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Date: 3 Oct, 2024
 
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Latest SATCOM News
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Iridium Pushes Boundaries with 3GPP Acceptance of NTN Standards for Next-Gen Connectivity

Iridium

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Novel GaN Transistors and High-Power Amplifiers to Boost Connectivity for LEO and GEO Satellite Communications

Fraunhofer IAF

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Arctic Weather Satellite Using RF Low-Noise Amplifiers Developed by Fraunhofer IAF

Fraunhofer

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MDA Space to Develop L-Band Navigation Antenna Systems for SWISSto12 GEO Satellites

SWISSto12

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Boeing Evaluating Quantum Communications Technology with In-Space Test Satellite

Boeing

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Sateliot Launches New Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Nanosatellites to Provide 5G IoT Connectivity

Sateliot

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Celestia UK's eScan Technology Tracks Ka-Band Downlink Signals from JoeySat Low Earth Orbit Satellite

Celestia UK

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Orbit Secures $6 Million Contract to Supply Advanced SATCOM Terminals for Naval Military Platforms

Orbit Communication Systems

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Quectel to Showcase Cutting-Edge GNSS and Satellite Modules at Electronica India 2024

Quectel

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Atheras Analytics to Analyze Ka-Band Propagation for Ground Station Placement for Military Satellite Networks

Atheras Analytics

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Gotonomi Starts Taking Orders for its UAV SATCOM Terminals After Successful Flight Trials

Gotonomi

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Redwire to Supply Advanced RF Payloads to a Leading European Defense Contractor

Redwire Corporation

SATCOM White Papers & Articles
Exploring IoT-NTN Innovations - ALifecom
5G Non-Terrestrial Networks and Satellites - Octasic Inc
Commercial Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for Space Applications - Quantic Wenzel (Wenzel Associates, Inc.)
Satellite Payload and Components Testing - Rohde & Schwarz
Filtering Key Needs for Millimeter-Wave Satcom - Benchmark Lark Technology
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Tim Avicola from Elite RF
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Latest SATCOM Products .
SATCOM Amplifier System
1.25 kW Ku-Band TWTA for Satellite Uplink Applications
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Communications & Power Industries

The T9UI from Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) that operates in the Ku-Band from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz. It delivers a TWT output power of more than 1.250 kW and a flange CW output power of 1.1 kW with a gain of over 70 dB. This TWTA is 40% more efficient than other comparable GaN solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs).
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Low Noise Block
Quad-Band Low Noise Blocks from 10.70 to 12.75 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Norsat

The 1000XU Series from Norsat are Quad-Band Low Noise Blocks (LNB) that convert input frequencies from 10.70 to 12.75 GHz to output frequencies from 950 to 2000 MHz. They provide an output P1dB of more than +5 dBm and have LO frequencies of 9.75, 10, 10.75, and 11.3 GHz. These LNBs provide a conversion gain of 60 dB, a noise figure of less than 1.0 dB, and a VSWR of 2.50:1.
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Block Up Converter
50 W GaN SATCOM Block-Up Converter from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Comtech Xicom Technology

The Bobcat 50Ku from Comtech Xicom Technology is a SATCOM Block Upconverter that converts an input frequency (IF) from 950 to 1700 MHz to an output frequency (RF) from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz. This BUC delivers a saturated output power of 50 W (~47 dBm) 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
Ka-Band Low Noise Block from 18.2 to 20.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Orbital Research

The Wideband Ka LNB from Orbital Research converts input frequencies from 18.2 to 20.2 GHz to output frequencies from 950 to 2000 MHz. It has been designed for mission-critical commercial systems that require predictable and reliable performance. This low noise block (LNB) provides an output P1dB of +15 dB, a conversion gain of more than 60 dB, and a noise figure of less than 1.3 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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SATCOM Amplifier System
HJ FET-Based Low Noise Amplifier from 20.2 to 21.2 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The ALNA-105Ka from Advantech Wireless Technologies is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) that operates from 20.2 to 21.2 GHz. It has a noise temperature of 105 K and provides an output P1 dB of more than +15 dBm with a gain of 50 dB. This LNA utilizes HJ FET technology and offers very low noise, high reliability, and high RF performance. It is designed to operate in extreme temperature environments.
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Block Up Converter
Ka-Band Block Upconverter from 27.5 to 30.0 GHz
Block Up Converter  from ACORDE

The ACCVT-LKa-E28-V4 from Acorde is a Ka-Band Block Upconverter that converts an input frequency of 950 to 2450 MHz to an output frequency of 27.5 to 30.0 GHz. It delivers an output P1dB of more than +10 dBm and a gain of 35 dB. This block upconverter has a noise figure of less than 15 dB and a group delay of less than 1 ns pp over 80 MHz.
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Electronically Steerable Antenna
Electronically Scanned Array Antenna Terminal from 17.7 to 31.0 GHz
Electronically Steerable Antenna  from ReQuTech AB

The RESA M Ka from Requtech is an Electronically Scanned Array Antenna Terminal that operates from 27.5 to 31.0 GHz (Tx) and 17.7 to 21.2 GHz (Rx). It delivers a linear EIRP of 48 dBW (boresight) and an antenna gain-to-noise temperature ratio (G/T) of 10 dB/K. This antenna terminal has a circular polarity (electronically switched) and a cross-polar discrimination (XPD) of 25 dB (Tx/Rx).
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SATCOM Terminal
Ka-Band VSAT Manpack Terminal from 29.5-30 GHz (Tx) / 19.7-20.2 GHz (Rx)
SATCOM Terminal  from NETA Communications

The MFA60PACK from NETA Communications is a VSAT Manpack Terminal that operates in the 29.5-30 GHz (Tx) and 19.2-20.2 GHz (Rx) frequency bands. It supports YAHSAT, AVANTI, and TURKSAT satellite services and is designed for easy installation with simple connections. This terminal delivers a gain of 41.6 dBi (Rx) and 45.1 dBi (Tx), with an operational elevation range of 5 to 80 degrees and continuous azimuth coverage.
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RF Amplifier
W-band Solid State Power Amplifier from 92 to 114 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Filtronic

The Cerus 32 from Filtronic is a Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 92 to 114 GHz (W-Band). It delivers a saturated output power of more than +43 dBm and a gain of more than 20 dB. This SSPA has a 32-way configuration and incorporates Filtronic’s MMIC technology to deliver high-output power and linearity. It has a bandwidth of 5 GHz and supports 256 QAM modulation.
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Electronically Steerable Antenna
Low-Profile Tri-Band Antenna/Terminal Subsystem from 19.2 to 45.5 GHz for Military Applications
Electronically Steerable Antenna  from ThinKom

The ThinSat Talos from ThinKom is an Integrated Tri-Band Antenna/Terminal Subsystem that operates from 19.2 to 21.2 GHz (Rx, K-Band), 29.5 to 31.0 GHz (Tx, Ka-Band), and 43.5 to 45.5 GHz (Tx, Q-Band). This terminal has a selectable LHCP or RHCP polarization for K and Ka bands and fixed RHCP polarization for the Q-band.
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SATCOM Transceiver
Ku-Band Transceivers from 10.95 to 14.50 GHz for VSAT Networks
SATCOM Transceiver  from Amplus Communication

The AM-9446 Series from Amplus Communication are high performance Ku-band Transceivers designed for use in SCPC, DAMA and TDMA VSAT satellite earth stations. They operate from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz (Tx) and 10.95 to 12.75 GHz (Rx). In the Tx mode, they provide an output power (P1dB) of 100 W with a gain of 70 dB and gain adjustment of 25 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
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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
Ka/Ku-Band, Integrated and Portable SATCOM-on-the-Move Terminal
SATCOM Terminal  from Get SAT Ltd

The MICRO SAT LW from Get SAT is a Portable On-the-move SATCOM Terminal that is suitable for use in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It operates in the Ku-band from 10.7 to 12.75 GHz (Rx)/12.75 to 14.5 GHz (Tx) or in the Ka-band from 17.5 to 21.2 GHz (Rx)/27.5 to 31 GHz (Tx). This terminal has an integrated modem, Antenna Control Unit (ACU), BUC (Block Up Converter), tracking sensors, LNB (Low Noise Block) downconverter and a full RF front end.
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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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SATCOM Amplifier System
25 W GaN Power Amplifier from 45 to 46.5 GHz for SATCOM Applications
SATCOM Amplifier System  from TTI

The Q-Band SSPA from Celestia TTI operates from 45 to 46.5 GHz. This solid-state power amplifier delivers an output power of 25 W (~44 dBm) with a small signal gain of more than 70 dB and provides an attenuation range of 25 dB in 0.1 dB steps. It is based on GaN technology and ensures robust performance with individual unit testing over the operating temperature (from -30°C to +55°C).
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Block Up Converter
Antenna Mount Solid-State Block Up-Converter from 27 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Spacepath Communications

The STS20/40Ka from SpacePath Communications is a Solid-state Block Up Converter (BUC) that converts input frequencies from 950-1950 MHz to output frequencies from 27-31 GHz. It provides more than 60 dB of gain with a gain adjustment range of 20 dB. This BUC has a phase noise of 93 dBc/Hz (at 100 kHz offset) and spurious levels of less than -55 dBc.
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RF Over Fiber Module
L-Band RF-Over-Fiber Module for VSAT Applications
RF Over Fiber Module  from ETL Systems

The SRY-XTXR-FB-OIEM-9XX-YYZZZ (StingRay Compact) from ETL Systems is an RF-Over-Fiber Module that operates in the L-Band. It has been developed for Satellite ground applications and enables an antenna to be located at a distance of up to 10 km from modems and other equipment. This RF-Over-Fiber module supports four transmit/receive channels in various configurations for RF/optical conversion.
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