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Latest Satellite & Space News & Products - June 2023

1 June, 2023 Newsletter - everything RF

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Satellite & Space Update
Date: 1 June, 2023
 
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Latest Satellite & Space News
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FCC Opening up the 12 GHz Band for Satellite and Terrestrial Wireless Services

FCC
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Smiths Interconnect Introduces X-Band Thin Film Lowpass Filters for Harsh Environments

Smiths Interconnect
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CesiumAstro to Provide Multi-Beam Active Phased Array Communication Payloads to Raytheon

CesiumAstro
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Anteral Launches X-Band GND System to Illuminate Big Reflectors for Satellite Ground Stations

Anteral
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DARPA Awards BAE Systems' FAST Labs $7 Million Contract for Space-Based Target Custody Program

BAE Systems
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Rosenberger Connectors Used in ESA Satellite as Part of the Mission to Explore Jupiter and its Moons

Rosenberger
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Quantic Wenzel Completes Delivery of Frequency Synthesizer for NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission

Quantic Wenzel
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Richardson RFPD Announces New Ceramic Bandpass Filters for Ku/Ka-Band SATCOM Applications

Richardson RFPD
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Airbus Selects Sidus Space to Manufacture Satellite Hardware for OneWeb Satellites

Airbus Group SE
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European Space and Telecom Companies Partner to Bid for IRIS² Satellite Constellation

Airbus Group SE
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Azyan Telecom Teams Up with Kymeta to Develop a Flat Panel Terminal for Oman's LEO Market

Kymeta
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Inmarsat Selects SWISSto12 to Develop its I-8 Satellites to Power L-Band Network

SWISSto12
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New Satellite & Space Products
Frequency Synthesizer
Surface-Mount Fixed Frequency Synthesizer from 8 to 16 GHz
Frequency Synthesizer  from ReliaSat

The K-SYN-0816 from ReliaSat is a Fixed Frequency Synthesizer with a frequency range from 8 to 16 GHz. It provides an output power of 1 dBm with a phase noise of -107 dBm/Hz. This customizable synthesizer has spurious levels of -80 dBc and harmonics of -25 dBc. The synthesizer requires a DC supply of 3.3/5 V and consumes less than 250 mA of current.
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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 a saturated output power of 60 W, and a 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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Low Noise Block
X-Band Low Noise Block Downconverter from 7.75 to 8.50 GHz
Low Noise Block  from AmpliTech

The APT5-LNB-XBAND from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Block Downconverter that converts an input RF frequency from 7.75-8.50 GHz to output IF frequency from 800-1550 MHz. It provides over 56 dB of gain and has an output P1dB of more than 15 dBm. The LNB has a VSWR of less than 1.7:1, provides image rejection of above 30 dB, and has a phase noise density of -128 dBc for a 1 MHz frequency offset.
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Low Noise Block
Low-Noise Block from 17.2 – 21.2 GHz for SATCOM-on-the-Move Applications
Low Noise Block  from Orbital Research

The 694XA from Orbital Research is a Low-Noise Block (LNB) that converts input frequencies from 17.2 – 21.2 GHz to output frequencies from 950 – 2000 MHz. It includes a local oscillator (LO) from 16.35 to 20.25 GHz with an LO leakage of -45 dBm. This LNB has a bandwidth of up to 1 GHz, provides a gain of 60 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 1.4 dB.
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Down Converter
Block Downconverter from 7.25 to 7.75 GHz for SATCOM Systems
Down Converter  from ACORDE

The ACCVR-XL-E1-V31 from Acorde is a Block Downconverter that converts input frequencies from 7.25 – 7.75 GHz (X-Band) to output frequencies from 950 – 1450 MHz (L-Band). It provides a gain of 35 dB and has a gain adjustment range of 30 dB in 0.2 dB steps. This downconverter provides image rejection of more than 60 dB, has a noise figure of less than 15 dB and spurious levels of -65 dBc.
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Low Noise Block
Q/V–Band Switchable LO LNB from 37.5 to 42.5 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Swedish Microwave AB

The Q/V–Band LNB from Swedish Microwave is a Low-Noise Block (LNB) that converts input frequencies from 37.5 – 42.5 GHz to output frequencies from 950 – 3450 MHz. It has a switchable LO from 36.55 to 40.55 GHz, provides a programmable gain from 40 to 55 dB, and 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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Block Up Converter
250 W Weatherproof GaN Block Upconverter (BUC) from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The SSPBM-X from Advantech Wireless is a Solid-State Block Upconverter (BUC) that converts input frequencies from 950 – 1450 MHz to output frequencies from 7.9 – 8.4 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 250 W with a gain of 74 dB and has a gain adjustment range of 20 dB (in 0.1 dB steps). This BUC is based on GaN technology and provides high power density in a compact size.
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Block Up Converter
Ku-Band Block Upconverter from 14.6 – 14.8 GHz for Satellite Earth Stations
Block Up Converter  from Bonn Hungary Electronics (BHE)

The BMCU95 from Bonn Hungary Electronics is a Block Upconverter (BUC) that converts input frequencies from 950 – 1150 MHz to an output frequency from 14.6 – 14.8 GHz. It includes a single conversion upconverter stage with appropriate filtering, a low-phase noise local oscillator, a microprocessor-based monitor & control circuitry, and a power supply.
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Block Up Converter
40 W, Weatherproof Compact Block Up-Converter from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Mission Microwave

The Cube-X-40 from Mission Microwave is a Block Upconverter (BUC) that converts input frequencies from 950 – 1450 MHz to output frequencies from 7.9 – 8.4 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 40 W (46 dBm) with a gain of more than 55 dB and has a phase noise of -103 dBc/Hz (@1 MHz offset). This BUC has an inbuilt variable attenuator with an attenuation range of 31 dB and can be adjusted in steps of 0.25 dB.
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Block Up Converter
Lightweight GaAs + GaN Block Upconverters from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Amkom Design Group Inc

The APKU(S)-150W from Amkom are Outdoor Block Upconverters that convert input frequencies from 950 – 1450 MHz to output frequencies (RF) from 13.75 – 14.5 GHz. They deliver an output power of 150 W (~52 dBm) with a gain of more than 75 dB and have a phase noise of -85 dBc/Hz (@10 kHz offset). These converters are developed using GaAs and GaN technology and are qualified to provide extreme stability, reliability, and performance.
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Block Up Converter
250 W GaN Block Upconverter (BUC) from 5.85 to 6.725 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Actox

The ABD250DC from Actox is a Block Upconverter (BUC) that converts input frequencies from 950 – 1825 MHz to output frequencies from 5.850 – 6.725 GHz. It has a local oscillator (LO) frequency of 4.90 GHz. This BUC delivers a saturated output power of 250 W with a conversion gain of 77 dB and has a phase noise of less than -85 dBc/Hz (at a 10 kHz offset).
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Rubidium Oscillator
10/60 MHz Space-Qualified Rubidium Atomic Frequency Source
Rubidium Oscillator  from Safran Electronics & Defense

The miniRAFS from Safran is a Rubidium Atomic Frequency Source with an operating frequency of 60 MHz (Main) and 10 MHz (Auxiliary). It provides an output signal level of 7 dBm and has a frequency accuracy of better than 2 x 10-10. The frequency source has a phase noise of -135 dBc/Hz (@100 kHz offset), spurious levels of better than -60 dB and harmonics of -30 dBc.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
500 W Coaxial Circulator from 2.5 to 3.5 GHz for SATCOM Applications
RF & Microwave Circulator  from Renaissance Electronics Corporation

The 3A5BAF from Renaissance is a Coaxial Circulator that operates from 2.5 to 3.5 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 500 W and a peak input power of 5.5 kW. This circulator provides an isolation of 18 dB and has an insertion loss of 0.6 dB. It is available in a module that measures 1.66 x 1.50 x 1.01 inches with N-Type (female) connectors and is ideal for satellite communication applications.
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RF Module
L-Band SATCOM Module with Support for Inmarsat GEO
RF Module  from Quectel

The CC200A-LB from Quectel is a Satellite Communication Module that is designed to provide communications in remote areas without cellular network coverage. It operates in the L-band from 1626.5 – 1660 MHz/1668 – 1675 MHz (Tx) and 1518-1559 MHz (Rx). This module supports Inmarsat GEO, provides reliable global connectivity over the IsatData Pro (IDP) satellite service, and features two-way communication, low latency, and nearly real-time reporting capabilities.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
200 W GaN SSPA from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz for SATCOM Applications
SATCOM Amplifier System  from TTI

The GaN X SSPA from TTi is a GaN-Based Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 200 W (~53 dBm) with more than 60 dB of gain. This amplifier has excellent linearity for maximum useable output power to provide customized linearisation independent of the modulation method used.
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Power Divider
Space-Qualified 6-Way Isolated Power Divider from 2.3 to 2.4 GHz
Power Divider  from Smiths Interconnect

The SPD701 from Smiths Interconnect is a 6-Way Isolated Power Divider that operates from 2.3 to 2.4 GHz. It can handle a CW input power of up to 6 W, has an insertion loss of less than 9 dB, and an amplitude balance of ±0.7 dB. All channels of this splitter are phase and group delay matched and each channel includes a ferrite isolator on the output.
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Frequency Synthesizer
Space-Qualified COTS Integer-N PLL from 800 to 5000 MHz
Frequency Synthesizer  from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics

The TDPL97240 from Teledyne HiRel Electronics is a Radiation-Tolerant Integer-N Phase Locked Loop (PLL) that operates from 800 to 5000 MHz. It has been designed to synthesize signal frequencies up to 5 GHz and is optimized to provide superior phase noise performance. This commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) PLL is manufactured using an UltraCMOS process, a patented variation of Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) technology on a Sapphire substrate that offers excellent RF performance and intrinsic radiation tolerance.
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Vector Network Analyzer
Vector Network Analyzer from 10 MHz to 44 GHz for Satellite Component Characterization
Vector Network Analyzer  from Keysight Technologies

The E5081A ENA-X from Keysight is a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) that operates from 10 MHz to 44 GHz. This VNA can accelerate 5G and satellite communication component characterization and perform flexible high-power tests with direct receiver access to integrate booster amplifiers, attenuators, or directional couplers.
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