Fighter Pilot in Cockpit

Overview

The Apex Microtechnology product family of power operational amplifiers, PWM amplifiers and precision voltage references are available in commercial, industrial and a non-compliant “M” high reliability grade suited to COTS level circuits. Select models are offered with additional levels of screening to meet the rigorous demands of defense and aerospace operating environments, including fully certified M/883 compliant. For Guidance applications, view our Voltage References products. For additional applications detail, download a copy of our Defense and Aerospace Solutions Guide.

Available "M" Grade and "M/883" SMD Grade Products

Power Operational Amplifiers Non-Compliant "M" Full-Compliant "M/883" Stocked SMD #
PA02M/883 5962-9067901HXA
PA07M/883 5962-9063801HXA
PA08M/883 5962-9072301HXA
PA09M/883 5962-9170001HXA
PA10M/883 5962-9082801HXA
PA12M/883 5962-9065901HXA
PA51M/883 5962-8762001,02YA
PA61M/883
PA73M/883
PA74M
PA83M/883 5962-9162101HXA
PA84M/883 5962-9073601HXA
PA85M
Precision Voltage References Non-Compliant "M" Full-Compliant "M/883" Stocked SMD #
VRE102M
VRE104M
VRE107M
VRE204M
VRE210M

Flight Control Actuator

Flight control actuator schematic

Whether driving DC brush or brushless motors, Apex Microtechnology offers more than 50 models of high current linear power amplifiers and pwm amplifiers with output capabilities ranging from 1 A up to 50 A and wide supply voltage operation as high as 450 V. These single-package solutions incorporate various integration interfaces including DSP, MCU or analog inputs as well as over-temperature and short circuit protection, and cycle-by-cycle current limit to handle start-up current without de-rating.

  • DC Brush and brushless motors
  • Single and dual output up to 50 A continuous
  • Single and dual supply voltage operation
  • User defined switching frequencies for pwm drivers
  • Circuit protection built in
  • IC, hybrid and open frame module product designs

Gimbal Positioning

Gimbal positioning schematic

WA programmable current source is a common circuit for linear control of a valve. The Apex Microtechnology product family of high current linear power amplifiers provides a variety of performance options for proportional valve control applications in grounded or floating load configurations. Depending on the specific demands of the circuitry, product selection can be based on high current and voltage supply, or high current and linearity of the Class A/B output.

  • Multiple combinations of high current, high voltage
  • High current output up to 50 A
  • Wide voltage supply operation ±2.5 V to ±200V
  • Excellent linearity – Class A/B Output
  • Circuit protection built in
  • IC, hybrid and open frame module product designs

Heads-Up Display

Heads-up display schematic

Apex Microtechnology offers more than 50 models of power operational amplifiers for use as high-voltage drivers in popular applications that include programmable power supplies, pin drivers and waveform generators. These high-voltage operational amplifiers features various combinations of very wide supply voltages and very high slew rates.

  • Multiple combinations of high-voltage, high-speed
  • Voltage supply operation up to ±600 V
  • Slew rates as high as 3,000 V/µs
  • Circuit protection built in
  • IC, hybrid and open frame module product designs

Imaging and Camera Control

Imaging and camera control schematic

Whether driving DC brush or brushless motors, Apex Microtechnology offers more than 50 models of high current linear power amplifiers and PWM amplifiers with output capabilities ranging from 1 A up to 50 A and wide supply voltage operation as high as 450 V. These single-package solutions incorporate various integration interfaces including DSP, MCU or analog inputs as well as over-temperature and short circuit protection, and cycle-by-cycle current limit to handle start-up current without de-rating.

  • DC Brush and brushless motors
  • Single and dual output up to 50 A continuous
  • Single and dual supply voltage operation
  • User defined switching frequencies for pwm drivers
  • Circuit protection built in
  • IC, hybrid and open frame module product designs

Sonar

Sonar schematic

These off-the-shelf, single package ICs, hybrids and board-level modules are commonly used to deliver very high voltages which drive the fine movement of piezoelectric elements. To expand the range of applications bridge configurations can increase total piezo drive voltage, and composite configuration with other small signal amplifiers offers flexibility to improve overall system precision.

  • Multiple combinations of high voltage, high slew rate
  • Operating voltage up to ±600 V
  • Slew rates as high as 3,000 V/µs
  • Circuit protection built in
  • IC, hybrid and open frame module product designs

Vibration Cancellation

Vibration cancellation schematic

These off-the-shelf, single package ICs, hybrids and board-level modules are commonly used to deliver very high voltages which drive the fine movement of piezoelectric elements. To expand the range of applications bridge configurations can increase total piezo drive voltage, and composite configuration with other small signal amplifiers offers flexibility to improve overall system precision.

  • Multiple combinations of high voltage, high slew rate
  • Operating voltage up to ±600 V
  • Slew rates as high as 3,000 V/µs
  • Circuit protection built in
  • IC, hybrid and open frame module product designs

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