Category: Satellite Communications RF
RF component selection and ground-test workflows for satellite communication teams.
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Satellite IF Isolation: Protecting Independent Monitoring Branches
Independent satellite IF monitoring branches need enough isolation for the intended…
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Static Loss Sweeps Versus Eb/N0 Tests for Satellite Modems
A static loss sweep changes signal level, while an Eb/N0 test…
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Satellite Receiver Sensitivity Reports: Document the Reference Plane
A satellite receiver sensitivity report should identify the plane where input…
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Satellite Test Attenuators: Thermal Dissipation at the First Stage
The first attenuator in a satellite test chain may absorb most…
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Satellite Ground-Test Cable Management and Repeatability
Cable management supports repeatable satellite ground tests by keeping routing, mechanical…
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Using a Termination in a Satellite Converter Network Measurement
A termination establishes the specified boundary condition at an unused converter…
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Satellite Ground Amplifier Tests: Load Selection Before RF Enable
Select the ground-test amplifier load before enabling RF, using the highest…
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Satellite IF Spectral Regrowth: Passband and Dynamic-Range Checks
A spectral-regrowth measurement needs a path covering the main signal and…
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Satellite Modem EVM Tests: Keep the Measurement Level Useful
Satellite modem EVM measurements require a useful analyzer input level and…
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Satellite Ground Receiver Overload: A Controlled Attenuation Check
A controlled attenuation check can help distinguish ground-receiver overload from inadequate…