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23 Nov, 2023 Newsletter - everything RF

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Satellite & Space Update
Date: 23 Nov, 2023
 
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Latest Satellite & Space News
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Celestia TTI-led Consortium Secures ESA Contract to Develop Tracking Radar for LEO Space Debris

TTI

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Lockheed Martin Prepares to Launch its 5G NTN Satellite Base Station Payload that Delivers 5G.MIL Capability

Lockheed Martin

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Northrop Grumman and AFRL Collaborate to Advance Space-Based Connectivity for Warfighters

Northrop Grumman

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Square Peg and ESA Team up to Pioneer Testing of Hybrid 5G Networks Between Earth and Space

Square Peg Communications Inc

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NASA to Explore Near-Space Communications Capabilities to Support Artemis Missions to the Moon

Kongsberg

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iDirect Government Unveils New Man-Portable Software-Defined Radio Modem for Satellite Communications

iDirect

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HawkEye 360 Awarded $12.25 Million Contract to Support Maritime Awareness in Indo-Pacific Region

HawkEye 360

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CesiumAstro Successfully Tests its Cross-Link Comms Payloads on NASA's Starling Mission CubeSats

CesiumAstro

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SES Space & Defense Awarded IDIQ Contract by US Department of Defense for pLEO Satellite Services

SES Space & Defense

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Airbus and Northrop Grumman Sign MoU to Advance UK's SKYNET Military SATCOM Program

Airbus and Northrop Grumman

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Rapidtek Exhibits SATCOM Turnkey Solutions at Space Tech Expo Europe 2023

Rapidtek Technologies Inc

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Intelsat Secures U.S. Army's First Satellite Communication Managed Service Pilot Contract

Intelsat

Featured Interview
Alessandro Bonetti - Senior Product Manager, Product Center Cellular at u-blox
Alessandro Bonetti from u-blox Talks About the New Satellite IoT Module
everything RF recently interviewed Alessandro Bonetti who is the Senior Product Manager at u-blox. He discussed about the new Satellite IoT Module, its features, and applications. Click here to read the full Interview
Interesting White Papers & Articles
Commercial Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for Space Applications - Quantic Wenzel (Wenzel Associates, Inc.)
Meeting LEO Satellite Systems Development Challenges with Simulation Technology - Wind River
Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) for GNSS - Per Vices
Space and Beyond: Commercial Technology and the Space-Based Data Chain - Mercury Systems
Update on 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks - 5G Americas
Meeting Short-Term Cellular Demand with Satellite Service - Intelsat
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New Satellite & Space Products .
Satellite Link Emulator
Wideband Multi-Channel Satellite Link Simulator
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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Satellite Link Emulator
Ka-Band Payload Satellite Simulator from 17.7 to 31 GHz
Satellite Link Emulator  from Atlantic Microwave

The DSS-9800-KA from Atlantic Microwave is a Ka-band Payload Satellite Simulator with an input frequency from 27.5 to 31 GHz and an output frequency from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz. It has an LO frequency of 9.8 GHz and an LO stability of +/-1 ppm. This satellite simulator has a right-hand circular polarized antenna with a 3 dB beamwidth of 30°. It has a conversion gain of 35 dB and an Rx/Tx antenna gain of 15 dB.
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Satellite Link Emulator
Satellite Link Emulator from 950 to 1450 MHz for Closed-Loop Testing
Satellite Link Emulator  from Polaris

The ASLE-L-200D from Polaris is a Satellite Link Emulator that operates in the L-Band from 950 to 1450 MHz (extendable up to 1950 MHz). It includes an L-band frequency converter, has a bandwidth of 200 MHz and provides a gain of up to 0 dB. This link emulator exhibits a time delay from 0 to 530 ms with a step size of 1 µs, a Doppler shift from -6 to +6 MHz with a step size of 1 Hz and an attenuation from 0 to 40 dB with a step size of 0.5 dB.
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SATCOM Terminal
Low-Profile Ka-Band AESA SATCOM Terminals for Space/Air/Ground Platforms
SATCOM Terminal  from CesiumAstro

The Ka-Band SATCOM Terminals from CesiumAstro operate from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz (Rx) and 27.5 to 31 GHz (Tx). These high throughput multi-beam antenna solutions deliver always-on connectivity to space, air, and ground platforms. They have flat-panel active phased array antennas (AESA) that provide reliable, high-speed throughput with no moving parts.
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SATCOM Antenna
Phased Array Antenna from 10.7 to 14.5 GHz for High-Speed SATCOM Applications
SATCOM Antenna  from ThinKom

The ThinSat 300 from ThinKom is a Phased Array Antenna that operates from 10.70 to 12.75 GHz (Rx) and 13.75 to 14.50 GHz (Tx). It is designed for high-speed SATCOM-on-the-Move applications and supports GSO constellation. This antenna provides an azimuth coverage of 360° and an elevation coverage from 10° to 90° with a beam agility of more than 300°/sec.
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RF Switch
Radiation Tolerant 20 GHz SPDT Absorptive Switch for Space Applications
RF Switch  from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics

The TDSW020A2T from Teledyne Defense Electronics is an Absorptive SPDT Switch that operates from DC to 20 GHz. It can handle an input power of up to 35 dBm, provides an isolation of more than 40 dB and has an insertion loss of less than 3 dB. This switch is fabricated on robust 0.15 µm InGaAs pHEMT technology. It is controlled using TTL-compatible voltage levels and requires DC supplies of +5V/-5V.
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RF Amplifier
Space Qualified Solid-State Power Amplifier from 2.2 to 2.3 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mercury Systems

The DM-HPS-50-102-S from Mercury Systems is a Space-qualified Solid-State Power Amplifier that operates from 2.2 to 2.3 GHz. It delivers an output power of 50 W (P3dB) with a small signal gain of more than 50 dB. This CW SSPA includes an EPC, an EMI filter, and an optional ALC (with fixed Pout over 0-10 dBm input range).
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Frequency Multiplier
Space-Qualified 2x Active Frequency Multiplier from 13 to 24.6 GHz
Frequency Multiplier  from Analog Devices

The ADH814S from Analog Devices is a 2x Active Frequency Multiplier with an output frequency from 13 to 24.6 GHz. It provides an output power of +17 dBm when driven by an input power of +4 dBm and has a phase noise of -136 dBc/Hz (@100 kHz offset). This multiplier is manufactured using GaAs pHEMT technology and has been designed to reduce part count in communication systems.
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Termination
Space-Qualified Outrigger Terminations from DC to 27 GHz
Termination  from Smiths Interconnect

The SpaceNXT HC Series from Smiths Interconnect are Outrigger Terminations that operate from DC to 27 GHz. They are specifically designed and tested to meet space orbit environmental criteria. These terminations use a patented layout to offer improved power handling over conventional surface mount solutions without compromising performance.
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Power Divider
2-Way Space-Qualified Power Divider/Combiner from 10.5 to 13 GHz
Power Divider  from Crane Aerospace & Electronics

The PDM-21-12G from Crane Aerospace & Electronics is a Space-Qualified, 2-way Power Divider/Combiner that operates from 10.5 to 13 GHz. This in-phase power divider can handle a CW input power of 2 W, provides an isolation of more than 20 dB, and has an insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB. It has an amplitude balance of ±0.2 dB and a phase balance of ±3°.
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Block Up Converter
40 W Satellite Block Upconverter (BUC) from 27.5 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from RevGo

The RGUC-A mPower from RevGo is a Ka-Band Satellite Block Upconverter (BUC) that upconverts an IF input frequency of 950 – 2000 MHz to an RF output frequency of 27.5 – 31 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 43 dBm (20 W) and a small signal gain of 70 dB with a phase noise of less than -93 dBc/Hz. This BUC has an IMD3 of -25 dBc and output spurious levels of -55 dBc.
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Low Noise Block
Ethernet-Controlled Low Noise Block from 17.2 to 21.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Orbital Research

The Wideband Ka-Band Low Noise Block (LNB) from Orbital Research converts an input frequency (RF) from 17.2 – 21.2 GHz to an output frequency (IF) from 950 – 2000 MHz. It has a local oscillator (LO) from 16.25 to 20.20 GHz and a bandwidth of up to 1 GHz. This LNA provides more than 60 dB of gain with a noise figure of 1.3 dB and has an output P1dB of up to +15 dBm.
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Low Noise Block
Low Noise Block from 37.5 to 42.5 GHz with Single/Switchable LO Frequency
Low Noise Block  from Swedish Microwave AB

The Q/V-Band Low Noise Block (LNB) from Swedish Microwave converts input frequencies from 37.50 – 42.50 GHz to output frequencies from 950 – 3450 MHz. It has an LO frequency from 36.55 to 40.55 GHz with an LO leakage of less than -60 dBm. This LNB provides a programmable gain from 40 to 55 dB with automatic temperature gain compensation and an image rejection of more than 23 dB.
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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
C-Band Low Noise Block and Switching Bandpass Filter for 5G Interference Applications
Low Noise Block  from Norsat

The 3000F-sBPF-4 from Norsat is a Low Noise Block (LNB) and Switching Bandpass Filter for C-band 5G interference applications. It converts input frequencies from 3.4 to 4.2 GHz to output frequencies from 950 to 1750 MHz and has an LO frequency of 5.15 GHz. This LNB provides a gain of 60 dB, has a noise temperature of 37 K, and a phase noise (SSB) of less than -95 dBc/Hz.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
400 W C-Band TWTA for Satellite Uplink Applications
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Communications & Power Industries

The VZC6964 from Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) that operates in the C-band from 5.725 to 7.075 GHz. It provides a TWT output power of 400 W and a flange output power of more than 350 W with a gain of over 75 dB. This outdoor TWTA employs a high-efficiency, dual-depressed collector helix traveling wave tube and is designed for satellite uplink applications.
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SATCOM Transceiver
3 W GaN Universal Transceiver from 17.20 to 31 GHz
SATCOM Transceiver  from Actox

The AT3UKAS from Actox is a GaN Universal Transceiver that operates from 17.20 – 22.20 GHz (Rx) and 27.5 – 31.0 GHz (Tx). It has an IF frequency of 950 – 1950 MHz and an LO (electronically and manually switchable) frequency from 16.25 to 29.05 GHz. In the Tx mode, it delivers an output power of 3 W with a gain of 63 dB with a phase noise of -108 dBc/Hz (at 1 MHz offset) and a spurious emission of -55 dBc.
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RF Amplifier
25 W GaN Power Amplifier MMIC from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPA0017 from Qorvo is a Power Amplifier MMIC that operates in the Ku-Band from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz (optional 12.75 – 15.35 GHz). It delivers an output power of 44 dBm (25 W) with a gain of 30 dB and a power added efficiency of 35%. This amplifier is fabricated using Qorvo's production 0.15 um GaN-on-SiC process (QGaN15) and has on-chip blocking capacitors with DC grounded I/O ports for optimum ESD performance.
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SATCOM Terminal
Vehicle-Mounted Driveaway Terminal from 7.25 to 31 GHz
SATCOM Terminal  from DataPath

The CCT120-DA from DataPath is a Driveaway Terminal that operates from 7.25 to 21.2 GHz (Rx) and 7.9 to 31 GHz (Tx). It delivers an output power of 60 W (X band), has an EIRP of 54.2 dBW (X band) and a G/T (gain-to-noise-temperature) of 15.7 dB/K (X band). This terminal has an azimuth range of ±175° and an elevation range from 10° to 90°.
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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. It is a complete atomic clock within a very small volume.
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GNSS Module
Space-Qualified L1/L2 Band GPS Receiver for LEO and GEO Applications
GNSS Module  from General Dynamics Mission Systems

The Sentinel® M-Code GPS Receiver from General Dynamics provides PPS position, velocity, and time information for LEO and GEO satellites (with an option for MEO and HEO). It has 32 channels (can go up to 64 channels) with support for C/A, P(Y), and Modernized M-Code (L2C optional) civil signals. This receiver operates in the L1 and L2 bands, has a dual antenna configuration, and allows any channel to be assigned to either antenna.
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