TMD Technologies takes share in GaN power amplifier specialist Diamond Microwave Limited

Strategic investment cements partnership in innovative, solid-state microwave
products for aerospace and defence systems

 Shipley, UK — 13 February 2020 —Diamond Microwave Limited (DML), a technology specialist in high performance microwave power amplifiers, has announced that TMD Technologies Ltd (TMD), an established and world-leading West London based manufacturer of high-performance equipment for the microwave industry, has become a shareholder in DML. 

Diamond Microwave has been a pioneer in the development and manufacture of advanced compact GaN-based microwave high-power solid-state power amplifiers (SSPA) for the radar, electronic warfare (EW), communications and aerospace sectors. DML’s chip and wire GaN technology is particularly suited to these demanding  applications, where their power-to-volume performance is a leading-edge capability differentiator.  

DML’s CEO, Dr Richard Lang commented: “We are delighted to welcome TMD as an investor. This is a welcome step in enhancing our existing relationship and further developing our joint interests in world-class amplifier products. TMD is an ideal partner for DML, bringing the possibility of new channels through which to develop and exploit our solid-state power amplifier technology.” 

Commented Dave Brown, TMD’s Group CEO: “We have been collaborating with Diamond Microwave for several years and are very pleased with this latest development, which is a logical step forward in our business relationship. Their specialised technological expertise has proved particularly successful across the aerospace and defence industries and complements our current technologies targeted at this market sector. We are looking forward to increased involvement with this forward-looking company – to our mutual benefit”. 

Caption for photo: 
Celebrating the partnership with a virtual meeting are (left to right): Howard Belk, Engineering Director, Diamond Microwave Limited; Richard Lang, CEO, Diamond Microwave Limited;Dave Brown, Group CEO, TMD Technologies Ltd; Nigel Hann, Sales Director, TMD Technologies Ltd

Editorial contact details:
Richard Lang, Diamond Microwave Limited
Piazza Offices, Salts Mill, Saltaire, BD18 3LA, UK

Email: rlang@diamondmic.com (NOT FOR PUBLICATION)
Web: www.diamondmic.com

About Diamond Microwave Limited

Diamond Microwave Limited (DML) is a UK company specialising in compact GaN-based high-power amplifiers, designed for application in demanding areas such as radar, communications and electronic warfare. Diamond Microwave amplifier products are at the leading edge of high-power solid-state technology, offering state of the art power performance and a market-leading power to volume ratio. DML’s design heritage comes from its experienced staff coupled with the licensed intellectual property from its commercial partner DMD. For more information please visit www.diamondmic.com.

About TMD Technologies Limited

With a heritage dating back to the 1940s, TMD Technologies Limited (TMD) is a world class designer and manufacturer of professional microwave and RF products. At the company headquarters in Hayes, West London it produces specialised transmitters, amplifiers, microwave power modules (MPMs), high voltage power supplies, microwave tubes and transponders for radar, EW and communications applications. A previous twice Queen’s Award winner, it also produces a range of advanced instrumentation microwave amplifiers for EMC testing, scientific and medical applications. 

TMD is also making on-going and substantial investment in the development of quantum-enabled technology under the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (UK-NQTP).