Title :
K-band/S -band satellite transponder system for on-orbit evaluation of LTCC technology
Author :
Baras, Torben ; Brosius, Sascha ; Jacob, Arne F.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Hochfrequenztech., Tech. Univ. Hamburg, Hamburg
Abstract :
A satellite transponder for on-orbit verification of LTCC packaging technology at K-band/S -band is presented. The system up-converts a received signal at 2 GHz to 22 GHz and down-converts to the transmit frequency of 2.2 GHz. We discuss the system concept needed to evaluate K-band LTCC components by means of S -Band signaling. As a proof-of-principle a basic transponder system including some housekeeping electronics is analyzed in terms of conversion characteristic and spectral output.
Keywords :
ceramic packaging; microwave links; transponders; K-band satellite transponder system; LTCC packaging technology; S -band satellite transponder system; frequency 2 GHz to 22 GHz; housekeeping electronics; on-orbit evaluation; Ceramics; Filters; Frequency; K-band; Packaging; Payloads; Satellites; Space technology; Spaceborne radar; Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 2008. EuRAD 2008. European
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam
Print_ISBN :
978-2-87487-009-5
