ALTAM Systems – Advanced Digital Automatic Frequency Control and RF Control Systems

ALTAM Systems specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced RF control systems and high-performance electronic platforms for industrial and scientific applications. We develop real-time control systems, signal acquisition and generation platforms, and RF electronics operating from DC to microwave frequencies.

Our solutions address high-power RF and electromechanical challenges requiring precision, stability, and reliability. We provide both modular off-the-shelf platforms and custom OEM RF control solutions, ensuring seamless integration into complex industrial infrastructures.

Fully Digital Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) Platform

A core element of our portfolio is our fully digital Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) platform, engineered to enhance the performance of RF-driven X-ray and electron beam accelerators, including magnetron-based and klystron-based systems.

Our digital AFC solution delivers:

• Real-time digital frequency and phase control with pulse-by-pulse correction
• Improved magnetron and klystron stability under variable load conditions
• Enhanced beam energy consistency for industrial X-ray and accelerator systems
• Modular architecture enabling retrofit and straightforward system integration
• Advanced diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities

By increasing frequency stability and operational robustness, our Automatic Frequency Control systems contribute directly to higher uptime, reduced maintenance costs, and improved process reliability in high-power RF applications.

Our AFC platforms are currently deployed in high-energy X-ray inspection systems operated by leading international manufacturers, where system stability and operational continuity are mission-critical.

Markets and Applications

ALTAM Systems supports demanding sectors including Healthcare, Industrial Inspection, Homeland Security & Defence, and Big Science research infrastructures, delivering scalable, high-reliability RF and electronic control systems across the full product lifecycle.