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Satellite Update
Date: 1 Sept, 2022
 
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Latest Satellite News
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T-Mobile & SpaceX Collaborate to Boost Cellphone Connectivity Across the US using Starlink Satellites

T-Mobile & SpaceX
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Planet Labs to Demonstrate Real-Time Space-to-Space Connectivity Between Satellites in Low Earth Orbits

Planet Labs
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Space Micro's Software Defined Radios Successfully Operating in CubeSats Orbiting the Earth

Space Micro
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TMYTEK Introduces mmWave Antenna-in-Package Solutions for SATCOM Applications

TMYTEK
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Calian to Supply Third High-Performance Antenna for NASA's VLBI Global Observing System

Calian
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Isotropic Systems Rebrands as ALL.SPACE and Announces its 5th generation Smart Terminal

Isotropic Systems
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Stellant Systems Offers a Range of Space Qualified Traveling Wave Tubes for Satellites

Stellant Systems
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Mynaric to Develop Space-based Adaptive Optical Link for Intersatellite Communications

Mynaric
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Europe's First Software-Defined Satellite Enters Commercial Service

Eutelsat
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Digital IF Interoperability Consortium Releases New Standard for the Space Industry

KRATOS General Microwave
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Next Generation Capella Space Satellites to Provide Enhanced Imagery and Communication Features

Capella Space
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Xona Space Raises $25 Million Funding to Accelerate Development of LEO Satellite Navigation Network

Xona Space Systems
Satellite White Papers & Articles
The Role of Space-based Communications in the 5G Era - Intelsat
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How GaN is Changing the Satcom RF Front-End - Qorvo
Design of a C-Band Satellite Communications Power Amplifier Using Two GaN HEMTs - Wolfspeed
What is a High-Throughput Satellite? - everything RF
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New SATCOM Products
SATCOM Antenna
SATCOM Antenna from 17.7-20.2/27.5-30 GHz for Inflight Broadband
SATCOM Antenna  from ThinKom

The ThinAir Ka1717 from ThinKom is a SATCOM Antenna that operates in the Ka-Band from 27.5 to 30 GHz (Tx band) and 17.7 to 20.2 GHz (Rx band). It supports GSO (Geostationary Satellites) and NGSO (Non-Geostationary Satellites) and delivers exceptional network flexibility and consistently high performance for global inflight broadband.
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Block Up Converter
C-Band BUC with RF Frequency from 5.85 to 6.425 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Belcom Microwaves

The mBLC-10 from Belcom Microwaves is a C Band VSAT block upconverter that converts an input frequency from 950 - 1525 MHz to an output frequency of 5.85 - 6.425 GHz. It delivers an output power (P1dB) of more than 40 dBm with 62 dB of gain. This BUC has an IP3 of 48 dBm and phase noise of -80dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset.
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Diplexer
C-Band Cavity Diplexer/Splitter Assembly for Satellite Applications
Diplexer  from MtronPTI

The UFDX9999-002 from MtronPTI is a C-Band Cavity Diplexer/Splitter Assembly that operates from 6670 to 7070 MHz (Uplink) and 7320 to 7920 MHz (Downlink). It incorporates highly selective bandpass filters and a splitter for full-duplex data transmission with low loss and outstanding isolation between the uplink and downlink bands.
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SATCOM Antenna
Rugged 1.2m Fly-Away Antenna from 7.9 to 30 GHz
SATCOM Antenna  from Holkirk

The TP-120 from Holkirk is a 1.2m Fly-Away Antenna that operates in the X, Ku, DBS & Ka bands from 7.9 to 30 GHz (Tx) and 7.25 to 21.2 GHz (Rx). It provides up to 51 dBi of gain in Tx mode and more than 40 dBi of gain in Rx mode. This antenna has a carbon fiber reflector which employs a spherical dowel locking mechanism to ensure perfect alignment.
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SATCOM Antenna
74cm Auto-Acquire Flyaway Antenna from 17.8 to 30 GHz
SATCOM Antenna  from C-COM

The iNetVu® FLY-74G from C-COM is a 74 cm Flyaway Antenna that operates in the Ka-Band from 17.8 to 20.2 GHz (Rx Band) and 29 to 30 GHz (Tx Band). This circularly polarized antenna has a self-pointing, auto-acquire system that is configurable with the iNetVu® 7710 controllers, providing fast satellite acquisition within minutes.
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Block Up Converter
40 W GaN Block-Up Converter from 27.5 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from RevGo

The RGUC from RevGo Global is a Ka-Band Block-Up Converter that converts an input frequency (IF) from 950 – 1950 MHz to an output frequency (RF) from 27.5 – 31 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 39.8 W (~46 dBm) with a small signal gain from 67 – 77 dB. This BUC has spurious levels of -60 dBc and phase noise of -93 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset.
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SATCOM Antenna
Electronically Steerable Ka-Band Omnidirectional Antenna for SATCOM
SATCOM Antenna  from Get SAT Ltd

The Sling Blade from Get SAT is an Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) that operates in the Ka-band with a Tx frequency range of 27.5-31 GHz and an Rx frequency range of 17.7-21.2 GHz. This antenna has an electronically configurable circular polarization and can deliver an EIRP of up to 46 dBW. It has an azimuthal beamwidth from 360° (omni-directional) and an electronically steerable elevation beamwidth from 10 to 90°.
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VSAT Terminal
Ka-Band VSAT System from 17.7 to 30 GHz for Maritime Applications
VSAT Terminal  from Cobham Satcom

The SAILOR 1000 XTR GX-R2 from Cobham is a VSAT System that operates from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz (Rx) and 27.5 to 30 GHz (Tx) covering the Ka-Band. This antenna system has a circular (LHCP, RHCP) polarization and an Inmarsat GX-R2 transceiver LNB. It has a 103 cm (40.6 inches) reflector with a ring-focus reflector system and also supports 3-axis stabilization.
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SATCOM Transceiver
X-Band GaN Transceiver from 7.25 to 8.4 GHz for Satellite Applications
SATCOM Transceiver  from Communications & Power Industries

The TR61 from Communications and Power Industries is an X-Band GaN Transceiver with a Tx frequency from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz and an Rx frequency from 7.25 to 7.75 GHz. It is based on a fully integrated solution that combines an orthomode transducer (OMT), Tx filter, GaN power amplifier, block-up converter (BUC), Rx filter, Tx/Rx local oscillators, low noise block (LNB), power supply, and other control components in a small, lightweight package.
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Block Up Converter
40 W GaN Block Up Converter from 27.5-31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Communications & Power Industries

The SB49KOA from Communications & Power Industries is a Block Up Converter (BUC) that converts input frequencies from 950-2000 MHz to output frequencies from 27.5-31 GHz. It delivers a linear output power of 40 W with a gain of more than 63 dB and a gain adjustment range of up to 30 dB (0.1 dB steps). This BUC is based on GaN device technology to provide high linear power and efficiency.
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RF Mixer
Double-Balanced Mixer from 47.2 to 51.4 GHz for SATCOM Applications
RF Mixer  from Narda-MITEQ

The M4751VW1A from Narda-MITEQ is a Double-Balanced Mixer that has an RF/LO frequency from 47.2 to 51.4 GHz and an IF frequency from DC to 18 GHz. It has an LO power range of +18.5 dBm, a conversion loss of 12 dB, and an SSB noise figure of 15 dB. This mixer provides LO-RF isolation of more than 25 dB, LO-IF isolation of 35 dB, and an IF-RF isolation of 30 dB.
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Low Noise Block
Rugged Ka-Band Low Noise Block from 950 to 2000 MHz
Low Noise Block  from Orbital Research

The Ka-Band LNB from Orbital Research is a Low Noise Block that converts an input frequency of 18.2 – 20.2 GHz (RF) to an output frequency of 950 – 2000 MHz (IF). It has a bandwidth from 100 to 1000 MHz, provides more than 60 dB of gain, and has a phase noise of -115 dBc/Hz (@1 MHz offset). This LNB provides image rejection of 50 dB and has a noise figure of less than 1.3 dB.
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Software Defined Radio
Radiation-Hardened Software Defined Radio from 70 MHz to 3 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Space Micro

The µSDR-C from Space Micro is a Software Defined Radio for space applications that operates from 70 MHz to 3 GHz. It has a tunable channel bandwidth from 200 kHz to 56 MHz and provides a data rate up to 42 Mbps. This radio supports BPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, FSK modulation schemes and includes 12-bits ADC/DAC with a sample rate of 30.72 Msps.
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RF Cable Assembly
Flexible Cable Assembly from DC to 26 GHz for Space Applications
RF Cable Assembly  from Huber+Suhner

The MINI250H from Huber+Suhner is a Flexible Cable Assembly that operates from DC to 26 GHz. It is designed for internal point-to-point interconnections between RF modules within systems and allows bending immediately behind the connectors, without compromising on signal strength or stability.
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Waveguide Filter
Waveguide SATCOM Bandpass Filter with Passband from 4.0 to 4.2 GHz
Waveguide Filter  from A1 Microwave

The PB2206WB-CF/CG-W from A1 Microwave is a SATCOM Bandpass Filter with a passband from 4 to 4.2 GHz. It is designed to remove interference from 5G, WiMax, radar, and other transmitters. The BPF has a passband insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB and provides a rejection of up to 83 dB in the stopbands. It is available in a module that measures 171.0 x 98.43 x 69.85 mm with CPR 229 F and G flanges.
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Beamforming IC
16-Channel Dual-beam Rx Active Beamforming IC from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz
Beamforming IC  from Renesas

The F6122 from Renesas is a 16-Channel Dual-beam Rx Active Beamforming IC that operates from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz. It has eight RF input ports, two RF output ports, and 16 (8 per beam) phase/amplitude control channels. Each channel has a 6-bit digital phase and gains control resolution spanning 360° and 28 dB of dynamic range that enables precise beam pattern and polarization control.
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Beamforming IC
Ku-Band SATCOM Quad-Core Receiver IC from 10 to 12.75 GHz
Beamforming IC  from Anokiwave

The AWMF-0146 from Anokiwave is a Ku-Band SATCOM Quad-Core Receiver IC that operates from 10.7 to 12.75 GHz. The IC provides 6-bit phase control (LSB= 5.625°) and 5-bit gain control (LSB=0.5 dB) with a gain of 29 dB and a noise figure of 1.9 dB. It supports four dual-polarization radiating elements with full polarization flexibility (RHCP, LHCP, and linear).
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SATCOM Antenna
Manpack Satellite Antenna Terminals from 7.25 to 31 GHz
SATCOM Antenna  from Ultra

The FA-100 Series from ULTRA are Manpack Satellite Antenna Terminals that operate from 7.25 to 31 GHz covering X, Ku and Ka bands. These antenna terminals are parabolic (segmented) and have a diameter of 1 m. They are fully automated with a simultaneous 3-axis motorized VSAT terminal. They have linear orthogonal polarization for Ku/Ka-bands and RHCP (switchable to LHCP) for X and Ka-bands.
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