Listed below are some technical information of the FMCW Radio Altimeter developed for aircrafts.
- Digitally generated frequency ramps
- PLL [Phase Locked Loop] assisted frequency synthesis and frequency stabilization
- Highly linear low-noise amplifiers
- Microstrip patch array antennas
- Automatic gain control
- Intelligent digital signal processing
- Interfaces: ARINC 429 (low- and high-speed mode: 12.5 kbit/s and 100 kbit/s), RS485, RS232
- Power supply: 12-36 volts
- Power consumption: < 3 Watt
- ESD/EFT/impulse voltage [lightning-induced] – protection of supply lines and important interfaces
- Short circuit protection
- NO 5G-interference (filter)
- Transmit power: < 100 mW (20 dBm)
- Measuring frequency: > 20 Hz
- Measuring range: 2 – 2600 Feet (0.6 – 800 m)