Title :
Low PIM Feedchain Design Techniques For Satellite Transmit/Receive Antennas at L and Ku Band
Author :
Kunes, M. ; Gibson, M. ; Connor, G. ; Eskell, J. ; Ghuman, H. ; Banks, D. ; Booth, P.
Author_Institution :
British Aerospace (Space And Communications) Ltd. Argyle Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, U.K.
Abstract :
System details, design description and measured Passive Intermodulation (PIM) results for spacecraft feedchains operating at L and Ku Band are given. The L-Band feedchain consists of a Feedhorn, Polariser and Diplexer and the Ku-Band feed chain consists of a Feedhorn, Orthomode transducer and Diplexer. Techniques used for the minimisation of PIM generation are given.
Keywords :
Apertures; Contacts; Feeds; L-band; Mobile communication; Polarization; Receiving antennas; Satellites; Signal generators; Space vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1989. 19th European
Conference_Location :
London, UK
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1989.334065