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16 Sept, 2021 Newsletter - everything RF

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SATCOM Update
Date: 16 Sept, 2021
 
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Latest SATCOM News
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AT&T and OneWeb to Deliver High-Speed Broadband Connectivity via Satellite

AT&T
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ARTES Launches Satellite to Understand Propagation of Radio Signals in the W-Band

ARTES
News
Mission Microwave Wins $2.4 Million Contract for Integrated Tactical Transceivers

Mission Microwave
News
Orolia Wins €65 Million Atomic Clock Contract for Second Generation Galileo Satellites

Orolia
News
Kymeta and OneWeb Successfully Test LEO-GEO Capable Land and Maritime Flat Panel User Terminal

Kymeta and OneWeb
News
L3Harris Expands its Satellite Production Site to Develop Unclassified Satellites for National Defense

L3Harris Technologies
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Filtronic Offering Commercial off-the-Shelf RF Components for LEO Satellite Applications

Filtronic
News
Ligado and Mavenir to Deploy First 5G Mobile Satellite Network for IoT Communications

Ligado Networks
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L3Harris Introduces Compact VSAT that can Connect Warfighters Anywhere in the World

L3Harris Technologies
News
Hughes and OneWeb Sign Agreements for LEO Based Satellite Services in India and the US
SATCOM White Papers & Articles
Modulation Techniques for Satellite Communications - Keysight Technologies
Dual Band Circularly Polarized Dielectric Resonator Antenna for Satellite Communication - Remcom
THE SPACE RACE TO LEO and Impact to Future Communication - EM Research
Small Form Factor SATCOM Solutions - Analog Devices
A Wake-up Call for SATCOM Security - IOActive, Inc
More Whitepapers
New SATCOM Products
Block Up Converter
300/400/500 W X-Band GaN SSPA BUCs from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The Cascade-X Line of BUCs from Advantech Wireless are X-Band GaN SSPA BUCs that up-convert an input frequency from 950 - 1450 MHz to an output frequency from 7.9 - 8.4 GHz. They are available in multiple output power configurations of 300/400/500 W with a gain of more than 70 dB. The BUCs require an AC supply voltage of 220 V and consume less than 2500 W of power.
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SATCOM Antenna
Ka-Band Multi-Role Airborne SATCOM Terminal
SATCOM Antenna  from Orbit Communication Systems

The GX46 from Orbit Communications is a Ka-Band Airborne SATCOM Terminal optimized for use over Inmarsat’s GX constellation and fully interoperable with the US/Australia Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) system. It has a Tx frequency range from 29 to 31 GHz and an Rx frequency range from 19.2 to 21.2 GHz. It requires a DC supply of 28 V.
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Block Up Converter
Ka-Band GaN Block Upconverter from 30 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Communications & Power Industries

The SB46KAA from CPI is a Ka-band GaN Block Upconverter designed for IFEC satellite uplink applications. It upconverts an input frequency from 950 - 1950 MHz to an output frequency from 30 - 31 GHz. The BUC delivers a linear output power of up to 30 W with a gain of more than 60 dB. This BUC is based on state-of-the-art Gallium Nitride (GaN) HEMT technology which provides better efficiency compared to GaAs-based products.
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Block Up Converter
Ku-Band GaN SSPA+BUC from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz for Airborne Applications
Block Up Converter  from Comtech Xicom Technology

The Falcon 100Ku from Comtech Xicom Technology is a Ku-band SSPA+BUC that up-converts an input frequency from 950 - 1700 MHz to an output frequency from 13.75 – 14.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 100 W and linear output power of 50 W with a gain of 70 dB. It has a phase noise of -103 dBc/Hz @1 MHz and harmonics of -60 dBc.
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Satellite Link Emulator
Quad Band (C, X, Ku, Ka) Satellite Simulator System
Satellite Link Emulator  from Atlantic Microwave

The QSS-131000 from Atlantic Microwave is a Quad Band Satellite Simulator System that is designed to provide a loop-back test for multiple bands and ground stations. It makes testing multiple frequencies easier and provides time savings as up to four ground terminals can be tested at the same time, rather than having to set-up individual systems for each one.
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TCXO
1 to 60 MHz MEMS Based TCXO for Airborne and Terrestrial Applications
TCXO  from SiTime

The SiT5146 from SiTime is a MEMS Super-TCXO that operates from 1 to 60 MHz. It has a frequency stability of ±0.5 to ±2.5 ppm and an acceleration sensitivity of 0.004 ppb/g. The oscillator has a 1 Hz step size and provides an LVCMOS or clipped sinewave output. It requires a DC supply voltage of 2.5 V/2.8 V/3.0 V/3.3 V and consumes less than 57 mA of current.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
Ka-Band Low Noise Amplifier from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from ACORDE

The ACLNA-Ka-E84-V1 from Acorde is a Low Noise Amplifier that operates from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz. It provides more than 50 dB of gain with a noise figure of less than 1.6 dB and an output P1dB of over 20 dBm. The amplifier requires a DC supply of 12-28 V and consumes 200 mA of current. It is ideal for ground, SOTP, SOTM, maritime, and military communication systems.
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Down Converter
Single-Stage Downconverter with RF Frequency from 20 to 40 GHz
Down Converter  from SignalCore

The SC5320A from SignalCore is a Single-stage Downconverter that converts an input RF frequency from 20 - 40 GHz to an output IF frequency from 100 MHz - 4 GHz. It has an external LO frequency range from 10 to 20 GHz. The downconverter features an internal synthesized local oscillator, selectable RF preamplifier, and variable gain control together enabling standalone functionality.
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SATCOM Transceiver
25 W C-Band Integrated Transceivers for VSAT Networks
SATCOM Transceiver  from Amplus Communication

The AM-9441/2 Series from Amplus Communication are C-Band Integrated Transceivers that are designed for VSAT networks. While transmitting, they upconvert an input frequency of 70 MHz to 5850 - 7025 MHz and while receiving, they down-convert a frequency from 3400 - 4800 MHz to 70 MHz. In the transmit (Tx) mode, they provide an output P1dB of up to 25 W with a gain of above 53 dB and have a gain adjustment of 31 dB with a 0.5 dB step size.
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Low Noise Block
Ka-Band Low Noise Block from 17.7 to 22.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from ACORDE

The ACLNBW-Ka-E45-V3 from Acorde is a Ka-Band Low Noise Block that downconverts an input RF frequency from 17.7-22.2 GHz to an IF Frequency from 1000 - 2150 MHz. It provides a gain of over 60 dB with a noise figure of 1.8 dB @ 25°C and an OP1dB of 10 dBm. The LNB has an internal 10 MHz reference source with more than 40 dB of image rejection.
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Block Up Converter
125 W Compact GaN + GaAs BUC from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Amkom Design Group Inc

The APKU125 from AMKOM is a Ku-Band BUC that converts an input frequency from 950 - 1700 MHz to an output frequency from 13.75 - 14.5 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 125 W with a gain of 80 dB. The BUC has a fixed 13.05 GHz Local Oscillator with an external auto-sensing reference of 10 MHz. It is available in an enclosure that measures 215 x 132 x 114 mm and weighs only 4.2 kg (9.2 lbs).
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Block Up Converter
50 W Rugged Ka-Band BUC from 27.5 to 30 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Wavestream Corporation

The WBAN-050G01-0005 from Wavestream is a Block Upconverter that converts an input IF signal from 950 MHz - 1950 MHz to output RF frequencies from 27.5 - 28.5 GHz, 28.25 - 29.25 GHz, and 29.0 - 30.0 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 47 dBm with a small signal gain of 62.5 dB in 0.25 dB steps. It operates on GEO, MEO, and LEO Ka-Band satellites.
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SATCOM Transceiver
IP65-Rated C-Band Transceivers for VSAT Satellite Earth Stations
SATCOM Transceiver  from Amplus Communication

The AM-9444 Series from Amplus Communication are C-Band Transceivers with a transmit frequency from 5850 to 7025 MHz and a receive frequency from 3400 to 4800 MHz. On the Tx side, they deliver an output power of 100/120/150/200 W with a gain of 80 dB and have a gain adjustment of 30 dB in 0.5 dB steps. The transceivers have a frequency step size of 1 MHz and frequency stability of ±0.02 ppm.
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Low Noise Block
50/75 Ohm Ku-band PLL Low Noise Block
Low Noise Block  from Actox

The AL1012010 from Actox is a Ku-band PLL Low Noise Block that down-converts an input RF frequency from 10.95 - 12.75 GHz to 950 - 2750 MHz. This 50/75-ohms LNB has a conversion gain of 55 dB, a noise figure of less than 1 dB and a P1dB of over 5 dBm. It requires a DC supply voltage from 12 to 24 V and draws 350 mA of current.
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