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    X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA)

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    General Dynamics' space-qualified X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) operates from 7.8 to 8.8 GHz, provides up to 17 watts of typical output power, and uses gallium arsenide monolithic microwave integrated circuit technology. It includes an efficient DC-DC converter and regulator that accepts input voltages from 22 to 36 volts. The small and lightweight SSPA provides high reliability and efficiency for use on spacecraft.

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    X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA)

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    General Dynamics' space-qualified X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) operates from 7.8 to 8.8 GHz, provides up to 17 watts of typical output power, and uses gallium arsenide monolithic microwave integrated circuit technology. It includes an efficient DC-DC converter and regulator that accepts input voltages from 22 to 36 volts. The small and lightweight SSPA provides high reliability and efficiency for use on spacecraft.

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    General Dynamics' space-qualified X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) operates from 7.8 to 8.8 GHz, provides up to 17 watts of typical output power, and uses gallium arsenide monolithic microwave integrated circuit technology. It includes an efficient DC-DC converter and regulator that accepts input voltages from 22 to 36 volts. The small and lightweight SSPA provides high reliability and efficiency for use on spacecraft.

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    General Dynamics' space-qualified X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) operates from 7.8 to 8.8 GHz, provides up to 17 watts of typical output power, and uses gallium arsenide monolithic microwave integrated circuit technology. It includes an efficient DC-DC converter and regulator that accepts input voltages from 22 to 36 volts. The small and lightweight SSPA provides high reliability and efficiency for use on spacecraft.

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    Advanced Information Systems

    X-Band Solid State


    Power Amplifier (SSPA)
    www.gd-ais.com/space

    Highly efficient and reliable power


    converter and regulator

    Features

    17 Watts typical output power

    7.8 - 8.8 GHz frequency range

    Built-in DC-DC converter and


    regulator

    22 to 36 VDC input voltage

    High efficiency (28%)

    State-of-the-art GaAs MMIC


    technology

    Small size and mass

    S-level parts

    Covers deep-space and near-earth


    frequency bands

    Fully space qualified and radiation


    tolerant

    EMC performance qualified to


    MIL-STD-461C

    Options
    Output ALC
    On/off control

    General Dynamics space-qualified, X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier


    (SSPA) operates over the frequency range of 7.8 to 8.8 GHz. The RF

    Current limiting

    amplifier design is based on the latest GaAs power MMIC technology

    External power converter

    providing high efficiency, high reliability, small size and low mass.

    synchronization
    Higher and lower output power
    levels

    Included in the unit is a DC-DC power converter and regulator, specifically designed
    for the SSPA utilizing synchronous rectifier technology to maximize power conversion
    efficiency.
    The SSPA also provides a full complement of analog telemetry signals, as well as
    direct access to selected functions for monitoring during subsystem and spacecraft
    ground testing. The SSPA operates in compression to maximize efficiency for constant
    envelope modulation, but can be ordered with Automatic Level Control (ALC) to
    maintain linear operation for modulation formats such as QPSK having a variableenvelope carrier.

    X-Band Solid State Power Amplifier


    17 Watts output, 7.8 - 8.8 GHz
    Performance Characteristics
    RF
    Output Power: > 15 Watts (17 Watts typical)
    Output Power Variation: 0.25 dB over any 50 MHz band
    Input Power: +1 dBm 2 dB
    Input/Output Impedance: 50 ohms
    Input/Output VSWR: 1.5:1 maximum
    Source/Load VSWR: 1.75:1 maximum
    Output Protection: No damage, any VSWR, any phase
    Spurious Outputs: < 60 dBc
    Harmonic Outputs: < 30 dBc
    RF Breakdown Margin: > 6 dB @ VSWR of < 10:1, any phase

    User Interface
    RF Input: SMA-F
    RF Output: SMA-F (optional waveguide flange)
    DC Power Input: 21-socket Microminiature D
    Telemetry/Direct Access: 25-Pin Microminiature D

    Input Power
    Operating Voltage: 22 to 36 VDC
    Over/Under Voltage: 0 to +22, +36 to +50 Vdc, no damage
    Power: 65.5 Watts max (60 Watts nominal)
    Isolation to Chassis: 1 to 100 megohms
    Inrush Current Limiter: Optional (reduces efficiency 1%)
    External Sync: 125 kHz 10% (optional)

    General
    Maximum Dimensions: 6.85L x 5.275W x 1.85H, excluding mounting feet
    Mass: 3.02 lbs (1.37 kg)
    Protoflight/Qualification Temperature: -40C to +70C
    Flight Acceptance Temperature: -40C to +60C
    Vibration: 7.9 Grms (protoflight)
    Pyrotechnic Shock: 2000 G
    Altitude: Sea level to vacuum

    For More Information, Contact:

    Radiation: to 100 krads (Si)

    Heritage
    Two General Dynamics SSPAs are performing flawlessly on the Mars Exploration Rovers

    Application
    The SSPA is designed for use as a companion unit to General Dynamics Small Deep Space
    Transponder (SDST), or it can be used as a stand-alone power amplifier. As shown in the figure, the
    SSPA is designed to supply telemetry signals that can be connected directly to the SDST to make a

    Lisa Barker
    Manager, Business Development
    303.649.7532
    [email protected]
    Eric Stiller
    Director, Space Electronics
    480.477.9005
    [email protected]

    complete transmitter/receiver with a single MIL-STD-1553B data interface.

    MIL-STD-1553
    TELEMETRY
    andMODE
    CONTROLBUS

    SDST

    SSPA

    DIPLEXER

    TO
    ANTENNA
    SYSTEM

    www.gd-ais.com/space

    SSPA TELEMETRY 5
    SSPA ON/OFF

    DS5-111-11

    Advanced Information Systems

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