Microwave multiplexers for space applications

Author

Kunes, M.

Author_Institution

Matra Marconi Space Syst. Ltd., Stevenage, UK

Volume

10

Issue

1

fYear

1998

fDate

2/1/1998 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

29

Lastpage

35

Abstract

The channel performance of a satellite payload is largely determined by the frequency response of its input and output multiplexers. This paper provides an insight into some of the requirements for these multiplexers and how they are met. An example of a simplified 12/14 GHz payload with key specification parameters for the multiplexers is given. The electrical design of the multiplexers is described and the mechanical, thermal and high-power aspects of their performance are discussed. State-of-the-art examples are given with typical computed and measured performance characteristics

Keywords

dielectric resonators; microwave devices; multiplexing equipment; satellite communication; waveguide components; 12 GHz; 14 GHz; SHF; channel performance; dielectric resonators; electrical design; frequency response; high-power performance; input multiplexer; measured performance characteristics; mechanical performance; microwave multiplexers; output multiplexer; satellite payload; space applications; specification parameters; thermal performance; waveguides;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Electronics & Communication Engineering Journal

Publisher

iet

ISSN

0954-0695

Type

jour

DOI

10.1049/ecej:19980104

Filename

663321