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MASS-08/MASS-08A Universal Echo Precision Delay Component (Universal Continuous Analog)

The MASS-08/MASS-08A Universal Echo Precision Delay Component (Universal Continuous Analog) is a high-performance aerospace device engineered for precise, continuous analog delay of echo signals, tailored to test and calibrate radio altimeters across FM, PM, and pulse modulation systems. It enables accurate simulation of terrain-relative altitude scenarios—with the MASS-08 covering 0–2000m and the MASS-08A extending to 0–8000m—featuring 0.5m resolution and reliable precision even at varying heights. Compliant with rigorous operational standards, it offers strong interference suppression (e.g., ≥80dB transceiver isolation) and stable performance across wide temperature ranges, making it ideal for pre-flight validation and maintenance of commercial and military aircraft avionic systems.

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Main Technical Indicators

  • Operating center frequency: 4~8GHz;
  • Maximum operating bandwidth: 220MHz(-3dB);
  • Maximum input power: 0±3dBm;
  • Output power: 0±3dBm;
  • Simulation altitude range: 0~2000m(EASS-08); 0~8000m(EASS-08A);
  • Starting altitude: 0.5m;
  • Altitude resolution: 0.5m;
  • Absolute accuracy of simulation altitude: Normal temperature 25℃: ±0.3m, H≤50m; ±(0.2+0.002×H)m, 50m<H≤8000m;
  • High switching time: no more than 1mS;
  • Delay line cut-through suppression: no less than 40dB;
  • Minimum loop attenuation: no more than 40dB;
  • Maximum loop attenuation: no less than 150dB;
  • Transceiver port cut-through suppression: no less than 80dB;
  • Multiple stroke suppression: no less than 40dB;
  • Volume and weight: 260×260×55mm, no more than 3.5kg;
  • Control mode: RS422 serial port control;
  • Operating temperature: -10～40℃;
  • Storage temperature: -40～60℃.

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