Radar and Sonar Power Solutions for Defense Applications

Military radar systems are critical to defense operations, enabling surveillance, tracking, and fire control across air, land, and sea. These transceiver arrays contain multiple independently powered elements that regulate electronic signals for precise, long-range detection. Ruggedized radar power solutions support ballistic missile defense, air defense, and battlefield surveillance.

Advanced Energy delivers military-grade ruggedized power solutions for tactical radar power integration, offering high-efficiency AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion that sustains mission-critical electronics in stationary installations, mobile platforms, and ship-based radar power solutions. 
 

Phased Array Power Solutions

Phased array radar systems utilize AESA radar power supplies to electronically steer beams across vast areas, providing superior multi-target tracking power and combat-reliable power conversion for high-speed threats. These systems are integral to ballistic missile defense power, electronic warfare power management, and ship-based radar power solutions. Higher-frequency X-band radars require increased power for long-range precision targeting, while lower-frequency L-band radars optimize wide-area coverage with greater energy efficiency.

Advanced Energy provides programmable power supplies, high-power DC solutions, and ruggedized AC-DC conversion systems that sustain phased array radars in conventional military platforms and stationary installations to meet the high-energy demands of military-grade TRM power. With phased arrays operating at high-duty cycles, integrated cooling strategies help maintain system efficiency, particularly in high-power shipboard and airborne applications. Whether deployed on naval vessels, airborne defense systems, or ground-based radar, our power solutions deliver the efficiency and stability needed for real-time battlefield surveillance power.
   

Conformal Array Power Solutions

Stealth fighter power systems, naval vessel radar power, and UAV radar power solutions require aerodynamic integration without compromising performance. Conformal radar arrays seamlessly integrate into the power architecture of aircraft, warships, and armored vehicles, minimizing radar cross-section (RCS) while maintaining combat zone ruggedized power delivery. Supporting both X-band and L-band operations, Advanced Energy’s solutions address the distinct power needs of high-frequency, high-resolution tracking and wide-area surveillance in stealth and mobile defense applications.

Advanced Energy provides defense-grade conformal power solutions engineered for lower profile, high-efficiency power conversion across curved surfaces and non-traditional geometries. Programmable power supplies, high-density DC systems, and ruggedized AC-DC technology deliver battlefield-ready power for electronic applications in stealth-focused defense platforms. These solutions incorporate cooling mechanisms to support continuous performance under demanding thermal conditions to enhance operational reliability.
   

Expert Modified Standard Solutions

Advanced Energy modifies standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) power supplies for conformal radar arrays integrated into stealth and aerodynamic platforms. Ruggedized to military specifications, including MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-1275, and MIL-STD-464D, these power solutions incorporate compact form factors, wide input voltage ranges, EMI/EMC hardening, and durability for high-speed and curved-surface defense systems.

 

Sonar transducer arrays convert electrical power into sound waves to detect and track submerged objects. These arrays are integral for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), underwater mapping, and navigation. Power demands vary based on operational depth, frequency range, and whether the system is active sonar or passive.

Advanced Energy delivers high-efficiency DC-DC converters, programmable DC power supplies, and high-voltage DC-DC converters that sustain mission-critical sonar electronics. Our switching-type power conversion systems provide stable, precise power for real-time signal transmission, processing, and system-wide integration.
 

Hull-Mounted Sonar Array Power Solutions

Hull-mounted sonars are integral to anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and underwater reconnaissance, delivering real-time processing power for navigation and threat detection. Fixed to a vessel’s hull, these active sonar systems emit sound waves and analyze returning echoes to generate detailed underwater imagery. Their fixed-position transducers provide reliable coverage of the ship’s immediate vicinity, making them well-suited for shallow-water navigation and short-range surveillance. However, their placement increases susceptibility to vessel noise, requiring stable power delivery to maintain signal integrity.

Powering a hull-mounted sonar array subsystem requires a sustained high-power supply to drive active sensing equipment and process echoes without interruption. Advanced Energy provides high-voltage pulsed-power supplies optimized for high-intensity sonar pulses, extending detection range. Our programmable DC supply solutions deliver frequency-adaptive power, while high-efficiency DC-DC converters support onboard power integration by stabilizing high-voltage conversion for compact, ruggedized sonar electronics.
   

Towed Sonar Array Power Solutions

Towed sonar arrays enhance anti-submarine warfare surface defense by detecting distant, low-frequency sounds while reducing interference from ship-generated noise. Suspended behind the vessel through cable deployment, these arrays operate at variable depths to optimize beamforming accuracy and avoid environmental disruptions such as thermoclines. The increasing complexity of digital arrays and advanced data processing demands reliable long-distance power delivery and remote power conditioning to counteract cable losses.

Advanced Energy develops high-voltage, low-noise power supplies for active towed sonar arrays, supporting stable, robust output for transducers. Ruggedized power systems enhance remote signal amplification, maintaining hydrophone pre-amplification and signal integrity across vast operational ranges. Deployment system power solutions sustain winches, cable tensioning mechanisms, and depth control systems, enabling precision control in dynamic maritime environments.
   

Cylindrical Sonar Array Power Solutions

Cylindrical sonar arrays enhance underwater defense by providing full 360° azimuthal coverage, simultaneously detecting and transmitting sound waves in all horizontal directions. These arrays use beamforming techniques to focus and steer signals, improving sensitivity and suppressing unwanted noise. Built for extreme environments, cylindrical transducer arrays operate across frequencies—low frequencies for long-range submarine detection and high frequencies for short-range, high-resolution imaging. The cylindrical housing is engineered to withstand high-pressure underwater conditions, making it a reliable solution for anti-submarine warfare and real-time situational awareness.

Advanced Energy develops intelligent AC-DC power solutions to sustain cylindrical sonar arrays, supporting both active and passive sonar operations. High-voltage DC power supplies drive kilowatt-range power systems for active sonar transmission, while modular power architectures provide stable signal amplification power for passive cylindrical hydrophone arrays. With low-ripple high-voltage DC conversion and frequency-scaled power delivery, these power solutions maintain operational integrity in the harshest underwater conditions.


Active Sonar Power Requirements

Active cylindrical sonar arrays operate at low frequencies (1–10 kHz) for long-range detection and at high frequencies (above 100 kHz) for short-range, high-resolution imaging. To achieve an extended detection range, low-frequency sonar arrays require power ranging from a few kilowatts to hundreds of kilowatts, while high-frequency arrays operate in the hundreds of watts to low-kilowatt range. To prevent overheating, high-power transmitters incorporate thermal management power systems, consuming additional power for active or passive cooling.


Passive Sonar Power Requirements

Passive cylindrical sonar arrays rely on cylindrical hydrophone arrays to detect underwater sound waves without transmitting signals, making them critical for stealth operations. These systems operate on milliwatt sensor power, with hydrophones consuming minimal power for signal capture. Pre-amplifiers provide signal amplification power to process low-level acoustic signals, requiring only a few watts to tens of watts.
   

Expert Modified Standard Solutions

Advanced Energy modifies standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) power solutions to support cylindrical sonar arrays used in underwater surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. Our ruggedized designs comply with MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-1275, and MIL-STD-464D, incorporating shock resistance, ripple control, EMI shielding, and scalable voltage outputs for both passive and active sonar operations.

 

Radar and sonar systems rely on precise data visualization and operator control to execute defense functions. Display units render sonar and radar imagery for target identification and environmental mapping, while control consoles manage transmission parameters, beam direction, and system sensitivity. These systems demand ruggedized, high-efficiency power conversion to support real-time processing and operational resilience in extreme environments.

Advanced Energy’s AC-DC and DC-DC power solutions deliver robust, configurable power architectures for friend-or-foe display systems, control array architecture, and radar array power integration. Our high-efficiency converters and modular power supplies provide DC-DC power integration for onboard electronics, maintaining reliability across naval, airborne, and ground-based defense platforms.
 

Display Unit

Military display units serve as the primary interface for radar and sonar operators, visualizing target movement, terrain features, and friend-or-foe classification. Built for marine environment power requirements, these systems range from compact LCD/LED displays to large ruggedized military displays designed for fleet-wide coordination. High-resolution visualization, backlight control systems, and touchscreen integration demand thermal management solutions to sustain clarity in extreme conditions.

Advanced Energy provides OLED power solutions, high-resolution power systems, and touchscreen power architecture for displays. AC-DC power solutions and DC-DC converters support portable display power with compact, high-efficiency designs that optimize performance for both handheld and large-format systems.
   

Control Console

Control consoles are responsible for real-time power management, beam direction systems, and frequency control integration within radar and sonar operations. Operators adjust transmission parameters, sensitivity, and operating modes using multi-function architecture consoles with dedicated processing power solutions. These systems require precise GPU processing power, FPGA power integration, and console cooling systems to manage computational workloads efficiently.

Advanced Energy’s programmable power supplies and high-efficiency DC power solutions sustain parameter control power and active/passive mode control functions for naval and airborne defense consoles. AC-DC power solutions provide scalable power architectures for real-time processing in even the most demanding operational environments.
   

Expert Modified Standard Solutions

Advanced Energy modifies standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) power systems for radar and sonar control consoles across multi-domain defense platforms. Ruggedized to MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-1275, and MIL-STD-464D, these solutions include configurable voltage outputs, thermal protections, ripple suppression, and robust EMI shielding for secure and reliable operator control systems.

 

Radar and sonar arrays generate high-fidelity electronic signals that must undergo extensive processing to extract actionable intelligence. Signal processing units (SPUs) perform critical computations, including radar signal processing, time-frequency analysis, clutter suppression, and target identification. These operations require high-speed parallel processing, increasing power consumption and thermal output.

Advanced Energy’s ruggedized power systems and configurable power solutions provide the necessary signal processing power for ground-based, airborne, mobile, submarine, and shipboard systems. Board-mounted power (BMP) and point-of-load (POL) converters support low-voltage DC conversion, ensuring uninterrupted operation of high-performance FPGAs, DSPs, and GPUs in extreme environments.
 

Signal Processing Unit

SPUs amplify, filter, and process raw data from radar and sonar arrays, converting analog signals into digital information for analysis. Real-time Doppler processing, beamforming, and data fusion demand high-performance power conversion solutions to sustain multi-channel operations across phased arrays and advanced sensor architectures. These systems must handle ruggedized bulk AC-DC conversion while maintaining thermal management efficiency in compact or mobile deployments.

Advanced Energy delivers high-efficiency AC-DC power supplies, programmable power solutions, and high-density DC power supplies to support radar signal processing, configurable power solutions, and ruggedized power systems. Power conversion technologies enable signal amplification power, configurable AC-DC performance, and precise voltage regulation for mission-critical applications.
   

Expert Modified Standard Solutions

Advanced Energy modifies standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) power solutions for signal processing units and active stabilization systems supporting radar and sonar platforms. Ruggedized to meet MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-1275, and MIL-STD-464D, these configurations include noise reduction, precise voltage regulation, shock and vibration protection, and EMI/EMC hardening for dynamic, mobile environments.

 

Active stabilization and positioning systems support radar and sonar arrays by maintaining precise alignment on moving platforms. Whether mounted on ships, aircraft, or ground vehicles, these systems continuously adjust positioning to counteract motion, vibrations, and environmental factors. A combination of inertial measurement units, control systems, and high-precision motors allows for real-time corrections.

Advanced Energy provides high-efficiency AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion solutions to sustain uninterrupted operation of stabilization systems in extreme environments. These power supplies support sensor arrays, actuators, and control units with precision power, low noise operation, and wide input ranges. From naval applications compensating for rolling and pitching to airborne systems adjusting for turbulence, Advanced Energy delivers reliable power for stabilization technology.
 

Power Requirements for Active Stabilization Systems

Stabilization systems across naval, airborne, and ground-based platforms require precise power management to maintain accurate beam alignment. Shipboard applications rely on stable power for actuators and control systems to counter rolling seas. Airborne platforms demand lightweight, compact power solutions to support continuous real-time adjustments for altitude changes and turbulence. Ground-based systems depend on ruggedized power supplies that withstand vehicle vibrations and harsh environmental conditions.

Advanced Energy’s power supplies support dynamic platform compensation, closed-loop feedback control, and real-time inertial measurement. These solutions provide power to high-precision motors, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and external sensors, maintaining system integrity for radar and sonar positioning in any operational environment.
   

Expert Modified Standard Solutions

Advanced Energy modifies standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) power solutions to meet the demanding operational profiles of active stabilization and positioning systems. Ruggedized to comply with MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-1275, and MIL-STD-464D, these solutions feature expanded input voltage ranges, shock and vibration hardening, EMI and ripple control, and improved thermal tolerance to maintain precise platform alignment in naval, airborne, and ground-based applications.