Next-Generation Power Solutions for Mission-Critical Defense & Aerospace Programs
Technological advancement across commercial aviation and defense sectors is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Driven by modernizations in defense strategies—such as hypersonics, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, directed energy weapons, 5G battlefield networks, and next-generation stealth fighter platforms—global procurement standards require highly accurate, durable, and reliable power testing systems.
With commercial aircraft deliveries projected to exceed 43,000 aircraft over the next two decades, power subsystem reliability is paramount. AMETEK Programmable Power brings over 60 years of heritage, providing standard and custom engineered power instruments that power mission-critical ground support equipment, shipboard systems, flight controls, and space satellite payloads.
Comprehensive Aerospace & Defense Test Applications
AMETEK Programmable Power instruments perform essential simulation, transient testing, and power verification across a vast spectrum of military and commercial aerospace programs:
Avionics & Flight Electronics
- Flight control computer power validation
- Navigation & cockpit instrumentation display testing
- Communication modules & telemetry units
- Onboard radar jammers & electronic countermeasure systems
Spacecraft & Satellite Subsystems
- Solar array I-V curve simulation under orbit conditions
- Battery string charge & discharge profiling
- Payload bus power regulation and transient response
- Spacecraft power distribution unit (PDU) verification
Naval & Ground Support Equipment
- MIL-STD-1399 shipboard power compliance
- Transportable military ATE power subsystems
- Missile guidance sensor and computer power testing
- Ground control radar & signal intelligence hardware
EMC & Power Quality Immunity
- MIL-STD-704 aircraft electrical characteristics compliance
- DO-160 airborne equipment environmental power testing
- Boeing 787 & Airbus AMD24 power compliance verification
- Harmonic distortion, voltage spike, and frequency transient testing
Full Compliance with Strict Defense & Commercial Aviation Standards
Our programmable AC/DC power instruments provide precise waveform synthesis, low harmonic distortion, and programmable transients to ensure seamless testing according to international military and commercial standards:
Field-Proven Power Instruments & Engineered Systems
Engineers worldwide rely on AMETEK Programmable Power's portfolio of industry-recognized brands—including California Instruments, Elgar, Sorensen, and VTI Instruments—for precision performance and unmatched longevity:
Tahoe Series — Programmable AC and DC Power Supplies (15 kVA to 1.08 MVA)
Delivers high-power density, intuitive touchscreen control, and full compliance test software packages designed specifically for MIL-STD-704, DO-160, and Airbus AMD24 requirements.
Asterion AC Series — Precision AC Power Sources (500 VA to 36 kVA)
Provides single- and three-phase programmable AC power in a compact rack-mount form factor, perfect for avionics functional testing and ground support operations.
Asterion DC, ASA & ASM Series — High-Density Programmable DC Supplies
Offers autoranging and multi-channel isolated DC outputs (up to 5.1 kW per chassis) tailored for military communication devices, flight computers, and defense electronics.
Elgar m-SAS & ASPS Series — Space & Advanced Solar Power Simulators
Features microsecond-level hardware execution for precise MPPT tracking and orbital profile emulation for satellite power subsystem verification.
Elgar PSTE, BSS & Avionics ATE Power Subsystems
Custom-engineered racks combining isolated programmable power supplies, electronic load banks, and automated fault insertion switches for mission-critical program ground test equipment.
Engineered for Reliability: Quality & ITAR Compliance
AMETEK Programmable Power operates under strict ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality control certifications. We are fully compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and registered with the United States Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
From submarine sonar array power testing to manned space station payloads, our technical engineering team provides application expertise, long-term calibration support, and custom power system integration tailored to your project requirements.
Request Technical Specifications or Project Consultation
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