HIRF (High Intensity Radiated Field) Testing

HIRF testing is used to evaluate the ability of electronic systems to operate safely and reliably in high electromagnetic field environments. It is particularly critical in aerospace and defense applications, where avionics, flight control systems, and mission-critical electronics must withstand external electromagnetic threats.

Testing involves generating high-intensity fields with defined modulation schemes and pulse characteristics to replicate real-world threat conditions. Systems are exposed to these fields to assess susceptibility, performance degradation, and failure thresholds.

HIRF testing supports certification and qualification processes, ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace and military standards.

HIRF applications require high power amplifiers capable of delivering pulsed and modulated signals with precise control. AR provides amplifier solutions, including solid-state and TWT technologies, designed for high peak power output and waveform fidelity.

Systems can be configured to support multi-band operation and integrated into complete test environments, including antennas and field monitoring systems.

Typical requirements:

• 1 GHz to 18 GHz
• pulsed power up to 1 MW and beyond