| The
Micro Systems, Inc. AN/DPN-88 IFF Transponder is being produced under
contract to the U.S. Navy. The transponder is an augmentation device primarily
used to assist in tracking unmanned vehicles, cruise missiles, and target
drones. The transponder responds to interrogations from L-band IFF and
Air Traffic Control radar. It features a modern compact design with less
than 90 cubic inches (1475 cubic centimeters) volume and weighs 4.25 pounds
(1.9 kilograms). It is 35% smaller than previous versions. The transponder
incorporates the latest in solid state electronics design with 500 watts
nominal peak power output. It features IFF/TACAN blanking and suppression,
reverse polarity power lead protection, and has a built in duplexer for
single antenna operation. The transponder has front panel and remote reply
code selection. The transponder meets the requirements of MIL-STD-810
and will operate over the temperature range of -54° C to +71°C. |
