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SATCOM Update
Date: 3 March, 2022
 
Sponsored by Square Peg Communications
 
 
Latest SATCOM News
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Comtech Establishes Two Business Units to Address the Satellite Ground Station Market

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
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ULTRA Introduces Compact, Lightweight, and Rapid Deploy Integrated Satellite Terminal

Ultra
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Kratos and Kymeta to Develop Advanced Antenna Technologies with Software-Defined Ground Systems

KRATOS General Microwave
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Isotropic Successfully Completes Advanced Multi-Orbit Antenna Trials to Assist US and NATO Forces

Isotropic Systems
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PathFinder Digital Delivers its Next Generation Line of Satellite Terminals to the US Military

PathFinder
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Cobham SATCOM Becomes a Member of Digital IF Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium

Cobham SATCOM
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OQ Technology Granted Patent for Satellite IoT ‘Wake-Up’ Technology that Improves Energy Efficiency

OQ Technology
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CAES and Lattice Semi to Provide Radiation-Tolerant FPGAs for Distributed Satellite Computing Applications

Cobham Advanced Electronic Sol
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Orca Systems Introduces Wireless SoC for Direct-to-Satellite IoT Connectivity

Orca Systems
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Satellites Provide New Capabilities and Complexities for 5G Networks

5G Americas
Trending White Papers & Articles
Faster Testing of Phased Array Antennas Improves LEO HTS Launch Rates - Microwave Vision Group
THE SPACE RACE TO LEO and Impact to Future Communication - EM Research
Dual Band Circularly Polarized Dielectric Resonator Antenna for Satellite Communication - Remcom
Modulation Techniques for Satellite Communications - Keysight Technologies
LEO’s Impact on Testing at the Ground Segment - QuadSAT
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New SATCOM Products
Waveguide Circulator
X-Band WR112 High-Power Circulator for LEO and GEO Applications
Waveguide Circulator  from Smiths Interconnect

The 15CD362 from Smiths Interconnect is a WR112 Waveguide Circulator that operates from 7.2 to 9 GHz. It can handle up to 340 W of CW power and 677 W of peak power. This circulator has an insertion loss of 0.15 dB and a return loss of 20 dB. It is available in an aluminium housing with a standard clear passivation coating. Low emissivity paint or precious metal plating is available on request. It is temperature stable and multipaction free.
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Low Noise Block
Triple Band Low Noise Block from 17.3 to 20.3 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Norsat

The 9000XT-3 from Norsat is a Triple Band Low Noise Block that down-converts input RF frequencies from 17.3 – 18.3 GHz (Band A0)/18.3 – 19.3 GHz (Band A)/19.3 – 20.3 GHz (Band B) to 950 – 1950 MHz. It provides a conversion gain of 65 dB, has a P1dB of 5 dBm and a noise figure of less than 2 dB. The LNB has a phase noise of -70 dBc/Hz at a 1 kHz offset.
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RF Amplifier
Low Noise Amplifier from 17.7 to 22 GHz for SATCOM Applications
RF Amplifier  from ERZIA

The ERZ-LNA-1770-2200-40-1.5 from ERZIA is a Ka-Band Low Noise Amplifier for SATCOM that operates from 17.7 to 22 GHz. It provides a small signal gain of over 36 dB with a noise figure of less than 1.2 dB and has a P1dB of 10 dBm. The amplifier requires 12 V of DC supply and consumes 1.1 W of power. This LNA is suitable for industrial, laboratory, Satcom, telecom, space/aerospace, and military applications.
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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. It is suitable for smallsats, LEO, MEO, GEO, and portable/fixed X-Band teleport applications.
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Low Noise Block
GaAs-Based Block Downconverter from 7.25 to 7.75 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Communications & Power Industries

The TLNB-7500AS from Communications & Power Industries is a Block Downconverter that converts an input frequency from 7.25 - 7.75 GHz to an output frequency from 950 - 1450 MHz. It provides a gain of 63 dB, has a P1dB of 18 dBm, and a VSWR of 1.8:1. This downconverter is manufactured using state-of-the-art HEMT and GaAs FET technology.
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Block Up Converter
20 W X-Band BUC from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz for Military SATCOM Systems
Block Up Converter  from ACORDE

The ACMB-X20W-E1-V3 from Acorde Technologies is a Block Up Converter (BUC) that converts an input frequency from 950 – 1450 MHz to an output frequency of 7.9 – 8.4 GHz. It provides over 60 dB of gain and has an output P1dB of more than 20 W. The BUC has an attenuation range of 30 dB with a 0.5 dB step size.
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Block Up Converter
X-Band GaN SATCOM Block Upconverter
Block Up Converter  from Comtech Xicom Technology

The Bobcat 40X from Comtech Xicom Technology is an X-band GaN SATCOM BUC that up-converts an input frequency from 950 - 1450 MHz to an output frequency from 7.9 - 8.4 GHz. It provides 20 W of linear output power for SATCOM uplinks with a gain of 55 dB and has a phase noise of -103 dBc/Hz @ 1 MHz offset.
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Block Up Converter
Ku-Band Block-Up Converters from 13.75 to 14.50 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Amplus Communication

The AM-9343 Series from Amplus Communication are Ku-Band Block Up-Converters that up-convert an input frequency from 950 – 1700 MHz to an output frequency from 13.75 – 14.50 GHz. They have a conversion gain of 58 dB, a P1dB of more than 4 W, and an RF output noise density of -160 dBm/Hz in the receiver band.
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Block Up Converter
50 W Rugged Ka-Band Block Upconverter from 28 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Wavestream Corporation

The WBAK-050G01-0004 from Wavestream is a Ka-Band Deck Block Upconverter that up-converts an input frequency from 950 – 1950/1000 – 2000 MHz to an output frequency from 28 – 31 GHz. This matchbox BUC can be operated with GEO, and LEO Ka-band satellites and supports both commercial and military Ka-Bands.
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Block Up Converter
V-Band Block Upconverter with Output Frequency from 47.2 to 51.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from L3Harris Narda-MITEQ

The V-Band Upconverter from L3Harris Narda-MITEQ is an outdoor, antenna-mounted block upconverter that is designed to simultaneously cover multiple wide bandwidth satellite transponders by accepting four independent IF inputs which are upconverted into one wideband RF output. The Block Upconverter converts an IF frequency from 1.45 – 2.45 GHz (in 4 ports) to an RF frequency from 47.2 – 51.4 GHz.
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Satellite Link Emulator
Satellite Link Emulator from 950 to 1450 MHz
Satellite Link Emulator  from Polaris

The PSLE-L-10D from Polaris is a Satellite Link Emulator for geostationary satellites that operates from 950 to 1450 MHz. It is an ideal solution for satellite modem testing, satellite to earth station RF link testing, spacecraft payload testing and in general testing systems using satellite communications.
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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
Ka-Band VSAT Terminal for Airborne SATCOM Applications
SATCOM Antenna  from Orbit Communication Systems

The MPT™ 30WGX from Orbit Communication Systems is Ka-Band VSAT System for Airborne SATCOM applications. This modular, highly reliable multi-role aviation terminal, fully interoperable between the Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) system, military Ka frequency range, and Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) constellation.
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Beamforming IC
8-Channel Active Beamforming IC for Transmit Ka-Band SATCOM Applications
Beamforming IC  from Renesas

The F6522 from Renesas is a 27.5 to 31 GHz Active Beamforming IC designed for Transmit Ka-Band SATCOM planar phased array antenna applications. The IC has a single common RF input port and eight independently controlled output channels, which can drive eight single-polarized elements or four dual-polarized elements of an electronically scanned array (ESA).
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Wireless SoC
2.4 GHz LEO Satellite IoT Endpoint SoC
Wireless SoC  from Orca Systems

The ORC3990 from Orca Systems is an LEO Satellite Endpoint SoC that is designed to support the requirements of Totum’s LEO satellite network. It includes Orca Systems’ flexible, third-generation Live Wireless™ RF and digital radio subsystem. The SoC has integrated functional blocks that include a low noise amplifier (LNA) and a digital power amplifier (PA).
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SATCOM Amplifier System
200 W Ku-Band TWTA for Satellite Uplink Applications
SATCOM Amplifier System  from Communications & Power Industries

The T02UO-2G from CPI is a Ku-band Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) designed for satellite uplink applications from 12.75 to 14.50 GHz. This amplifier provides a saturated output power of more than 175 W and a TWT output power of more than 200 W with a gain of over 38 dB. It consumes 650 W of input power during operation.
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Voltage Controlled Oscillator
4550 MHz Voltage Controlled Oscillator for SATCOM Systems
Voltage Controlled Oscillator  from Z-COMM

The CRO4550X2-LF from Z-Communications is a Voltage Controlled Oscillator with an output frequency of 4550 MHz. It delivers an output power of 3.5 dBm into a 50-ohm load with a phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset. The oscillator suppresses both the ½ and 2nd harmonic to better than -20 dBc while limiting pulling to less than 1 MHz.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
Rugged Ka-Band Self-Biased Circulators Without Magnets
RF & Microwave Circulator  from Metamagnetics

The Self-Biased Circulators from Metamagnetics are unique Ka-Band circulators that do not use magnetic materials. The circulators use an innovative material that is created by aligning magnetic grains and then processing them at high temperatures to create an ultra-dense compact material that is free of defects and voids.
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SATCOM Antenna
Rugged 1.8 m Quick-Deploy Multi-Band Flyaway Antenna
SATCOM Antenna  from Ultra

The FA-180 from Ultra Intelligence and Communications is 1.8 m Flyaway Antenna for Multi-Band Transmissions. This antenna supports Tx bands from 5.85 to 31 GHz and Rx bands from 3.4 to 22.2 GHz. It is designed specifically for applications that require a compact and rugged antenna which is rapidly deployable with no tools.
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