Receiver - LNA - DOCON
♦ C-to-L-band converter for SBAS
♦ Ka Band Down/Up Converter Assembly
♦ Ka Band Telecom Receiver & Down/up Converter
♦ Telecom C Band Receivers & Down Converters (RX09)
♦ Telecom Ku Band Receivers & Down/Up Converters (RX09)
♦ Ka Receivers Assembly
♦ Ku Band Low Noise Amplifier
♦ Ka Band Low Noise Amplifier
♦ Ka Band Redunded Low Noise Amplifier
♦ C Band Low Noise Amplifier
C-to-L-band converter
for SBAS
24.552 MHz or 53.196 MHz channel width SAW filtering
ALC / FGM / Mute mode
Local Oscillator synthesized
from 10 MHz reference
Applications
Satellite Based Augmentation
Systems (SBAS) such as EGNOS
and WAAS.
Main Features
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Down-conversion from C- to Lband.
LO
frequency
is
synthesized from an external
frequency reference.
Channel amplification with
variable gain, ALC mode and
mute mode.
Channel filtering using Cband, L-band filters and SAW
filter.
Compact unit with reduced
footprint
Covers GNSS channels L1 or
E5.
Other
channels
on
request.
Technical Description
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Heritage
ASTRA5B: 1 EQM, 1 PFM,
3 FM
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The C- to L-band converter provides down-conversion, signal
amplification and channel filtering functions for satellite-based
GNSS augmentation systems.
Local Oscillator is synthesized from an external frequency
reference (10 MHz) with very low phase noise
The converter provides the gain control of the SBAS payload,
either in fixed-gain mode (FGM) or in Automatic Level Control
mode (ALC). Gain and mode control is made using a digital
interface to the host.
Channel filtering is realized with a combination of C-band, Lband filters and SAW filter.
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
Parameter
Input Frequency Band
Output Frequency Band
LO Frequency
Type 1
Type 2
Input level range
Overdrive
FGM mode Gain Range
Gain Step
Stability Over operating T° range
ALC mode Output power Range
Gain Step
Stability Over operating T° range
MUTE mode
Gain Flatness Over Useful Range
Close out-of-band rejection
Noise Figure
C/I3 for Pout = -16 dBm/carrier
Phase linearity
In-Band Mixing Products
Out-of-Band Mixing Products
Local Oscillator Fundamental and Harmonics
Phase Noise
1 Hz
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
>10 kHz
Qualification Temperature Range
Acceptance Temperature Range
Input / Output Return Losses
ON/OFF Command
ALC / FGM / MUTE Command
ALC / FGM / MUTE Telemetry
ON/OFF STATUS Telemetry
Power Consumption
Mass
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Guaranteed Performance
Type 1 : 5823.144 to 5847.696 MHz
Type 2 : 5725.197 to 5778.393 MHz
Type 1 : 1563.144 to 1587.696 MHz
Type 2 : 1165.197 to 1218.393 MHz
4260 MHz
4560 MHz
-64 to -33 dBm
-5 dBm (24 hours); -23 dBm continuous
18.5 to 49.5 dB
1 dB Max
1.5 dBpp
-25.5 to -10 dBm
0.5 dB Max
0.5 dBpp
> 35 dB rejection
≤ 0,9 dBpp over useful bandwidth
< 30 dBc @ fc ± 22.276 MHz Type 1
< 50 dBc @ fc ± 75.42 MHz Type 1
< 30 dBc @ fc ± 36.598 MHz Type 2
< 50 dBc @ fc ± 141.795 MHz Type 2
≤ 23 dB
< -46 dBc
< 5deg. pk-pk
< -60 dBc
< -60 dBc
< -70 dBm
-21 dBc/Hz
-51 dBc/Hz
-81 dBc/Hz
-91 dBc/Hz
-101 dBc/Hz
[-20 ; +55°C]
[-10 ; +45°C]
20 dB
HLC
LSSB
LSSB
TMBL S
< 10.5 W
2.28 Kg
Updated : May 2012
Ka-band Down/UpConverter Assembly
Frequency conversion from Uplink
to Downlink (or Down to Up) on
Ka-band payloads
LO+DC
interface
LO Distribution
DC Distribution
Sub-D 25-pin
EPC N+R
interface connectors
+
TMTC ON/OFF payload
interface connector
RF outputs
10 RF chain Inputs
Applications
Technical description
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Communication
satellite
payloads, well suited to
multimedia
high
capacity
needs
(many
tens
of
channels)
Main features
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Ka/Ka, Ka/Ku, Ku/Ka, Ka/C,
C/Ka Down- or Up-converter
conversions. Other frequency
plans achievable e.g. : Ka/X,
X/Ka, Ku/C, C/Ku
Compatible with most bus
interfaces
(command
&
telemetry formats)
Flight proven design
Internal
local
oscillator
reference
Operational options:
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Adaptable gain/NF/linearity
Dedicated TM/TC ON/OFF
for each RF channel/slice
5 to 10 RF slices, to be
defined upon payload
configuration
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Standardized designs for all frequency bands
Flexible design allows quick customization of performances
RF slices based on extensive use of MMIC chips
Centralized prime + redundant Command/Telemetry
Remote EPC (HKU) unit supplying secondary DC power to many
Assemblies
Centralized prime + redundant Local Oscillator slices based on
MMIC VCO & Sampling phase lock loop
Internal DC, TMTC & LO signals distribution with failure
propagation avoided by fuse
Background since 2006
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Developed, qualified (EQM in 2007) and produced (48
Assemblies representing 384 RF slices delivered, 48 whereof
384 still in production) for GLOBALSTAR 2 (C/S) since 2007.
On-going development and qualification (EQM in 2013) for Kaband Russian program. 24 Assemblies whereof 188 RF slices
to be produced in 2013-2015.
Production
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Capacity : 2 Assemblies/month
BLOCK DIAGRAM
3
RF Assy
#1
3
HKU
N
2x75W
HKU
R
2x75W
3
3
RF Assy
#2
x2
3
3
3
RF Assy
#3
3
TECHNICAL TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
Down- or Up-Converter
10 RF-slices
single LO configuration
Input Frequency ranges
3400-4200, 7900-8400, 10700-14800, 27500-31000 MHz
Output frequency ranges
3400-4200, 10700-12700, 17300-21200 MHz
Typical Gain
25-35 dB
Noise figure
15-20 dB typical
OIP3
+20 to +28 dBm
DC Power consumption
10 W average DC power consumption per RF slice
Mass
5 kg average mass per RF Assembly including HKU
Outline dimensions (L, W, H)
6 dm² average footprint per RF Assembly including HKU
x 200 mm height
Qualification T° range
Design life
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-20/+65°C
18 years
Updated : May 2012
Ka-band TELECOM
RECEIVER and
Down/UpConverter
Frequency conversion from Uplink to
Downlink (or Down to Up) on Ka-band
payloads
Applications
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Communication satellite
payloads
Main features
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Ka/Ka, Ka/Ku, Ku/Ka, Ka/C,
C/Ka Down- or Up-converter
conversions. Other frequency
plans achievable e.g. : Ka/X,
X/Ka, Ku/C, C/Ku
Compatible with most bus
interfaces (command &
telemetry formats)
Flight proven design
High gain and low noise figure
High frequency stability/low
phase noise internal local
oscillator
Operational options :
Adaptable gain/NF/linearity
Design option:
External local oscillator
reference or External local
oscillator
Technical description
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Key Benefits
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Small size, low weight, high
performance unit.
Completely self-contained unit
with LO and DC/DC
converter.
All frequency combinations
available from IF to KaBands.
Standardized designs for all frequency bands
Flexible design allows quick customization of performances
RF section based on extensive use of MMIC chips
Command/Telemetry and DC/DC section based on surface
mounted devices
Local Oscillator section based on MMIC voltage controlled
oscillator
Sampling local oscillator phase lock loop
Background since 2006
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More than 501 frequency conversion units sold worldwide,
about 4.5 million in-orbit hours with trouble-free performance
Among key programs : DIRECTV 10,11,12 (102 FM delivered),
KaSAT (116 FM delivered), YAHSAT1B, ARABSAT5B,
ASTRA3B, SIRIUS4, W3B, W3C, W3D, AM5, AM6
Production
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Capacity: 200/year
BLOCK DIAGRAM
30/20 GHz RF SLICE
MMIC
MMIC
RF IN (SMA)
MIC
MIC
MMIC
MMIC
MMIC
MIC
RF OUT (SMA)
MMIC
MIC
MIC
MMIC
MMIC
MMIC
20 GHz BIAS AND TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION NETWORK
30 GHz and MIXER
BIAS NETWORK
LO IN (SMA)
LO OUT (SMA)
COAXIAL
CABLE
HYBRID DEVICES
(MMIC or discrete)
HPA BIAS
NETWORK
Secondary
regulated
voltages
SPD
MIC
PASSIVE RF or DC CIRCUITS
on ALUMINA MIC
Temperature
sensing voltage
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
SAMPLING
PHASE DETECTOR
DRVCO
THERMAL
SENSING
TEMPERATURE
SENSING
BOARD
INTERFACE CONNECTORS
OCXO
Bus power
voltage
ALUMINIUM HOUSING
TC ON
VOLTAGES
REGULATION
LOOP FILTER
TC OFF
TM ON/OFF
STATUS
LO SECTION
DC/DC
CONVERTER
Ka BAND typical PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
Ka BAND typical NOISE FIGURE
TECHNICAL TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
Receiver
Down- or Up-Converter
Input Frequency ranges
3400-4200, 5900-6700, 10700-14800, 27500-31000 MHz
Output frequency ranges
3400-4200, 10700-12700, 17300-21200 MHz
Typical Gain
60 dB
0-35 dB
Noise figure
2.65 dB @ 65°C
10-25 dB for Down- or Up-Converter
OIP3
+20 to +28 dBm
+20 to +28 dBm
± 2.5 ppm min
Frequency stability
DC Power consumption
12 W
7 to 11 W
Mass
750 g
650-700 g
Outline dimensions (L, W, H)
Qualification T° range
Design life
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183 x 46 mm² footprint x 150 mm height
-20/+65°C
18 years
Updated :May 2012
TELECOM C-band Receivers
& Down Converters (RX09)
Product family RX09
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6/4 GHz Receivers
6/4 GHz DownConverters
Applications
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Communication Satellite – Cband Payloads
Key Benefits
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Small size, low weight, high
performance unit.
Completely self-contained unit
with internal LO and DC/DC
converter.
High reliability and quality
levels
Main features
Interfaces
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Compatible with all power bus interfaces (27 V to 110 V)
Adaptability to all C-band
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Input Under-Voltage shutdown
frequency plans
Compatible with most Command and Telemetry interfaces
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Intermediate LNA breakout port
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K type female for all coaxial accesses (SMA compatible)
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Adjustable initial gain setting
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161mm x 51mm x 120mm max
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Low noise figure
Same footprint for all products
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High linearity
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Mass < 570g with radiation shieldings
High frequency stability using
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OCXO
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Low phase noise
Good spurious rejection using Quality and Reliability
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Failure rate estimation: < 300 Fits at 40°C
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double balanced mixer and
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Radiation hardened and heavy ions tolerant product
internal filtering
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Design life 18 years
Hybrid and MMIC technology
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Meets TAS stringent quality requirements (approved by ESA
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and
American customers)
Background
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Builds on the very large TAS
background for C-band receivers
(more than 750 units delivered,
more than 3000 unit.years in
flight)
EQM in 2009 (RX 6/4 GHz, LO
2225 MHz), qualified for all
platforms
Production
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First TAS program in 2010
Capacity : > 50 / year
Typical schedule : 12 months
ARO
Qualification Environment
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EQM tested with strongest environment from main customers
(temperature cycles, sine and random vibrations, shocks,
EMC & ESD)
BLOC DIAGRAM RX C
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
Typical Gain Temperature Stability (RX EQM)
Typical Noise Figure at RF output (RX EQM)
Typical Phase Noise dBc/Hz (LO 2225 MHz)
Typical Noise Figure at LNA output (RX EQM)
Parameter
Frequency plan:
Input frequency
LNA Intermediate output
RX Output frequency
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCES FOR 6/4 GHZ RECEIVER
RF Performances
Remarks
5725 to 7025 MHz
5725 to 7025 MHz
3400 to 4200 MHz
Useful bandwidth
LO frequency MHz
Input levels:
Max input level per carrier
Max input level, all carriers
0 dBm - Gain
15 dBm - Gain
Overdrive max input level
30 dBm - Gain
Max output power in overdrive
Translated output:
Gain
Gain reduction at receive and
transmit frequency, min
Gain stability versus ambient
gain
Gain Flatness
over any 36 MHz
within the operating band
VSWR, max
Noise figure
C/I dB or IP3
In-band mixing Spurious
±RF±nLO
(for 0 dBm single carrier output
level)
Out-of-band mixing Spurious
700 MHz max
2100 to 3300
Design Range Capability
Design Range Capability
Design Range Capability
Set of TX filters
Fixed LO frequency
Typical value
To assume linear receiver operation and
guarantee NF performance and linearity
No damage and performance degradation for
2000h overdrive)
30 dBm at RX output
15 dBm at LNA output
55 – 70 dB
> 40 dB
Initial setting adjustment
Depending on frequency plan
< ±0.7 dB
At fixed frequency, over –5°C / +65°C
< 0.3 dBpp
< 1.0 dBpp
< 1.25:1
< 1.6 dB @ 60°C
> 34 dBm IP3
< -65 dBc
< -35 dBc
LO harmonics
< -50 dBm
Frequency Stability Over
Lifetime (including acceptance
temperature and initial setting
accuracy)
Initial LO frequency setting
accuracy
Phase Noise Spectral Density
Frequency Offset From Carrier
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
10 MHz
± 5.0 ppm
± 3.0 ppm
< 19 dB return loss, all accesses
Depending on frequency plan, input level and
gain
(Exceptions at # -20/-25 dBc for –RF+4LO and
–RF+5LO if those spurious are in-band)
Possible exceptions, depending on frequency
plan, input level and gain
Exception at # 0/-10 dBm for 2LO if it falls inband)
Standard stability (± 3.0 ppm crystals)
High frequency stability(± 1.0 ppm crystals)
± 0.5 ppm
Typical phase noise LO 2300
MHz
-70 dBc/Hz
-90 dBc/Hz
-100 dBc/Hz
-113 dBc/Hz
-120 dBc/Hz
-125 dBc/Hz
-145 dBc/Hz
Worst case Phase Noise Density for LO 3300
MHz
-45 dBc/Hz
-70 dBc/Hz
-90 dBc/Hz
-100 dBc/Hz
-100 dBc/Hz
-110 dBc/Hz
-120 dBc/Hz
Parameter
Intermediate output:
Gain
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCES FOR 6/4 GHZ RECEIVER
RF Performances
Remarks
Gain stability versus ambient
gain
Noise figure
C/I dB or IP3
Interfaces:
DC Power Consumption
Stabilized
All conditions
DC bus voltage
Command Interfaces, Receiver
ON and Receiver OFF
Telemetry Interfaces, ON/OFF
Status
Unit Mass
Dimensions, L x W x H, max.
DC & TM/TC connector
Thermal Cycle
PFM/Qualification
Temperature Range
30 – 36 dB
±0.7 dB
< 1.6 dB @ 60°C
> 15 dBm IP3
< 13 W
< 14 W
35 to 110V
Low current Pulses
Digital (Bi-level)
546 g typical
161 mm x 51 mm x 120 mm
D-subminiature 15P
-20°C to +71°C
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Equipment Sales Department
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B.P. 33787
31037 Toulouse Cedex 1
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Initial setting adjustment (34 dB gain is a
standard gain value)
At fixed frequency, over –5°C / +65°C
Typical performance
Typical performance
Depending on platform bus voltage
0V / +5V
570 g max
Updated :June 2012
TELECOM Ku-band Receivers
& Down/Up Converters (RX09)
Product family RX09
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14/12 GHz Receivers
17/12 GHz Receivers
14/12 GHz DownConverters
17/12 GHz DownConverters
10/11 GHz UpConverters
Applications
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Communication Satellite
Ku-band Payloads
–
Key Benefits
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Small size, low weight, high
performance unit.
Completely self-contained unit
Production
with internal LO and DC/DC
converter.
♦ Overall production greater than 700 units since 2006
High reliability and quality
♦ Capacity : 200 / year
levels
♦ Typical schedule : 12 months ARO
Main features
Interfaces
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Adaptability to all Ku-band
♦ Compatible with all power bus interfaces (27 V to 110 V)
frequency plans
♦ Input Under-Voltage shutdown
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Intermediate LNA breakout port
♦ Compatible with most Command and Telemetry interfaces
Adjustable initial gain setting
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♦ WR 75 (14 GHz) or WR62 (17 GHz) waveguide input for
Low noise figure
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Receivers
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High linearity
♦ K type female for all coaxial accesses (SMA compatible)
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High frequency stability using
♦ 171mm x 57mm x 120mm max
OCXO
♦ Same footprint for all products
Low phase noise
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♦ Mass < 650g (RX) with radiation shieldings
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Good spurious rejection using
double balanced mixer and
internal filtering
Quality and Reliability
Hybrid and MMIC technology
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♦ Failure rate estimation: < 350 Fits at 40°C
♦ Radiation hardened and heavy ions tolerant product
♦ Design life 18 years
Background
♦ Meets TAS stringent quality requirements (approved by ESA
and American customers)
♦
EQM in 2006 (RX 14/12 GHz, LO
2300 MHz), EQM in 2009,
qualified for all major platforms.
Qualification Environment
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More than 500 units delivered
♦ EQM tested with strongest environment from main customers
(PFM/FM) for many customers
(temperature cycles, sine and random vibrations, shocks, EMC
(Astrium, BSS, CAST, LMCSS,
& ESD)
Melco, Orbital, SS/L, TAS, …)
More than 450 unit.years in
♦
flight with no anomaly
BLOC DIAGRAM RX KU
LO SECTION
DC POWER SECTION
POWER BUS
SPD
GENERIC
DC/DC CONVERTER
TM/TC
VCO
OCXO
PLL
RF OUT
RF IN
I N PU T I SO L A T O R
LNA
WG
RF SECTION
MACRO HYBRID
LNA OUT
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
Typical Gain Temperature Stability (RX EQM)
Typical Noise Figure at RF output (RX EQM)
Typical Phase Noise dBc/Hz (LO 2300 MHz)
Typical Noise Figure at LNA output (RX EQM)
DOWN/UP-CONVERTER
14/12 RECEIVER
17/12 RECEIVER
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCES FOR 14/12 GHZ RECEIVER
Parameter
RF Performances
Frequency plan:
Input frequency
12750 to 14500 MHz
LNA Intermediate output
12750 to 14500 MHz
RX Output frequency
10700 to 12750 MHz
Useful bandwidth
LO frequency MHz
250 / 500 / 750 MHz
250 / 500 / 750 MHz /… / 1750 MHz
1250 to 3300
Input levels:
Max input level per carrier
Max input level, all carriers
0 dBm - Gain
15 dBm - Gain
Overdrive max input level
30 dBm - Gain
Max output power in overdrive
Translated output:
Gain
Gain reduction at receive and transmit
frequency, min
Gain stability versus ambient gain
Gain Flatness
over any 36 MHz
within the operating band
VSWR, max
Noise figure
C/I dB or IP3
In-band mixing Spurious ±RF±nLO
(for 0 dBm single carrier output level)
Out-of-band mixing Spurious
LO harmonics
Frequency Stability Over Lifetime
(including acceptance temperature and
initial setting accuracy)
Initial LO frequency setting accuracy
Remarks
Design Range Capability
Set of RX filters
Design Range Capability
Set of RX filters
Design Range Capability
Set of TX filters
750 MHz max at RX output
1.75 GHz max at LNA output
Fixed LO frequency
Set of 2 tunable MCM VCO
Typical value
To assume linear receiver operation and guarantee NF
performance and linearity
No damage and performance degradation for 2000h
overdrive)
29 dBm at RX output
15 dBm at LNA output
55 – 70 dB
> 40 dB
< ±0.7 dB
< 0.3 dBpp
< 1.0 dBpp
< 1.25:1
< 1.8 dB @ 60°C
> 31.5 dBm IP3
< -65 dBc
Exceptions at #-35dBc for
±RF±nLO spurious
< -35 dBc
< -50 dBm
Exceptions at #-20dBm for 3, 4, 5 LO
± 5.0 ppm
± 3.0 ppm
± 0.5 ppm
Initial setting adjustment
(60-62 dB gain is a standard gain value)
Depending on frequency plan
At fixed frequency, over –5°C / +65°C
< 19 dB return loss, all accesses
Depending on frequency plan, input level and gain
Possible exceptions, depending on frequency plan, input
level and gain
Possible exceptions, depending on frequency plan, input
level and gain
Standard stability (± 3.0 ppm crystals)
High frequency stability(± 1.0 ppm crystals)
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCES FOR 14/12 GHZ RECEIVER
Parameter
Phase Noise Spectral Density
Frequency Offset From Carrier
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
10 MHz
Intermediate output:
Gain
Gain stability versus ambient gain
Noise figure
C/I dB or IP3
Interfaces:
DC Power Consumption
Stabilized
All conditions
DC bus voltage
Command Interfaces, Receiver ON and
Receiver OFF
Telemetry Interfaces, ON/OFF Status
Unit Mass
Dimensions, L x W x H, max.
DC & TM/TC connector
Thermal Cycle PFM/Qualification
Temperature Range
RF Performances
Remarks
Typical phase noise LO 2300 MHz
-70 dBc/Hz
-90 dBc/Hz
-100 dBc/Hz
-110 dBc/Hz
-120 dBc/Hz
-125 dBc/Hz
-145 dBc/Hz
Worst case Phase Noise Density for LO 3300 MHz
-45 dBc/Hz
-70 dBc/Hz
-90 dBc/Hz
-100 dBc/Hz
-100 dBc/Hz
-110 dBc/Hz
-120 dBc/Hz
30 – 36 dB
±0.7 dB
< 1.7 dB @ 60°C
> 11.5 dBm IP3
< 12 W
< 13 W
35 to 110V
Low current Pulses
Digital (Bi-level)
620 g typical
171 mm x 57 mm x 120 mm
D-subminiature 15P
-20°C to +71°C
Initial setting adjustment (34 dB gain is a standard gain
value)
At fixed frequency, over –5°C / +65°C
Typical performance 15 dBm
Depending on platform bus voltage
0V / +5V
650 g max
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCES FOR 14/12 GHZ DOWNCONVERTER
Parameter
RF Performances
Frequency plan:
Input frequency
12750 to 14500 MHz
LNA Intermediate output
12750 to 14500 MHz
RX Output frequency
10700 to 12750 MHz
Useful bandwidth
LO frequency MHz
250 / 500 / 750 MHz
250 / 500 / 750 MHz /… / 1750 MHz
1250 to 3300
Input levels:
Max input level per carrier
Max input level, all carriers
0 dBm - Gain
15 dBm - Gain
Overdrive max input level
30 dBm - Gain
Max output power in overdrive
Translated output:
Gain
Gain reduction at receive and transmit
frequency, min
Gain stability versus ambient gain
Gain Flatness
over any 36 MHz
within the operating band
VSWR, max
Noise figure
C/I dB or IP3
In-band mixing Spurious ±RF±nLO
(for 0 dBm single carrier output level)
Out-of-band mixing Spurious
Remarks
Design Range Capability
Set of RX filters
Design Range Capability
Set of RX filters
Design Range Capability
Set of TX filters
750 MHz max at RX output
1.75 GHz max at LNA output
Fixed LO frequency
Set of 2 tunable MCM VCO
Typical value
To assume linear receiver operation and guarantee NF
performance and linearity
No damage and performance degradation for 2000h
overdrive)
29 dBm at RX output
15 dBm at LNA output
30 – 36 dB
> 40 dB
Initial setting adjustment
(33 dB gain is a standard gain value)
Depending on frequency plan
< ±0.7 dB
At fixed frequency, over –5°C / +65°C
< 0.3 dBpp
< 1.0 dBpp
< 1.25:1
< 15 dB @ 60°C
> 31.5 dBm IP3
< -65 dBc
Exceptions at #-35dBc for
±RF±nLO spurious
< -35 dBc
< 19 dB return loss, all accesses
Depending on frequency plan, input level and gain
Possible exceptions, depending on frequency plan, input
level and gain
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCES FOR 14/12 GHZ DOWNCONVERTER
Parameter
RF Performances
LO harmonics
< -50 dBm
Exceptions at #-20dBm for 3, 4, 5 LO
± 5.0 ppm
± 3.0 ppm
Frequency Stability Over Lifetime
(including acceptance temperature and
initial setting accuracy)
Initial LO frequency setting accuracy
Phase Noise Spectral Density
Frequency Offset From Carrier
10 Hz
100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
1 MHz
10 MHz
Interfaces:
DC Power Consumption
Stabilized
All conditions
DC bus voltage
Command Interfaces, Receiver ON and
Receiver OFF
Telemetry Interfaces, ON/OFF Status
Unit Mass
Dimensions, L x W x H, max.
DC & TM/TC connector
Thermal Cycle PFM/Qualification
Temperature Range
Remarks
Possible exceptions, depending on frequency plan, input
level and gain
Standard stability (± 3.0 ppm crystals)
High frequency stability(± 1.0 ppm crystals)
± 0.5 ppm
Typical phase noise LO 2300 MHz
-70 dBc/Hz
-90 dBc/Hz
-100 dBc/Hz
-110 dBc/Hz
-120 dBc/Hz
-125 dBc/Hz
-145 dBc/Hz
< 11 W
< 12 W
35 to 110V
Low current Pulses
Digital (Bi-level)
540 g typical
161 mm x 51 mm x 120 mm
D-subminiature 15P
-20°C to +71°C
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Worst case Phase Noise Density for LO 3300 MHz
-45 dBc/Hz
-70 dBc/Hz
-90 dBc/Hz
-100 dBc/Hz
-100 dBc/Hz
-110 dBc/Hz
-120 dBc/Hz
Depending on platform bus voltage
0V / +5V
570 g max
Updated :June 2012
Ka Band Receivers assembly
Applications
♦
Telecommunication satellite payloads
Main Features
♦
♦
♦
♦
Assemblies of 6 Ka band Receivers
Wideband frequency response
Gain compensation over temperature
Secondary voltages and single LO frequency
from external unit (CPSFGU)
Background:
Ka Rx on Nimiq 2, Amos3 and Koreasat 5
Qualification:
♦
EQM of the assy of six Receivers on O3B
program completed in Q4 2011
FM unit production :
16 units (96 Rx chains) delivered for O3B in
2012
8 units (48 Rx chains) to be delivered in 2013
♦
(production started)
A MMIC variable attenuator is used to
compensate overall gain.
Amplifiers in the IF lineup are selected such that
the required linearity is met. In particular a power
amplifier at the output, capable of 1W RF output
at maximum allowed bias, but designed to
achieve 28 dBm OIP3 per carrier
♦
Technical Description
The unit is an assembly composed as follows:
♦
♦
The LO signal distribution towards RF Slice is
accomplished by means of a 2 symmetrical 4:1
Wilkinson Power combiner and a Branch Line.
This component is using a printed circuit board
using low-dielectric constant strip-line
Circuit connections with each RF slice make use
of blind-mate connectors
Six Rx hybrids:
Each Rx Hybrid Module is a hermetic,
Kovar
package
providing
gain
compensated, low noise amplification in
the Ka-band. The package material allows
direct attachment of Alumina substrates,
PHEMTs, and MMIC die.
Noise Figure is typically 2.1 dB at +25°C
thanks to a discrete transistor 2-stage LNA
followed by a MMIC LNA Gain stage,
common to all 30 GHz receivers and LNA
products by TAS-I
The mixer is a single balanced cold-HEMT
MMIC mixer providing rejection of mixing
products involving even LO harmonics, in
particular 2xLO.
The RF/IF lineup is dimensioned to provide
65 dB min. of temperature-compensated,
fixed gain.
One LO signal distribution card:
♦
One thermal compensation circuit
The compensation circuit, based on a resistor
network and a thermistor, is located on the
thermal compensation circuit board. LC-based
bias filtering functions for the positive and
negative supply voltages are also placed on this
board
♦
Technologies
Hybrid MIC packaging
PHEMT MMICs
Thin film for MICs
Direct substrate and die attachment
Soft substrates PCB
Blind mate connectors
Ka Receiver & CPSFGU concept
Ka Band Rx Block Diagram
Secondary Voltages Output from CPSFGU for CAMPs
is a peculiar requirement for O3B program;
Main Performances
Input Frequency Range
Output Frequency Range
Noise Figure
Gain
3rd Order Int. Point
Input / Output RL
Phase noise
In / Out RF Interface
LO I/F
Secondary voltages I/F
Operating temperature
DC Power Consumption
Mass
27.5 ÷ 31.00 GHz
17.5 ÷ 21 GHz
2.1 dB at ambient
Temperature
65 dB nominal
+28 dBm min
20 dB/18 dB
10 Hz
-45 dBc
100 Hz
-70 dBc
1 KHz
-85 dBc
10 KHz -100 dBc
100 KHz -105 dBc
1 MHz
-110 dBc
10 MHz -130 dBc
WR-34 / SMA
SMA
25 PIN Cannon STD
density
-15 to 65 °C
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Useable BWs are selected within this range
Useable BWs are selected within this range
Over 1.5 GHz
Fixed gain
Per carrier
Over 1500 MHz
With CPSFGU
Two input ports: main and redundant
3.5 W max (each RF active chain)
2.0 Kg per Rx assembly
Updated : October 2012
Ku Band Low Noise Amplifier
Applications
♦
Telecommunication satellite
payloads
Main features
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
Ku Band
Wideband frequency response
Gain
compensation
over
temperature
Low
power
consumption
(regulated supply)
Stand-alone or “multi-pack”
configuration
On multi-pack configuration,
each
slice
is
electrically
independent form the other ones
(no cross-strapping)
Available with local and remote (not
centralized) DC/DC converter
Background
Technical Description
♦
Hybrid LNA as part of Ku Receiver:
♦
OPTUS 1D
of
stand-alone
Qualification
version with DC/DC Converter :
Internal development 1Q 2007
♦
Multi-pack FM unit production :
♦
For SB400 platform: W2A, W7,
Palapa D, W3B, W3C (all in
orbit); Amos 4, W 6A, W3D
(delivered)
♦
For S/S Loral: TELSTAR 11L,
NSS12, NSS14, Sirius 5 (all in
orbit)
Others: PAS 11R, PAN, Kazsat
2 (all in orbit)
♦
The Ku band Low Noise Amplifier operates in the range
12.75 to 14.50 GHz over selected 750 MHz bands, providing
a nominal gain in the range 35 to 45 dB with a noise figure
below 1.4 dB at ambient temperature. It is equipped with a
low-power DC/DC converter supplying a single, well regulated
secondary voltage. Both regulated 100 V and non-regulated
24 to 43 V Buses can be accommodated including high
l e v e l O N / O F F c o m m a n d s a n d O N / O F F telemetry
interface.
The LNA Hybrid Module is a hermetic, Aluminum
package providing gain compensated, low noise
amplification in the Ku-band. The package material provides
excellent thermal-conductivity while permitting direct attachment
of Alumina substrates, PHEMTs, and MMIC die via epoxy
which improves ground plane continuity at transitions. The
DC/DC Converter PCB is contained in a non-hermetic,
aluminum module.
♦
A discrete input stage LNA permits optimization of NF and is
followed by a MMIC gain block that provides sufficient gain
and linearity guaranteeing negligible degradation of NF due
to successive units. An external low loss waveguide input
isolator provides excellent return loss. Gain is stabilized over
temperature by a simple resistor network governed by a
thermistor driving a reflective PIN diode attenuator.
♦
Technologies
o Hybrid MIC packaging
o PHEMT MMICs
o Thin film for MICs
o Direct substrate and die attachment
o Surface mount PCB for DCDC
Ku Band LNA Block Diagram (single slice)
Main Performances
Frequency Range
Noise Figure
12.7 ÷ 14.50 GHz
Down to 1.7 dB
Useable BWs are selected within this range
over temp. and EOL, depending on freq.
bandwidth
max operating
continuous
Fixed gain within this range
Compensated, EOL
Over 750 MHz
Input Power
Overdrive
Gain
Gain Stability
Gain Flatness
3rd Order Int. Point
Input / Output RL
In / Out RF Interface
Bus Interface
Operating temperature
DC Power Consumption
Mass
-40 dBm
-20 dBm
40 - 44 dB nominal
1.0 dBpp
1.0 dBpp
+15 dBm min
20 dB
Over 750 MHz
WR-75 / SMA
15-pin Cannon
-15 to 65 °C
1.8 W max (stand-alone); 7.2 W max (4-pack)
350 grams max (stand-alone); 1400 grams max (4-pack)
Pictures of different configurations
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Ka Band Low Noise Amplifier
Applications
♦
Telecommunication satellite
payloads
Main features
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
K a Ba n d
Wideband frequency response
Gain
compensation
over
temperature (variable gain also
available)
Low
power
consumption
(regulated supply)
Available with local and
r e m o t e D C / D C converter (both
centralized and not centralised)
Stand-alone or “multi-pack”
configuration
Background
Technical Description
♦
The Ka band Low Noise Amplifier operates in the range from
27.5 to 31.0 GHz over selected bands, providing a nominal
gain (fixed or variable) in the range 37 to 45 dB with a noise
figure below 1.9 dB at ambient temperature over 500 MHz. It is
equipped with a low-power DC/DC converter supplying
two secondary voltages. Both single DC/DC for single LNA and
centralized DC/DC for 24 LNA ON at the same time are
available.
♦
The LNA Hybrid Module is a hermetic, Kovar package providing
gain compensated, low noise amplification in the Ka-band.
The package material allows direct attachment of Alumina
substrates, PHEMTs, and MMIC die via epoxy which improves
ground plane continuity at transitions.
♦
Two discrete input stages LNA allow optimization of NF and is
followed by a MMIC gain block that provides sufficient gain
and linearity guaranteeing negligible degradation of NF due
to successive units. An external low loss waveguide input
isolator provides excellent return loss. Gain is stabilized over
temperature by a simple resistor network governed by a
thermistor driving a MMIC voltage variable attenuator.
♦
Technologies
o Hybrid MIC packaging
o PHEMT MMICs
o Thin film for MICs
o Direct substrate and die attachment
o Surface mount PCB for DCDC
Part of the front-end of the Ka
receiver:
♦
Nimiq 2, Amos3, Koreasat 5
Qualification:
♦
♦
♦
Hybrid module only with internal
R&D, 2008
Arabsat
5B:
variable
gain,
standard RF line up, 2009 (picture
on this page)
Yahsat 1A: fixed gain, RF line-up
for high input overdrive, 2009
Multi-pack FM unit production :
♦
♦
♦
For SB400 platform: W3B, W3C,
Nilesat 201 (all in orbit); Amos 4,
W3D (delivered), Athena Fidus
(partly
delivered,
partly
in
production)
For Astrium platform: Arabsat 5B,
Yahsat 1A & Yahsat 1B (all in orbit)
Others: AM5/AM6 (delivered)
Ka Band LNA Block Diagram (single slice)
Main Performances
Frequency Range
Noise Figure
Input Power
Overdrive
Gain
Gain Stability
Gain Flatness
3rd Order Int. Point
Input / Output RL
In / Out RF Interface
Bus Interface
Operating temperature
DC Power Consumption
Mass
27.5 ÷ 31.00 GHz
Down to 1.9 dB
-40 dBm
-30 dBm/ 0 dBm
37 - 45 dB nominal
1.0 dBpp
0.5 dBpp
+17 dBm min
20 dB/18 dB
WR-34 / WR34
15-pin Cannon
-15 to 65 °C
Useable BWs are selected within this range
over temp. and EOL, depending on freq. bandwidth
max operating
Standard line-up/ dedicated line-up
Both Fixed gain and variable gain within this range
Compensated, EOL
Over 750 MHz
Over 750 MHz
2.1 W max (each slice)
Depends on configuration; three examples:
„
425 per slice (both RF and DC/DC, NO harness), for a 4-pack, remote
DC/DC configuration, fixed gain
„
535 gr. per slice (both RF and DC/DC), for a 5-pack, local DC/DC, with gain
control
„
330 gr per slice, for 6-pack RF, fixed gain, biased from centralised remote
DC/DC, NO harness
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Ka Band Redunded Low Noise Amplifier
Applications
♦
Telecommunication satellite
payloads
Main features
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
K a Ba n d
Wideband frequency response
Gain
compensation
over
temperature
Low
power
consumption
(regulated supply)
Two RF chains (main and
redundant) in one hybrid housing
Input RF ferrite switch for
redundancy
Technical Description
The unit is an assembly composed as follows
♦
Two RF & control modules; each of these modules
contains:
– RF section: 2 RF chains (main and redundant) in the
upper part of the module, hermetically sealed (hybrid
technology)
– Control section: thermal compensation circuitry of the
two RF chains plus filtering of the secondary
voltages coming from remote EPS; this section is placed in
the bottom part of the module and is realized on PCB
– One RF ferrite switch placed at the input of the RF
section
♦
One remote DC/DC assy containing 4 DC/DC cards to bias
two RF & control modules (4 RF chains)
One remote module containing the electronics to drive two
remote ferrite switches
DC Harness to bring the secondary voltages from the DC/DC
module to the RF & Control module
Background
ASI study in 2007: EM model with
simplified RF chains
Qualification:
♦
EQM
on
Athena
completed in Q2 2012
Fidus
FM unit production :
♦
6 units (12 hybrids for a total of 24
RF chain) in production
♦
♦
♦
Technologies
o
o
o
o
o
o
Hybrid MIC packaging
PHEMT MMICs
Ferrite switches for redundancy
Thin film for MICs
Direct substrate and die attachment
Surface mount PCB for DCDC
Ka Band RLNA Block Diagram
Main Performances
Frequency Range
Noise Figure
Input Power
Overdrive
Gain
Gain Stability
Gain Flatness
3rd Order Int. Point
Input / Output RL
In / Out RF Interface
Bus Interface
Operating temperature
DC Power Consumption
Mass
27.5 ÷ 31.00 GHz
Down to 2.2 dB
-40 dBm
-30 dBm
37 - 43 dB nominal
1.3 dBpp
1.0 dBpp
+14 dBm min
20 dB/18 dB
WR-34 / WR28
15-pin Cannon
-15 to 65 °C
•
„
„
„
Useable BWs are selected within this range
over temp. and EOL, depending on freq. bandwidth
max operating
Input power
Fixed gain
Compensated, EOL
Over 500 MHz
Over 500 MHz
2.1 W max (each RF active chain)
Each RF module (with its 3 m length switch harness): 461 gr
DC/DC converter module to bias 2 RF modules: 865 gr
Switch driver for 2 RF modules: 311 gr
Each DC harness 3.5 m length: 190 gr
Pictures
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C Band Low Noise Amplifier
Applications
♦
Telecommunication
payloads
satellite
Main features
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
C Ba n d
Wideband frequency response
Gain
compensation
over
temperature
Low
power
consumption
(regulated supply)
Stand-alone
or
“multi-pack”
configuration
On multi-pack configuration,
each
slice
is
electrically
independent form the other ones
(no cross-strapping)
Available with local and remote (not
centralized) DC/DC converter
Technical Description
♦
The C band Low Noise Amplifier operates in the range 5 to 7
GHz over selected bands up to 1.35 GHz, providing a nominal
gain in the range 35 to 37 dB (60 dB for the GB2 version) with
a noise figure below 1.55 dB at ambient temperature. It is
equipped (except the GB2 version) with a low power DC/DC
converter supplying a single, well regulated secondary voltage.
Both regulated 100 V and 70 V buses can be
accommodated including high-level ON/OFF commands and
ON/OFF telemetry interface.
♦
The LNA Hybrid Module is a hermetic, Aluminum
package providing gain compensated, low noise
amplification in the C-band. The package material provides
excellent thermal-conductivity while permitting direct attachment
of Alumina substrates, PHEMTs, and MMIC die via epoxy
which improves ground plane continuity at transitions. The
DC/DC Converter PCB is contained in a non-hermetic,
aluminum module.
A discrete input stage LNA permits optimization of NF and is
followed by a MMIC gain block that provides sufficient gain
and linearity guaranteeing negligible degradation of NF due
to successive units. An external low loss waveguide input
isolator (not present on GB2 version) provides excellent
return loss. Gain is stabilized over temperature by a simple
resistor network governed by a thermistor driving a reflective PIN
diode attenuator.
Background:
Qualification:
♦
♦
PAN program: 2-pack with
remote DC/DC.
Globalstar 2 program: 3 pack
without DC/DC (biased directly
from secondary voltages)
Multi-pack FM unit production :
♦
PAN: Two 2-packs
chains); in orbit
♦
GB2: Twenty-five 3-packs (75
RF chains) delivered, 18 in orbit
Yenisei: Five 3-packs (15 RF
chains) with local DC/DC; in
production
CLIO: Two 2-packs with remote
(4 RF chains); awarded
♦
♦
(4
RF
♦
♦
Technologies
o Hybrid MIC packaging
o PHEMT MMICs
o Thin film for MICs
o Direct substrate and die attachment
o Surface mount PCB for DCDC
C Band LNA Block Diagram (single slice)
Main Performances
5.0 ÷ 7.0 GHz
Down to 1.9 dB
-40 dBm
-30 dBm
37/60 dB nominal
1.0 dBpp
1.0 dBpp
+15 dBm/22 dBm
20/17 dB
SMA / SMA
15-pin Cannon
-15 to 65 °C
Frequency Range
Noise Figure
Input Power
Overdrive
Gain
Gain Stability
Gain Flatness
3rd Order Int. Point
Input / Output RL
In / Out RF Interface
Bus Interface
Operating temperature
DC Power Consumption
Mass
Useable BWs are selected within this range
over temp. and EOL, depending on freq. bandwidth
max operating
continuous
Standard version/GB2 version. Fixed gain
Compensated, EOL
Over 1.0 GHz
Standard version/GB2 version
Over 1.0 GHz
1.8 W max per slice
420 grams per slice with local DC/DC
560 grams per slice with remote DC/DC
205 grams per slice for GB2 version (No DC/DC)
Pictures of different configurations
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Updated :August 2012