L3HARRISFAST. FORWARD PA-513

Space-qualified solid-state power amplifier

The PA-513 is a space-qualified Gallium Nitride (GaN) Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA), which provides pre-drivers, driver and final amplifiers to produce up to 3 watts narrowband output power and 12 watts wideband output power. The PA-513 is designed for use with our C/TT-524 narrowband transceiver and our T-751 wideband transmitter and can also be provided as a standalone unit.

KEY FEATURES

Connects directly to the transmitter or power and telemetry with +28 V primary power
SSPA on/off control
RF power, temperature and secondary voltage telemetries

SPACE QUALIFIED HERITAGE

The PA-513 is designed, built, assembled and tested all within one facility and is serviced and supported by engineering professionals with decades of spaceflight design experience. Every PA-513 delivered is accompanied by domain expertise in parts, materials, radiation analysis, mechanical engineering, power supply design,
digital signal processing, radio frequency design and manufacturing engineering. For most applications, we can provide existing data items for review, reducing the analysis and testing required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical lead time for gas turbine overhaul services?

The lead time for gas turbine overhaul services ranges from 6 to 14 weeks, depending on the damage assessment, parts availability, and whether hot-section repairs are required. Expedited options may reduce this by 30%.
Do you provide customizations for legacy turbine control systems?

Yes, we retrofit legacy systems (e.g., GE Frame 5, Siemens V94.2) with modern digital controllers, typically completing hardware integration within 4-8 weeks. Software migration requires additional validation time.
How often should industrial gas turbines undergo performance testing?

We recommend annual performance testing under ISO 3977-2 standards. Critical applications (e.g., offshore platforms) may require semi-annual tests with emissions compliance checks.
Are your radiation-hardened (rad-hard) semiconductors compliant with MIL-PRF-38535?

All rad-hard devices (e.g., FPGA, ADC) are QML Class V certified under MIL-PRF-38535 and tested to MIL-STD-883 Method 1019 for SEU tolerance. Full qualification reports are available upon request.
What temperature ranges do your military-grade ICs support?

Our ASICs and power management ICs operate across -55°C to +175°C ambient temperatures, with derating curves provided in military temperature range (MTR) datasheets.
Are PMA parts interchangeable with OEM components?

Our PMA parts (e.g., actuators, sensors) hold FAA/EASA Form 1 certification and match OEM form/fit/function. Installation requires SB/MB documentation per FAA AC 23.1529.
What traceability standards do you follow for aircraft fasteners?

All NAS/MS fasteners include full DNA traceability: melt source (AMS 2301), heat/lot numbers, and AS9100-compliant MTRs with ultrasonic test reports.
How do you handle urgent AOG (Aircraft on Ground) requests?

AOG orders ship within 4 hours for stocked items (FAA-PMA, EASA Part 21G). Non-stock critical parts trigger priority manufacturing with 72-hour max turnaround.