Programmable DC power supplies from 1.5 kW to 10 MW designed specifically for modern AESA arrays, RF transmitters, and defense radar test environments—powered by current-fed topology.
Every Magna-Power instrument is engineered and manufactured inside our single 127,000 sq ft vertically integrated facility in Flemington, New Jersey. From heavy-gauge magnetics to final full-power pulse burn-in, we guarantee uncompromising quality for global prime contractors.
Modern Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar systems, Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), and high-power microwave transmitters impose extreme dynamic electrical stress on DC power infrastructures. Understanding the physics of energy storage reveals why conventional power supplies fail under radar operating conditions.
Traditional switch-mode DC power supplies utilize voltage-fed topologies equipped with large electrolytic or film capacitor banks connected across the output bus. While effective for steady-state resistive loads, these large capacitance banks become a critical point of failure when connected to pulsed radar systems:
Magna-Power’s proprietary current-fed topology replaces capacitive output storage with high-frequency inductive DC bus energy storage fed by a microprocessor-controlled power switching matrix. This fundamental shift delivers decisive operational superiority for radar testing:
Whether you require high-density 1U rack-mount supplies for compact airborne T/R modules or multi-megawatt water-cooled cabinets for long-range naval surface radar arrays, Magna-Power delivers unmatched modular performance.
Ideal for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) racks, radar T/R module characterization, and airborne electronic warfare (EW) bench testing. Delivering up to 10 kW of DC power in a 1U chassis, the SLx and SL Series offer extraordinary power density combined with ultra-low output ripple and SCPI remote control capability.
Engineered for heavy ground-based phase array radar transmitters, high-voltage traveling wave tubes (TWTs), and magnetron power conditioning. The air-cooled TS (3U–16U) and floor-standing MT series scale seamlessly to multi-megawatt configurations with zero master/slave communication latency.
Select the appropriate Magna-Power series based on your required DC voltage profile, peak pulse capability, thermal dissipation mode, and enclosure footprint.
| Series | Power Range | Voltage Range | Form Factor | Cooling Method | Primary Radar Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLx Series | 1.5 kW – 10 kW | 5 VDC to 1000 VDC | 1U Rack-Mount | Air-Cooled | AESA T/R Module Testing, EW Systems, Airborne ATE |
| SL Series | 1.5 kW – 10 kW | 5 VDC to 1000 VDC | 1U Rack-Mount | Air-Cooled | High-Density Production ATE Rack Integration |
| XR Series | 2 kW – 10 kW | 5 VDC to 1000 VDC | 2U Rack-Mount | Air-Cooled | Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) Characterization |
| TS Series | 5 kW – 100 kW | 5 VDC to 4000 VDC | 3U – 16U Rack | Air-Cooled | Ground-Based Radar Transmitter Test, High Voltage Rails |
| MT Series | 150 kW – 3 MW | 16 VDC to 4000 VDC | Floor Cabinet | Air-Cooled | Large Aperture Phased Array Simulation, Hypersonic Radar |
| ML Series | 500 kW – 10 MW | 16 VDC to 4000 VDC | Water Cabinet | Water-Cooled | Naval Surface Ship Radars, Sealed Cleanroom Operations |
Custom voltage outputs up to 10 kV and integrated high slew rate (+HS) modules available upon request.
Get a QuoteProcurement officers and defense program managers face shifting requirements driven by semiconductor advancements, stringent environmental regulations, and critical supply chain security mandates.
The global defense radar market is rapidly replacing legacy TWT vacuum tubes with Gallium Nitride (GaN-on-SiC) SSPAs. GaN modules operate at higher current densities and require power supplies capable of fast current transient recovery, low noise floors, and precision voltage programming under variable duty cycles.
Global procurement directives prioritize standardized SCPI command sets and native IVI/LabVIEW drivers. Sourcing teams select power equipment that integrates into automated Python-based HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) digital twin simulations, reducing total test software development cost.
Next-generation naval and stationary missile defense radars generate intense thermal flux. Sourcing water-cooled DC supplies (such as the ML Series) isolates thermal rejection from HVAC environments, reduces acoustic signature, and lowers long-term facility operational expenditure (OPEX).
Given geopolitical uncertainties and defense prime contractor audit requirements, procurement teams actively avoid vendors relying on vulnerable overseas sub-assemblies. Magna-Power’s 100% USA manufacturing ensures ITAR-friendly compliance, 4–6 week lead times, and guaranteed 20+ year spare parts availability.
To meet the extreme reliability standards of defense radar procurement, Magna-Power eliminates third-party manufacturing dependencies. Inside our modern Flemington, New Jersey factory, every phase of production is performed under one roof.
Magna-Power instruments serve leading defense primes, aerospace contractors, and government research laboratories across a comprehensive range of radar workloads.
Providing stiff, low-ripple high-density DC power rails to validate individual GaN T/R modules under multi-frequency PRF pulse patterns without cross-channel cross-talk.
Megawatt-class ML Series liquid-cooled systems supplying reliable continuous DC power to active missile defense radars aboard naval combatants.
Delivering up to 4000 VDC (expandable up to 10 kV) with current-fed short-circuit protection to safeguard high-voltage microwave tube collectors during arcing events.
Compact 1U SLx and 2U XR units integrated into environmental hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) chambers, reproducing airborne 28VDC and 270VDC power bus conditions.
Providing high-slew-rate peak pulse energy for rapid-scanning tracking radars used in mobile air defense and anti-drone protection systems.
Ultra-high power DC installations scaling to 3 MW+ for severe electromagnetic testing, high-enthalpy arc heaters, and radar signature measurement installations.
Selected by prime contractors, national research facilities, and military research organizations on six continents.
Protects delicate GaN SSPA modules and tube transmitters by eliminating large capacitive discharge arcs during pulse transients.
Provides full rated kilowatt performance across wide voltage/current matrices, supporting multi-band radar development on a single instrument.
Reduces output filtering inductance for rapid sub-millisecond voltage transitions demanded by fast pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) profiling.
Headquarters service in Flemington, NJ, supported by regional service facilities in Europe, UK, Asia-Pacific, and Australia.
“To do what Magna-Power does with one power supply, we would have needed three from the other guys. On top of that, Magna-Power was less expensive, so the bang for buck and size was excellent.”Paul K.Lockheed Martin
“Below is the scope capture from the XR connected directly in place of the previous supply. We were amazed. I am impressed with the build quality of the unit — chalk one up for Made in the USA.”Tom S.QinetiQ
“High quality products from Magna-Power. I have worked with other manufacturers and faced different problems such as EMI noise, but no problem with Magna-Power.”Amin S.University of Houston
“Beyond being a vendor of great products we use every day, we look up to Magna-Power as the gold standard of a domestic power electronics manufacturer.”Hanan F.Alencon Systems
“All my questions were answered thoughtfully and we had full confidence in our purchase. The power supply has been handling every load we throw at it without so much as a hiccup.”Adam S.Blue Robotics
“I have two Magna-Power supplies in my lab. I love them: reliable, precise, wonderful equipment.”Marcelo S.Colorado School of Mines
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