Power Tubes
Ampwave Defense manufactures a broad range of power tubes and associated circuitry components for defense, broadcast, communications, and research applications. Built on more than eight decades of vacuum electron device expertise, our tubes deliver the high-power output, stable regulation, and RF amplification that specialty applications demand — including continued production of heritage designs that keep legacy systems in service.
Voltage Regulator Power Tubes
High-reliability voltage regulation for airborne and fixed-station defense electronics operating in challenging environments.
FM / VHF Commercial Tubes
Proven transmitting tubes for FM and VHF broadcast infrastructure, supporting stations that require dependable long-life output.
UHF Mobile Communications Tubes
Rugged tubes for UHF mobile and fixed communications equipment across public-safety and commercial networks.
Research and Special Purpose Power Tubes
Specialized tubes for particle accelerators, plasma research, and laboratory RF systems, engineered to exacting institutional requirements.
FM Power Tubes
High-power amplification for FM broadcast transmitters, with continued availability for installed transmitter fleets.
Power Tubes for Defense
High-power output and RF amplification for ballistic missile defense systems and advanced global communication networks.
Supporting a Legacy or Obsolete Tube?
Ampwave Defense maintains cross-reference data for heritage part numbers and offers form-fit-function replacements for many discontinued devices. Send us the part number you’re supporting and our engineering team will identify the current equivalent.
Request a Quote
Provide your part number or performance requirements (frequency, power, bandwidth) and our team will respond within two business days.