved effectiveness in Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) and mine clearance training at an affordable price. Current training practices are a mix of classroom study and practical work on purpose-built training lanes. In the military environment, this is becoming increasingly important as EOD capabilities are now introduced as part of every soldier’s basic training.

Cobham has developed a fully-immersive virtual reality (VR) training system, which allows a student to be virtually transported to a location and environment, representative of where equipment will be used. In this computer-generated world, the student can learn how to use leading-edge detectors, such as MINEHOUND, on virtual training lanes.

The immersive virtual reality system consists of a headset worn by the student, and ergonomically representative hand-held detector coupled to an accurate three-dimensional tracking system and a PC that hosts the synthetic environment.

Features

VR C-IED Features and Training Benefits

System features:

• Realistic simulated training
• Fully immersive environment
• Instructor defined scenarios
• Quantitative assessment
• Video playback / learning

• Training benefits:
• Lower ratio of instructor to students
• Higher throughput of students
• All weather operation
• Efficient update of threat database
• Lower through-life costs

TLP

Telescopic lifting poles are mechanical winch and belt-operated access poles designed to be used both at land and sea.

Telescopic lifting poles are mechanical winch and belt-operated access poles designed to be used both at land and sea. Carbon composite poles are available for heights up to 15 meters. All components withstand immersion and salt water and are designed to survive rough handling.

Telescopic lifting poles are designed for covert access on ships or buildings. Poles can be used
to securely attach a ladder to a structure in order to gain rapid and covert access or to gain visibility to restricted locations through windows or over fences and roofs via a camera mounted on the pole.

Typical Telescopic Lifting Poles

Above listed poles are examples. Other lengths with different top load specifications are available at request.

Mast Tripods

Tripods can be used for several applications instead of small masts. Lightweight tripods are designed for 2-5 kg top loads and heavy duty tripods for a maximum 50 kg top loads.

Tripods can be used for several applications instead of small masts. Lightweight tripods are designed for 2-5 kg top loads and heavy duty tripods for a maximum 50 kg top loads. Tripods are made of glass fiber composite material. Tripod legs are telescopic and sections are pushed out and locked in place with mechanical latches. For windy conditions, the heavy duty tripods can also be guyed.

Tripods are quick to deploy and they provide excellent pointing accuracy for heavy narrow beam antennas. Tripods can also handle inertial loads. Tripods are applicable, for example, for mountain top link applications as well as deploying a communication system on rooftops in urban areas. Tripods are excellent for temporary communication networks in rescue, police and fire fighting as well as temporary lighting applications.

Above listed tripods are examples. Other lengths with different top load specifications are available at request.

TM

TM Lightweight composite telescopic masts are push-up masts for heights up to 8 meters and for 2-5 kg top loads.

TM lightweight composite telescopic masts sections are pushed out and locked with friction locks one by one.  TM Masts can be extended to heights up to 8 meters and for 2-5 kg top loads. They offer versatility for a wide range of applications.

TM lightweight composite telescopic masts are made of glass fibre composite material. The standard mast tube colour is dark green, other tube colours are available at request.

Accessories and Ancilliaries

For all of our lightweight composite telescopic masts, Cobham Antenna Systems offer a full range of accessory and ancillary products.

TR

Lightweight telescopic TR-masts are push-up masts for heights up to 12 meters and for 5-10 kg top loads.

TR-masts are made of glass fibre composite material. The masts can be supplemented with a wide range of mounting kits for vehicles and shelters. Mast sections are pushed out and locked in place with mechanical latches one by one.

Below listed TR masts are examples. Other lengths with different top load specifications are available on request. TR masts can be painted in customer specific colours.

Accessories and Ancilliaries

For all of our lightweight composite telescopic masts, Cobham Antenna Systems offer a full range of accessory and ancillary products.

EXB

Cobham Antenna Systems EXB lightweight composite telescopic masts are designed for highly mobile operations (such as battlefield communications and electronic warfare) where minimal time and man-power for deployment is available.

Cobham Antenna Systems EXB lightweight composite telescopic masts

These lightweight composite telescopic masts are push button, vehicle- mounted masts designed for rapid extension and operation without guy ropes. They are designed to extend to heights up to 15 m (payload height at 16 m above ground when vehicle-mounted) with maximum payloads of up to 130 kg.  EXB-masts are made of carbon and glass fibre.

The EXB lightweight composite telescopic masts are extended and retracted utilizing hoisting belts driven by a winch. This is an effective, well-proven technique which is more reliable under severe operating conditions (especially sand and dust). EXB-masts have a double-belt system – one belt is used for mast extension, the second belt is used to provide positive retraction to assure proper operation under adverse conditions of wind and slope.

EXB-masts are equipped with an automatic latch mechanism for controlling the order in which tube sections extend. The winch is operated by an electric Winch Power Unit (WPU) with remote control, with WPU versions available for either AC or DC power supplies. A manual hand crank is provided as a back-up for power failure.

EXB-masts can be painted in customer specific colours.

Accessories and Ancilliaries

For all of our lightweight composite telescopic masts, Cobham Antenna Systems offer a full range of accessory and ancillary products.

EX

EX Lightweight composite telescopic masts are mechanical winch and belt-operated masts.

EX telescopic masts are made of carbon and glass fibre composite material. These lightweight composite telescopic masts can be supplemented with a wide selection of mounting kits for vehicles and shelters.

EX-masts can be deployed by one to three persons and are elevated with a hand-cranked winch or by an optional electric winch power unit. The entire mast is rotatable by 360°.

EX-masts can be painted in customer specific colours.

Accessories and Ancilliaries

For all of our lightweight composite telescopic masts, Cobham Antenna Systems offer a full range of accessory and ancillary products.

EXL

EXL Lightweight composite telescopic masts are mechanical winch and belt operated masts. They are designed for heavier top loads than EX-Masts, and are available in three sizes.

EXL telescopic masts are made of carbon and glass fibre composite material. The masts are delivered with full field deployment accessory kits. These lightweight composite telescopic masts can be supplemented with a wide range of mounting kits for vehicles and shelters.  Please see Cobham’s range of accessories and ancillaries for more information.

EXL-masts are deployed by two or three persons and are elevated with a hand-cranked winch or by an optional electric winch motor unit. The entire mast is rotatable by 360°. In EXL-masts sections open one by one and an automatic mechanical locking mechanism allows guying each lower section separately during winching up. This allows safe handling of heavier top loads especially under windy conditions.

EXL-masts can be painted in customer specific colours.

Accessories and Ancilliaries

For all of our lightweight composite telescopic masts, Cobham Antenna Systems offer a full range of accessory and ancillary products.

MIMO Antennas

MIMO antennas, from Cobham, are compact and rugged with increased diversity-gain using dual-polarisation.

MIMO is the use of multiple antennas at either the transmitter or receiver, or both, to improve communication performance. In order to achieve optimum performance both the transmitter and receiver must support MIMO.

To provide the greatest benefit to the customer the majority of Cobham’s MIMO antennas take advantage of ‘polarisation diversity’. This means using orthogonal polarisations within the same aperture, either Vertical and Horizontal or ±45° polarisations.

This avoids the need for multiple units placed a number of wavelengths apart and results in compact antenna units which are highly efficient. This allows for significant increases in data throughput without requiring additional bandwidth and provides cost savings in antenna installation.

• Increased diversity-gain using dual-polarisation
• Space-efficient antennas
• Polarisation diversity (vertical and horizontal, ±45° dual-slant or right and left circular)
• Greater coverage using multiple sector antennas in conjunction with higher order MIMO systems (eg 4 x 4)
• Minimise signal drop-out for a moving source

Telemetry Antennas

Antennas designed by Cobham Antenna Systems are used for transmission of telemetry to data acquisition systems for remote measurement and reporting.

Live transmission of telemetry from highly visual, and mobile, sources such as race cars for fuel levels or tyre temperatures have become an industry standard.

Transmission of similar telemetry uses antennas for accurate, reliable, live readings from a wide range of system monitoring such as harvest levels, water levels and tidal flow, pollution, distribution of assets, liquid and chemical storage, and temperature variants where this is critical.

Systems also use Wireless LAN or GSM networks for transmission of warnings where safety levels are transgressed.

Emergency Services Antennas

Antennas developed by Cobham Antenna Systems are used within Emergency Services organisations for essential, reliable communications within metropolitan and rural networks.

Antennas developed by Cobham Antenna Systems are used within Emergency Services organisations for internal and external use, fixed and mobile, for essential, reliable communications within metropolitan or rural communication networks.

Police, fire and ambulance all use high data rate radio systems for fast and efficient communications for telemetry and High Definition video links.

Wireless LAN, COFDM, Tetra and GSM Cellular mobile are all protocols which may be used for mobile operations to command control centre.

Body Worn antennas for video links provide essential information for command centres with instant availability of data and video enabling essential back-up to be provided to the front line.

Security and Surveillance Antennas

Antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems are used within Security and Surveillance applications including COFDM, PMR and Tetra for intelligence gathering, area and perimeter monitoring.

Antennas are used in many applications within Security and Surveillance such as voice, data and High Definition video links. Systems using COFDM, PMR and Tetra are used for intelligence gathering, area and perimeter monitoring. Covert and Overt surveillance may use licensed and unlicensed bands requiring versatile antennas.

High specification antennas help to provide uninterrupted streaming allowing operators to benefit from reduced possibility of intercept or interference.

Optimised antennas provide enhanced system performance whether for long distance links or very localised covert surveillance. Small, discreet and robust, antennas can be used for fixed and mobile applications, body worn or mounted on cameras.

High specification base station antennas maximise both ends of the communication link.

Radar Antennas

Radar Antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems for Radar arrays in Stripline and Waveguide for CW Doppler, FMCW, fixed beam pulse and Reflectometer applications.

Cobham Antenna Systems understands that antenna characteristics are critical to the system performance in order to resolve the target image.

Sophisticated modelling techniques and over 20 years of experience combine to provide customers with an efficient, reliable antenna that meets their requirements exactly.  Profiled main beam, very low sidelobes, low cross polarisation, light weight and wide bandwidth (10 per cent) are some of the critical parameters that help to make a good radar antenna.

The Cobham Antenna Systems near field spherical anechoic test chamber supplies accurate patterns and 3D images to demonstrate compliance with specifications required by customers.

PMR/Tetra Antennas

PMR and TETRA antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems are suitable for internal and external use, and are used within public service organisations, metropolitan and rural networks.

Both Omni and Directional PMR/TETRA antennas are available in 150MHz, 400MHz and 800MHz bands.

Ultra Wideband (UWB) antennas, including 150MHz to 6GHz and dual/triple/quad bands, allow for future-proofing if other intermediate frequencies are adopted.

Special designs, taking account of architectural requirements can be incorporated to allow these PMR/ TETRA antennas to be used in public areas without attention.

PMR/ TETRA installations include discreet locations in the prestigious St Pancras International railway station, London Heathrow Airport Terminals, JFK Airport and the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York.

In each case antennas were designed to conform to strict RF specifications whilst meeting architectural approval.

Outside Broadcast Antennas

Outside Broadcast antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems are used within COFDM, ENG (Electronic News Gathering), News Distribution, Video Camera to Outside Broadcast van or via 3G and 4G networks

Wireless broadcast communications are an essential part of activities as varied as overhead sports arenas, around-the-world yachting, mountaineering, safari and news reporting as well as security and police monitoring and surveillance.

Outside Broadcast antennas can be mounted directly on to a video camera as well as being used for digital and video uplinks from ground or mobile vehicle to helicopter.  The light weight, small size and discreet design of these antennas makes them ideal for use for Outside Broadcast applications, whether in studio or in demanding and hazardous locations.

Directional, Omni and Ultra Wideband antennas are available ranging from 150MHz to 12.7GHz, including GSM and WLAN networks, depending on the application.  Ground base antennas for the other end of the link are also available.  New requirements for Diversity including two antennas in single housing and cross-polar (V and H polarisations or 45 degree) are available for these applications.

Cellular Antennas

Cellular Antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems are used as Picocell and Microcell base stations in areas with dense RF activity such as airports, shopping malls and rail termini.

GSM-based Data Communication Systems use these antennas to monitor and maintain remote equipment via the GSM network.

Suitable for internal and external use, single-band, dual-band, tri-band Omni, Directional and Sector antennas are available in GSM900, GSM1800, PCS1900, 3G and 4G, WiMAX, LTE and with MIMO.  Multi-band and Ultra Wideband antennas provide networks with upgrade paths between these different protocols.

This extensive range of antennas includes Sector Base Stations. Omni and Directional Panel antennas offer a choice of gain, polarisation and beam pattern with dual slant 45 degree polarisation antennas providing diversity.  Directional, flat panel antennas are slim and discreet in appearance and unobtrusive on the outside of buildings.

Ultra Wideband antennas have been developed to include coverage for Cellular and Wireless LAN applications. Wideband Omni and Directional antennas are extensively used for DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems).

RFID Antennas

RFID antennas can be incorporated as part of the readers used for tracking goods and assets, point of manufacture, point of sale, stock and cargo monitoring, road tolling, cost and time analysis and security for valuable assets.

RFID antennas have been developed in conjunction with a number of RFID reader manufacturers and system integrators in order to maximise installation performance.  Controlled and repeatable pattern coverage ensures efficient RFID systems are achieved.

Antennas with sector coverage are used for portal control to provide a reading zone such as directly below doorways.

Special developments can be undertaken for specific areas where mutual interference and multiple readings are not desired.

Antennas are small, lightweight and discreet in appearance for minimum environmental impact.

Directional and Sector antennas are available in 433MHz, 868MHz and 915MHz frequencies.

Wireless LAN Antennas

Wireless LAN antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems are suitable for internal and external use, for metropolitan or rural WiFi networks, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and COFDM systems

Omni, Directional and Sector antennas are available in 2.4GHz, 2.5GHz and 5.8GHz frequency bands.

Multiple antennas may be designed to be housed in a single radome to aid architectural approval.  Directional, flat panel antennas are slim and discreet in appearance, more efficient than dishes, and unobtrusive on the outside of buildings.  Small antennas on vehicles provide mobility of data and communication systems.  These antennas may be used in shared PC network resources for wireless coverage in industry or campus.

Antennas have been developed for Wireless LAN applications in manufacturing companies, ports (including Port of Felixstowe), train stations (including London St Pancras International), airports (including London Heathrow), hospitals, schools, warehouses, shopping malls, offices and exhibition halls and for hazardous and harsh environments.

Dual band antennas allow simple upgrade paths between protocols whilst dual slant 45 degree polarisation antennas provide diversity.

WiMAX/LTE Antennas

Ground Control station antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems are used within operational functions including control or data collection from airborne or ground based remote vehicles.

Vector antennas meet RF and environmental specifications required for WiMAX, LTE, WLAN and WiFi networks. The Vector range of Base Station Sector antennas features Omni, Sector and Flat Panel Directional antennas including Window-Mounting option.  They are available with Vertical, Horizontal and Dual Slant 45 degree and Dual Vertical/Horizontal polarisation.

A new generation of Flat Panel wide-angle (60, 90 and 120 degrees) dual-polar Base Station antennas is being developed to cover all major frequency bands. Null fill and electrical tilt options provide better close-in coverage which is essential in high RF density city areas.  Directional antennas provide up to 24dBi gain and Omni antennas provide from 2dBi to 11dBi gain.

Sector antennas have gains up to 19dBi with azimuth coverage of 30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 degrees.  Frequency bands are 2.3 to 2.7GHz, 3.3 to 3.8GHz and 4.9 to 5.9GHz.  Each antenna is measured during the development process to ensure that international standards for antenna radiation patterns are met.  They are tested during manufacture to ensure that they match the quoted specification.

MIMO-assisted multi-beam antennas are being developed for very high density (4G and beyond).

Ground Control Antennas

Ground Control station antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems are used within operational functions including control or data collection from airborne or ground based remote vehicles.

Uninterrupted communications from UAV or ground based robotic vehicle to and from the control centre is vital.

The control centre antenna usually provides the higher gain part of the link and may be a medium to high gain Omni, medium gain Sector or high gain Directional antenna.

The Cobham Antenna Systems library of measured antenna performance is extensive so that the optimum system performance can be calculated (constant link margin) based on combination antenna elevation radiation pattern free-space path loss. This may take account of sector and overhead-looking antennas.

Special developments have been undertaken to meet the specific needs of customers.

DAS Antennas

DAS antennas are a range of antennas for In-Building Wireless communications for improved call connection services, from PMR, TETRA, Wireless LAN or cellular (3G, 4G and Beyond).

Cellular DAS (Distributed Antenna System) combined with In-Building communication enhancement systems are used to extend the signal in areas where RF penetration from standard external base stations cannot reach their mobile systems (phones and computers), such as in areas below ground level, or deep inside buildings.

Wideband and multi-band antennas have been developed for wall and ceiling mounting (disguised or hidden) so that as the demand on radio frequency bands increases, Cobham Antenna Systems will have the right antennas to cover this eventuality.

Further antenna developments in the bands from 150MHz to 6GHz are in progress as this market develops due to the growing use of mobile communication devices, coupled with higher frequencies (for greater bandwidth) for 4G, 5G, Wireless LAN, LTE and WiMAX.

Technical data and radiation patterns are available on request.

Tactical Communications Antennas – Link16

Link16 Tactical Communications, Ground to Air Omni and Sector antennas, from Cobham Antenna Systems are used for terrestrial and naval applications, communicating with airborne platforms.

Designed for extreme environmental conditions these rugged antennas have been combat tested in severe conditions without affecting the performance or inhibiting mission requirements.

The Cobham Antenna Systems range of Link16 Omni antennas features gain from 0dBi to 8.5dBi and up to 200 Watts power rating. New Sector developments provide a range of antennas gains from 5 to 13dBi and azimuth beamwidths from 120 to 180 degrees. Combinations of 120 degree or 180 degree azimuth beams can provide all-round coverage and allow extension of range.

Band pass and IFF Notch Filters can also be supplied to enhance the use of the system when in certain RF hostile environments.

UAS Antennas

Unmanned Airborne and Ground Vehicle antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems are used within Command and Control, Airborne Surveillance, Data and Video transmission.

Unmanned Airborne and Ground Vehicle antennas from Cobham Antenna Systems are used within operational functions including Command and Control, Airborne Surveillance, Data (including Telemetry) and Video transmission, Border Patrol and Tactical Communication systems.

Uninterrupted communications from vehicle to control centre is vital.  As the demand for Unmanned Systems increases, so does the need for a wide range of antennas for payloads, data communication, command and control.

Performance and cost are just some of the considerations when selecting antennas, however the Cobham Antenna Systems range of standard, cost-effective, entry-level COTS antennas is available that has already been used in extreme environments.

Antennas have been developed to meet the specific needs of customers, for example dual-band, high gain omnis in a single enclosure reduces the number of mounting points on a ground tracked robot.

Electronic Warfare Antennas – UWB

High specification Ultra Wideband (UWB) Antennas for Electronic Warfare (EW) developed and manufactured in Britain.

Cobham Antenna Systems has developed a portfolio of high power, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Omni and Directional antennas operating within the frequency range 100MHz to 18GHz.

Antennas are being developed in conjunction with radio and HPA manufacturers to meet demanding RF requirements and provide wide area safe zones for personnel. Ultra Wideband Biconical and Multi-stacked Omni arrangements have been developed as well as specific products with high gain for cellular band countermeasures to provide versatile configurations to counter multiple threats.

High fidelity Cavity Backed Spirals are traditionally used for Direction Finding (DF) systems and can be supplied in sets with phase matching or phase and amplitude matching to high specifications.

High Power Planar Spiral antennas provide flat panel directional patterns with circular polarisation, a unique combination of features to meet individual customer requirements.

ULTRA-WIDEBAND OMNI ANTENNAS

• Biconical omnis that are fully efficient, vertically polarised Bandwidths from 3:1 to 30:1 are achievable
• Frequencies from 100MHz to 18GHz
• Ground plane independent
• Vertically polarised
• Elevation HPBW typically 30 to 60 degrees
• Typically 0 to 2dBi gain across the band
• Excellent azimuth patterns
• High power
• Peak gain on horizon across all bands

MULTISTACK OMNI ANTENNAS

Wideband omni antennas can be ‘stacked’ so that several antennas may be designed into a single housing, which provides a single mounting point on any vehicle.

New feed through technology allows multiple antennas to be co-located within the same housing.

• Overlapping frequencies for multiple applications
• High isolation between bands
• 200W per band simultaneously
• Good return loss across all bands

DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS

A wide range of directional, ultra-wideband, high power, circular polarised and spiral antennas are available. This range is continually expanding with new developments undertaken to meet customers’ deployment requirements.

• High power (Tested to 150W in some cases but capable of more)
• Highly directional for focussed beams
• Low profile
• High gain (Up to 32dBi)
• Rugged
• Cavity backed spiral antennas
• High power spiral antennas

C-Band Antennas – 4.4 – 6.0 GHz

C-Band (4.4 to 6.0GHz) Directional, Sector and Omni antennas are manufactured by Cobham Antenna Systems for defence and security, high data rate point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications.

Cobham Antenna Systems has employed rugged but commercial technology in the development of a range of antennas used in military and security applications.

With robust construction, aluminium housings and glass fibre radomes, Multi-sector antennas, Omni antennas, extremely slim and discreet Directional panel and Sector antennas are available in white, tan, olive green or black.

A new range of dual-polar base station and high gain directional antennas has been developed whilst  under development are medium gain Omni antennas with vertical and circular polarisation which cover the entire band of 4.4 to 6.0GHz.

COFDM Antennas

COFDM antennas designed by Cobham Antenna Systems are used within National Security, Police and Military communication systems where integrity of video and data links is maintained.

COFDM antennas designed by Cobham Antenna Systems are used with COFDM radios for applications where the integrity of video and data links must be maintained under highly imposing situations.

COFDM provides significant benefits over conventional analogue microwave transmissions, especially in high multi-path environments such as dense urban areas.  It is possible to virtually eliminate Fade even in Non Line of Sight (NLOS) situations through the use of spatial antenna diversity schemes.

The use of Cobham Antenna Systems multi-sector antennas designed with the specific COFDM radio can ensure that mobile applications have the best chances of providing continuous high definition transmissions whatever the scenario.

Actuators and Mechanisms

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions has significant heritage in actuation. All actuators are designed and manufactured in our Hauppauge facility where environmental testing such as temperature cycling, vacuum and vibration are performed.

Our portfolio includes a wide range of DC motors specifically designed for HiRel applications. Motors can be customized for specific requirements and supplied as framed or frameless, housed or with custom mounting interfaces.

Significant heritage in actuation allows Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions to build in application-dependent customer design options for motor selection, gear set, special interfaces, position feedback, and pass-through for cabling or RF.

Designs can accommodate tough environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, vacuum, radiation, dust, and corrosive atmospheres.

For more details on a specific model, click on the model number in the table below to review the data sheet.

Multi Axis Gimbal Systems

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions offers a product line of military off the shelf multi-axis gimbal systems to accurately point a variety of sensor payloads in land, sea, and airborne environments

Our multi-axis gimbal systems are scalable, modular, lightweight designs easily configured to support sensor payloads ranging from 5 pounds to 2,000 lbs. These systems offer high dynamic ranges, high stiffness, high reliability, and can be configured in a yoke or T-bar configuration depending on the sensor packaging requirements.

Space Flight Gimbals and Controllers

Precision gimbals for pointing and tracking, stabilized platforms, and pedestals have been a specialty of Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions for more than 60 years. We have deep and broad experience in both terrestrial and space applications.

Over several decades, we have provided thousands of systems and components. Coupled with our electronic motion controllers, we can provide a complete turnkey multi-axis gimbal system built to customer-specified requirements.

Whatever the application, we have expertise:

• Intersatellite communications
• Stabilized shipboard uplinks
• Remote sensing systems
• Designators
• Tracking systems

Space Flight Gimbals and Controllers

Precision gimbals for pointing and tracking, stabilized platforms, and pedestals have been a specialty of Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions for more than 60 years. We have deep and broad experience in both terrestrial and space applications.

Over several decades, we have provided thousands of systems and components. Coupled with our electronic motion controllers, we can provide a complete turnkey multi-axis gimbal system built to customer-specified requirements.

Whatever the application, we have expertise:

• Intersatellite communications
• Stabilized shipboard uplinks
• Remote sensing systems
• Designators
• Tracking systems

Rotating Sub Systems

Many rotary joint designs from Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions in Exeter incorporate ancillary components to create integrated RF rotating subsystems.

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions in Exeter can package the complete assembly: rotary joint, slip ring, fluid or other media joint, pedestal, azimuth positioning unit, gears, motor, and controller. Add in the antenna and waveguide and we can give you the complete, tested quality unit for further system integration.

RF Rotary Joints

In more than 50 years, through the legacy of Kevlin Corporation, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions has produced 4,000+ rotary joint designs.

The rotary joint is the link between the stationary and movable parts of a radar or microwave communication system allowing signals to be transmitted between the antenna and ground components with little or no distortion.  A rotary joint has often several microwave channels on the same concentric axis.

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions in Exeter specializes in microwave and electro-mechanical rotating devices. These include RF rotary joints, gear-driven and direct-drive pedestals and RF rotating subsystems.

Products are used in a myriad of applications ranging from submarine periscopes and shipboard avionics to ground-based, vehicle-mounted, air traffic control, airborne and space-based systems.

If you would like to receive more detailed information or a quote on a specific product, please download, complete and return the application sheet.

Pedestals for Rotating Subsystems

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions offers a variety of pedestal configurations which can be integrated with rotary joints and other ancillary components for a complete solution.

Pedestals are designed to move or rotate antennas and radar structures and must be built to perform accurately in extreme weather conditions. We possess the technical expertise to design, fabricate, assemble, integrate and test direct-drive and geared-drive antenna pedestals for military and commercial applications.

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions makes a wide range of rotary joints that are being used in many antenna pedestal applications.  Every antenna pedestal built with our rotary joints is tested at the subsystem level.

Zero Cogging Brushless DC Motors

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions offers a wide range of cog-free brushless DC motors for aerospace applications.

Should the user’s requirements not fall between the wide variety of sizes and performance characteristics available, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions will be happy to tailor a motor for a specific application. Customizations can include size variations, winding characteristics, performance characteristics and physical mounting requirements.

The catalog has motors ranging in size from 1 inch to 20 inches in diameter and up to 4.45 inches long. Torques from in-oz. to ft-lb ranges are available. Each motor size has a variety of winding configurations available. The motors are available with external rotors (AZ model numbers) and internal rotors (Z model numbers)

The catalog has several indices, which can be used to begin the selection process without thumbing through each individual data sheet. Additional detailed information is available by contacting the factory.

Electronic Controllers

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions designs and manufactures stepper and brushless DC controllers for aerospace applications. A variety of interfaces (1553, RS422), input voltages, and drive schemes are available. Custom requirements are welcomed.

The 2-Channel Universal Stepper Motor Controller (USMC) provides two configurable stepper motor drive circuits, suitable for driving either two independent stepper motors or one dual-redundant stepper motor pair.

The 4-Channel Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is capable of driving four independent brushless DC motor windings and is capable of interfacing with a resolver for position feedback and motor commutation.

• The heart of the ECU is an FPGA-based controller board. Three FPGAs provide the control logic as well as perform functions such as servo control, process input commands and generation of Pulse Width Modulated outputs.
• The ECU contains two electrically isolated sections. The motor drive circuitry is connected directly to the 28 VDC power bus, which is isolated from chassis ground. The low-level logic circuits, including the FPGA’s and telemetry, are tied to chassis ground, and are connected to the motor drivers by high-speed optocouplers.

Voice Coils

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions can tailor a motor for your specific application. This customization can include size variations and winding characteristics to accommodate power supply availability, performance parameters and physical mounting requirements.

The voice coil is an electromagnetic actuator in its simplest form.  Voice coil actuators come in two forms; rotary and linear.  A linear voice coil will move in a back and forth motion and the rotary voice coil moves in an arc.

Voice coil actuators are ideal when a inertial mass needs to be accelerated quickly or positioned accurately.  The control circuit to drive a voice coil is not complicated as a voice coil does not require commutation.

A voice coil is a two-element device.  There will be a coil assembly and a permanent magnet assembly.  The coil assembly is inserted into the permanent magnet field.  When current passes through the coil a magnetic flux field a force is produced at a right angle to the direction of the current.  This produces the back and forth motion of a voice coil.

Features

Application Considerations

Some important characteristics/features of voice coils are as follows:

• Due to the simple construction and electrical interface, voice coil actuators are generally a low cost alternative to other types of brushless motors
• Limited motion or stroke
• Can be positioned with a high degree of accuracy
• Capable of high accelerations
• Low friction and hysteresis
• Voice coils offer cogless operation

Custom Voice Coil Applications

When you contact Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions about your voice coil application please be prepared to discuss the following requirements:

• Maximum Force
• Stroke
• Acceleration
• Duty Cycle

Other parameters of interest to the motor designer are:

• Available envelope
• Controller constraints (current, interfaces etc.)
• Description of the mass to be moved
• Temperature range
• Other special environmental requirements (vibration, vacuum, etc.)

Limited Angle Torque Motors and Tachometers

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions offers limited-angle torque motors in a wide variety of catalog sizes, with cog-free motion in a limited range.

The size, weight and performance characteristics of the motors and tachometers are examples of typical applications.

Should your requirements not fall between the wide variety of sizes and performance characteristics available, we will tailor a motor or generator for a specific need. This customization can include size variations, winding characteristics, performance characteristics and physical mounting requirements.

Brushless DC Motors

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions offers brushless DC motors in 2 or 3 phase and with optional commutation.

Brushless DC motors have many advantages over their brushed DC motor counterparts, the most significant being that there are many fewer parts that can wear and need to be replaced than in a brushed motor.

Another advantage of a brushless motor is that it is also capable of operating with less noise and electromagnetic interference than a brushed motor because its internal parts are completely enclosed.

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions designs custom brushless DC motors for high reliability applications.  Please contact us with your requirements.

Stepper Motors

Stepper motors provide precise motion without the need for position feedback or commutation. Our stepper motors are available in unipolar or bipolar configuration and 1º to 90º step angles.

When considering a stepper motor for an application there are several parameters that require evaluation. In many cases the designer is limited due to existing drive electronics.  Parameters to consider when evaluating stepper motors are:

• Output step angle
• Pulse rate required
• Running torque
• Powered holding torque
• Unpowered holding torque
• Size and power constraints
• Load, friction and inertia
• Redundancy
• Drive electronics

Size, weight and performance characteristics of the motors shown in the data sheets below are examples of typical applications. Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions can provide custom solutions such as:

• Size variations
• Step angles
• Winding characteristics
• Performance requirements
• Physical mounting requirements

Gimbal Motion Controls

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions’ military off-the-shelf software-based gimbal motion controls are available in a variety of formats and mechanical packages, including custom packaging within the stabilized gimbal system.

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions’ gimbal motion controls consist of the SPS-2722 Servo Digital Controls and SPS-2840 Micro Digital Controls. The SPS-2722 is designed for commercial applications and the SPS-2840 is designed for military applications. Our gimbal motion controls are available in a variety of formats – VME, PC-104 or custom control cards. The gimbal motion controls are common across the entire stabilized gimbal system product line.

Available packages include Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), National Electronics Manufacturers Association (NEMA) or Air Transport Rack (ATR) housings, or custom packaged within the stabilized gimbal system.

The architecture utilizes Industrial Pack (IP) modules to implement a wide variety of interfaces and features including: Analogue to Digital (A/D) and Digital to Analogue (D/A) converters; Resolver to Digital (R/D) converters; digital and analog Input Output (I/O) interfaces; Inter-range instrumentation group (IRIG) timing, auto video tracking; and communications interfaces such as RS-422/232, RS-485, Ethernet, and other common communication formats.

SAILOR 6560 GNSS and SAILOR 6561 GNSS

The SAILOR 6560 GNSS and SAILOR 6561 GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) set new standards in functionality and flexibility for satellite navigation sensors.

Accurate and versatile

The SAILOR 6560 GNSS and SAILOR 6561 GNSS collect satellite data from any available navigation satellites including GPS and GLONASS and distribute it to a variety of vital on board systems that are required for safe and efficient maritime operations.

Relevant applications include: ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display System), INS (Integrated Navigation System), GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System), SATCOM (Satellite Communication System), MCS (Master Clock Systems) and PABX (Telephone Exchanges).

Multi-Function Universe

Built to the highest quality SAILOR standards, SAILOR 6560 GNSS and SAILOR 6561 GNSS join the already available SAILOR 6391 Navtex and SAILOR 628X AIS as new generation network integrated products designed to work in the unique SAILOR ‘Multi-Function Universe’.

The Multi-Function Universe concept enables easy installation of ‘black-box’ products whilst saving space on the bridge. Crews can use multiple products on one or several work stations, so they can work safer and smarter. Service engineers benefit too, with access to all products from a single point.

Touch Screen Operation

The advanced touch-screen SAILOR 6004 Control Panel forms the heart of the Multi-Function Universe, providing full control for all products connected to it from a single device, including the new SAILOR 6560 GNSS and SAILOR 6561 GNSS.

Operation of all ‘black-box’ systems connected to the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel is easy; just select the icon for the product on screen as you would an app on any modern device, to be given full control of all set-up, functions and diagnostics.

Build your Multi-Function Universe

The SAILOR 6560 GNSS and SAILOR 6561 GNSS are true SAILOR products. They are 100% designed in-house at Cobham SATCOM, with two versions that provide flexibility for starting or growing your Multi-Function Universe on board.

Both versions come with the SAILOR 6588 GNSS Receiver. The SAILOR 6560 System is delivered with the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel and the SAILOR 6285 GNSS Antenna, while the SAILOR 6561 Basic is delivered with the antenna only.

SAILOR 6570 DGNSS and SAILOR 6571 DGNSS

The SAILOR 6570 DGNSS and SAILOR 6571 DGNSS (Differential Global Navigation Satellite System) set new standards in functionality and flexibility for satellite navigation sensors.

Accurate and versatile

The SAILOR 6570 DGNSS and SAILOR 6571 DGNSS collect satellite data from any available navigation satellites including GPS and GLONASS. Using position corrections from reference beacons, position accuracy down to 1 meter is possible for a variety of on board systems.

Relevant applications include: Dynamic Positioning (DP), ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display System), INS (Integrated Navigation System), GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System), SATCOM (Satellite Communication System), MCS (Master Clock Systems) and PABX (Telephone Exchanges).

Multi-Function Universe

Built to the highest quality SAILOR standards, SAILOR 6570 DGNSS and SAILOR 6571 DGNSS join the already available SAILOR 6391 Navtex and SAILOR 628X AIS as new generation network integrated products designed to work in the unique SAILOR ‘Multi-Function Universe’.

The Multi-Function Universe concept enables easy installation of ‘black-box’ products whilst saving space on the bridge. Crews can use multiple products on one or several work stations, so they can work safer and smarter. Service engineers benefit too, with access to all products from a single point.

Touch Screen Operation

The advanced touch-screen SAILOR 6004 Control Panel forms the heart of the Multi-Function Universe, providing full control for all products connected to it from a single device, including the new SAILOR 6570 DGNSS and SAILOR 6571 DGNSS.

Operation of all ‘black-box’ systems connected to the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel is easy; just select the icon for the product on screen as you would an app on any modern device, to be given full control of all set-up, functions and diagnostics.

Build your Multi-Function Universe

The SAILOR 6570 DGNSS and SAILOR 6571 DGNSS are true SAILOR products. They are 100% designed in-house at Cobham SATCOM, with two versions that provide flexibility for starting or growing your Multi-Function Universe on board.

Both versions come with the SAILOR 6588 GNSS Receiver. The SAILOR 6570 System is delivered with the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel and the SAILOR 6286 DGNSS Antenna, while the SAILOR 6571 Basic is delivered with the antenna only.

SAILOR 6310 MF/HF DSC Class A 150 W

The all new SAILOR 6310 MF/HF – 150W improves on previous successful SAILOR GMDSS MF/HF systems in every way.

Operational communication

Though designed to meet GMDSS requirements for professional mariners operating a wide variety of vessels SAILOR 6310 MF/HF is a rugged, high-end communications system in its own right.

It complies with the newest requirement – ITU493-13 – for MF/HF DSC Class A, part of the mandatory requirements for SOLAS vessels and many national GMDSS requirements.

Highly Efficient

A highly efficient power amplifier with control hardware ensures high performance in the marine bands from 1.6 to 30 MHz in TX mode, and constant and full output power on all ITU channels.

Have confidence in your ability to communicate for safety and operational reasons, backed up by exceptional cooling, which helps to make SAILOR 6310 MF/HF durable, rugged and reliable.

A Clear View

The advanced 3.2″ QVA display ensures a clear view. Text can be displayed as white on black or black on white, for optimal daylight viewing, whilst the red backlight protects night vision.

Day or night, users feel less-stressed because operating the intuitive menu structure via the clear screen, large tactile buttons and wheelknobs is easy.

Play it Again

SAILOR 6310 MF/HF is the first MF/HF to feature the pioneering SAILOR Replay function, which records the latest incoming messages, making them available for easy playback.

Clarify messages to improve vessel safety and operation by ensuring that messages are not lost, ignored or misunderstood, if the user was occupied in other operations.

Multimedia Interface

Operation is via the new SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal; the world’s first touch screen, Wheelmarked GMDSS terminal. Other innovations include Cobham SATCOM’s next generation of easy-to-use radiotelex software.

The multimedia style interface is user-friendly, which ensures simple operation of the radio’s communication and messaging functions.

Efficient Communication

As part of the SAILOR 6000 GMDSS Series, SAILOR 6310 MF/HF features ThraneLINK, a unique new system that enables efficient communication within the network.

Engineers can access a vessel’s network from a single point for lower maintenance and lifetime costs. The system also identifies new products in a network, making installation easier.

Further Integration

SAILOR 6310 MF/HF features built in battery and supply voltage monitoring that also covers the backup batteries, whilst there is no requirement for an external GPS.

Save time and money: no need to fit a battery panel in the GMDSS console and GPS input can be taken from the new SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS  via the already connected ThraneLINK, so no extra cabling is required.

SAILOR 628X AIS

The new SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System (Class A) is built on the fundamental qualities that have made SAILOR a well and respected name in maritime communication.

Installation possibilities

A major innovation of the SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System is its modular design. Being a ‘black box’ solution ensures highly flexible installation possibilities.

It is 100 % network integrated; just install the black box transponder wherever convenient and connect it via LAN to the SAILOR 6004 Control Panel (touch display) for complete installation flexibility.

Touch innovation

SAILOR has pioneered the use of touch screen bridge equipment with the SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal, which is part of the industry leading SAILOR 6000 GMDSS Series. The new touch display (SAILOR 6004 Control Panel) for the SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System is a natural progression of this, offering intuitive and familiar control. Operating the SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System is similar to using your smartphone; simply activate the functions by activating the app on the display. This is a concept that can truly revolutionize the way to work on the bridge.

Advanced features

In addition to its innovative design and operation, the SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System delivers high performance on basic parameters, such as sensitivity, immunity, and blocking, so you can be confident in its ability to deliver and receive all AIS information at all times.

A strong feature set, designed to provide safe and flexible operation based on reliable AIS data, makes the SAILOR 6280/6281 AIS System one of the most advanced Class A compliant systems available.

Integration flexibility

Both the SAILOR 6280 AIS System and the SAILOR 6281 AIS Basic System, feature the ThraneLINK application interface. This makes servicing easy. The system is designed to be used standalone or as part of an Integrated Navigation System (INS).

SAILOR SP3560 Portable UHF ATEX

SAILOR SP3560 Portable UHF ATEX is designed for use in hazardous marine environments, such as tankers, supply vessels and other offshore operations.

ATEX Approved

SAILOR SP3560 Portable UHF ATEX conforms to the 94/9/EC ATEX Directive. The approved rating is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4.

With proven, rugged reliability, you can meet requirements and improve safety and efficiency for operations in hazardous environments.

Reliability in-hand

Designed and built to high SAILOR standards, SAILOR SP3560 Portable UHF ATEX fits comfortably in your palm, is waterproof to IP67, and features a large clear screen.

Be it a bunkering operation, hazardous cargo transfer or an oil spill clean-up, you will always get the message and the ribbed grip design means that even with gloves on in wet conditions, you will not drop this portable.

Portable performance

A powerful transceiver, excellent audio, Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, and user programmable channels ensure high performance operation whatever the application.

Functionality to suit your job and confidence that all parties can be heard loud and clear, even when working in windy and noisy conditions, are integral to SAILOR SP3560 Portable UHF ATEX.

Simple operation

With large tactile buttons and control knobs, a user-friendly interface and red backlight to protect night vision, using SAILOR SP3560 Portable UHF ATEX is easy.

Regardless of the operation, by relying on SAILOR SP3560 Portable UHF ATEX you can improve your safety and efficiency in hazardous environments.

Flexible solution

High quality, ATEX certified accessories include interface cables for PELTOR headsets and SAVOX accessories, service/programming cable, dual charger and carry bags.

Connect your SAILOR SP3560 Portable UHF ATEX with a range of vital accessories, enabling PTT and speaker mic operation, efficient charging and easy transport and storage.

SAILOR SP3550 Portable UHF

SAILOR SP3550 Portable UHF has been developed exclusively for on board communication and is pre-programmed with all the maritime UHF channels.

Reliability in-hand

Designed and built to high SAILOR standards, SAILOR SP3550 Portable UHF fits comfortably in your palm, is waterproof to IP67, and features a large clear screen.

It is designed for the maritime environment so regardless of conditions, you will always get the message and the ribbed grip design means that even with gloves on in wet conditions, you will not drop this portable.

Portable performance

A powerful transceiver, excellent audio, Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, and user programmable channels ensure high performance operation whatever the application.

Functionality to suit your job and confidence that all parties can be heard loud and clear, even when working in windy and noisy conditions, are integral to SAILOR SP3550 Portable UHF.

Security focus

Keep your operations secure using SAILOR SP3550 Portable UHF’s additional Scrambler and CTCSS functions.

Remove radio chatter and enhance security by determining who receives messages. Ideal for navy, coast guards or fishing vessels, where keeping your edge keeps you safe or competitive.

Simple operation

With large tactile buttons and control knobs, a user-friendly interface and red backlight to protect night vision, using SAILOR SP3550 Portable UHF is easy.

Regardless of the operation, by relying on SAILOR SP3550 Portable UHF you can improve your safety and efficiency in all maritime environments.

Flexible solution

High quality accessories include interface cables for PELTOR headsets and SAVOX accessories, service/programming cable, dual charger and carry bags.

Connect your SAILOR SP3550 Portable UHF with a range of vital accessories, enabling PTT and speaker mic operation, efficient charging and easy transport and storage.

SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS

SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS is designed to meet the GMDSS requirements for communication in hazardous marine environments, such as tankers, supply vessels and other offshore operations.

GMDSS Approved

SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS comes with the international channels that are required for a portable GMDSS VHF, so is fully approved for use as a part of your GMDSS equipment.

Enhance safety with a SAILOR GMDSS package that even features an approved portable VHF ATEX, which acts as a reliable tool for improving your operational communications.

ATEX Approved

SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS conforms to the 94/9/EC ATEX Directive. The approved rating is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4.

With proven, rugged reliability, you can meet requirements and improve safety and efficiency on board all vessels certified as hazardous environments.

Reliability in-hand

Designed and built to high SAILOR standards, SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS fits comfortably in your palm, is waterproof to IP67, and features a large clear screen.

Out on deck, in high seas and driving rain, you will always get the message and the ribbed grip design means that even with gloves on in wet conditions, you will not drop this VHF and find yourself out on your own.

Portable performance

A powerful transceiver, excellent audio, Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, and user programmable channels ensure high performance operation whatever the application.

Functionality to suit your job and confidence that all parties can be heard loud and clear, even when working in windy and noisy conditions, are integral to SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS.

Simple operation

With large tactile buttons and control knobs, a user-friendly interface and red backlight to protect night vision, using SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS is easy.

Regardless of the operation, by relying on SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS you can improve your safety and efficiency in hazardous environments.

Flexible solution

High quality, ATEX certified accessories include interface cables for PELTOR headsets and SAVOX accessories, service/programming cable, dual charger and carry bags.

Connect your SAILOR SP3540 Portable VHF ATEX GMDSS with a range of vital accessories, enabling PTT and speaker mic operation, efficient charging and easy transport and storage.

SAILOR SP3530 Portable VHF ATEX

SAILOR SP3530 Portable VHF ATEX is designed for work in hazardous marine environments, such as tankers, supply vessels and other offshore operations.

ATEX Approved

SAILOR SP3530 Portable VHF ATEX conforms to the 94/9/EC ATEX Directive. The approved rating is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4.

With proven, rugged reliability, you can meet requirements and improve safety and efficiency on board all vessels certified as hazardous environments.

Reliability in-hand

Designed and built to high SAILOR standards, SAILOR SP3530 Portable VHF ATEX fits comfortably in your palm, is waterproof to IP67, and features a large clear screen.

Out on deck, in high seas and driving rain, you will always get the message and the ribbed grip design means that even with gloves on in wet conditions, you will not drop this VHF and find yourself out on your own.

Portable performance

A powerful transceiver, excellent audio, Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, and user programmable channels ensure high performance operation whatever the application.

Functionality to suit your job and confidence that all parties can be heard loud and clear, even when working in windy and noisy conditions, are integral to SAILOR SP3530 Portable VHF ATEX.

Simple operation

With large tactile buttons and control knobs, a user-friendly interface and red backlight to protect night vision, using SAILOR SP3530 Portable VHF ATEX is easy.

Regardless of the operation, by relying on SAILOR SP3530 Portable VHF ATEX you can improve your safety and efficiency in hazardous environments.

Flexible solution

High quality, ATEX certified accessories include interface cables for PELTOR headsets and SAVOX accessories, service/programming cable, dual charger and carry bags.

Connect your SAILOR SP3530 Portable VHF ATEX with a range of vital accessories, enabling PTT and speaker mic operation, efficient charging and easy transport and storage.

SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS

SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS is fully approved for GMDSS use.

GMDSS Approved

SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS comes with the international channels that are required for a portable GMDSS VHF, so is fully approved for use as a part of your GMDSS equipment.

Enhance safety with a SAILOR GMDSS package that even features an approved portable VHF that also acts as a reliable tool for improving your operational communications.

Reliability in-hand

Designed and built to high SAILOR standards, SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS fits comfortably in your palm, is waterproof to IP67, and features a large clear screen.

Out on deck, in high seas and driving rain, you will always get the message and the ribbed grip design means that even with gloves on in wet conditions, you will not drop this VHF and find yourself out on your own.

Portable performance

A powerful transceiver, excellent audio, Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, and user programmable channels ensure high performance operation whatever the application.

Functionality to suit your job and confidence that all parties can be heard loud and clear, even when working in windy and noisy conditions, are integral to SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS.

Simple operation

With large tactile buttons and control knobs, a user-friendly interface and red backlight to protect night vision, using SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS is easy.

Whether hauling in a catch or servicing a pontoon, by relying on SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS you can improve your safety and efficiency, day or night.

Flexible solution

High quality accessories include interface cables for PELTOR headsets and SAVOX accessories, service/programming cable, dual charger and carry bags.

Connect your SAILOR SP3520 Portable VHF GMDSS with a range of vital accessories, enabling PTT and speaker mic operation, efficient charging and easy transport and storage.

SAILOR SP3515 Portable VHF with scrambler and CTCSS

SAILOR SP3515 Portable VHF features Scrambler and CTCSS functions.

Security focus

Offering identical quality and functionality as SAILOR SP3510 Portable VHF, SAILOR SP3515 Portable VHF features additional Scrambler and CTCSS functions.

Remove radio chatter and enhance security by determining who receives messages. Ideal for navy, coast guards or fishing vessels, where keeping your edge keeps you competitive.

Reliability in-hand

Designed and built to high SAILOR standards, SAILOR SP3515 Portable VHF fits comfortably in your palm, is waterproof to IP67, and features a large clear screen.

Out on deck, in high seas and driving rain, you will always get the message and the ribbed grip design means that even with gloves on in wet conditions, you will not drop this VHF and find yourself out on your own.

Portable performance

A powerful transceiver, excellent audio, Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, and user programmable channels ensure high performance operation whatever the application.

Functionality to suit your job and confidence that all parties can be heard loud and clear, even when working in windy and noisy conditions, are integral to SAILOR SP3515 Portable VHF.

Simple operation

With large tactile buttons and control knobs, a user-friendly interface and red backlight to protect night vision, using SAILOR SP3515 Portable VHF is easy.

Regardless of the operation, by relying on SAILOR SP3515 Portable VHF you can improve your safety and efficiency, day or night.

Flexible solution

High quality accessories include interface cables for PELTOR headsets and SAVOX accessories, service/programming cable, dual charger and carry bags.

Connect your SAILOR SP3515 Portable VHF with a range of vital accessories, enabling PTT and speaker mic operation, efficient charging and easy transport and storage.

SAILOR SP3510 Portable VHF

SAILOR SP3510 Portable VHF is portable VHF radio perfectly suited to fishermen and workboat crew.

Reliability in-hand

Designed and built to high SAILOR standards, SAILOR SP3510 Portable VHF fits comfortably in your palm, is waterproof to IP67, and features a large clear screen.

Out on deck, in high seas and driving rain, you will always get the message and the ribbed grip design means that even with gloves on in wet conditions, you will not drop this VHF and find yourself out on your own.

Portable performance

A powerful transceiver, excellent audio, Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, and user programmable channels ensure high performance operation whatever the application.

Functionality to suit your job and confidence that all parties can be heard loud and clear, even when working in windy and noisy conditions, are integral to SAILOR SP3510 Portable VHF.

Simple operation

With large tactile buttons and control knobs, a user-friendly interface and red backlight to protect night vision, using SAILOR SP3510 Portable VHF is easy.

Whether hauling in a catch or servicing a pontoon, by relying on SAILOR SP3510 Portable VHF you can improve your safety and efficiency, day or night.

Flexible solution

High quality accessories include interface cables for PELTOR headsets and SAVOX accessories, service/programming cable, dual charger and carry bags.

Connect your SAILOR SP3510 Portable VHF with a range of vital accessories, enabling PTT and speaker mic operation, efficient charging and easy transport and storage.

SAILOR 3965 UHF Fire Fighter

BE READY

Don’t let your fleet be detained

SOLAS Chapter II-2 requires every SOLAS-regulated ship built after 1st July 2014 to have the right fire safety equipment in place by 1st July 2018. Non-complying vessels can be detained, incurring significant costs and delays to their shipping schedule.

• Each Fire Party on board must have at least 2 dedicated UHF handheld radios
• All firefighting radios must meet SOLAS regulatory standards
• Failing this can result in ports detaining each contravening vessel
• Port fees can exceed $20,000 – $30,000 USD per day
• Cost of delays to shipping schedules can exceed USD $100,000 per day
• Fires can occur anytime, so you need the right equipment on board right now

BE CERTAIN

When it comes to fire safety, leave nothing to chance

The SAILOR 3965 UHF Fire Fighter radio has been specifically designed for SOLAS Chapter II-2 and to maximise fire safety at sea.  No other radio goes further or does more to help keep your crews and vessels safe no matter what the conditions.

• Heavy-duty IP67 portable UHF radio
• ATEX Class II 2 G Ex ib IIB T4
• IEC 60945 maritime approved
• Easy-to-read display for channel identification
• Optional pre-charged battery for emergency use
• UHF frequency for optional coverage below deck
• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) for secure group communications
• Built-in audio feedback as standard
• Large tactile buttons for easy operation
• Red colour for quick identification and purpose

BE SAFE

No one goes further to protect your crew and vessel

SAILOR is known worldwide for excellence in regulatory equipment. With 50+ years in the business, we understand your requirements, conditions and risks better than anyone else. With SAILOR 3965 UHF Fire Fighter you can stay truly safe, as well as fully compliant, with a radio designed for every possible situation at sea.

• Designed and built for SOLAS Chapter II-2
• Meet all regulations and maximise safety on board
• Rigorous testing for durability and reliability
• SAILOR quality

ATEX Approved (Intrinsically safe)

Built to Cobham’s uncompromising quality standards, the SAILOR 3695 UHF Fire Fighter radio is fully ATEX approved and meets the highest specifications for maximum safety and reliability.

Value and Performance

Cobham SATCOM has developed an exceptional radio package that is not only a cost-effective solution for shipowners to meet the SOLAS deadline, but a highly reliable and effective communication tool that can be counted on by fire fighters in extreme, hazardous environments.

Based on Cobham SATCOM’s series of SAILOR portable work, GMDSS and ATEX radios, the SAILOR 3965 UHF Fire Fighter radio has been designed specifically to keep fire fighters safe through reliable, function-rich communication.

The radio is available in several different packages to meet different vessel needs and a comprehensive list of features maximises safety and operational efficiency. This includes meeting all standards set out in Regulation 10.10.4., such as CTCSS to avoid interference from other nearby vessels and Trunked Mode Operation (TMO) for vessels with a repeater system.

Emergency Ready

The SAILOR 3695 UHF Fire Fighter radio has been purpose-built to help Fire Parties operate as effectively as possible in any situation.

The radio features an easy to read display for channel and battery information and is compatible with a wide range of established 3rd party accessories from SAVOX and Peltor. Considering the potential for low or zero visibility due to smoke during a fire, it also has large, tactile buttons and provides audio confirmations straight to the operator’s headset.

Uniquely, the SAILOR 3965 UHF Fire Fighter radio is the only maritime radio system to accommodate spare emergency battery packs. As standard, it features an ATEX 1.800 mAh rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, IP67 battery pack. However, Cobham SATCOM also offers ATEX-approved non-rechargeable emergency batteries to ensure it is ready for use at any time, or when rechargeable batteries expire.

SAILOR 6248 VHF

Non-class SAILOR 6248 VHF is part of the new SAILOR 6000 Series, ensuring high-quality build and rich functionality for excellent operational communications performance.

Professional Standards

Designed and built to meet the non-class VHF needs of professional mariners, SAILOR 6248 VHF is also rated waterproof to IPx6 and IPx8.

With SAILOR quality, it can be relied upon in the most extreme conditions and because it is waterproof without modification, it can be used on open workboats or outside deck areas.

A Clear View

The advanced 3.2″ QVA display ensures a clear view. Text can be displayed as white on black or black on white, for optimal daylight viewing, whilst the red backlight protects night vision.

Day or night, users feel less-stressed because operating the intuitive menu structure via the clear screen, large tactile buttons and wheelknobs is easy.

Play it Again

SAILOR 6248 VHF features the pioneering SAILOR Replay function, which records the latest incoming messages, making them available for easy playback.

Clarify messages to improve vessel safety and operation by ensuring that messages are not lost, ignored or misunderstood, if the user was occupied in other operations.

All Environments

In addition to the standard international maritime VHF channels and 100 private channels, all relevant channel tables are included.

International, US (inc. WX), Canadian and BI (inc. ATIS and ATIS ‘Killer’) channel tables are built-in, making SAILOR 6248 VHF suitable for all maritime environments.

Efficient Communication

As part of the SAILOR 6000 Series, SAILOR 6248 VHF Class A features ThraneLINK, a unique new system that enables efficient communication within the network.

Engineers can access a vessel’s network from a single point for lower maintenance and lifetime costs. The system also identifies new products in a network, making installation easier.

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC Class A

In addition to complying with newest ITU493-13 GMDSS requirements, SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC Class A is one of the most advanced, high quality and powerful VHF radios available.

Professional Standards

Designed and built to meet the needs of professional mariners, SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC Class A is also the first ever DSC Class A to be rated waterproof to IPx6 and IPx8.

With SAILOR quality, it can be relied upon in the most extreme conditions and because it is waterproof without modification, it can be used on open workboats or outside deck areas.

A Clear View

The advanced 3.2″ QVA display ensures a clear view. Text can be displayed as white on black or black on white, for optimal daylight viewing, whilst the red backlight protects night vision.

Day or night, users feel less-stressed because operating the intuitive menu structure via the clear screen, large tactile buttons and wheelknobs is easy.

Play it Again

SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC Class A features the pioneering SAILOR Replay function, which records the latest incoming messages, making them available for easy playback.

Clarify messages to improve vessel safety and operation by ensuring that messages are not lost, ignored or misunderstood, if the user was occupied in other operations.

Efficient Communication

As part of the SAILOR 6000 GMDSS Series, SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC Class A features ThraneLINK, a unique new system that enables efficient communication within the network.

Engineers can access a vessel’s network from a single point for lower maintenance and lifetime costs. The system also identifies new products in a network, making installation easier.

Flexible Solution

High quality accessories for SAILOR 6222 VHF DSC Class A include handsets, hand microphones, control speaker microphone, alarm panels and external loudspeakers.

Enable multiple users in different locations. Improve installation flexibility and operational scope with accessories designed and built to SAILOR standards.

SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC Class D AIS Receiver

The feature rich, rugged and waterproof SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC Class D AIS Receiver is the result of decades of experience as a professional maritime VHF pioneer.

The Professionals’ Choice

Waterproof to IPx8 and IPx6, you will experience the SAILOR resilience and ability to perform in any conditions with SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC Class D AIS Receiver, at a highly competitive price point.

Premium, rugged quality for less, regardless of your vessel type: Work boats, fishing vessels, super yachts and ships can all enjoy reliable DSC communications out on deck or at the helm.

Dual Parallel Channel Operation Enhances Safety

Building on SAILOR 6215 VHF DSC Class D, SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC Class D AIS Receiver integrates a two channel parallel AIS Receiver, which enables it to perform a constant watch of both AIS channels, rather than switching between them. This provides greater safety through better situational awareness, because you get a seamlessly updated view of AIS equipped vessels in the surrounding area at all times.

Feature Rich

SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC Class D AIS Receiver features excellent audio from the built in 6kw speaker in addition to Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, loudhailer with talk-back and foghorn functionality.

Whether hailing your team or communicating with passing vessels or SAR assets, make your job easier and safer through better internal and external communication.

A Simple Operation

A large display with red backlight to protect your night vision makes navigating the intuitive menus using robust buttons and wheelknobs a simple operation.

Reduce stress for enhanced safety. Concentrate on your job with easy access to the advanced SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC Class D AIS Receiver functionality and high performance communication.

Play it Again

SAILOR 6217 VHF DSC Class D AIS Receiver features the pioneering SAILOR Replay function, which records the latest incoming messages, making them available for easy playback.

Clarify messages to improve vessel safety and operation by ensuring that messages are not lost, ignored or misunderstood, if the user was occupied in other operations.

Expand and Upgrade

Installation and operational flexibility is vital. Add external loudspeakers, handsets or hand microphones using front or back interfaces with ease.

Expand your communication options with accessories built to the famous ILOR high standards, so you can rely on them, inside or outside, even in the harshest conditions.

SAILOR 6216 VHF DSC Class D – FCC Approved

The feature rich, rugged and waterproof SAILOR 6216 VHF DSC Class D – FCC Approved is the result of decades of experience as a professional maritime VHF pioneer.

The Professionals’ Choice

Waterproof to IPx8 and IPx6, you will experience the SAILOR resilience and ability to perform in any conditions with SAILOR 6216 VHF DSC Class D, at a highly competitive price point.

Premium, rugged quality for less, regardless of location thanks to FCC approval or your vessel type: Enjoy reliable DSC communications out on deck or at the helm in US and Canadian waters.

Safety Focused

From safety alerts using the robust DISTRESS button and direct dial calling, to GPS integration and safety messages, SAILOR 6216 VHF DSC Class D FCC offers a wealth of improved safety features for North American users.

DSC not only features sophisticated safety functionality, it also enhances operational communications and convenience so you can get on with the job at hand.

Feature Rich

SAILOR 6216 VHF DSC Class D FCC features excellent audio from the built in 6kw speaker in addition to Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, loudhailer with talk-back and foghorn functionality.

Whether hailing your team or communicating with passing vessels or the Coast Guard, make your job easier and safer through better internal and external communication.

A Simple Operation

A large display with red backlight to protect your night vision makes navigating the intuitive menus using robust buttons and wheelknobs a simple operation.

Reduce stress for enhanced safety. Concentrate on your job with easy access to the advanced SAILOR 6216 VHF DSC Class D FCC functionality and high performance communication.

Play it Again

SAILOR 6216 VHF DSC Class D FCC features the pioneering SAILOR Replay function, which records the latest incoming messages, making them available for easy playback.

Clarify messages to improve vessel safety and operation by ensuring that messages are not lost, ignored or misunderstood, if the user was occupied in other operations.

Expand and Upgrade

Installation and operational flexibility is vital. Add external loudspeakers, handsets or hand microphones using front or back interfaces with ease.

Expand your communication options with accessories built to the famous SAILOR high standards, so you can rely on them, inside or outside, even in the harshest conditions.

SAILOR 6210 VHF

The feature rich, rugged and waterproof SAILOR 6210 VHF is the result of decades of experience as a professional maritime VHF pioneer.

The Professionals’ Choice

Waterproof to IPx8 and IPx6, you will experience the SAILOR resilience and ability to perform in any conditions with SAILOR 6210 VHF, at a highly competitive price point.

Premium, rugged quality for less, regardless of your vessel type: Work boats, fishing vessels, super yachts and ships can all enjoy reliable communications out on deck or at the helm.

Feature Rich

SAILOR 6210 VHF features excellent audio from the built in 6kw speaker, Dual Watch, Tri Watch and Scanning, loudhailer with talk-back and foghorn functionality.

Whether hailing your team or communicating with passing vessels or pilots, make your job easier and safer through better internal and external communication.

A Simple Operation

A large display with red backlight to protect your night vision makes navigating the intuitive menus using robust buttons and wheelknobs a simple operation.

Reduce stress for enhanced safety. Concentrate on the job at hand with easy access to the advanced SAILOR 6210 VHF functionality and high performance communication.

Play it Again

SAILOR 6210 VHF features the pioneering SAILOR Replay function, which records the latest incoming messages, making them available for easy playback.

Clarify messages to improve vessel safety and operation by ensuring that messages are not lost, ignored or misunderstood, if the user was occupied in other operations.

Expand and Upgrade

Installation and operational flexibility is vital. Add external loudspeakers, handsets or hand microphones using front or back interfaces with ease.

Expand your communication options with accessories built to the famous SAILOR high standards, so you can rely on them, inside or outside, even in the harshest conditions.

SAILOR 6350 MF/HF DSC Class A 500W

The all new SAILOR 6350 MF/HF DSC Class A – 500W improves on previous successful SAILOR GMDSS MF/HF systems in every way.

Operational communication

Though designed to meet GMDSS requirements for professional mariners operating a wide variety of vessels SAILOR 6350 MF/HF DSC Class A is a rugged, high-end communications system in its own right.

It complies with the newest requirement – ITU493-13 – for MF/HF DSC Class A, part of the mandatory requirements for SOLAS vessels and many national GMDSS requirements.

Highly Efficient

A highly efficient power amplifier with control hardware ensures high performance in the marine bands from 1.6 to 30 MHz in TX mode, and constant and full output power on all ITU channels.

This provides confidence in your ability to communicate for safety and operational reasons, backed up by exceptional cooling, which helps to make SAILOR 6350 MF/HF DSC Class A durable, rugged and reliable.

A Clear View

The advanced 3.2″ QVA display ensures a clear view. Text can be displayed as white on black or black on white, for optimal daylight viewing, whilst the red backlight protects night vision.

Day or night, users feel less stressed because operating the intuitive menu structure via the clear screen, large tactile buttons and wheelknobs is easy.

Play it Again

SAILOR 6350 MF/HF DSC Class A is the first MF/HF to feature the pioneering SAILOR Replay function, which records the latest incoming messages, making them available for easy playback.

Clarify messages to improve vessel safety and operation by ensuring that messages are not lost, ignored or misunderstood, if the user was occupied in other operations.

Multimedia Interface

Operation is via the new SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal; the world’s first touch screen, Wheelmarked GMDSS terminal. Other innovations include Cobham SATCOM’s next generation of easy-to-use radiotelex software.

The multimedia style interface is user-friendly, which ensures simple operation of the radio’s communication and messaging functions.

Efficient Communication

As part of the SAILOR 6000 GMDSS Series, SAILOR 6350 MF/HF DSC Class A features ThraneLINK, a unique new system that enables efficient communication within the network.

Engineers can access a vessel’s network from a single point for lower maintenance and lifetime costs. The system also identifies new products in a network, making installation easier.

Further Integration

SAILOR 6350 MF/HF DSC Class A features built in battery and supply voltage monitoring that also covers the backup batteries, whilst there is no requirement for an external GPS.

Save time and money: no need to fit a battery panel in the GMDSS console and GPS input can be taken from the new SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS via the already connected ThraneLINK, so no extra cabling is required.

SAILOR 6320 MF/HF DSC Class A 250W

The all new SAILOR 6320 MF/HF DSC Class A – 250W improves on previous successful SAILOR GMDSS MF/HF systems in every way.

Operational communication

Though designed to meet GMDSS requirements for professional mariners operating a wide variety of vessels SAILOR 6320 MF/HF DSC Class A is a rugged, high-end communications system in its own right.

It complies with the newest requirement – ITU493-13 – for MF/HF DSC Class A, part of the mandatory requirements for SOLAS vessels and many national GMDSS requirements.

Highly Efficient

A highly efficient power amplifier with control hardware ensures high performance in the marine bands from 1.6 to 30 MHz in TX mode, and constant and full output power on all ITU channels.

Have confidence in your ability to communicate for safety and operational reasons, backed up by exceptional cooling, which helps to make SAILOR 6320 MF/HF DSC Class A durable, rugged and reliable.

A Clear View

The advanced 3.2″ QVA display ensures a clear view. Text can be displayed as white on black or black on white, for optimal daylight viewing, whilst the red backlight protects night vision.

Day or night, users feel less-stressed because operating the intuitive menu structure via the clear screen, large tactile buttons and wheelknobs is easy.

Play it Again

SAILOR 6320 MF/HF DSC Class A is the first MF/HF to feature the pioneering SAILOR Replay function, which records the latest incoming messages, making them available for easy playback.

Clarify messages to improve vessel safety and operation by ensuring that messages are not lost, ignored or misunderstood, if the user was occupied in other operations.

Multimedia Interface

Operation is via the new SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal; the world’s first touch screen, Wheelmarked GMDSS terminal. Other innovations include Cobham SATCOM’s next generation of easy-to-use radiotelex software.

The multimedia style interface is user-friendly, which ensures simple operation of the radio’s communication and messaging functions.

Efficient Communication

As part of the SAILOR 6000 GMDSS Series, SAILOR 6320 MF/HF DSC Class A features ThraneLINK, a unique new system that enables efficient communication within the network.

Engineers can access a vessel’s network from a single point for lower maintenance and lifetime costs. The system also identifies new products in a network, making installation easier.

Further Integration

SAILOR 6320 MF/HF DSC Class A features built in battery and supply voltage monitoring that also covers the backup batteries, whilst there is no requirement for an external GPS.

Save time and money: no need to fit a battery panel in the GMDSS console and GPS input can be taken from the new SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS via the already connected ThraneLINK, so no extra cabling is required.

SAILOR 6311 MF/HF DSC Class A 150W – FCC Approved

The all new SAILOR 6311 MF/HF – 150W FCC improves on previous successful SAILOR GMDSS MF/HF systems in every way. FCC approval ensures that this 150W system is certified for use in North American waters.

Operational communication

Though designed to meet GMDSS requirements for professional mariners operating a wide variety of vessels SAILOR 6311 MF/HF – 150W FCC is a rugged, high-end communications system in its own right.

It complies with the newest requirement – ITU493-13 – for MF/HF DSC Class A, part of the mandatory requirements for SOLAS vessels and many national GMDSS requirements.

Highly Efficient

A highly efficient power amplifier with control hardware ensures high performance in the marine bands from 1.6 to 30 MHz in TX mode, and constant and full output power on all ITU channels.

Have confidence in your ability to communicate for safety and operational reasons, backed up by exceptional cooling, which helps to make SAILOR 6311 MF/HF – 150W FCC durable, rugged and reliable.

A Clear View

The advanced 3.2″ QVA display ensures a clear view. Text can be displayed as white on black or black on white, for optimal daylight viewing, whilst the red backlight protects night vision.

Day or night, users feel less stressed because operating the intuitive menu structure via the clear screen, large tactile buttons and wheelknobs is easy.

Play it Again

SAILOR 6311 MF/HF – 150W FCC is the first MF/HF to feature the pioneering SAILOR Replay function, which records the latest incoming messages, making them available for easy playback.

Clarify messages to improve vessel safety and operation by ensuring that messages are not lost, ignored or misunderstood, if the user was occupied in other operations.

Multimedia Interface

Operation is via the new SAILOR 6006 Message Terminal; the world’s first touch screen, Wheelmarked GMDSS terminal. Other innovations include Cobham SATCOM’s next generation of easy-to-use radiotelex software.

The multimedia style interface is user-friendly, which ensures simple operation of the radio’s communication and messaging functions.

Efficient Communication

As part of the SAILOR 6000 GMDSS Series, SAILOR 6311 MF/HF – 150W FCC features ThraneLINK, a unique new system that enables efficient communication within the network.

Engineers can access a vessel’s network from a single point for lower maintenance and lifetime costs. The system also identifies new products in a network, making installation easier.

Further Integration

SAILOR 6311 MF/HF – 150W FCC features built in battery and supply voltage monitoring that also covers the backup batteries, whilst there is no requirement for an external GPS.

Save time and money: no need to fit a battery panel in the GMDSS console and GPS input can be taken from the new SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS  via the already connected ThraneLINK, so no extra cabling is required.

SAILOR 6391 Navtex System

SAILOR 6391 Navtex System sets new standards in functionality and flexibility for SOLAS mandated Navtex receivers.

As a black box system, with separate touch screen user-interface, it introduces a new approach that enhances safety and efficiency, whilst being fully SOLAS compliant.

It is a next generation system offering new installation and operation possibilities today, with the potential to become part of the fully networked bridge in the future.

Choosing the SAILOR 6391 Navtex Systems gives you:

1. 100% network integration – flexible installation options
2. Multifunction user friendly touch screen interface – works with different devices
3. Easy and cost-effective servicing and software updates
4. SOLAS compliance for Navtex messages – part of the SAILOR 6000 GMDSS Series
5. Future-proof – ready for bridge and communication system integration

Passive RF Components

The market leader and supplier of choice for passive microwave components, assemblies and subsystems

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions has extensive experience the military and commercial aerospace and radar markets. We can equip you with the right combination of passive RF components which support industry-standard microwave tests and measurements for low- and high-power laboratory applications.

Products are available in rectangular waveguide (sizes WR-22 to WR430) and double ridge waveguide (sizes WRD-180 to WRD-250) and are designed and manufactured for use in commercial and military environments under stringent ISO9001:2008 and AS9100 standards.

Need something out of the ordinary?  Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions in Exeter can design and manufacture custom passive waveguide components to your exact specifications. Furthermore, we have the capacity to create a customized integrated assembly of passive and active microwave waveguide and coaxial components, allowing the development and production of complete modular transmit/receive devices.

Airframe Cable Assemblies

Cable assemblies manufactured by Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions cover broad frequency ranges from DC to 50 GHz. Mission-critical high-performance airborne cables are lightweight and exhibit extremely low loss.

Airborne cable assemblies must withstand harsh environmental hazards and still provide high quality RF microwave interconnects over a long period of time.  Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions’ high performance cable assemblies are designed specifically to survive these environments, offering the optimum in electrical and mechanical performance where failure is not an option.

MIL-T-81490 and MIL-DTL-87104 define a series of rigorous requirements to be acceptable in Electronic Warfare (EW) applications. We perform 29 unique tests during acceptance, including 65G vibration, -65° to 200°C at 70,000 feet, and 100,000 flexures.

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions has been selected by major air carriers to satisfy critical insertion loss and phase-match requirements for the FAA-mandated Traffic-Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Secondary Surveillance (MODE-S) programs.  TCAS cables assemblies meet the same reliability and quality standards as EW cables

Spring-Loaded (SL) Coaxial Multi-Port Connector

The spring-loaded (SL) multi-port connector is a specially developed coaxial interface system designed to satisfy high-performance interconnections not previously achievable with multi-port connectors. Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions can provide individual assemblies or complete multi-port assemblies.

The SL connector conforms to such stringent cable assembly specifications as MIL-T-81490 and MIL-DTL-87104. There is no performance degradation when SL cable assemblies are exposed to harsh environments such as extreme vibration, shock, temperature and humidity levels.

To enhance the utility of the SL interconnector system, the following features have been incorporated:

Each cable assembly is individually sealed

• In the field, individual cable assemblies are inserted and removed easily from the rear of the housing
• A single housing can accept transmission lines of different cable sizes
• Low VSWR and insertion loss to 18.5 GHz

A complete family of compatible interface test adapters, terminations, and pigtail assemblies are available.

Housings are available in several configurations. All ports need not be used, but could be available for future additional cables.  Rack and panel or thumbscrew mounts are available for securing the connectors. Other configurations are available upon request.

Assemblies with Contacts for ARINC and MIL-DTL-38999 Housings

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions had developed contacts for use in readily available housings to provide low loss multi-port harnesses for less demanding airborne and ground environments.  Assemblies with Size 8 and Size 12 contacts (usually used on FA19RX cable) are available for use with M38999 housings for broadband operation in a small convenient package. Multi-port harnesses incorporating these Cobham precision contacts provide reliable operation to 18 GHz with a low VSWR comparable with that of individual assemblies. Installation and removal is accomplished with standard M38999 tools. We can provide individual assemblies or complete multi-port assemblies. One caution: these precision contacts cannot be mated with commercially available M39029 coaxial contacts.

Assemblies with Size 1 and Size 5 contacts are used with ARINC housings to provide reliable operation in commercial and military aircraft for critical applications such as TCAS and Mode-S.

Pin Diode Analog and Digital Attenuators

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions offers precision PIN diode analog and digital attenuators with reliability and repeatability for the most demanding applications.

Typical attenuators would be monotonic. Select models can be temperature or frequency stabilized as needed.  Phase invariant models are also available. Frequency ranges are typical octave bands; however multi-octave bandwidths are available as custom designs. Standard screened devices incorporate epoxy sealed lids and undergo a stringent yet cost effective screening cycle. The attenuators are also available with hermetic seal and high-rel screening for military and space applications.

Integrated Antenna Electronics for Missiles

Low loss, high filter rejection with high channel to channel isolation front ends realized in compact building blocks designed for custom or standard form factors.

Integrated Microwave Assemblies and Multi-Function Modules

Custom Integrated Assemblies with complete design, manufacturing and test capabilities to 40 GHz.

Integrated RF Transceivers for Missiles

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions provides high performance transmit receive (T/R) modules which offer high gain, excellent VSWR, a low noise figure and fast switching for a variety of phased array radar applications.

Coaxial and Stripline Module Limiters

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions’ limiters will handle from 1W to 100W CW.

Continuously Variable Analog and Switch Line Digital Phase Shifters

With complete design and test capability to 40 GHz, we have the resources to help you develop a new design, build to an existing specification or replace an obsolete component.

Preselection Switching & Amplification for Electronic Warfare

Low noise figure, high dynamic range, state of the art filter rejection with high channel to channel isolation front ends realized in compact building blocks designed for custom or standard form factors.

Preselection Switching & Amplification for Missiles

Low noise figure, high dynamic range, state of the art filter rejection with high channel to channel isolation front ends realized in compact building blocks designed for custom or standard form factors.

RF Distribution Solutions for Electronic Warfare

Low loss, high channel to channel isolation distribution networks realized in compact building blocks designed for custom or standard form factors.

RF Distribution Solutions for Missiles

Low loss, high channel to channel isolation distribution networks realized in compact building blocks designed for custom or standard form factors.

Switch Matrix and RF Distribution Solutions

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions provides high performance, switch matrices and RF distribution solutions which offer high speed switching, low insertion loss, low harmonic levels, and excellent isolation for radar applications.

Synthesizers and Frequency Sources

Fast switching synthesizers, frequency generation / translation and multi-channel LO generator products.

PIN Diode and GaAs FET Switches

PIN diode switches span the frequency range of 10MHz to 18GHz and are available with absorptive or reflective inputs.

Integrated Antenna Electronics for Electronic Warfare

Low loss, high filter rejection with high channel to channel isolation front ends realized in compact building blocks designed for custom or standard form factors.

Guidance Solutions for Missiles

Regardless of the missile diameter or environment, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions provides unequaled sensitivity and performance for tough-to-acquire targets.

Channelizer/Preselection for Radar

High performance channelizer and preselector solutions offering fast speed switching, low insertion loss, high isolation and selectivity for radar applications.

Capabilities:

• UHF to Ku band
• Contiguous or non-contiguous designs
• Low insertion loss
• Tight crossover frequency control
• High selectivity
• Lightweight aluminum package
• Small, thin package size
• 10s of channels
• Fast switching speed
• High isolation

Enabling Technologies:

• Lumped element or combline filters
• Embedded PIN diode control elements
• Discrete or MMIC amplifiers
• Si or GaAs detectors
• Solder and MIC processes

Unique packaging techniques allow for high circuit density, high isolation, excellent thermal management, small size and low weight.

Directional and Hybrid Couplers

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions’ forward and reverse dual directional stripline couplers and 90- and 180-degree hybrid couplers, are available in 6dB, 10dB, 20dB and 30dB coupling values. These units feature high directivity and low VSWR and are conservatively rated to ensure the most reliable service and performance.

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions provides miniature stripline couplers available in 6dB, 10dB, 20dB, and 30dB coupling values, and Cobham hybrid couplers feature high directivity and low VSWR and are conservatively rated to ensure the most reliable service and performance.

Data Link and Telemetry Solutions for Munitions

Compact, rugged, frequency agile, and set up for networking. Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions provides low loss and high channel-to-channel distribution networks in whatever space remains.

Capabilities:

• Gun hardened
• Multiple band configurations
• Integrated encoder solutions
• High power performance
• High data rates
• High degree of frequency selectivity
• High dynamic range
• High circuit density
• Receiver protection
• Low SWaP
• Calibration

Enabling Technology:

• Custom ultra-wideband mixers
• Discrete and MMIC amplifiers
• FPGA – state machine managed
• Unique packaging techniques
• Custom designed filters
• High power limiter circuitry
• Custom Equalization

Unique packaging techniques allow for high circuit density, high isolation, excellent thermal management, small size, and low weight.

Schottky and Tunnel Diode Detectors

High sensitivity and superior electrical and environmental reliability characterize these module detectors.

Schottky Diode Module Detectors are hermetically sealed and contain internal RF matching, DC return, and RF bypass capacitor. In addition, the video port can be protected from static or transient voltages. This feature prevents damage due to handling (usually static) or system video transients. Models may be chosen for broadband RF performance or for optimized narrow bands. They may be used in microstrip or stripline applications for power monitoring, broadband ECM receivers, radar equipment, beacon or multi-channel receivers 

Each detector model contains:

• Input Impedance Matching
• DC return
• RF bypass capacitor
• Detector diode
• Video protection diode

Features:

• Static Protection
• High Sensitivity
• Small Size

Applications:

• Transmitter Monitoring
• Radar Equipment
• Missile Guidance Systems
• Input to Low-Noise Amplifiers
• Broadband Or Narrowband ECM Receivers
• Power and Signal Monitors
• Doppler Radar and Beacon Receivers
• Matched units available for Multi-channel Receivers, Amplitude Comparator Systems and Discriminators

Digital Receiver and Exciter (DREX)

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions’ high performance, modular and extensible Digital Receivers and Exciters (DREX) solutions – known as Mantella – are used in ground, sea, and air AESA/phased array radar systems.

Capabilities:

• Scalable from modest to large scale radar systems
• Waveform generation (linear frequency modulated or chirp pulse, arbitrary)
• Enable active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system architectures to:
• Implement transmit / receive (T/R)  module and integrated line replaceable unit DREX functionality (frequency synthesizers, multi-channel frequency converters, exciters and controllers) close to the element level
• Create high-resolution, wideband waveforms
• Provide peak performance for long range, high sensitivity and multiple beam detection and tracking
• Ku- and S-band solutions today.  Building blocks available for X- and C-band.

Enabling Technology:

• Multilayer RF circuit card assembly
• GigE, 10 GigE and fiber output options:  OC-48, OC-192, OC-768
• Baseband processing/generation
• Data rate capacity
• Low phase noise waveform generators
• High dynamic range

Unique packaging techniques allow for high circuit density, high isolation, excellent thermal management, small size, and low weight.

In-Phase Dividers and Combiners

Available up to 18 GHz and in 2-way, 3-way, 4-way and 8-way configurations, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions’ In-Phase Power Divider/Combiners feature Wilkinson structures to optimize performance over selected bandwidths. Custom designs are also available in other configurations such as asymmetric and multi input/output applications.

Available up to 18 GHz and in 2-way, 3-way, 4-way and 8-way configurations, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions’ In-Phase Power Divider/Combiners feature Wilkinson structures to optimize performance over selected bandwidths.

Custom designs are also available in other configurations such as asymmetric and multi input/output applications.

Exciter Local Oscillator (LO) Source for Radar

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions provides high performance, RF microwave exciters and LO generators for state-of-the-art radar applications requiring low phase noise and high spectral purity. Applications range from fixed LO generators to advanced frequency agile synthesizers for active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system architectures.

• Low phase noise sources (UHF to Ku-band):  OCXOs, SAW Oscillators, PLLs, etc.
• Direct or indirect synthesis to Ku-band
• Coherent frequency generation up to microwave (mmW)
• Channel to Channel isolations >100dB
• Fast switching (<200ns)
• Wideband CHIRP waveform capabilities (Linear FM) – Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
• Surface mount design capabilities up to Ku-band utilizing multi-layer RF PWBs
• FPGA based controller cards
• Air cooling or liquid cooled cold plate options
• Phase coherency

Exciter Solutions for Missiles

The lower the noise floor, the better the range and resolution. Low loss, high filter rejection with high channel-to-channel isolation front end. These are the advantages provided by Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions.

Frequency Converters for Electronic Warfare

Unique packaging technique enables high performance microwave and millimeterwave converter building blocks to be configured into single and multichannel frequency converters.

Frequency Converters for Radar

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions provides high performance, multi-channel frequency converter modules/integrated microwave assemblies featuring excellent clutter attenuation and dynamic range for radar systems.

Frequency Synthesizer Solutions

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions frequency synthesizers provide fast agile switching, fine step resolution, excellent mechanical vibration isolation and electronic vibration cancellation.

Fuzing Solutions for Missiles

For the ultimate in precise targeting, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions offers a capability second to none in receiver sensitivity, range, and SWaP.

Transmit Receive Solutions for Radar

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions provides high performance, transmit receive (T/R) modules which offer high gain, excellent VSWR, a low noise figure and fast switching for a variety of phased array radar applications.