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Latest Satellite & Space News & Products - June 2023

29 June, 2023 Newsletter - everything RF

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Satellite & Space Update
Date: 29 June, 2023
 
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Latest Satellite & Space News
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CesiumAstro to Develop Satellite Communications Terminal for US Air Force’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft

CesiumAstro
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Spirent Demonstrates Groundbreaking Signal Simulator for LEO PNT Satellite Constellations

Spirent Communications
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ThinKom Launches ThinAir Plus Hybrid Antenna System for Satellite Connectivity in Aircrafts

ThinKom
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MDA and THOTH Technology to Create New Canadian Deep Space Radar and SDA Capability

MDA
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Keysight Drives 6G-SANDBOX and European Space Agency Partnership for Non-Terrestrial Network Research

Keysight Technologies
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Kontron and ThinKom Collaborate to Demonstrate Ka-band SATCOM Antenna Platform for the Avionics Market

ThinKom
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mmTron Launches GaN Power Amplifiers for mmWave 5G and SATCOM Applications

mmTron Inc
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Teledyne e2v HiRel Announces New RF Low Noise Amplifiers for LEO Space Applications

Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics
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QuadSAT Introduces Revolutionary Drone System for Emulating LEO/MEO Passes for Highly-Dynamic Testing

QuadSAT
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Kymeta’s Electronically Steered Flat Panel LEO Terminal to Serve on OneWeb’s Network for Maritime Applications

Kymeta
Featured Interview
Featured Interview
Tony Fedor & Kevin Moyher from Times Microwave Systems Talk about thier LMR Cable
Times Microwave recently celebrated the 30 year anniversary of its LMR Cable Series. This disruptive cable set the benchmark for RF coaxial interconnect solutions in the 90's. everything RF recently interviewed Tony Fedor and Kevin Moyher who are Product Managers at Times Microwave Systems to learn about the evolution of this cable. Click here to learn more.
Interesting White Papers
Space and Beyond: Commercial Technology and the Space-Based Data Chain - Mercury Systems
Providing a 100 MHz Reference Signal With Improved Phase Noise For Next Generation SATCOM Ground Stations - Swedish Microwave AB
Capabilities and Limitations of Non-GEO Constellations - Northern Sky Research
E-Band mmWave Technology for HAPS and LEO Satellite Systems - Filtronic
Comparing Linearity Measurements in a GaN Ka-Band Satcom Power Amplifier - ERZIA
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New Satellite & Space Products .
Low Noise Block
Low Noise Block from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from ERZIA

The ERZ-LNB-1770-2120-75-1.5 from ERZIA is a Ka-Band Low Noise Block that converts input frequency from 17.7 – 21.2 GHz to output frequency 0.95 – 1.95 GHz. It provides a gain of up to 75 dB which can be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps and has a noise figure of less than 1.5 dB. This LNB comes with an inbuilt PLL for high reliability and dedicated screening of the LNB performance.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
10 W GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier from 17 to 20.5 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from ReliaSat

The K-HPA10W-1721-SSPA from ReliaSat is a GaN Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 17 to 20.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 10 W with a small signal gain of 24 dB. The SSPA requires a DC voltage from 25 to 28 V and has inbuilt power and temperature detection functionality for system integration and telemetry.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
1:2 Low-Noise Amplifier Redundant Plate System from 7.25 to 7.75 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from AmpliTech

The APT-LNA-PLATE-XBAND from AmpliTech is a 1:2 Low-Noise Amplifier Redundant Plate System that operates from 7.25 to 7.75 GHz. It can simultaneously amplify two X-Band small signals for IF down-conversion and demodulation. The LNA System is configured for dual channel operation using two independent AmpliTech low noise amplifiers, with a common redundant (independent) low noise amplifier that can be remotely switched into operation on either channel using (customer supplied) 24 V DC redundancy control.
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Rubidium Oscillator
High-Performance, Space-Qualified Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard
Rubidium Oscillator  from Safran Electronics & Defense

The RAFS (Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard) from Safran is a state-of-the-art ultra-stable atomic clock that provides excellent stability. It’s designed with the latest technologies, providing advanced features, such as long lifetime, high reliability, lightweight and ultra low phase noise, for next-generation space applications.
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Analog to Digital Converter
Space-Qualified 12.8 GSps 10-Bit Ka-Band Analog-to-Digital Converter
Analog to Digital Converter  from Teledyne e2v

The EV10AS940 from Teledyne e2v Semiconductors is a 10-Bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). It has an analog bandwidth of 33 GHz and can digitize signals from L-Band to Ka-Band with a sampling rate of up to 12.8 GSps. This converter features Digital Down Conversion (DDC) and Frequency Hopping (FH) capabilities and integrates multiple NCOs to support multiple digital channels.
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Down Converter
Microwave Downconverter from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz for SATCOM Applications
Down Converter  from Analog Devices

The ADMV4640 from Analog Devices is a Microwave Downconverter that converts input frequencies from 10.7 to 12.7 GHz to output intermediate frequencies (IF) from 1.4 GHz to 2.2 GHz. It has an internal LO frequency range from 8.7 to 10.7 GHz, provides a conversion gain of up to 30 dB, and has a noise figure of less than 7.4 dB.
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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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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
Rugged Ka-Band Block-Up Converter from 27.5 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from ACORDE

The ACCVT-LKa-Ex-V1 from Acorde is a Ka-Band Block-Up Converter that converts an input frequency (IF) from 950 – 2050 MHz to an output frequency from 27.5 – 31.0 GHz (RF). It provides more than 30 dB of gain and has a gain adjustment range of 20 dB in 0.5 dB steps. This BUC has a noise figure of less than 20 dB, a phase noise of -95 dBc/Hz (@100 kHz offset), and spurious levels of -60 dBc.
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Block Up Converter
GaAs SSPA Block-Up Converters for Ku, C, and X-Band Applications
Block Up Converter  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The Denali-Line from Advantech Wireless are GaAs SSPA BUCs that operate in the Ku-Band, C-Band, and X-Band. They are designed for high efficiency operation resulting in an optimal compact form factor with high performance and reliability. These SSPA BUCs have an advanced customer interface and HTTP embedded web page, and the operator is able to monitor and control the BUC and the System Redundancy.
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Block Up Converter
32 W GaN SATCOM Block-Up Converter from 30 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Comtech Xicom Technology

The Bobcat 32Ka from Comtech Xicom Technology is a SATCOM Block Upconverter that converts an input frequency (IF) from 1000 – 2000 MHz to an output frequency (RF) from 30.0 – 31.0 GHz. It is also available in a dual-band configuration with output frequencies of 29-30 GHz/30-31 GHz. This BUC delivers a saturated output power of 32 W with a small signal gain of 55 dB and gain adjustment of 25 dB in 0.1 dB steps.
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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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Waveguide Diplexer
E-Band Diplexers from 71-76/81-86 GHz for Commercial & Military Applications
Waveguide Diplexer  from Filtronic

The Hades X2 Series from Filtronic are Active Diplexers that operate in the E-Band from 71 to 76 and 81 to 86 GHz. They can be configured to incorporate a range of GaAs and/or InP amplifiers in both the Tx and Rx chain and include the option to power combine 2 GaAs PAs to deliver market-leading linear Tx powers for long-range terrestrial and non-terrestrial E-Band communications.
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Low Noise Block
Block Downconverter from 27 - 29.5 GHz for Profession/Military Applications
Low Noise Block  from ACORDE

The ACCVR-KaL-E29-V4 from ACORDE is a Block Downconverter (BDC) that converts input frequencies from 27 - 29.5 GHz to output frequencies from 950 - 2450 MHz. It provides a gain of 30 dB with a noise figure of less than 15 dB and has a phase noise of -125 dBc/Hz (@1 MHz offset). This downconverter provides an image rejection of more than 45 dB, has an output P1dB of 10 dBm, and in-band spurious emission of better than -50 dBc.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
Weatherproof Low-Noise Amplifier from 8 to 8.5 GHz for SATCOM Applications
SATCOM Amplifier System  from TTI

The TTI-X-LNA-8085 from TTI is a Low-Noise Amplifier that operates in the X-Band from 8 to 8.5 GHz. It provides more than 50 dB of gain with a noise figure of 0.73 dB and a noise temperature of better than 50 K. This LNA utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide superior performance and has spurious emissions of less than -60 dBc.
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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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SATCOM Amplifier System
250 W Solid-State Power Amplifiers/Block Up-Converters from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The Genesis Series from Advantech Wireless Technologies are Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPA)/Block Up-Converters (SSPB) that convert an input frequency from 950 – 1700 MHz to an output frequency from 13.75 – 14.5 GHz. They deliver an output power of up to 250 W with an adjustable gain of more than 75 dB (0.1 dB steps).
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SATCOM Amplifier System
250 W Antenna Mount TWT Amplifier from 47.2 to 52.4 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Comtech Xicom Technology

The XTD-250QVE from Comtech Xicom Technology is a V-Band Antenna Mount TWT Amplifier that operates from 47.2 to 52.4 GHz. This self-contained antenna mount power amplifier has been designed for low cost installation and long life operation. It delivers a peak TWT output power of 250 W (54.0 dBm) and a linear output power of 80 W (49.0 dBm).
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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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SATCOM Terminal
Low-Profile SATCOM Terminal from 10.7 to 14.5 GHz for Vehicular Applications
SATCOM Terminal  from Norsat

The WAYFARER WCM055KU-NA from Norsat is a SATCOM Terminal that operates from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz (Tx) and 10.70 to 12.75 GHz (Rx). It has a low-profile parabolic antenna with a dish diameter of 55 cm and provides a gain of 34 dBi. The antenna provides a Tx/Rx isolation of 85 dB, a cross-polarization isolation of 30 dB and has a VSWR of 1.5:1.
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