Electromagnetic Pulse Tolerant Microwave Receiver Front End (EMPIRe)
Abstract
(U)The Electromagnetic Pulse Tolerant Microwave Receiver Front End (EMPIRe) program will create a wide bandwidth, tunable RF front end technology that is immune to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack. This program will seek an entirely new approach to RF front-end technology where all metal and front-end electronic circuitry are eliminated. Of particular interest will be an all-dielectric, electronics-free RF front end with sensitivity and dynamic range consistent with today’s wireless communication and radar systems. A secondary goal is to effect a significant reduction in detectable radar cross section by eliminating the metallic antenna. (U)EMPIRe represents the ultimate solution for protecting wireless communication and radar systems. EMPIRe can find immediate application protecting tactical communication and radar systems, which are highly vulnerable to EMP attack due to their close proximity to enemy assets. As the efficiency and tunability of the all-dielectric non-electronics front-ends improve, the technology can become an ubiquitous RF front-end for all military as well as commercial wireless devices, providing the communications infrastructure immunity against EMP attacks. This program will transition through industry performers involved with reducing the susceptibility of electronics to damage from high EMP weapons.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 395d7879e0570c36a8a63edcc81ebbf4