X Band T/R Modules

Applications

SAR Antenna Arrays

Main features

X Band

Dual T/R Module

Temperature telemetry

6 bit Amplitude and Phase setting

Background

COSMO SkyMed (5120 dual FM T/R

modules delivered)

Kompsat (680
delivered)

A new generation of X-band T/R modules

is under development

dual

T/R

Modules

Technical Description

The main functions of T/R Module are :

o
o
o

Amplify
the
RF
signal
for
Transmission/Reception;
Select the polarization of the
transmitted/received signal (H or V);
Control the amplitude and phase of
the transmitted/received signal

The T/R module is able to switch

between two different receiving paths and
two different transmitting paths for either
horizontal and vertical polarization: a T/R
Switch selects among the common
receiving path and one of two
transmission path (H or V), while a Pole
Switch selects between two receiving
LNA (H or V).

The T/R Module includes a calibration

port which is a signal path for the
instrument calibration.

8 T/R modules may be grouped on a EFE (Electronic

Front End) assembly which includes also the
following functions:
o

RF routing

DC Power conditioning (storage through bank

capacitors, switching, fuses protection)

Digital signal conditioning (commands receive

and distribution, protection against wrong
commands, telemetries return)

X Band T/R Module Block Diagram

Main Performances
X band, 4% bandwidth
35 dBm

Operating Frequency
Tx Output Power (@3 dB
compression)
Tx linear Gain
Rx Noise Figure
Rx Gain
Operating Temp. Range

35 dB
3.3 dB
28 dB
-30 / +50 C

Mass, Dimensions and Consumption

DC Power Consumption
Mass Properties
Outline Dimensions
This datasheet is not contractual and can be changed without any notice

For further information, please contact

Thales Alenia Space Italy
Via Saccomuro, 24
00131 ROMA - ITALY
Tel.: + 39(0)6 41511
Fax: + 39(0)6 4190675
Website : www.thalesaleniaspace.com

7.5 W Tx, 1.2 W Rx

57 grams
21 mm x 92 mm
Updated : June 2012