Category: Satellite Communications RF
RF component selection and ground-test workflows for satellite communication teams.
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RF Resistors in Satellite Ground-Test Fixtures: Mounting Matters
An RF resistor used inside a satellite ground-test fixture needs a…
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Satellite Ground-Test Fixture Acceptance: What to Measure
Satellite Ground-Test Fixture Acceptance: What to Measure. Engineering concepts, examples and…
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Satellite Ground Receiver Troubleshooting with a Reference Path
A documented reference path can help isolate ground-receiver faults from fixture…
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Storing RF Accessories for Satellite Laboratory Use
Store satellite laboratory RF accessories with protected connectors, clear identities and…
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Satellite Power Monitoring: Keep Out-of-Band Response in Scope
A satellite power-monitoring result needs a stated measurement bandwidth and characterized…
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Satellite Telemetry Receiver Blocking Tests: Control Both Levels
A telemetry receiver blocking test needs independently defined wanted and interfering…
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Ground Antenna-Feed Equipment Tests: Define the Termination Boundary
A ground antenna-feed equipment test needs a termination boundary defined by…
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Satellite Array Ground Calibration: Measuring Branch Amplitude
Satellite array ground calibration requires measured branch amplitude and, where relevant,…
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Multiple Satellite IF Carriers: Calculating Total Power
Calculate total power in a multi-carrier satellite IF route by adding…
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GNSS Receiver Bench Tests: RF Level and Antenna Bias Checks
GNSS receiver bench tests need a controlled signal source, calibrated RF…