Title :
A highly efficient, small size 50 watt power amplifier for mobile satcom applications
Author :
Shandas, Meppalli K.
Author_Institution :
Varian Associates Inc., Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the development of a 50 watt power amplifier operating in the Ku-band satellite uplink frequency range of 14-14.5 GHz. High efficiency (greater than 25%), very small size (less than 35 cubic inches) and light weight (2.3 lbs) make this amplifier an ideal choice for use in mobile satellite terminals. Details of the development effort, a description of the developed product, and test results are presented. Applications for the amplifier include high data rate communication systems, digital data links, and portable satellite terminals
Keywords :
microwave power amplifiers; mobile satellite communication; telecommunication equipment testing; telecommunication terminals; 14 to 14.5 GHz; 25 percent; 50 W; Ku-band satellite; SHF; digital data links; efficiency; high data rate communication systems; light weight power amplifier; mobile satcom applications; mobile satellite terminals; portable satellite terminals; power amplifier; small size power amplifier; test results; uplink frequency range; Frequency; High power amplifiers; Microwave amplifiers; Noise figure; Power amplifiers; Power generation; Satellites; Solid state circuits; Testing; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Systems Conference, 1995. Conference Proceedings., IEEE NTC '95
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2591-1
DOI :
10.1109/NTCMWS.1995.522877
