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16 June, 2022 Newsletter - everything RF

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Satellite Update
Date: 16 June, 2022
 
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ESA develops a new Hybrid Channel Emulator for Satellite-Terrestrial 5G Networks

Square Peg Communications

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Sony Semiconductor Israel to Develop Chipsets for Ligado’s 5G IoT Satellite Network

Sony Semiconductor Israel

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Stellant Systems Develops Space-Qualified Linearized TWT Amplifiers for High-Throughput Satellite Applications

Stellant Systems

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Northrop Grumman Selects Thinkom's Ka-Band SATCOM Antenna for Beyond-Line-of-Sight Connectivity

ThinKom

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Mitsubishi Electric Develops Technology to 3D Print Satellite Antennas in Outer Space

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

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3D Systems Partners with Airbus to Develop Passive RF Components for Satellites

Airbus Group SE

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Pathfinder Digital's Antenna Control Software Ensures Interoperability with Legacy Modems

Pathfinder Digital

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MtronPTI Develops C-Band Integrated Diplexer/Splitter Assembly for Satellite Applications

MtronPTI

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Phase Four and Impulse Space to Collaborate Develop RF Thrusters for Satellites

Phase Four

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BlueHalo Wins $1.4 Billion US Space Force Contract to Upgrade Satellite Operations

BlueHalo

Satellite White Papers & Articles
New Space terminal testing challenges and considerations - Rohde & Schwarz
The Ins and Outs of Spaceflight Passive Components and Assemblies - APITech
What is a Smallsat Anyway? - Comtech EF Data
Software defined Radio Use Case for Satellite Industry - Per Vices
Understanding Space Qualification of Electronic Components - everything RF
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Beamforming IC
K-Band Beamforming IC from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz for SATCOM Applications
Beamforming IC  from Anokiwave

The AWMF-0132 from Anokiwave is a K-Band Silicon Beamforming IC that operates from 17.7 to 20.2 GHz. This quad-core IC supports four dual-polarization radiating elements with full polarization flexibility (RHCP, LHCP, Linear). Each of the four channels provide a gain of up to 29 dB with 5-bit gain control (0.5 dB steps), 6-bit phase control with an LSB of 5.625° and a noise figure of less than 2 dB.
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RF Amplifier
20 W GaN MMIC Power Amplifier from 17.3 to 21.2 GHz
RF Amplifier  from Qorvo

The QPA1724 from Qorvo is a GaN MMIC Power Amplifier that operates from 17.3 to 21.2 GHz. It delivers a saturated output power of 20 W (~43 dBm) with a small signal gain of 25 dB and power-added efficiency (PAE) of 27%. This amplifier is fabricated on Qorvo's production 0.15 µm GaN on SiC process (QGaN15) and includes on-chip blocking capacitors following the DC grounds on the input and output ports.
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Termination
Space-Qualified Outrigger Terminations from DC to 27 GHz
Termination  from Smiths Interconnect

The SpaceNXT HC Series from Smiths Interconnect are Outrigger Terminations that operate from DC to 27 GHz. They are specifically designed and tested to meet space orbit environmental criteria. These terminations use a patented layout to offer improved power handling over conventional surface mount solutions without compromising performance.
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Power Divider
Space-Qualified 2-Way Power Divider from 0.5 to 26.5 GHz
Power Divider  from KRYTAR

The 6005265-SQ from KRYTAR is a 2-Way Power Divider that operates from 0.5 to 26.5 GHz. It can handle up to 10 W of input power, has an insertion loss of less than 1.9 dB and provides more than 19 dB of isolation. The power divider has amplitude tracking of ±0.5 dB and phase tracking of ±10°.
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Software Defined Radio
Software-Defined Radio from 2 MHz to 2 GHz for the US Navy
Software Defined Radio  from General Dynamics Mission Systems

The AN/USC-61(C) from General Dynamics is a Software-Defined Digital Modular Radio (DMR) that operates from 2 MHz to 2 GHz. It has four full-duplex channels with multiple waveforms and multi-level information security for voice and data communications from the core of the network to the tactical edge.
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Block Up Converter
Block Up Converter from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Communications & Power Industries

The CPKO1440SB from Communications & Power Industries is a Block Up Converter that converts an input frequency from 950 – 1700 MHz to 13.75 – 14.5 GHz. It combines an integrated L-band BUC and GaAs IMFET-based output section to provide a saturated power of 40 W with a gain of more than 60 dB. This converter has a 12.8 GHz local oscillator (LO) which has a phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz @ 1 MHz offset.
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Rubidium Oscillator
10/60 MHz Space-Qualified Rubidium Atomic Frequency Source
Rubidium Oscillator  from Orolia

The iSpace+ miniRAFS from Orolia is a Rubidium Atomic Frequency Source with an operating frequency of 60 MHz (Main) and 10 MHz (Auxiliary). It provides an output signal level of 7 dBm and has a frequency accuracy of better than 2 x 10-10. The frequency source has a phase noise of -135 dBc/Hz (@100 kHz offset), spurious levels of better than -60 dB and harmonics of -30 dBc. It is a complete atomic clock within a very small volume.
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Low Noise Block
75-Ohm Non-Extended PLL Low Noise Block from 950 to 1450 MHz
Low Noise Block  from Viking Satcom

The VS-LNB-P3742-5 from Viking Satcom is a C-Band Non-Extended PLL Low Noise Block that converts an input frequency from 3.7 – 4.2 GHz to an output frequency from 950 – 1450 MHz. It provides a gain of more than 60 dB and has a noise temperature of 25K. This LNB has an LO frequency of 5.15 GHz and an LO stability of ±5 kHz.
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Low Noise Block
Weather-Proof PLL Low Noise Blocks from 10.95 to 11.7 GHz
Low Noise Block  from New Japan Radio

The NJR2845AE Series from Nisshinbo Micro Devices are Ku-Band PLL Low Noise Blocks that down-convert an input frequency (RF) from 10.95-11.7 GHz to an output frequency (IF) from 950-1700 MHz. They provide a linear gain of more than 52 dB and have a noise figure of less than 1.0 dB.
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Low Noise Block
Ka-Band Low-Noise Block Downconverter from 17.2 to 22.2 GHz
Low Noise Block  from Orbital Research

The Wideband Ka LNB – Superior from Orbital Research is a Ka-Band Low Noise Block Downconverter that converts an input RF frequency from 17.2 – 22.2 GHz to output IF frequency 950 – 3750 MHz. It provides more than 60 dB of gain, image rejection of 50 dB, and has a noise figure of less than 1.3 dB. This LNB has a bandwidth from 100 to 4000 MHz and phase noise of -120 dBc @ 1 MHz offset.
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Block Up Converter
100 W Ka-Band GaN Block Up-Converters from 27.5 to 31 GHz
Block Up Converter  from ACORDE

The ACTX-Ka100W-Ex-V3 from Acorde are Ka-Band BUCs that up-convert an input frequency from 950 – 1200 MHz to an output frequency from 27.5 – 31.0 GHz. They deliver a saturated output power of 50.0 dBm (~100 W) with a gain of more than 65 dB. These BUCs are based on a high-power GaN design to provide high efficiency in harsh environmental conditions with every single unit fully tested in an environmental chamber.
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Block Up Converter
300/400/500 W GaN Block Upconverters from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The 2200-G Series from Advantech Wireless are X-Band BUCs that convert an input frequency from 950 – 1450 MHz to an output frequency 7.9 – 8.4 GHz. They deliver output power of 300/400/500 W with a gain of 64 dB and gain adjustment of 20 dB in 0.1 dB steps. The BUCs are based on GaN technology and provide high-power density in a compact size. They have a spurious of better than -65 dBc and harmonics of -40 dBc.
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Block Up Converter
X-Band GaN SSPA BUC 7.9 to 8.4 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Advantech Wireless Technologies

The Pamir-X Line of BUCs from Advantech Wireless are X-Band GaN based SSPA BUCs that up-convert an input frequency from 950 - 1450 MHz to an output frequency from 7.9 - 8.4 GHz with an LO frequency of 6.95 GHz. They are available in multiple output power configurations of 40W / 50W / 60W / 80W / 100W with a gain of 60 dB. These BUCs can operate using both an AC supply voltage of 120/220 V or a DC supply voltage from 36 to 72 V and consume up to 480 W of power.
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Block Up Converter
400 W C-Band Block Up Converter from 5.850 to 6.725 GHz
Block Up Converter  from Actox

The ABD400DC from Actox is a C-Band BUC that up-converts an input frequency from 950-1825 MHz to an RF frequency from 5.850-6.725 GHz with a LO frequency of 4.90 GHz. This BUC delivers a saturated output power of 400 W and linear power of 197 W with a gain of 82 dB. It is based on GaN technology which enables high efficiency, low power consumption, and high reliability.
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RF Transceiver
Up/Down Converter from 4.4 - 5.5 to 24.5 - 29.5 GHz for LEO Satellites
RF Transceiver  from CesiumAstro

The UDC-1AT1 from CesiumAstro is a credit card sized Up/Down Converter with an RF frequency from 24.5 to 29.5 GHz and an IF frequency from 4.4 to 5.5 GHz. It includes an on-board frequency synthesizer and offers low power consumption. The module supports time-division up and down-conversion with 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth and the ability to combine IF channels for further flexibility.
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SATCOM Antenna
Ka-Band SATCOM Antenna from 17.7 to 30 GHz for Aircrafts
SATCOM Antenna  from ThinKom

The ThinAir Ka2517 from ThinKom is a SATCOM Antenna that operates in the Ka-Band from 27.5 to 30 GHz (Tx band) and 17.7 to 20.2 GHz (Rx band). It supports GSO (Geostationary Satellites) and NGSO (Non-Geostationary Satellites) and delivers exceptional network flexibility and consistently high performance for global inflight broadband.
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RF Cable
67 GHz Flexible Cables for Military and Space Applications
RF Cable  from MegaPhase

The HyperFlex Cables from MegaPhase are flexible coaxial cables that allow tight, right-angle bends directly behind the connector. These cables are available in three different size and frequency configurations – 0.09 inch: 67 GHz, 0.12 inch: 50 GHz, and 0.141 inch: 40 GHz. They have a shielding effectiveness of -110 dB and a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. The cables have a propagation velocity of more than 69.5% and a time delay of 1.47 ns/ft.
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