A FLYAWAY TRI-BAND SATCOM SSPA

摘要

The first tri-band solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) for use in earth terminals with X-band military satellites and C-and Ku-band commercial satellites has been developed. The amplifier is designed to operate in any of the C, X and Ku satellite communications bands. The system contains C-, X-and Ku-band amplifier subassemblies of various power ranges, providing quick-reaction communications via satellite. Only one amplifier band is activated at a time. The new product line takes advantage of the company's industry-proven reliable SSPAs. Built-in design features and assembly methods, incorporated with effective combining techniques, result in an amplifier with exceptional linearity and operating efficiency. The use of a high efficiency power supply and conservative thermal designs contributes to the trouble-free operation of the amplifier.