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Date: 15 Aug, 2024
 
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Anritsu Introduces New Microwave Spectrum Monitor Module for Military, Aerospace and Satellite Applications

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Orbit and Viasat Collaborate to Develop Advanced Multi-Purpose SATCOM Terminals for Airborne Platforms

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Celestia TTI and Indra to Develop Next-Gen Antennas for Advanced Satellite Communications Systems

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Tekever has Developed an Innovative Inter-Satellite Link Radio Technology for ESA's Hera Mission

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Novocomms to Develop Next-Gen Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Antenna for Use in Space

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Safran Develops Hardware for Kinéis - The first European Satellite Constellation Dedicated to IoT

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Gilat Satellite Networks Awarded $9+ Million Contract to Provide GEO and NGSO Communication Solutions

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Requtech to Supply its Multi-Orbit Ku-Band Terminal to Network Innovations US & the UK Government

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ICEYE to Strengthen Ukraine's Remote Sensing and Space Defense Capabilities by Providing SAR Expertise

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AST SpaceMobile Granted Initial License by FCC to Provide Space-Based Cellular Broadband Services in the US

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Gilat Receives $5 Million Contract to Upgrade Transportable SATCOM Network Hubs

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Filtronic Receives $9 Million Order from SpaceX for its E-Band SSPA Modules

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SATCOM Transceiver
Standalone SATCOM Transceiver Module from 1 to 30 GHz for LEO Applications
SATCOM Transceiver  from ReliaSat

The TR300 from ReliaSat is a Standalone SATCOM Transceiver Module. On the Tx side, it converts input frequencies from 1-5 GHz to 17-21 GHz with a saturated output power of 27 dBm and a gain of up to 43 dB. On the Rx side, it converts input frequencies from 27-30 GHz to 1-4 GHz with a gain of up to 35 dB and has a noise figure of less than 2.5 dB.
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Electronically Steerable Antenna
Electronically Scanned Array Antenna SATCOM Terminal from 17.7 to 31 GHz
Electronically Steerable Antenna  from ReQuTech AB

The RESA L Ka from ReQuTech is an Electronically Scanned Phased Array Antenna Terminal that operates from 17.7 to 21.2 GHz (Rx) and 27.5 to 31 GHz (Tx). It features a fully integrated satellite terminal suitable for SATCOM-On-The-Move LEO/MEO/GEO communication. This lightweight terminal can be used either as a standalone product or in a mesh configuration with several RESA terminals.
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Low Noise Block
Ka-Band Low Noise Block Downconverter with 80 K Noise Temperature (1.05 dB NF)
Low Noise Block  from AmpliTech, Inc.

The APT5-LNB-17801930-92K10-WR42 from Amplitech is a Ka-Band Low Noise Block Downconverter that converts an RF Frequency from 17.8-19.3 GHz to 920-2420 MHz. It provides over 55 dB of gain with an ultra-low noise temperature of 80K (1.05 dB NF). This ultra-compact block downconverter is ideal for LEO, MEO, GEO fixed and portable Ka-band teleport applications.
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Low Noise Block
Quad-Band PLL Low Noise Blocks from 17.2 to 21.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Norsat

The 9000 Series from Norsat are a Quad-Band PLL Low Noise Blocks (LNB) that convert input RF frequencies from 17.2 to 21.2 GHz to output IF frequencies from 950 to 1950 MHz. They provide an output P1dB of more than +5 dBm and has LO frequencies of 16.25, 17.25, 18.25, and 19.25 GHz with a LO stability of ±10 kHz.
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Low Noise Block
C-Band Low Noise Block from 3.4 to 4.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Actox

The ALS5X from Actox is a C-Band Low Noise Block that downconverts an input frequency of 3.4 to 4.2 GHz to an output frequency of 950 to 1750 MHz. It provides a conversion gain of 62 dB and has an output P1dB of more than +5 dBm. This LNB has a local oscillator frequency of 5.15 GHz and the option of an external reference. It has a stabilization and start-up time of less than 1 minute and a VSWR of less than 2.5:1 (input/output).
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Block Up Converter
Compact Block Up-Converter from 27.5 to 30/31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Mission Microwave

The Ka-Band Javelin from Mission Microwave is a Block Upconverter (BUC) that converts input frequencies from 950 to 2000 MHz to output frequencies from 27.5 to 30/31 GHz. It delivers an output power of up to 50 W (~47 dBm) with a gain of more than 60 dB and has a phase noise of -102 dBc/Hz (@1 MHz offset). This BUC has an inbuilt variable attenuator with an attenuation range of 31 dB, adjustable in steps of 0.25 dB.
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Block Up Converter
160 W Block Up Converter (BUC) from 27.5 to 31 GHz for Maritime Applications
Block Up Converter  from RevGo

The RGUC-Aa160-ACREN-A0 from RevGo is a Block Up Converter (BUC) that converts input frequencies (IF) from 950-1950 MHz to output frequencies (RF) from 27.5-31 GHz. It supports multiple bandwidth options such as single-band, dual-band, tri-band, and quad-band. This BUC delivers a saturated output power of 160 W (~52 dBm) with a small signal gain of up to 75 dB.
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Block Up Converter
200 W GaN-Based BUC/SSPA from 17.3 to 18.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from TTI

The GaN-DBS-SSPA-BUC-200W from TTI is a GaN SSPA/BUC that converts an input frequency of 950 MHz to 2050 MHz (IF) to an output frequency of 17.3 to 18.4 GHz (RF). It delivers a saturated output power of 53 dBm (~200 W) & a linear output power of 52 dBm (~158 W) with a gain of over 65 dB. This SSPA/BUC has a gain flatness of less than 4 dB p-p over the full band and a gain variation of ± 1.5 dB over the full operating range.
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RF Amplifier
E-Band Waveguide Power Amplifier from 81 to 86 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Filtronic

The Taurus 16 from Filtronic is a High-Power Amplifier (PA) that operates in the E-Band from 81 to 86 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 6.3 W (~38 dBm) with a small signal gain of 21 dB and has a bandwidth of 5 GHz. This amplifier includes two Cerus 8 E-Band amplifier modules, and each module contains eight Filtronic’s GaAs pHEMT PA MMICs.
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RF Amplifier
Ka-Band GaN MMIC Power Amplifier from 27.5 to 31.0 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

The MGFGC5H3103 from Mitsubishi Electric is a Ka-Band GaN MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 27.5 to 31.0 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 41.5 dBm (~14 W) with a gain of 20 dB. This amplifier supports various types of Ka-band satellite communication services, including satellite news gathering (SNG) and SATCOM emergency systems, in addition to the usual SATCOM applications.
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Block Up Converter
Block Up Converter Power Amplifiers from 28.5 to 29.5 GHz
Block Up Converter  from EM Research

The BUCPA Series from EM Research are Block Up Converter Power Amplifiers that convert input frequencies from 1 – 2 GHz to output frequencies (RF) from 28.5 – 29.5 GHz. They deliver an output power of 10 W (~40 dBm) with a gain of 62 dB. These converters have spurious levels of less than -60 dBc and phase noise of -77 dBc/Hz (at 1 kHz offset).
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RF Amplifier
5.5 W Two-stage GaN Power Amplifier from 27.5 to 31 GHz
RF Amplifier  from CML Microcircuits

The CMX90A705 from CML Microcircuits is a Two-Stage GaN Power Amplifier that operates from 27.5 to 31 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 5.5 W (~37.4 dBm) with a small signal gain of 16.5 dB and PAE of 22%. This Ka-Band amplifier is fabricated using a state-of-the-art 0.15 µm gate length GaN-on-SiC process. It requires a DC supply of 22 to 28 V and consumes 860 mA of current.
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SATCOM Terminal
Multi-Purpose, Multi-Band VSAT Terminal from 13.75 to 31 GHz
SATCOM Terminal  from Orbit Communication Systems

The MPT 87 from Orbit Communication Systems is a Multi-Purpose VSAT Terminal that operates in Ku-Band from 13.75-14.5 GHz (Tx)/10.95-12.75 GHz (Rx) and in the Ka-Band from 29-31 GHz (Tx)/19.2-21.2 GHz (Rx). It delivers high-quality broadband communications via satellite across a range of airborne platforms. This terminal provides excellent RF performance and dynamic response anytime and anywhere for military and government airborne SATCOM markets.
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OCXO
10 MHz Space-Qualified OCXO
OCXO  from Safran Electronics & Defense

The MO from Safran is a Space-Qualified Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) that operates at 10 MHz (frequencies from 5 to 15 MHz available on request). It provides an output signal level of 4.5 dBm with an SSB phase noise of -160 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. This oscillator has a frequency stability of 1 ppb over a wide temperature range and a standard warm-up time of 20 minutes. It is ideal for SAR, FGU, MRO, and navigation applications.
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OCXO
Space-Qualified OCXO from 130 to 400 MHz for LEO/MEO Applications
OCXO  from AXTAL

The AXIOM75SHM from AXTAL is a Space COTS Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) that operates from 130 to 400 MHz. It provides a sinewave output waveforms with a phase noise of -150 dBc/Hz (at 1 kHz offset) and a frequency stability of ±50 ppb (vs. temperature). This space-qualified OCXO is manufactured according to MIL-PRF-55310 Level S requirements for high reliability and can withstand a total ionizing dose of 40 krad (Si).
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RF Upconverter
RF Upconverter for Satellite Terminal Applications from 14 to 14.5 GHz
RF Upconverter  from Analog Devices

The ADMV4630 from Analog Devices is an Upconverter that converts input frequencies from 3 – 5 GHz to output frequencies from 14 – 14.5 GHz. It internally generates the LO signal from 8.7 to 10.7 GHz via the on-chip Integer N (INT) synthesizer. This upconverter includes filtering to attenuate both the LO feedthrough and unwanted lower sideband.
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RF Amplifier
MMIC Low Noise Amplifier from 300 MHz to 4 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics

The TDLNA0840SEP from Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics is a Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) that operates from 0.3 to 4 GHz. It provides a gain of 29 dB with a noise figure of less than 1.5 dB. This unconditionally-stable LNA is developed on a 150 nm, enhancement mode, pHEMT process and is ideal for use in high-reliability applications where ultra-low power consumption, low noise figure, and small package footprint are critical.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
250 W V-Band TWTA for Satellite Uplink Applications
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Communications & Power Industries

The TL02VO-A1 from Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) that operates in the V-band from 47.2 to 52.4 GHz. It delivers a TWT output power of 250 W and a flange output power of 200 W, with a gain of over 60 dB. Mounted at the antenna, it enhances performance by reducing IFL losses and cutting system design costs making it ideal for fixed earth station applications.
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Data Link
Radiation-Tolerant Space Data Link from 969 to 1206 MHz for LEO Operations
Data Link  from Collins Aerospace

The SDL-1000 from Collins Aerospace is a Space Data Link that operates in the L-band from 969 to 1206 MHz. It supports Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) requirements for real-time information exchange between Low-Earth Orbits (LEO) and the terrestrial domain in the connected battlespace. This data link supports the U.S. Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer (T1TL) program.
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SATCOM Terminal
Ku/Ka/X-Band SATCOM-On-The-Move Terminal for Beyond Line of Sight Links
SATCOM Terminal  from General Dynamics Mission Systems

The Model 20-24M from General Dynamics Mission Systems is a SATCOM-On-The-Move Terminal that operates in the Ku, Ka (military band), Ka (COM), and X-Bands. It has been specifically designed for ground vehicle command, control, and communications (C3) missions where beyond line of sight (BLOS) SATCOM capabilities are mission-critical.
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Software Defined Radio
X-Band Transmitter for Space Applications from 8.025 to 8.5 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Space Micro

The µXTx-200 from Space Micro is an X-Band Transmitter that operates from 8.025 to 8.5 GHz. It is designed to meet the demanding radiation requirements of long-term space missions and comes in ruggedized and radiation hardened design for launch and deployment feasibility. This transmitter has a channel bandwidth ranging from 100 Hz to 10 MHz and supports modulation schemes such as BPSK, QPSK, and OQPSK.
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Receiver
Low SWaP-C Software-Defined Radio Beacon Receiver from 950 to 2150 MHz
Receiver  from Avcom

The LBR-2195A from AVCOM is a Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Beacon Receiver that has an input frequency range in the L-Band from 950 to 2150 MHz. It has been designed with the systems integrator in mind for satellite antenna and uplink power controller system and the small form-factor makes it ideal for low-profile and restricted spaces.
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Satellite Link Emulator
Advanced Satellite Link Emulator for Geostationary Satellite Testing Applications
Satellite Link Emulator  from Polaris

The ASLE-140-36D from Polaris is an Advanced Satellite Link Emulator for geostationary satellite testing. It operates at a frequency of 140 MHz and has a bandwidth of more than 36 MHz. This link emulator provides accurate simulation of propagation delay, path loss, and Doppler frequency shift for closed-loop testing of geostationary satellites and earth station terminals.
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