Digital Radio Frequency Memory Market

Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) is an electronic mode of digitally capturing as well as retransmitting radio frequency signal. These DRFMs are widely used in radar jamming, although its applications in cellular communications are more common. A DRFM system is intended to digitize an incoming radio frequency input signal at a frequency and bandwidth essential to sufficiently represent the signal, and then rebuild that radio frequency signal as per requirement. The most important feature of DRFM is that as a digital “duplicate” of the received signal, it is rational with the received signal source. In contrast to analog ‘memory loops’, there is no signal degradation caused by unceasingly cycling the energy through a front-end amplifier which permits for wide range errors for reactive jamming and enables predictive jamming. A DRFM can also transform the signal before retransmitting that can modify the signature of the false target; thereby changing its deceptive radar range, velocity, cross section, and angle. DRFMs represent an important hindrance for radar sensors.

The global digital radio frequency memory market can be classified based on platform, application and architecture and region. By platform, the global digital radio frequency memory market is classified into defense, commercial and civil. Depending upon application, it is segmented into electronic warfare, radar test and evaluation, and electronic warfare training. Based on architecture, the global digital radio frequency memory market is segmented into converter, processor, modulator, memory. The global digital radio frequency memory market is forecasted to experience high growth in the future. Factors such as advancements in military technology have resulted in the expansion of superior air defense systems. These defense systems have posed a grave challenge for airborne units functioning in enemy airspace resulting in extensive damage, unit’s attrition and loss of personnel. Electronic warfare technologies are bent on decreasing the instances of detection by enemy radars and providing the necessary time to avoid them.

Based on regions, the global digital radio frequency memory market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA), and Latin America. The North American region is anticipated to command the maximum market share and would lead the digital radio frequency memory market during the forecast period. The defense forces in North America are increasingly financing the expansion of technologically advanced DRFM systems. The most reputed and prominent DRFM manufacturers present in this region include Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.) and BAE Systems plc (U.K.). However, decrease in the defense expenditure in developed nations and prohibition on the usage of jammers for civilian application are the major factors hampering the Digital Radio Frequency Memory market growth during the forecast period.

The major companies that provide digital radio frequency memory technology include Airbus Group, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Raytheon Company and BAE Systems plc among others.

Segmentation:

By Platform

• Defense,
• Commercial
• Civil

Depending Upon Application

• Electronic Warfare
• Radar Test And Evaluation
• Electronic Warfare Training

Based On Architecture

• Converter
• Processor
• Modulator
• Memory

By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
• South America