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Satellite 2023 Event Coverage

16 March, 2023 Newsletter - everything RF

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Satellite 2023 Update
Date: 16 March, 2023
 
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Interesting Products Showcased at Satellite 2023
Software Defined Radio
Software-Defined Radio from 300 MHz to 6 GHz for LEO Applications
Software Defined Radio  from CesiumAstro

The SDR-1001 from CesiumAstro is a Software-Defined Radio (SDR) that operates from 300 MHz to 6 GHz. It has four 100 MHz receive channels, four 100 MHz transmit channels, and a state-of-the-art customizable FPGA fabric that enables a user-defined communication system. This SDR is field-updatable and has a redundant boot flash with automatic failover.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 17.7 to 22 GHz for SATCOM Applications
RF Amplifier  from ERZIA

The ERZ-LNA-1770-2200-40-1.5 from ERZIA is a Ka-Band Low Noise Amplifier for SATCOM that operates from 17.7 to 22 GHz. It provides a small signal gain of over 36 dB with a noise figure of less than 1.2 dB and has a P1dB of 10 dBm. The amplifier requires 12 V of DC supply and consumes 1.1 W of power. It is available in a compact aluminum housing that measures 41.4 x 21.0 x 22.4 mm with a WR42 waveguide interface at the input and SMA Female connector at the output.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
Low Noise Amplifier from 17.7 to 22.2 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from ACORDE

The ACLNA-Ka-E45-V1 from Acorde is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates in the Ka-Band from 17.7 to 22.2 GHz. It provides a gain of more than 50 dB with a noise figure of less than 1.8 dB and has a P1dB of 20 dBm. The amplifier uses the latest technology to obtain the best noise figure, phase noise, gain stability and return losses according to MIL-STD-188-164C.
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Waveguide Switch
Rugged Electro-Mechanical Waveguide Switches for Space Applications
Waveguide Switch  from Flann Microwave

The Series 330 from Flann Microwave are 2-Channel Waveguide Switches that operate up to 112 GHz. These electro-mechanical switches have been developed to meet the rapidly increasing data capacity requirements of space communication links. They have an H-plane orientation, low insertion loss and high-power handling capacity with excellent PIM performance.
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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. This cable assembly is equipped with a patented solder-less cable junction and offers excellent pull strength and mechanical durability.
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RF Connector
High-Performance Blind Mate SMPM-Ganged Connectors from DC to 65 GHz
RF Connector  from Delta Electronics Manufacturing Corp.

The SMPM-G Mount Connectors from DELTA Electronics operate from DC to 65 GHz. These Ganged connectors are available in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 port designs with straight cable, right-angle cable mount, vertical launch PCB mount and right-angle launch PCB mount variants. They are keyed to prevent improper mating and port locations are laser marked for proper identification.
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Satellite Link Emulator
Advanced Satellite Link Emulator with 1 to 4 Channels
Satellite Link Emulator  from dBm Corporation

The ACE9600 from dBm Corp is Satellite Link Emulator for simulating satellite to fixed/mobile ground stations, satellite-to-satellite RF link testing and Satellite Payload Emulation. It has an instantaneous bandwidth of up to 600 MHz and is based on a powerful hardware/DSP test platform that allows a variety of impairments to be inserted in real-time, enabling testing of a range of wireless receivers, UHF/VHF Radios, satellite payloads and satellite fixed & mobile ground and airborne transceivers in a controlled laboratory environment.
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Satellite Link Emulator
Radio Link Simulator for Testing Wideband Satellite Communication Systems
Satellite Link Emulator  from Square Peg Communications Inc

The RLS-2100 from Square Peg Communications is a comprehensive satellite channel simulator with unparalleled impairment simulation, real-time multi-satellite orbit calculation, full-motion support and integrated GPS simulators. It can provide end-to-end or single link simulation of wideband terrestrial and satellite networks, satellite selection via open standard interfaces, and facilities to enable seamless integration into more complex test beds if required.
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RF Amplifier
60 W Space-Qualified TWT Power Amplifiers from 10.75 to 21.2 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Stellant Systems

The nanoMPM® from Stellant Systems are Power Amplifiers that operate from 10.75 to 12.75 and 17.3 to 21.2 GHz. They deliver saturated output power of 60 W, linear output power of 30 W and have an efficiency of 35%. These amplifiers leverage the best of solid-state and TWT vacuum technology and utilize a high-gain pre-distortion solid-state linearizer, four wideband high-power mini-TWTs and a proprietary compact nanoMPM® EPC.
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Block Up Converter
Block Upconverter from 5.85 – 6.65 GHz for Mobile/Fixed/Fly-away Applications
Block Up Converter  from Linwave Technology

The LW30-797764 from Linwave Technology is a Block-Up Converter (BUC) that converts input frequencies (IF) from 950 – 1750 MHz to output frequencies (RF) from 5.85 – 6.65 GHz. It integrates Linwave’s upconverter and SSPA technologies and delivers a saturated output power of 25 W (~44 dBm) with an adjustable small signal gain of more than 60 dB.
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Block Up Converter
200 W Single/Dual Band BUC from 29 - 30 / 30 - 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Mission Microwave

The Titan-Ka-200 from Mission Microwave is a Block Upconverter (BUC) that operates from 29 – 30/30 – 31 GHz. It is available in single-band and dual-band options to deliver a rated power output of 200 watts (53 dBm) with single carrier spectral regrowth power of 51 dBm. The BUC has Ethernet via Mission GUI or SNMP V3 and serial interfaces for monitoring and control (M&C).
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Block Up Converter
160 W Solid State GaN Block Up-Converter from 27.5 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Communications & Power Industries

The SB52KOA 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 from 80 to 100 W with a gain of more than 63 dB and a gain adjustment range of 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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Block Up Converter
60 W C-Band GaAs + GaN BUC from 5.85 to 6.725 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Amkom Design Group Inc

The AMEC60-NM from AMKOM is a C-Band BUC that converts input frequencies from 950 – 1825 MHz to output frequencies from 5.850 – 6.725 GHz (INSAT). It delivers a saturated output power of more than 60 W (47.8 dBm) with a gain of 72 dB and a gain attenuation adjustment of 20 dB in 0.1dB steps. This BUC has a phase noise of -95 dBc/Hz (at 100 kHz offset) and a maximum in-band/out-band spurious of -60 dBc.
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Low Noise Block
X-Band Earth Observation Low Noise Block from 7.75 to 8.5 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Orbital Research

The LNBX-EO from Orbital Research is an X-Band Earth Observation Low Noise Block (LNB) Downconverter that converts an input RF frequency of 7.75 - 8.5 GHz to an IF frequency of 950 - 1700 GHz. It has a 6.8 GHz local oscillator (external reference). This LNB provides 60 dB of gain with a noise figure of 0.8 dB and has a P1dB of 15 dBm.
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Low Noise Block
Outdoor Block Downconverters for SATCOM Applications
Low Noise Block  from GeoSync Microwave

The GS41 Series from GeoSync Microwave are Outdoor Block Downconverters that convert an input RF frequency of 10.7 - 31 GHz to an output frequency of 0.95-2.15 GHz. They provide more than 30 dB of gain with a P1dB of over 18 dBm and have a return loss of 18 dB. These downconverters have a noise figure of less than 14 dB and an image rejection of 70 dB.
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Low Noise Block
Low-Noise Blocks from 10.95 to 12.75 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Norsat

The HS1000 Series from Norsat are Low Noise Blocks with an RF Frequency range from 10.95 to 12.75 GHz and an IF frequency range from 950 to 1700 MHz. They provide a conversion gain of 60 dB, have a noise figure of less than 1 dB, and phase noise of -90 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz offset. These PLL-based LNBs require a DC supply from 15 to 24 V and consume less than 300 mA of current.
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Low Noise Block
Band Switchable Low Noise Block from 37.5 to 42.5 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Swedish Microwave AB

The Q–Band LNB from Swedish Microwave is a Low-Noise Block (LNB) that converts input frequencies from 37.50 – 42.50 GHz to output frequencies from 950 – 3450 MHz. It has an LO frequency of 36.55/39.05 GHz, provides a programmable gain from 40 to 55 dB, and an image rejection of more than 30 dB. This LNB has a phase noise of -93 dBc/Hz (@100 kHz offset), a noise figure of less than 3.2 dB, and spurious levels of better than -60 dBc.
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Low Noise Block
Low Noise Block from 18.2 to 20.2 GHz for SATCOM Applications
Low Noise Block  from TTI

The TTI-LNB-Ka-1820 from TTI is a Low Noise Block (LNB) that converts an input frequency from 18.2 – 20.2 GHz to an output frequency from 1 – 2 GHz. It has a 17.2/18.2 GHz local oscillator. This LNB provides 60 dB of gain, image rejection of more than 30 dB, and a noise figure of less than 1.5 dB. It has spurious levels of -60 dBc and an SSB phase noise of -93 dBc (@ 100 kHz offset).
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RF Over Fiber Module
RF-over-Fiber Module from 30 MHz to 3 GHz
RF Over Fiber Module  from Optical Zonu

The OZ526 from Optical Zonu is an RF-over-Fiber (RFoF) Module that operates from 30 MHz to 3 GHz (optional 10 kHz to 6 GHz). It has a wide dynamic range and supports RF transport in situations where transport distance or flexibility of cabling may prohibit the use of coaxial cable.
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RF Over Fiber Module
S/C/X-Band Microwave Photonic Transceivers from 2 to 12 GHz
RF Over Fiber Module  from Microwave Photonic Systems

The OFW-7820-TRX Series from Microwave Photonic Systems are S/C/X-Band Microwave Photonic Transceivers that operate from 2 to 12 GHz. These transceivers are part of an integrated earth terminal design intended to transmit and broadcast S/C/X-Band signal traffic using single-mode fiber optic cabling over distances up to 100 km.
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Switch Matrix
8x8 Blocking Solid-State Switch Matrix from 20 MHz to 3 GHz
Switch Matrix  from JFW Industries

The 50MS-403 from JFW Industries is an 8x8 Blocking Solid-State Matrix Switch that operates from 20 to 3000 MHz. This switch matrix has bi-directional ports with self-terminating unused input/output ports. It has a switching speed of 20 µs and provides an isolation of more than 60 dB between input and output ports.
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SATCOM Antenna
12-Inch Ku/Ka-Band Airborne Satellite Communication Terminal
SATCOM Antenna  from Orbit Communication Systems

The AirTRx 30Ka from Orbit is an Airborne Satellite Communication Terminal that operates at Ku-band or full ITU Ka-band frequencies. It delivers speeds of up to 130 Mbps and has been designed to work on LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO satellite networks. This satellite terminal has a built-in, step-track-based Advanced Control Loop for superior performance and has two (2) LRUs – antenna and MODMAN.
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Spectrum Analyzer Extender
Spectrum Analyzer Extender Module from 75 to 110 GHz
Spectrum Analyzer Extender  from Virginia Diodes, Inc.

The WR10SAX from Virginia Diodes is a Spectrum Analyzer Extender Module with an output frequency from 75 to 110 GHz. It has an LO frequency from 6.25 – 9.17 GHz (Low), 12.5 – 18.33 GHz (High), and a multiplication factor of up to 12. This extender has a conversion loss of 10 dB and a displayed average noise level (DANL) of -150 dBm/Hz. It is available in a module with WR-10 UG-287/U-M waveguide output flange.
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Near Field Probe
Dual Linear Polarized Minimum Scattering Probes from 0.8 to 75 GHz for Planar Near-Field
Near Field Probe  from Microwave Vision Group

The DLP-PNF Series from Microwave Vision Group are Minimum Scattering Probes that operate from 0.8 to 75 GHz. They are dual linear polarized with high on-axis polarization purity and isolation and are designed for planar near-field measurements. These 50-ohm probes exhibit no nulls in the forward radiation pattern and have minimum waveguide cross-section to reduce backscattering.
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RF Surge Protector
5 W Coaxial RF Surge Protector from 1.1 to 1.7 GHz for GNSS Applications
RF Surge Protector  from NexTek

The FPLNFNFDP05 from NexTek is a Coaxial RF Surge Protector that operates from 1.1 to 1.7 GHz. It can handle an input power of 5 W, a surge current of 30 kA, and a response time of 10 ns. This 50-ohm surge protector has an insertion loss of 0.1 dB and a VSWR of 1.10:1. The protector requires a turn-on DC voltage of 5 V and consumes less than 2.5 A of through current.
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Satellite 2023 Event Coverage
Keysight Technologies Launches 2 GHz Real-time Spectrum Analysis Solution for SATCOM Operators - Keysight Technologies
BeetleSat Successfully Deploys LEO Satellite Expandable Antenna in Space - BeetleSat
OQ Technology All Set to Become the World’s Largest 5G NB-IoT LEO-satellite Operator - NanoAvionics
Orbit Showcases its OceanTRx 4MIL Antenna System and Orbit Switching Matrix at Satellite 2023 - Orbit Communication Systems
Air Force Research Lab Selects ThinKom Phased Array Antennas for Next-gen Gateway Solution - ThinKom
Viasat and Cobham Satcom Collaborate on Maritime Connectivity System - Cobham Satcom
Boeing Successfully Demos Anti-Jam Capability for U.S. Department of Defense Satellites - Boeing
Kratos' New OpenEdge™ Software-Defined Satellite Terminal Brings Power and Flexibility to the Edge - KRATOS General Microwave
CesiumAstro Awarded Space Development Agency Contract to Develop Multi-Beam L-Band AESA Antenna - CesiumAstro
ST Engineering and Gilat Showcase Analog-to-Digital Conversion based on DIFI v1.1 Standard at Satellite 2023 - Gilat Satellite Networks
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Interesting White Papers
How to Select Antenna Front-End Components for Non-GEO Space Applications - Analog Devices
IMT (5G) Operation In Satellite Downlink Frequency Bands and Uplink Frequency Bands Same-same or.. ? - ASIASat
Top 10 Considerations for Satellite Chamber Design and Testing - ETS-Lindgren
How to Accelerate Product Development for Complex mmWave Technologies in LEO Satellite Communications - Filtronic
Tightening Cybersecurity in SATCOM Ground Terminals with Cyber Hardeneded IBUCs - Terrasat Communications
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