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Military & Defense Electronics Repair
Specialized Service for Military-Grade Electronics
Military electronics are built to extreme specifications: ruggedized, EMI-hardened, with extended temperature ranges and high reliability requirements. EFIXLAB offers professional repair services for defense electronics with understanding of MIL standards and operational security requirements.
Supported Equipment Categories
Communication Systems
- Radio transceivers - VHF/UHF tactical radios, frequency hoppers
- Encryption modules - secure communication boards (board-level only)
- RF amplifiers - power amplifiers, LNAs, transmit/receive modules
- Antenna tuners - automatic matching networks
Control and Navigation
- GPS/GNSS receivers - military-grade positioning systems
- Inertial navigation (INS) - gyroscope and accelerometer electronics
- Fire control systems - targeting computers, ballistic calculators
- Flight control - autopilot systems, UAV controllers
Power Systems
- 28V DC military power supplies - MIL-STD-461/704 compliant
- Battery chargers - for military battery packs (Li-ion, NiMH)
- DC/DC converters - ruggedized step-up/step-down converters
- Inverters - 28V DC to 115V AC (400Hz)
Ruggedized Computers
- VME/VPX boards - single-board computers, I/O modules
- Tactical computers - fanless, conformal coated, shock-resistant
- Display systems - sunlight-readable displays, night vision compatible
Military Standards
- MIL-STD-810 - Environmental testing (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity)
- MIL-STD-461 - EMI/EMC requirements
- MIL-STD-1275 - Power supply characteristics (28V DC)
- MIL-STD-883 - Test methods for microelectronics
- TEMPEST - Electromagnetic security
Common Defects
Environmental Damage
- Shock and vibration - cracked solder joints, broken traces
- Moisture ingress - corrosion despite conformal coating
- Extreme temperatures - component drift, thermal cycling failures
- Repair: Re-soldering, trace repair, conformal coating renewal
RF Circuit Failures
- PA transistor failures - overvoltage, antenna mismatch
- Filter degradation - ceramic capacitors, SAW filters
- Connector damage - SMA/TNC connectors, coaxial cables
- Repair: RF transistor replacement, filter modules, connector replacement
Power Supply Issues
- Overvoltage damage from vehicle electrical system spikes
- Reverse polarity damage
- Repair: Protection diodes, voltage regulators, filtering capacitors
Repair Capabilities
- Component-level PCB repair - SMD/THT work
- RF module repair and alignment
- Power supply module regeneration
- Conformal coating application (acrylic/urethane/silicone)
- Connector repair and replacement (MIL-DTL-38999, D-sub)
- Environmental testing after repair
Security and Confidentiality
- Strict confidentiality - NDAs available
- Secure handling procedures
- No data extraction or reverse engineering
- Documented chain of custody