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Test circuits have been used to simulate, design, and produce the IFF system. Additionally, a linear antenna array was simulated, designed, and produced; however, the antenna was evaluated independently of the test circuits., The power requirement of 700W for each module was met, and the power at 1 dB compression was 953W, with losses taken into account after the power amplifier.
The amplifier’s linear power, which was 800W, also met the power requirements. Although the antenna did not meet the requirement of having a return loss of 10 dB, the design of the antenna itself produced a compact and lightweight array, both of which were desirable characteristics and the complete TRM was designed to the required dimensions of 250 mm x 120 mm.
In this project, there were two different phase shifters, and the winner was the one that was made with transmission lines instead of an IC circuit. The designed phase shifter had a lower and more even insertion loss, so this choice was made. Additionally, it had a 180° phase shift that was easier to predict.
The Global IFF Non-Rotating Antenna market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
For the French Navy’s upcoming frigates, Thales introduces the world’s first friend-foe identification system with a fixed panel. In the theater of operations, it is crucial to identify air targets after they have been detected.
Thales is introducing the TSA6000, the most recent member of its line of IFF (identification friend or foe) interrogators, to meet this requirement from the Forces. Four fixed antenna panels in the fully digital TSA6000 ensure unparalleled identification performance and 360-degree coverage.
The interrogator will revolutionize IFF identification because it is smaller, lighter, and more effective than a system with rotating antennas. It is also able to quickly identify targets. The TSA6000, the first IFF interrogator with flat fixed-array active antenna technology, is being unveiled by Thales.
This novel, one-of-a-kind solution covers the vessel’s entire circumference without sacrificing range or identification speed, making it the only one of its kind anywhere in the world. Today’s naval forces need to be able to rely on cutting-edge technology to make the best decisions at critical moments.
Building on its expertise in air surveillance and in-depth understanding of operational contexts, Thales develops high-value end-to-end IFF solutions to assist them in carrying out their missions in a more secure manner at every crucial moment.
The TSA6000 IFF identification system is based on a revolutionary all-digital flat fixed-array technology. It has a smart 360° electronic scanning (or e-scan) capability, which makes it possible to quickly identify new kinds of threats.
