Acura Released Industry-Leading Ka-Band 2.5KW Power Amplifier for Sat-com
Acura is proud to announce the release of our new Outdoor Ka-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA), specifically designed to revolutionize satellite communications. This is the highest power amplifier in the same frequency band within the industry
Setting a new benchmark within the industry.
Product Features
- Frequency Coverage: 27.5-31GHz
- Power Output: 1W-2.5KW
- High Linearity and Reliability: Ensures longevity with minimal maintenance costs
- Outdoor Suitability: Waterproof design with a liquid cooling system
- Platform Versatility: Ideal for vehicular, shipborne, and airborne applications
- Remote Control Capabilities: Includes protection against over-temperature and standing wave
- Configurable Systems: Supports 1:1 and 1:2 switch systems and BUC configurations
Product Overview
The outdoor Ka-band SSPA/BUC is tailored for satellite communication applications across various platforms, such as satellite ground stations, vehicular, shipborne, and airborne setups. Utilizing next-generation GaN devices and efficient power synthesis and linearization technologies, this product offers high reliability, long service life, and low maintenance costs. Supporting both 1:1 and 1:2 hot backup and power synthesis operational modes. The amplifier is integrated with a comprehensive monitoring system that features power, temperature, and voltage-current monitoring, along with protection against high standing wave, over-temp, over-voltage, and over-current. Users can manage operations remotely through RS422, RS485, or RJ45 interfaces.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Specification | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Frequency Range | 27.5GHz-31GHz |
| Output Power Range | 1W-2.5KW |
| Gain | ≥ 60dB (Adjustable) |
| Gain Flatness | ≤±0.75 dB @100 MHz; ≤±2.5 dB @1 GHz; ≤±3dB @3.5GHz |
| Gain Stability | ≤±0.25dB/24h |
| RF Level Adjustment Range | 30dB, 0.1dB steps (Adjustable) |
| In-Band Spurious | ≤-60dBc |
| VSWR | Input, Output ≤1.8 |
| IM3 | ≤-25dBc max@Psat Backoff 3dB, 5MHz spacing |
| AM/PM Conversion | 2.0°/dB max. (Linear Power) |
| Group Delay | ≤2ns @750 MHz; ≤0.01ns/MHz linear |
| Noise Power Spectral Density | ≤-150 dBW/4 kHz @Receiving; ≤-70dBW/4 kHz @Transmitting |
| Phase Noise | ≤-63dBc/Hz@100Hz; ≤-73dBc/Hz@1KHz; ≤-83dBc/Hz@10KHz; ≤-93dBc/Hz@100KHz |
| Interfaces | RF Input: 2.92-K; RF Output: WR34; Coupled Sample: 2.92-K |
| Power Supply Interface | Aviation Connector |
| Communication/Control Interface | Ethernet or Serial Port |
| Environmental Temperature | Operating: -40℃ to +60℃; Storage: -50℃ to +80℃ |
| Power Supply | 380VAC, Single-phase 47 - 53Hz |
| Power Consumption | ≤25KW |
| Weight & Size | Customizable per model |
| Control Functions | Temperature, voltage, current monitoring, over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature protection; Output power monitoring, over-excitation, over-reflection protection; ALC and fault location; Real-time status upload; Configurable 1:1 and 1:2 switch network |
Specific Applications
Our product is proudly exported to Saudi Arabia, providing an effective solution against SpaceX's Starlink, further showcasing its adaptability and competitive edge.
Ground Stations:
High Efficiency: Offers exceptional energy conversion efficiency, effectively supporting large-scale data transmission needs.
Reliability: Utilizes solid-state technology, ensuring high reliability and minimal maintenance, ideal for long-term, unattended ground station operations.
Vehicular Platforms:
Compact Design: Features a compact and lightweight design, facilitating integration within vehicular communication systems.
Robustness: Designed to withstand vibrations and shocks, adapting well to the complex physical environment experienced during vehicular movement.
Maritime Systems:
Environmental Resistance: Equipped with excellent waterproofing, corrosion resistance, and salt fog protection, ensuring stable operation in marine environments.
Automated Control: Integrated with automatic gain control, allowing real-time output adjustment to accommodate changing sea conditions.
Airborne Platforms:
Lightweight and Low Power Consumption: Offers an excellent weight-to-power ratio, suitable for the strict payload limits and energy management in aviation applications.
Thermal Management: Features an efficient thermal management system, ensuring stable heat dissipation in high-altitude and low-pressure environments.
For more detailed product information and to explore how Acura's power amplifier can enhance your communication capabilities, visit our website or reach out to us at [email protected].
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