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Space Micro is committed to providing our customers with innovative designs and leading-edge technologies. Our design, assembly, and test processes support both military and space-based radar, communications, and sensor applications.

Space Micro is able to augment each design with radiation mitigation solutions including Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Single Event Upset (SEU), and Single Event Latchup (SEL), through our innovative radiation mitigation technologies.

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Product Details and Datasheets

LXBA1000™ Linearized X-Band Power Amplifier

The LXBA1000™ Linearized X-band Power Amplifier was built for Tacsat-4 satellite Comm-X Payload and has been delivered for launch. This instrument amplifies multiple signals at X-Band with a gain of 40 dB and a linear power out of 34 dBm with a PLdBm of 37 dBM. LXBA1000™ features a passive feed-forward design for low noise and linearity. It is radiation hardened against single event effects (SEE) (LET, 40MeV/mg/cm2 and TID >30krad). Parts selection and shielding can accommodate other orbital needs.

For more information, refer to the LXBA1000™ datasheet.

µSGLS™ Transponder

Space Micro’s µSGLS™ design is based on a flight proven SGLS design, representing the state-ofthe-art in compact, radiation hardened SGLS transponders. The µSGLS™ is comprised of 2 “slices”: the transmitter and receiver. These can interface with a MCU-110 Encryptor as a third slice. The encryptor can either be mounted on top of the µSGLS™, or alternatively mounted elsewhere on the spacecraft.

For more information, refer to the µSGLS™ Transponder datasheet.

µSTDN™ S-Band Transponder

The µSTDN™ S-Band Transponder design has significant and successful flight heritage based upon several transponders developed for U.S. Space programs. This compact, low current, radiation hardened implementation is the “next-generation” system. The unit operates at a single frequency within the 2200-2300 telemetry band, and adheres to the standard STDN 240/221 turnaround ratio for compatibility with established ground stations. µSTDN™ is available with Commercial Aerospace, Class B, and upon request, Class S screened components.

For more information, refer to the µSTDN™ Transponder datasheet.

µKa-RH™ Wide Band Transmitter

The µKa-RH™ Wide Band Transmitter Unit (WTU) is a state-of-the-art, high reliability Ka band transmitter developed to meet the demanding radiation requirements of longterm space missions and the high data rates for advanced digital modulation schemes. Rates up to 3.2 Gbps, 8-PSK modulation is standard with EDAC and convolutional encoding. Low Density Parity Coding (LDPC) and other modulation methods are also available. The PA operates in Class A mode with less than 0.3 dB of compression for exceptional performance in linear applications. The WTU is compatible with ITU, NTIA, SFCG, and MIL-STD-461 emission and radiation standards. The µKa-RH™ WTU is compatible with industry standard Class 1 encryption, such as HAIPE. The output interface is a WR-34 waveguide launch.

For more information, refer to the µKa-RH™ Wide Band Transmitter datasheet.