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Top SATCOM News in 2021
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Globalstar Satellite Transmitter Module Uses Nordic's SoC to Deliver Bluetooth LE Connectivity

Nordic Semiconductor
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Mitsubishi Electric Introduces Ku-Band GaN HEMTs for SATCOM Earth Stations

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.
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DARPA Awards MixComm a Contract to Develop mmWave Solutions for 5G and SATCOM

MixComm
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Chinese Researchers Develop Stealth Technology for Small Satellites

Stealth Technology
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Isola Develops Low-Loss PCB Materials to Support Military LEO Satellites

Isola Group
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Innovative New Antenna Design Increases Coverage Area for 5G.MIL Connectivity from Space

Lockheed Martin
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Semtech and Swarm Deliver Satellite Communications with LoRa Devices

Semtech
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L3Harris Develops Multi-Band Phased Array Antenna for the US Space Force

L3Harris Technologies
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ThinKom Successfully Conducts Over-the-Air Tests with K/Q-Band Phased-Array Multi-Beam Antenna

ThinKom
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Keysight Introduces Handheld Microwave Analyzer for 5G, Radar and SATCOM System Installation

Keysight Technologies
Featured Article
Test Loop Translators and Satellite Link Simulators
The Difference Between Test Loop Translators and Satellite Link Simulators
Both Test Loop Translators (TLTs) and Satellite Simulator Systems can simulate a satellite link for test and alignment of systems, and whilst the applications for TLT’s and Satellite Simulators may be similar, there are some fundamental differences that are important to understand before deciding which is best for your set-up. Click here to read more.
Top SATCOM Products in 2021
SATCOM Amplifier System
8.5 kW C-Band Modular SSPA System from 5.725 to 6.725 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The AWMA-WB-C8500 from Advantech Wireless is a C-Band Modular SSPA System that operates from 5.725 to 6.725 GHz. This SSPA system is part of the DeepBlu Series and can deliver a peak output power of 8.5 kW, linear output power of 3.75 KW, and a gain of more than 70 dB. It features 1:N built in redundancy along with a field-replaceable integrated amplifier and can achieve 3.75 kW of linear power even when one integrated amplifier fails.
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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 saturated output power of 100 W, linear output power of 50 W and 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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SATCOM Amplifier System
540 W GaN-Based Ku-band SSPA from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Communications & Power Industries

The MPKOG14550Q from Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a GaN based Ku-band SSPA that operates from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz. The amplifier provides a linear output power of 54.3 dBm (270 W) and a saturated output power of 57.3 dBm (540 W) with a gain of 65 dB. The SSPA has second-order harmonics of -50 dBc and spurious levels under -70 dBc.
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SATCOM Amplifier System
50 W GaN-Based X-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier
SATCOM Amplifier System  from KRATOS General Microwave

The SGN-X4-50 from KRATOS General Microwave is a Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates in the X-Band. It delivers peak saturated output power of 50 W with a gain of 50 dB and has an efficiency of up to 25%. This SSPA utilizes the latest GaN technology to provide a low-cost, high-efficiency, high-reliability compact amplifier.
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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. It has an in-built band-reject filter (on the Rx end) with 20 dB suppression and has an anti-vibration technology for extreme stability and reliability.
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Block Up Converter
C Band Block-Up Converter from 5.85 to 7.025 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Amplus Communication

The AM-9335 Series from Amplus Communication are C-Band Block Up Converters that convert an input frequency from 950 - 1825 MHz to an output frequency from 5.85 - 7.025 GHz. They deliver a saturated output power of 8 W with a gain of 62 dB. These BUCs have an in-built reference frequency of 10 MHz. They have a phase noise of -93 dBc/Hz @100 kHz and spurious levels of -60 dBc.
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Block Up Converter
Ka-Band BUCs for Mobile & SATCOM Terminals
Block Up Converter  from Alga Microwave

The BUC Series from Alga Microwave are Ka-Band Block Up Converters that can be used for commercial and military applications. These BUCs have two LO’s that can upconvert an input frequency from 1000 - 1500 MHz to an output frequency from 29.5 - 30 GHz in the commercial band and an input frequency from 1000 - 2000 MHz to an output frequency from 30 - 31 GHz in the military band.
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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. The BUC has a phase noise of -92 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset and output spurious levels of -60 dBc.
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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 an image rejection of above 30 dB, and has a phase noise density of -128 dBc for more than 1 MHz frequency offset.
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Low Noise Block
Ku-Band PLL Low-Noise Block 950 to 2750 MHz
Low Noise Block  from Actox

The AL1012025 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. It has a conversion gain of 55 dB, a noise figure of less than 1 dB and a P1dB of over 5 dBm. The LNB has a phase noise of -95 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset and provides image rejection of more than 40 dBc.
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Featured Article
LEO
LEO’s Impact on Testing at the Ground Segment
Since 2019, we’ve seen the first satellites of LEO mega constellations being launched into orbit. Reflecting the increase in consumer demand for connectivity in recent years, we’ve heard of plans to launch large constellations of satellites into LEO in order to deliver low latency and geographically wide-reaching coverage to consumers. Read the article.
Low Noise Block
C-Band Low-Noise Block with Integrated Bandpass Filter
Low Noise Block  from Norsat

The 3100N-BPF-7 from Norsat is a C-Band Low-Noise Block (LNB) with an integrated Bandpass Filter that down-converts an input frequency from 4.1 – 4.2 GHz to 950 – 1050 MHz. It provides a gain of up to 70 dB, a phase noise of -95 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset and an output P1dB of 9 dBm. The Bandpass filter has a passband from 4.0 to 4.8 GHz.
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Low Noise Block
Ku-Band Block Down Converter from 10.7-12.75 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Orbital Research

The BDCKUFIXEDLO from Orbital Research is a Ku-Band Block Down Converter (BDC) that converts an input RF frequency from 10.7-12.75 GHz to an output IF frequency from 950-3000 MHz. It provides a gain from 20 to 45 dB in 5 dB steps and has a noise figure of 10 dB. The BDC has a fixed local oscillator and has an output bandwidth of up to 2.05 GHz.
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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 a gain of more than 50 dB 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. The amplifier is ideal for ground, SOTP, SOTM, maritime, and military communication systems.
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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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SATCOM Antenna
Electronically Steerable Ka-Band Omnidirectional Antenna for SATCOM
SATCOM Antenna  from Get SAT Ltd

The Sling Blade from Get SAT is an Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) that operates in the Ka-band with a Tx frequency range of 27.5-31 GHz and an Rx frequency range of 17.7-21.2 GHz. This antenna has an electronically configurable circular polarization and can deliver an EIRP of up to 46 dBW. It has an azimuthal beamwidth of 360° (omnidirectional) and an electronically steerable elevation beamwidth from 10 to 90°.
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SATCOM Antenna
1.3 Meter Flyaway VSAT from 7.25 to 31 GHz
SATCOM Antenna  from L3Harris Technologies

The Hawkeye 4 Lite from L3Harris Technologies is a Flyaway VSAT with a Tx frequency range from 7.9 to 31 GHz and an Rx frequency range from 7.25 to 21.2 GHz in the X, Ku, and Ka bands. It has a 1.3 m parabolic aperture carbon fiber antenna that is circular/linearly polarized and delivers an EIRP of up to 59.9 dBW.
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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. The terminal has a 4-port, 46 cm circular polarized antenna which is fully integrated with modems, electronics, and software.
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SATCOM Transceiver
Compact & Light Weight 5 W Ka-Band Transceivers
SATCOM Transceiver  from Agilis

The AAV110 Series from Agilis are small, light weight Ka-Band transceivers that are ideal for mobile and satellite uplink & downlink applications. They have a Tx frequency from 29.5 to 30 GHz and Rx frequency from 19.2 to 20.2 GHz. These device provides an output power of up to 5 W at the Tx with a gain of 65 dB. The transceiver is available in a module that measures 7.3 x 3.9 x 2.7 inches and weighs 1.7 kg.
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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. These transceivers are available in weather-proof IP65-rated enclosures with N-type and CPR-229G I/O interfaces (other interfaces are also available).
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Redundancy Switch
2x1 L-band SATCOM Redundancy Switch from DC to 2450 MHz
Redundancy Switch  from ETL Systems

The GRF-050 from ETL Systems is a 2x1 L-band SATCOM Redundancy Switch that operates from DC to 2450 MHz. It is a latching relay switch that can be used in individual or simultaneous modes with two module slots for multiple configurations. In manual mode, the switch may be triggered by front panel, RF level detection, alarm contacts or NMS. In auto mode, it switches to standby on detection of a fault in the main path.
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Top White Papers & Articles in 2021
How GaN is Changing the Satcom RF Front-End - Qorvo
Modulation Techniques for Satellite Communications - Keysight Technologies
Faster Testing of Phased Array Antennas Improves LEO HTS Launch Rates - Microwave Vision Group
Small Form Factor SATCOM Solutions - Analog Devices
Low-Cost Ka-Band Transmitter for CubeSat Systems - ERAVANT
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