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Capabilities

Manufacturing

SAS-Lansdale provides a vertically integrated manufacturing capability for electronic subsystems and components that includes:

  • High complexity manufacturing of microwave and millimeter wave assemblies.
  • Microwave module assembly including automatic epoxy dispense, automatic die attach, automatic wire and ribbon bonding and laser sealing
  • MIL-STD-883 Screening
  • Vertically integrated manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Automated/Semi-automated through-hole and surface mount component circuit card assembly manufacturing.
  • Reflow/Wave soldering, conformal coating, real time x-ray inspection capabilities.
  • Integration and assembly of RF, digital, high voltage, and high power assemblies.
  • Magnetics/Transformer capabilities including toroid, bobbin and flat, progressive and bank winding for inductors, chokes, power transformers, and high voltage multi-tap transformers.
  • CNC lathe, CNC machining centers, and tool & die capabilities with full support functions.
  • Dedicated antenna assembly area with custom tooling for high precision and repeatability.
  • On-site print and etch for spirals and baluns for cavity backed antennas.
SAS-Lansdale Testing

Testing

SAS-Lansdale also provides a complete environmental test capability:

  • Climatic testing with over 40 environmental chambers.
  • Combined Temperature/Vibration test facilities to perform Environmental Stress Screening and Reliability Testing.
  • Vibration/Shock testing with 10 electrodynamic systems, 1 electro-hydraulic system, 1 vehicle transport simulator, and various other mechanical shock instruments.
  • Contaminant Environment including Explosive Atmosphere, Salt Fog, Windblown Dust, and Fluid Compatibility.

Complete test capabilities are provided for all components and subsystems to include:

  • Classified automated hybrid/microwave test capabilities.
  • Automated test of all levels of assembly (In-Circuit, Functional, Harness/DITMCO).
  • Antenna element and array testing
  • High power transmitter testing
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