CAES offers advanced Data Links and Telemetry solutions designed for airborne and weapon applications, providing compact and rugged systems that ensure high performance in challenging environments. These solutions feature low loss performance with exceptional channel-to-channel isolation, tailored to meet specific platform requirements through size, weight, and power (SWaP) optimization. Custom form factors are available, along with encoder and encryption options, ensuring compliance with military specifications for missiles, munitions, and airborne platforms. With a focus on networking friendliness and reliability, CAES's telemetry solutions are engineered to enhance operational effectiveness in critical missions.
The CAES Weapons Positioners are advanced ground launch systems designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the U.S. Armed Forces by supporting a range of anti-armor missiles and rockets. Engineered for versatility, these systems can be deployed in fixed, mobile, or shipboard environments, and are compatible with various legacy launchers such as the M299, M310, M260/M261, and LAU-10. Key features include a lightweight and compact design, scalability for payloads up to 10,000 pounds, integrated controls, and military-grade durability. The WLP-1000 model exemplifies this innovation with its ruggedized construction and modular 2-axis positioning system, ensuring reliable performance in challenging military conditions while maintaining hangfire capability without backdriving.
CAES’ precision stabilized positioners and digital controls offer an unparalleled combination of reliability, precision, and value for both military and industrial applications. These military Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products leverage extensive expertise in Line of Sight (LOS) stabilization and control systems technology, featuring modular designs that accommodate a variety of sensor payloads. With applications spanning electronic surveillance, SATCOM, directed energy, and more, CAES precision stabilized positioners are designed to meet rigorous performance standards. The SPS standard product line includes lightweight, scalable designs that can support payloads from five to 2,000 pounds, equipped with unique bearing structures for ultra-stiffness, low jitter LOS pointing, and a standard digital interface for seamless integration.
CAES is a premier designer and manufacturer specializing in custom directed energy positioners tailored for military ground and naval applications. Our innovative solutions leverage modified configurations of our SPS Positioners, ensuring precision and reliability in demanding environments. With a commitment to excellence, CAES provides advanced technology that enhances operational capabilities and supports mission success across various defense sectors.
CAES is a premier designer and manufacturer of custom antenna positioners, engineered to accurately acquire, track, and point various RF payloads across military land, sea, and airborne environments. These advanced positioners are utilized in a wide array of military applications, including surveillance and acquisition radar, SATCOM, and electronic warfare. Built on military-qualified designs, CAES’ antenna positioners deliver optimal performance while adhering to stringent size, weight, and power (SwaP) constraints. With typical frequency coverage ranging from L-Band to Q-Band, key features include selectable modes, high precision direct drive technology for enhanced accuracy and speed, multi-axis designs, integral control electronics, and robust RF networks, ensuring high reliability in demanding conditions.
CAES offers cutting-edge radar altimeter solutions designed for high-precision altitude measurements even in challenging conditions. Our radar altimeters are ideal for various applications, including UAVs, space launches, autonomous targets, and towed targets. The linear FM (Chirped) Radar Altimeter (RALT) product line features a modular design and advanced digital signal processing (DSP) techniques, ensuring a compact size, low power consumption, and exceptional performance. With Adaptive Power Control (APC), the transmitter optimizes power usage across the entire altitude range, maintaining accuracy of one foot or better at low altitudes. The RALT is also programmable, providing flexibility for diverse operational needs.
The Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system by CAES is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance the positive identification of airborne, sea-going, and land-based vehicles, particularly in military environments where minimizing fratricide is crucial. The Hawk IFF exemplifies this innovation with its compact design, weighing only 7.6 ounces and achieving a size, weight, and power (SWaP) reduction of 20 times compared to traditional systems. This miniaturization caters to the growing demand for small form factor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) while ensuring compatibility with legacy IFF systems (Modes 1, 2, 3A/C, S) and meeting the emerging requirements for Mode 5 data encryption. Additionally, the Hawk IFF supports compliance with FAA mandates for Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS–B), making it an ideal choice for both military and civilian operators seeking advanced identification capabilities in modern aviation platforms.
The CAES reflective switches are designed for high-performance RF and microwave applications, offering a frequency range from 0.01 GHz to 18.0 GHz, depending on the model. Key specifications include a maximum insertion loss of 2.8 dB, a maximum VSWR of 2.0, and isolation levels of at least 60 dB, ensuring reliable signal integrity. With switching speeds as fast as 100 nanoseconds and maximum RF power ratings up to 30 dBm, these switches are ideal for demanding environments requiring rapid and efficient signal routing. Various part numbers cater to specific frequency needs, making them versatile components for advanced communication systems.
CAES provides a comprehensive selection of digital phase shifters designed for radio and microwave applications, capable of operating up to 40 GHz. These phase shifters enable continuous phase adjustment of microwave signals through varying DC currents, voltages, or digital signals, depending on the specific model. The product line features both catalog models with SMA connectors and customizable options, including alternative connector configurations and surface mount designs. Notably, CAES excels in delivering tailored solutions such as thermal compensation and linearization, catering to the unique requirements of aerospace and defense systems. With a focus on innovation and quality, CAES is committed to supporting new designs, existing specifications, or replacing obsolete components in the field.
CAES specializes in high-performance Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), offering custom solutions tailored for diverse applications such as communications, radar, and electronic warfare. With a dedicated team of experienced designers, CAES develops differentiated MMICs that operate across a wide frequency range from DC to 60 GHz. The company provides comprehensive engineering design services that leverage decades of expertise in RF performance, ensuring SWaP-optimized designs and robust product testing and qualification. Additionally, CAES addresses challenges related to diminishing manufacturing sources and obsolescence, utilizing state-of-the-art fabless design capabilities across various materials including GaN, GaAs, InP, and SiGe CMOS. Their advanced simulation techniques and assembly services further enhance the reliability and performance of their MMIC solutions.
CAES offers a comprehensive range of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave mixers designed for high-performance applications in defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors. These mixers are engineered to provide exceptional frequency conversion capabilities, ensuring optimal signal integrity and reliability. With a focus on advanced technology and precision, CAES mixers support various configurations and specifications to meet the diverse needs of modern communication systems. Their robust design and superior performance make them ideal for integration into complex systems requiring efficient signal processing and minimal distortion.
The CAES limiters are high-performance RF and microwave components designed to protect sensitive equipment from excessive power levels. Available in various models, such as the ACLM-4538, ACLM-4530, ACLM-4637, ACLM-4532, and ACLM-4533, these limiters operate across frequency ranges from 0.1 GHz to 12.0 GHz. Each model features a pin diode limiter type with a peak input power handling capability of 100 watts and continuous wave (CW) input power of 2 watts. They ensure minimal signal degradation with maximum insertion loss values of 0.4 dB to 1.0 dB and provide excellent flat leakage performance, maintaining peak power leakage at +20 dBm and CW power leakage up to +18 dBm. With a maximum voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) ranging from 1.4:1 to 1.5:1, these limiters are ideal for applications requiring reliable protection and signal integrity in demanding environments.
CAES Filters and Multiplexers are advanced RF and microwave components designed to optimize signal processing in various applications, including telecommunications and radar systems. These high-performance devices provide exceptional reliability and efficiency, enabling seamless integration into complex systems. With a range of configurations available, CAES Filters and Multiplexers cater to diverse operational requirements, ensuring minimal signal loss and enhanced frequency selectivity. Their robust design and cutting-edge technology make them ideal for both military and commercial use, delivering superior performance in demanding environments.
The CAES detectors are high-performance components designed for RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave applications, offering exceptional sensitivity and flatness across a wide frequency range. Key models include the ACSP-2517, which operates from 0.1 to 1.0 GHz with a minimum sensitivity of 2,000 mW/mW and a typical TSS of -52 dBm, and the ACSP-2630, covering 1.0 to 4.0 GHz with similar sensitivity and a TSS of -53 dBm. Other notable models include the ACSP-2503 (4.0 to 8.0 GHz), ACSP-2504 (8.0 to 12.0 GHz), and ACSP-2572 (0.5 to 18.0 GHz), all featuring robust performance metrics such as low video capacitance and optimized biasing options. These detectors are ideal for demanding applications requiring reliable signal detection and processing in advanced communication systems.
CAES offers a comprehensive range of RF Couplers designed for various applications, including directional and hybrid couplers. Their product lineup features forward and reverse dual directional stripline couplers, as well as 90 and 180-degree hybrid couplers, available in coupling values of 6 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, and 30 dB. These couplers are engineered for high directivity and low Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR), ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments. The miniature stripline directional couplers from the CAx Series are particularly notable for their compact size and exceptional performance, making them ideal for high-density packaging applications. With conservative ratings for peak power and average power, CAES couplers are built to deliver consistent service and reliability across a wide frequency range.
