Singapore sits at the centre of a demanding aerospace, defence and satellite communications ecosystem. Radar systems, secure satcom links, electronic warfare suites and space payloads all depend on RF and microwave hardware that performs to specification under real operating conditions. When a signal chain has to hold up across temperature, vibration and years of service, component selection becomes a design decision that carries real programme risk.
Emerges is the authorised Teledyne Microwave Solutions (TMS) partner in Singapore, operating to AS9120B and ISO 9001 quality standards. This guide walks through the TMS active-component catalogue, shows how the major product families fit together, and sets out how design engineers, procurement teams and system integrators can match the right part to a Singapore-based programme.
Teledyne Microwave Solutions brings together more than 50 years of microwave engineering heritage. The business was formed by consolidating several established microwave companies into a single design and manufacturing group, with products spanning RF frequencies through 220 GHz. Manufacturing sites across multiple regions and support across six continents give the brand the reach to handle both volume production and specialised sub-systems.
TMS serves the programmes that define modern defence and space work: ground and airborne radar, satellite communications, space payloads, electronic warfare, commercial and military aviation, missile and UAV systems, and test and measurement. That breadth is one reason the brand appears so often in signal chains where reliability is non-negotiable. For a fuller view of the space and defence side of the portfolio, see our overview of Teledyne Defence & Space.
Before we look at each family in detail, it helps to see how the catalogue maps to function. If you are early in a design and want a broader primer on the building blocks that sit around these active parts, our guide to the 10 essential RF components is a useful starting point.
| Category | Function | Typical use |
| Amplifiers & SSPAs | Raise signal power and gain | Radar transmit chains, satcom uplinks |
| Switches & matrices | Route signals between paths | Redundancy switching, test systems |
| Integrated Microwave Assemblies | Combine several functions in one module | Compact transceivers, radar front ends |
| Receivers & converters | Shift and down/up convert frequency | EW receivers, satcom payloads |
| YIG sources & filters | Tunable oscillation and filtering | Signal generation, wideband tuning |
| Isolators & circulators | Control signal direction | Amplifier protection, duplexing |
Amplifiers provide the active gain stage in a signal chain, taking a low-level signal and raising it to the power a system needs to transmit or to drive downstream stages. TMS builds high-power GaN (gallium nitride) SSPAs that deliver strong peak power in compact packages, with representative parts producing 350 W, 550 W and up to 1 kW peak in the 9 to 10 GHz band used by many radar systems. For programmes that need very high power or particular linearity behaviour, travelling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) remain part of the offering.
Choosing between a GaN SSPA and a TWTA comes down to frequency, power, efficiency and reliability targets. Our SSPA selection guide covers that trade-off in depth.
Switches route signals between paths without adding significant loss or distortion. TMS supplies SPDT, SP4T and larger switch matrices, many built to MIL-spec screening for harsh environments. These parts handle redundancy switching in satcom payloads, path selection in test benches, and beam or channel routing in radar and EW systems.
Insertion loss, isolation, switching speed and power handling are the parameters that separate one part from the next. Our switch selection guide goes deeper on matching these to your architecture.
An Integrated Microwave Assembly combines several functions, such as amplifiers, switches, filters and converters, into a single tested module. Rather than sourcing and integrating a dozen discrete parts, a design team receives one assembly built and characterised to a specification.
The payoff is SWaP-C: reduced size, weight, power and cost, along with a shorter integration path and fewer interfaces to qualify. IMAs suit compact transceivers, radar front ends and space payloads where board area is limited. Our IMA guide covers how to scope and specify a custom assembly for your system.
Beyond amplification and switching, TMS rounds out the catalogue with the parts that shift and shape frequency. Block up and down converters move signals between bands for satcom and EW payloads. Digital instantaneous frequency measurement (DIFM) receivers and channelisers support fast signal detection in electronic warfare. YIG-based oscillators, filters and synthesizers give wideband tunable performance for signal generation and pre-selection, and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) devices add compact filtering.
Several of these active parts sit alongside passive devices in a real signal chain. Our reference on RF microwave passive components shows where isolators, circulators and filters fit around the active stages.
Selecting a microwave component is a balance of several factors. Working through them early keeps a design on track:
Frequency band: confirm the part covers your operating band with margin, not just the centre frequency.
Output power and gain: size the amplifier or SSPA to your link budget, not to the headline peak number alone.
Function: decide whether you need a discrete part or a multifunction IMA that consolidates several stages.
Linearity: electronic warfare and multi-carrier satcom links are sensitive to intermodulation, so linearity often matters as much as raw power.
SWaP: weigh size, weight and power against performance for airborne and space use.
Environment and screening: match MIL-spec or space-grade screening to the mission profile and expected service life.
COTS versus custom: an off-the-shelf part shortens lead time, while a custom sub-system can consolidate an entire front end into one qualified module.
Getting these decisions right at the design stage avoids costly redesign and requalification later in a programme.
Each product family maps to work happening across Singapore’s defence and aerospace sector. Radar programmes lean on high-power GaN SSPAs and MIL-spec switches for their transmit and routing stages. Satellite communications systems combine converters, IMAs and redundancy switch matrices; our article on RF components in advanced satellite communications looks at how these parts support modern satcom payloads.
Electronic warfare suites draw on DIFM receivers, channelisers and fast switches for signal detection and response. Space payloads call for screened, high-reliability parts where mass and power are tightly constrained. Interconnect matters just as much, and Teledyne Storm Microwave cable assemblies carry these signals between subsystems with low loss and stable phase.
Singapore’s standing as a regional aerospace and defence hub, with a mature MRO base and active investment in space and satcom, means local engineering teams specify this class of hardware on a regular basis. Sourcing it through an authorised local partner keeps those programmes moving.
Emerges holds AS9120B and ISO 9001 certification and is registered with the IAQG, so TMS parts arrive with the traceability and quality documentation that aerospace and defence programmes require. As a local authorised supplier, Emerges shortens lead times, manages import and compliance, and gives design teams direct engineering support during selection and integration.
Emerges also exhibited alongside Teledyne at the Singapore Airshow, which reflects a working relationship rather than a catalogue listing. For a Singapore buyer, that means a partner who understands both the TMS portfolio and the local procurement environment.
Whether you are sizing an SSPA for a radar transmit chain, scoping an IMA for a compact payload, or specifying switches for a redundant satcom link, Emerges can help you match TMS hardware to your requirement. Contact our team to discuss your programme, request a quote or arrange a consultation.
What products does Teledyne Microwave Solutions offer?
TMS supplies active RF and microwave components including solid-state power amplifiers, TWTAs, switches and matrices, integrated microwave assemblies, receivers and converters, and YIG-based sources and filters. These parts serve radar, satcom, space, electronic warfare and aviation programmes.
Where can I buy Teledyne Microwave Solutions products in Singapore?
Emerges is an authorised Teledyne Microwave Solutions partner in Singapore, certified to AS9120B and ISO 9001. Local teams receive authorised supply, full quality documentation, shorter lead times and engineering support for selection and integration. Contact Emerges to request a quote or a consultation.
What frequency range do Teledyne Microwave Solutions products cover?
TMS products span RF frequencies through 220 GHz, covering the bands used in radar, satellite communications, electronic warfare and test and measurement. The right part depends on your operating band, power and function, which Emerges can help you confirm for your system.