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MAST-12 Radio Altimeter Exciter

The MAST-12 Radio Altimeter Exciter is a critical aerospace component designed to generate and transmit high-precision radio frequency (RF) signals for aircraft radio altimeter systems. It delivers stable, calibrated RF excitations tailored to interact with terrain or water surfaces, enabling the altimeter to calculate accurate terrain-relative altitude via signal reflection. Built to meet rigorous aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-178) for environmental resilience and performance integrity, it resists electromagnetic interference (EMI) and operates reliably under extreme temperature, vibration, and pressure conditions—supporting safe flight phases like low-altitude navigation, approach, and landing for commercial and military aircraft.

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  • Working center frequency: 4.3GHz;
  • Maximum allowable bandwidth: 200MHz;
  • Maximum allowable input power: 26dBm;
  • Equivalent height simulation: 20m, 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 2000m, 2500m, 3000m, 3500m, 4000m, 4500m, 5000m, 5500m, 6000m;
  • Absolute accuracy of simulated height: ±0.005×H(m);
  • Maximum attenuation of loop: not less than 140dB (high altitude);
  • Minimum attenuation of circuit: no more than 40dB (20m);
  • Dynamic range of loop attenuation: not less than 80dB;
  • Pass through rejection: not less than 45dB;
  • Multiple stroke suppression: not less than 45dB;
  • Spurious suppression: not less than 60dB;
  • Phase noise: no more than -80dbc/Hz@1kHz;
  • Working power supply: DC/20-32V, no more than 15W;
  • Working temperature: 0～40℃;
  • Storage temperature: -40～85℃;
  • Transportation requirements: meet the transportation conditions of conventional vehicles, trains and aircraft;
  • Electromagnetic compatibility: meet the requirements of CE102、CE107、CS101、CS114、CS115、CS116、RE102、RS103、CE106、CS103、CS104 and CS105;
  • Volume and weight: standard size 233×160×35mm, no more than 20kg.

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