Why ATEK MIDAS RF Filter Modules Belong in Your Signal Chain

As RF systems become more complex, engineers are constantly looking for ways to reduce size, simplify integration, and improve performance. Whether you're developing a Software Defined Radio (SDR), Electronic Warfare (EW) platform, test & measurement system, or a custom RF receiver, managing filtering requirements can quickly become a challenge.

That's where ATEK MIDAS RF Modules come in.

Designed to provide exceptional flexibility, performance, and ease of use, ATEK MIDAS modules deliver advanced filtering capabilities in a compact, ready-to-deploy platform. The company's newest module offerings include the ATEK1601 Switched Band Pass Filter Module and the ATEK1801 Digitally Tunable Low Pass Filter Module, both engineered to simplify RF signal chains while maintaining outstanding RF performance.

Why Use RF Filter Modules?

Traditional RF architectures often require multiple discrete filters, external switching circuits, and custom control hardware. This adds complexity, increases assembly costs, and consumes valuable board space.

ATEK MIDAS modules eliminate many of these challenges by integrating:

• Multiple filter states into a single module
• Digital and manual control options
• Integrated OLED display for status monitoring
• Compact footprint for easy deployment
• USB connectivity for rapid setup and testing

The result is a cleaner design, reduced development time, and faster path from prototype to deployment.

ATEK1601 Switched Band Pass Filter Module

The ATEK1601 is designed for engineers needing broad frequency coverage and fast filter selection in one compact package.

Key Features

• Frequency Coverage: 2 GHz to 18 GHz
• 6 switched band pass filters
• High linearity with +33 dBm IIP3
• Integrated OLED display
• USB and manual control modes
• Compact connectorized module design

Benefits

The ATEK1601 allows designers to rapidly select optimal filter responses across a wide frequency range without swapping hardware or redesigning the signal path. This flexibility is particularly valuable in:

• Wideband SDR systems
• EW and spectrum monitoring applications
• Radar development
• Signal intelligence (SIGINT) platforms
• Laboratory test environments

By combining multiple filters into one module, the ATEK1601 helps reduce system complexity while providing the RF performance engineers expect from high-end test equipment.

ATEK1801 Digitally Tunable LPF Module

For applications requiring adjustable low-pass filtering, the ATEK1801 provides an incredibly flexible solution.

Key Features

• Tuning Range: 50 MHz to 530 MHz
• 32 programmable filter states
• Up to -45 dBc rejection
• USB and manual control
• Integrated OLED display
• Compact, portable design

Benefits

Engineers working with changing signal environments often need filtering that can adapt without replacing components. The ATEK1801's digitally programmable architecture allows users to quickly optimize filtering for different operating conditions.

Ideal applications include:

• SDR development platforms
• Receiver testing
• Communication systems
• Research laboratories
• Educational RF environments

The ability to move between 32 filter states makes the ATEK1801 a powerful tool for both development and operational systems.

Products Built for Today's RF Challenges

ATEK MIDAS modules are developed using the same performance-driven design philosophy found throughout the company's RF and microwave product portfolio. The company specializes in advanced RFICs, MMICs, GaAs, and GaN solutions for demanding applications across defense, aerospace, communications, industrial, and test & measurement markets.

Whether you are evaluating signals in the lab, designing adaptive receiver architectures, or developing next-generation EW systems, these modules provide:

• Reduced design complexity
• Faster integration
• Improved flexibility
• Outstanding RF performance
• Easy evaluation and deployment

Ready to Simplify Your RF Signal Chain?

The ATEK1601 and ATEK1801 filter modules give engineers the flexibility of multiple filters, the convenience of digital control, and the performance expected in modern RF systems—all in a compact package.

If you're looking for a smarter way to manage filtering in your next design, it's time to ask: Got Modules?

Explore the complete ATEK MIDAS product line at ATEK MIDAS Products and contact the team at sales@atekmidas.com to request samples or discuss your application requirements.