Advanced RF Packaging
Abstract
This effort will develop a low-cost, open-architecture radar solution for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. This program will reduce the cost of the current radar system by ~20% and fit into the existing TRS-3D top side and below decks available footprint. The open architecture configuration will allow upgrades for new technologies over the lifetime of the program as well as offer lower cost via open competition for the radar’s building blocks. The results of this open architecture, reduced cost radar effort will be directly integrated back to the Army’s EQ-36 Counter-fire Target Acquisition Radar for associated impact and cost savings. Finally, the plastic packaging effort as a part of this program will have a direct impact on the Volume Search Radar (VSR) on CVN-79 – creating an additional $1M/hull cost savings for the Navy. Manufacturing technology improvements will have a direct impact on the rate and quantity of this capability delivered to current operations. Program Outputs: This effort will provide the Navy with the first truly open architecture radar solution that will be able to accommodate different MMIC technologies, Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) technologies, processor, and power supplies from multiple vendors. It will provide the Army with significant cost savings due to the implementation of these advanced Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits and printed wire board manufacturing technologies. Estimated lifetime cost avoidance for the LCS and EQ-36 programs is estimated at $151M.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- c9877e86f28ffb373ed953a72fab6593