Military Communications Application Selling Guide Q4, 2009

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1 Military Communications Application Selling Guide Q4, 2009

2 Military communications Modern military radio requirements are being driven by need for inter-operability and higher data rates In the US, all modern comms falls under JTRS umbrella Requirements are similar for other countries Handheld, manpack, vehicular and small form factor radios comprise a significant part of the military comms markets Frequencies: MHz, MHz, GHz Power (at the antenna) of 5W-200W Examples in the US: Harris Falcon III handheld, Thales JEM and GD Landwarrior/Rifleman radios are part of the JTRS program Other platforms include air-frames, maritime, fixed formfactor, data links (comms or weapons) Early adopters such as Harris, Rockwell and GD/IDSI have validated a clear value proposition for GaN. We expect others to follow 2

3 JTRS JTRS Integrated Integrated Architecture Architecture View View MUOS UHF SATCOM GIG Link-16 Link Link-16 RAF JAN-TE JAN-TE Class I UAV AFFOR/CAOC Link-16 Link Link-16 JSOTF JAN-TE NAVFOR CSG Class III UAV ARFOR FCS MBCT MARFOR MEB ARV/Mule T C N -E _D T O T EPLRS/ WNW WNW EPLRS/ EPLRS/ NLOS LS (FMTV) NLOS LS (CLU) IMS T-UGS, U-UGS ASOC/TACP WNW ARFOR MBCT 3

4 Why are people seeking GaN in these applications? Modern military radios Require high power in a broadband application with high efficiency Utilize a variety of waveforms and require flexibility in operating conditions (bias, temperature) Are required to operate in harsh conditions and survive high VSWR As a result, leaders in military radios have identified GaN as the primary candidate for modern military radios Meets performance requirements Leads to reduction in manufacturing costs due to simplification of radio architecture 4

5 Mil-comms block diagrams MHz, 20W Handheld Upgrade MHz, 5W GHz, 100W NPTB Tiger () Released product MHz, 100W GHz, 100W Product in development Roadmap GMR VUPA MUOS Up/down link ARC Vehicular MHz, 100W GMR WBPA TTNT We are developing a complete portfolio to address all major tactical radios and data links 5

6 Block diagrams for other radios ANT 48V, 60W 4x48V, 120W 48V, 60W 4x48V, 120W MIDS-J, AMF-MF ANT 2xNPTB 2xNPT 2x1010 2x48V 120W V 100W 2xPanther New1* Vehicular, GMR ANT NPTB xNPTB 4xNPT 2xNPTB00050 NPTB xNPTB 4xNPT 2xNPTB00050 Manpack, AMF (SA) ANT NPTB NPT NPTB NPT Handheld DC-1.0GHz GHz Panther is under development. Expect early protos in 4Q10. Legend Nitronex is developing 48V technology (New products marked red). Expect to see the first prototypes in 1H10 (roadmap products). Released product Product in development Roadmap 6

7 Why Nitronex? Value proposition Performance Customers consistently report improved linearity over the competition Customers have achieved the highest P 1dB with Nitronex GaN in a broadband application circuit High efficiency over 14-28V comms radios are often better serviced with 28V technology to increase system efficiency Thermals are equal or better than the competition with new products Robust to 10:1 VSWR without damage at 90 C temperature In addition, Nitronex customer service is the best in the industry Responsive Friendly approach Transparent and willing to share data online (s-parameters, models, qual reports) 7

8 Collateral Data Sheets New data sheets include load-pull contours S-Parameters Qualification Reports Application Designs App Boards: NPT MHz app board information is available now in preliminary data sheet NPT MHz app board will be released in September. Preliminary data is now available NPT 1-2.5GHz app board will also be released in the middle of September New selection guides have been printed and are available from Kara 8

9 Questions? Thank You! Pradeep Rajagopal Marketing Mil Comms and Jammers Phone: Ray Crampton Marketing Director Phone: