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Quad-Band Satellite Simulator Performs Satcom RF Testing

March 10, 2021

The instrument provides loop-back testing for frequency bands C, X, Ku, and Ka simultaneously, permitting earth station set-up without the need for connectivity to a satellite.

David Maliniak

Related To: Microwaves & RF

Atlantic Microwave's new model QSS-131000 quad-band satellite simulator meets the rising demand for multiple RF frequency satcom testing at satellite earth stations. Due to the growing demand for multiple connectivity on land, in the sky, and at sea, designers require loop-back test signals to be both strong and consistent, driving the importance of accurate and reliable RF signal testing. To that end, the quad-band satellite simulator provides loop-back testing for frequency bands C, X, Ku, and Ka simultaneously, permitting earth station set-up without the need for connectivity to a satellite.

The instrument makes it easier to test multiple frequencies and saves time, given that up to four ground terminals can be tested simultaneously as opposed to having to set up individual systems for each one. Housed in a weatherproof IP65-rated enclosure, the tester satisfies the requirements for VSAT testing, bent-pipe testing of mobile ground terminals, integration, EMI testing, telemetry, and airborne monitoring receiving systems. Moreover, the product is fully customizable with respect to frequency bands and ranges, polarizations (linear or circular), and conversion loss. The unit works with internal and/or external references and can be augmented with an optional control unit.

In its default configuration, the tester provides RF input and output frequencies of:

C Band: 5.850 to 6.425 GHz input; 3.625 to 4.200 GHz output
X Band: 7.90 to 8.40 GHz input; 7.250 to 7.750 GHz output
Ku Band: 14.00 to 14.50 GHz input; 10.950 to 12.750 GHz output
Ka Band: 30.00 to 31.00 GHz input; 20.200 to 21.200 GHz output

About the Author

David Maliniak | Executive Editor, Microwaves & RF

I am Executive Editor of Microwaves & RF, an all-digital publication that broadly covers all aspects of wireless communications. More particularly, we're keeping a close eye on technologies in the consumer-oriented 5G, 6G, IoT, M2M, and V2X markets, in which much of the wireless market's growth will occur in this decade and beyond. I work with a great team of editors to provide engineers, developers, and technical managers with interesting and useful articles and videos on a regular basis. Check out our free newsletters to see the latest content.

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In his long career in the B2B electronics-industry media, David Maliniak has held editorial roles as both generalist and specialist. As Components Editor and, later, as Editor in Chief of EE Product News, David gained breadth of experience in covering the industry at large. In serving as EDA/Test and Measurement Technology Editor at Electronic Design, he developed deep insight into those complex areas of technology. Most recently, David worked in technical marketing communications at Teledyne LeCroy, leaving to rejoin the EOEM B2B publishing world in January 2020. David earned a B.A. in journalism at New York University.