Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)
Our qualified and delivered product line includes over 1000 LNA RF chains in orbit, delivered in a multitude of configurations and options:
- Frequency Bands: L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, and V Bands.
- Stand-Alone (internal Power Supplies)
- Multipack Configurations (using Lucix or Customer’s Centralized Power Supply Units)
- Qualified and delivered options:
- Fixed or Command-able gain
- Automatic Level Control / Automatic Gain Control (ALC / AGC)
- Integrated Redundancy Switches
- Amplitude and Phase matching / tracking for phased array applications
Heritage and Qualification
Over 1000 LNA RF chains delivered and in orbit, on both GEO long-life and LEO Constellation programs.
Our LNAs are qualified to all major satellite bus electrical, mechanical and environmental interfaces, including those from Airbus, Boeing, IAI, Lockheed, Maxar, Melco, Northrop Grumman, and Thales Alenia.
Examples
The LNAs illustrated below are a few examples of the many types of delivered units.
S Band LNA
C Band LNA – Series 200
With Commandable Gain
Ka Band LNA – Quad Pack – Series 100
X Band LNA – Stand Alone – Series 200
Ka Band LNA – Two Pack
Ka Band LNA – Quad Pack – Series 200
With Integrated I/O Redundancy Switches