Reduced size and cost of sensor chip increases possible short range radar applications

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat USM has expanded the range of applications for its short range radar system-on-a-chip beyond vehicle applications, to traffic management, aeronautical control, and perimeter security. The new sensors measure the position and speed of multiple targets simultaneously in short measurement cycles, supplying finer granularity, higher local resolution, and more accurate information compared to similar products. Because the new radar sensor integrates many components into a single microchip, the product decreases costs, increases detection performance and reliability, and reduces the size of radar systems, enabling radar sensing to be applied to a number of new scenarios.

The range of potential new radar applications includes these examples:

• Traffic management applications such as intersection monitoring, vehicle count, and flow control
• Aeronautical monitor and control for altitude, landing aids, and collision avoidance
• Security for perimeter, rooftop, and area monitoring

“This is the most highly-integrated radar chip on the market and really gives our customers an advantage in affordability and performance,” said Jon Filreis, director of military and space markets for ViaSat USM.

The short-range radar microcircuit operates in the 24 GHz ISM band and communicates information collected from moving or stationary targets through a number of interfaces, including CAN, RS 485, hard-wired power-over-Ethernet, and 802.11g WiFi. Multiple sensors can easily be switched together synchronously in a network and the system works reliably even in adverse weather or light conditions. Five different antenna options allow nearly any field of view, from narrow to wide beam shapes.

For sales information, contact Jon Filreis at militaryandspace@usmonolithics.com or call +1 480-503-5546.

ViaSat USM, based in Gilbert, Arizona, produces custom microwave technology for high frequency communications in commercial, military, and space applications. Products and technologies include monolithic semiconductor design, millimeter wave MMICs, high power transceivers, high levels of functional integration, high-frequency packaging, and design for low-cost manufacturing.

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Portions of this release, particularly statements about new applications and the performance of ViaSat USM short range radar products, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

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