DocumentCode
2102691
Title
Ka-band 20W-class SSPA utilizing MMIC technology for satellite communications
Author
Funada, M ; Seino, K. ; Takita, K ; Itoh, Y. ; Toyoshima, C. ; Takagi, T. ; Komaru, M. ; Mizutamari, H ; Mineno, H ; Ohuchi, C ; Nishigaki, T ; Takeuchi, M ; Nishida, M ; Saito, Hideyuki
Volume
1
fYear
1995
fDate
4-4 Sept. 1995
Firstpage
12
Lastpage
15
Abstract
A Ka-Band(21GHz) 20W-class SSPA for the advanced mobile satellite communications system in the COMmunication and broadcasting Engineering Test Satellite (COMETS) has been developed. This SSPA employs MMIC technology to achieve high performance in the Ka-Band region. A maximum output power of 24W with an efficiency of 10.4% including the DC/DC converter has been achieved. This is the best performance ever reported for a Ka-Band SSPA. The qualification-level tests of this SSPA for space use have been completed successfully.
Keywords
Artificial satellites; Communications technology; MMICs; Mobile communication; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; Space technology; System testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Conference, 1995. 25th European
Conference_Location
Bologna, Italy
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/EUMA.1995.336907
Filename
4137119
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