DESCRIPTION:

The VIAVI IFF-45TS is an advanced RF signal generation and measurement platform developed for comprehensive testing of military IFF, TACAN, ADS-B, and surveillance avionics systems in engineering, manufacturing, depot, and return-to-service applications.

Designed for modern military avionics environments, the IFF-45TS provides complete test coverage for MK XIIA transponders, interrogators, ADS-B beacons, and TACAN systems while supporting both direct-connect and over-the-air operational test methodologies.

The platform supports:

IFF Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, S
Mode 4
Mode 5
ADS-B Out
TACAN interrogation and reply testing
DME/TACAN simulation
Military surveillance avionics validation

The IFF-45TS is AIMS certified for Level 1 and Level 2 MK XIIA testing and supports DoD AIMS 04-900A Option A and Option B crypto environments including KIV-78 and KIV-77 configurations.

Its software-defined radio architecture enables waveform flexibility, future protocol expansion, and coordinated dual-signal generation for advanced interference, echo, and multi-signal testing scenarios. The platform is widely deployed across military aerospace engineering, manufacturing qualification, and depot maintenance operations.

The system supports:

transponder testing
interrogator testing
TACAN airborne interrogator simulation
TACAN ground transponder simulation
ADS-B beacon validation
Mode 5 integration testing
qualification and certification testing
automated test environments (ATE)
return-to-service validation

The IFF-45TS operates under local or remote computer control and integrates into automated avionics test systems via Ethernet, GPIB, and RS-232 interfaces.

Supported standards include:

DO-181E
DO-260B
AIMS 03-1000B Amendment 1
MK XIIA Level 1 and Level 2 requirements

The platform is ITAR-controlled and intended for authorised military and defence aerospace applications.

Technical Specifications

Supported Operational Modes

Transponder Testing

Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, S
Mode 4
Mode 5

Interrogator Testing

Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, S
Mode 4
Mode 5

TACAN / DME Modes

Ground-to-Air (G/A)
Air-to-Air (A/A)
Inverse G/A
Inverse A/A
Beacon G/A
Beacon A/A

ADS-B Functions

ADS-B Out monitoring
TIS-B monitoring
ADS-R monitoring
Acquisition squitter analysis

RF Frequency Coverage

962 MHz to 1213 MHz
10 kHz frequency resolution

RF Output Power

Direct Port

0 dBm to -110 dBm into 50 ohm

Antenna Port

+30 dBm to -60 dBm into 50 ohm

Range Simulation

1 to 400 nautical miles
0.01 nmi resolution

Diversity Testing

Dual I/O architecture
Top/Bottom antenna testing
SUM/DIFFERENCE interrogator testing

Signal Generation

Dual coordinated signal generators
Echo simulation
Interference pulse generation
Pulse spacing and timing control
Mode 5 waveform generation

Interfaces

Ethernet
IEEE-488 GPIB
RS-232

User Interface

Windows-based GUI
Remote ATE integration support
Automated test sequence capability

Physical Characteristics

4 in × 17.75 in × 21 in
24 lb (10 kg)

Environmental

Operating temperature: -10°C to +55°C

Platform Configuration Options

Core Platform Variants

Available platform configurations include:

IFF-45TS Mode 5 capable systems
IFF-45TS-A Mode 4 configurations
Internal crypto configurations
Interrogator-enabled systems
TACAN/DME-enabled systems

Functional Capability Options

Available capability expansions include:

Mode 5 transponder testing
Mode 5 interrogator testing
TACAN/DME simulation
ADS-B Out testing
ADS-B integrity testing
KIV-77 adapter support
KIV-78 adapter support
KIT/KIR adapter support

Operational Configurations

The IFF-45TS supports:

bench testing
over-the-air testing
automated test environments
engineering development
depot maintenance
manufacturing verification
qualification testing

Standard Accessories

Typical supplied accessories include:

Windows-based control GUI
Operational documentation
Serial interface cable
AC power cable
Getting Started documentation

Optional Accessories

Available optional accessories include:

Dual antenna coupler kits
Single antenna coupler kits
Touchscreen controller systems
Ruggedised transit cases
External laptop controller packages
RF antenna accessories
Crypto adapter interfaces

Key Features

MK XIIA AIMS Level 1 and Level 2 certified
Full military IFF transponder and interrogator testing
Mode 5 capability
TACAN and DME simulation
ADS-B Out monitoring and validation
Software-defined radio architecture
Dual signal generator design
Echo and interference simulation
Diversity antenna testing
Direct and over-the-air testing support
Automated test environment integration
Ethernet, RS-232, and GPIB connectivity
Engineering, manufacturing, and depot support
Qualification and certification testing capability
Military aerospace avionics validation platform