An Efficient and Linear SSPA With Embedded Power Flexibility for Ka-Band Downlink SatCom Applications
Rocco Giofrè,
Lorena Cabrìa,
Rémy Leblanc
et al.
Abstract:This article presents the design, realization, and experimental characterization of a solid-state power amplifier (SSPA) conceived for K a-band downlink (17.3-20.2 GHz) satellite communication (SatCom) applications. To the best of the author's knowledge, this is the first space-borne SSPA realized for this peculiar application to achieve a technology readiness level of 5, entirely based on European technologies. All the activities carried out during the development phase will be discussed, starting from the po… Show more
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