everything RF has been publishing new and interesting RF / Microwave products introduced by companies for the Satellite Industry. In this article, we have compiled a list of trending Satellite and Space products on the website in 2024. Product categories include block up converters (BUCs), SATCOM antennas, oven controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs), low noise amplifiers (LNAs), SATCOM transceivers, satellite link emulators, and SATCOM terminals. Visit the Satellite Hub on everything RF to stay updated with the satellite and space industry.
Ka-Band GaN SSPA/BUC from 29 to 31 GHz
The Dual GaN Ka SSPA/BUC from Celestia TTI is a Ka-Band GaN SSPA/BUC that upconverts input frequencies of 1 to 2 GHz to output frequencies of 29 to 31 GHz. It delivers an output power of 46 dBm (saturated) & 43 dBm (linear) with a gain of more than 70 dB. This SSPA/BUS has an attenuation range of 20 dB in 0.1 dB steps and a VSWR of less than 1.50:1 (input) & 1.30:1 (output). Read more.
SATCOM Antenna from 17.7 to 31 GHz with Anti-Jam Capabilities
The ThinAir GT 1717 from ThinKom is a SATCOM Antenna that operates from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz (Rx) and 27.5 to 31 GHz (Tx). It has been developed to operate on commercial and government networks, including LEO, MEO, GEO, and HEO constellations. This antenna ensures a low probability of intercept/detection and features inherent anti-jam robustness to operate in demanding EMI, EMC, and EMP environments. It provides a continuous 360° azimuth coverage and an elevation coverage from +10° to +90° with a beam agility of more than 250°/sec. Read more.
10 MHz Ultra-Stable OCXO for GNSS and PNT Applications
The RK409AVNS from Rakon is an OCXO that operates at 10 /10.23 MHz. It produces a sinewave output with an output level of 4 to 8 dBm. This OCXO has an Allan Variance (AV) short-term stability of 2.5E-13 at 1 s and a frequency stability of ±0.2 ppb over an operating temperature of -10 to 60 °C. Read more.
Low Noise Amplifier from DC to 22 GHz
The AWB0022M from Z-Communications is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from DC to 22 GHz. It delivers a gain of 12 dB with a noise figure of 3.5 dB and provides an output P1dB of 19 dBm. This wideband LNA has a return loss of 13 dB at the input and 12 dB at the output. Read more.
HJ FET-Based Low Noise Amplifier from 20.2 to 21.2 GHz
The ALNA-105Ka from Advantech Wireless Technologies is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) that operates from 20.2 to 21.2 GHz. It has a noise temperature of 105 K and provides an output P1 dB of more than +15 dBm with a gain of 50 dB. This LNA utilizes HJ FET technology and offers very low noise, high reliability, and high RF performance. It is designed to operate in extreme ambient temperature environments. Read more.
1.25 kW Ku-Band TWTA for Satellite Uplink Applications
The T9UI from Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) that operates in the Ku-Band from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz. It delivers a TWT output power of more than 1.250 kW and a flange CW output power of 1.1 kW with a gain of over 70 dB. This TWTA is 40% more efficient than other comparable GaN solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs). It has harmonic levels of less than -60 dBc and a spectral regrowth of -30 dBc. Read more.
160 W Block Up Converter (BUC) from 27.5 to 31 GHz for Maritime Applications
The RGUC-Aa160-ACREN-A0 from RevGo is a Block Up Converter (BUC) that converts input frequencies (IF) from 950-1950 MHz to output frequencies (RF) from 27.5-31 GHz. It supports multiple bandwidth options such as single-band, dual-band, tri-band, and quad-band. This BUC delivers a saturated output power of 160 W (~52 dBm) with a small signal gain of up to 75 dB. It has spurious levels of -60 dBc and a phase noise of -63 dBc/Hz (at 100 Hz offset). Read more.
Standalone SATCOM Transceiver Module from 1 to 30 GHz for LEO Applications
The TR300 from ReliaSat is a Standalone SATCOM Transceiver Module. On the Tx side, it converts input frequencies from 1-5 GHz to 17-21 GHz with a saturated output power of 27 dBm and a gain of up to 43 dB. On the Rx side, it converts input frequencies from 27-30 GHz to 1-4 GHz with a gain of up to 35 dB and has a noise figure of less than 2.5 dB. Read more.
Advanced Satellite Link Emulator for Geostationary Satellite Testing Applications
The ASLE-140-36D from Polaris is an Advanced Satellite Link Emulator for geostationary satellite testing. It operates at a frequency of 140 MHz and has a bandwidth of more than 36 MHz. This link emulator provides accurate simulation of propagation delay, path loss, and Doppler frequency shift for closed-loop testing of geostationary satellites and earth station terminals. It has an attenuation range of up to 40 dB with a step size of 0.5 dB, and a Doppler shift range from -3 MHz to +3 MHz with a step size of 1 Hz. Read more.
GaN Block Up Converter + Solid-State Power Amplifier from 17.3 to 18.4 GHz
The GaN-DBS-SSPA-BUC-300-550W from Celestia TTI is a Block Up Converter + Solid-State Power Amplifier (BUC-SSPA) that converts input frequencies (IF) from 950-2050 MHz to output frequencies (RF) from 17.3-18.4 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 550 W with a gain of more than 75 dB. This BUC has spurious levels of up to -60 dBc and a phase noise of -65 dBc/Hz (at 100 Hz offset). It is based on GaN technology that offers excellent performance in outdoor operations. This BUC-SSPA ensures no memory effects and limited back-off that guarantees support for an unlimited number of carriers. It can be combined with multiple SSPAs in phase to deliver output power in the order of kW on built-in redundancy and hot-swappable amplification modules. Read more.
Programmable Triple-Band Block-Up Converters from 27.5 to 30 GHz
The TBUC Series from EM Research are Digitally Programmable Block-Up Converters (BUCs). They can convert input frequencies (IF) from 950 – 1950 MHz to output frequencies (RF) from 27.5 – 28.5 GHz (Band 1), 28.5-29.5 GHz (Band 2), and 29-30 GHz (Band 3). These BUCs deliver three block up-converters in a single compact package and any one of three bands can be selected using standard communication protocols such as CAN, RS-232, or I2C. Read more.
Rugged SATCOM On-The-Move Terminal from 7.25 to 31 GHz
The M20-20M from General Dynamics Mission Systems is a SATCOM On-The-Move Terminal. It operates from 10.95 to 14.5 GHz (Ku-band), 20.20 to 31 GHz (Ka-MIL) and 7.25 to 8.4 GHz (X-band). This terminal has been specifically designed for ground vehicle command, control & communications (C3) missions where beyond line of sight (BLOS) SATCOM capabilities are mission critical. It shares a common technology base, components, and user interface with other products in the SOTM family (Models 17, 24, and 30). This SATCOM terminal requires a DC supply of 28 V and consumes 350 W of power. Read more.
Radiation-Tolerant Transceiver 2025 to 2290 MHz for SATCOM Applications
The NANOCOM from Space Micro is an S-Band Transceiver that operates from 2200 - 2290 MHz (Tx) and 2025 - 2100 MHz (Rx). It has a bandwidth of 50 MHz and supports BPSK, QPSK and OQPSK modulation schemes. This radiation-tolerant transceiver has been designed to perform in extreme environmental conditions. It has an on-board 50 MHz TCXO and a Xilinx Zynq System on a Chip (SoC). This transceiver supports advanced carrier acquisition and encryption, handles network protocols and offers on-board storage. Read more.
Block Upconverter with Flexible Module Configurations from 12.75 to 14.5 GHz
The FN-U-K1L1-24407 (Falcon2) from ETL Systems is a Block Upconverter (BUC) that converts input frequencies from 1150 to 2150 MHz to output frequencies from 12.75 to 14.5 GHz. It provides a conversion gain of up to 35 dB with a gain step size of 0.25 dB and has a noise figure of less than 12 dB. This BUC has a phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz (at 1 MHz offset) and provides an image rejection of more than 60 dB. It supports field-replaceable 2+1 or 1+1 redundancy configurations. Read more.
Ruggedized Ground Data Terminal from 14.4 to 15.35 GHz
The Mantis II from Cubic is a Ground Data Terminal that operates from 14.4 to 15.35 GHz. It supports long-range, high-data-rate communications with airborne platforms equipped with a multitude of DoD standard Common Data Link (CDL) waveforms. This terminal provides an operating range of up to 250 nmi or more (depending on system configuration) and delivers a full-duplex data rate from 200 Kbps to 44.73 Mbps. It is combined with Cubic’s Video Interface Network Execution (VINE) module to create a powerful Data Link terminal capable of operating in harsh environments to provide valuable real-time data and video. Read more.
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