Richardson RFPD Announces Availability of Spectrum Control High-Power SAW Filters for Mission-Critical RF Applications

Richardson RFPD Announces Availability of Spectrum Control High-Power SAW Filters for Mission-Critical RF Applications

Advanced filtering solutions deliver enhanced power handling, low insertion loss, and precise signal performance for aerospace, defense, and critical communications systems

NEWS RELEASE

2001 Butterfield Road, Suite 1800
Downers Grove, IL. 60515

P: 630 262 6800

F: 630 262 6850

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (Sep 2, 2026) — Richardson RFPD, Inc., an Arrow Electronics company, announces the availability of Spectrum Control’s High-Power SAW Filter portfolio, designed to address the demanding requirements of high-power, high-reliability RF applications. These solutions support aerospace, defense, electronic warfare, critical infrastructure, and communications systems where precise filtering and robust signal integrity are essential.

As electromagnetic spectrum congestion continues to increase, RF systems require filtering technologies capable of operating in challenging environments while maintaining exceptional performance. Spectrum Control’s high-power SAW filters utilize an advanced manufacturing process that enables higher power handling, tighter bandwidth performance, and expanded package options. Spectrum Control is identified as the only U.S.-based manufacturer of high-power SAW filters.

With more than 50 years of SAW filter expertise, Spectrum Control has advanced its technology portfolio to support input power levels up to +35 dBm CW at +125°C. The product family spans frequencies from 20 MHz to 2.6 GHz and includes narrow, wide, and fractional bandwidth options. The filters combine low insertion loss with enhanced power handling to support systems operating in high-input-power environments.

Featured devices in the portfolio include:

Part NumberCenter Frequency (MHz)Bandwidth (MHz)PackageInsertion Loss (dB)
SF0291HP03540S291.415 x 53.1
SF0404HP03526S404123.8 x 3.84
SF0525HP03525S525107 x 52
SF0575HP03515S575107 x 52.25
SF0802HP03520S802.573.8 x 3.82.12
SF1285HP13526S1285103.8 x 3.82.9

Evaluation boards are available for select devices to support design evaluation and accelerated development.

For additional information, visit Spectrum Control High-Power SAW Filters.

FOR DETAILS CONTACT

DHATRI BHATT
Supplier Manager
P: 630 262 6800
dhatri.bhatt@richardsonrfpd.com

Spectrum Control SAW Filters