SPACE

Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC) for Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier

Technical description
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The Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC) for Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) is designed for : Communication satellite payload Observation and science satellite payload Deliverable as single EPC, complete TWTA or Microwave Power Module (MPM including Linearizer and/or Channel Amplifier).

Standardized design for all Travelling Wave Tube power and frequency bands Flexible design allows quick customization of performance Very high TWT voltage & current stability for stable TWTA performances Outstanding power/mass ratio Fully potted high voltage section Extensive use of surface mounted devices Dedicated power hybrid and control ASIC Microwave Power Module (MPM) option including lineariser and/or channel amplifier

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Main features
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Compatible with most space qualified TWTs 15 to 220 W conductive and radiative TWTs L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka bands Compatible with most bus interfaces (command & telemetry format) Regulated or semi regulated primary power bus Auxiliary supplies for channel amplifier and/or linearizer High level of protection Operation at critical pressure and in plasmic environment Radiation hardened design
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Background
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Fully ESA qualified Strong heritage for EPC or TWTA on programs: EXPRESS A, EXPRESS AM, ROSETTA, HOTBIRD 6, SYRACUSE III, STAR ONE C1/C2, SOLAR STEREO, DFH3, GSAT4, KOREASAT, PLEIADES, CHINASAT 9, TURKSAT More than 9 million hours operation in orbit (01/06/07)

Production
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Delivery schedule : up to 20 / month TWTA integration facility Capacity : 200 per year

EPC block diagram

V+aux V-aux

KU-band TWTA typical spurious modulation

dBc 0

INTERNAL SUPPLY AUX. REG.

-10 -20 -30

START UP

FILAM ENT TFO

TWT F FK

-40 -50

HV TSFO

IK REG.

K W A0 C4 C3 C2 C1 A1 H

-60 -70 -80 -90 -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

POWER BUS INPUT HELIX REG.

PRIMARY REG.

TC 4 TM /TC & SECURITIES

PROTECTIONS

Frequency offset from carrier (kHz)

STATUS TM 4

IH & VA M ONITORING

ANALOG TM IH, VA, T

GALVANIC INSULATION

LV
CS97/025

EPC typical performances

TWTA output power TWTA frequency band TWT types
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15 to 220 W RF L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka low or high perveance conductive or radiative cooling anode 1; Wehnelt; up to 4 collectors 28V, 50V or 100V; regulated or semi-regulated Up to 95% 2 supplies 5 to 15V, up to 10W total power 1250 to 1450 g 177 x 63.1 x 109.4 mm to 250 x 84 x 105 mm - 20 to +70 C > 25 grms 2000 g to 4000 g < 400 fits @ 50 C 18 years

Primary power bus EPC efficiency Auxiliary supply Weight Dimensions (excl. fixation) Operating temperature Vibration Shock Reliability Design life

UK - ATOP_ EPC for travelling Tube Amplifier.doc June 2009

Thales Alenia Space ETCA 101, rue Chapelle Beaussart B-6032 Mont-sur-Marchienne Belgium Tel. : +32 (0) 71 44 23 11 Fax : +32 (0) 71 44 22 00 E-mail : etca.info@thalesaleniaspace.com www.thalesaleniaspace.com

The Thales Alenia Space ETCA policy is one of continuous development and consequently the equipment may vary in detail from the description and specification in this publication.

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