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Preparation of enabling space technologies and building blocks: Extending qualification range of S band diplexer regarding RF power

Programme
GSTP
Programme Reference
GT17-137TIic
Prime Contractor
WIRAN
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Poland
Preparation of enabling space technologies and building blocks: Extending qualification range of S band diplexer regarding RF power
Objectives

To validate peak power performance of current diplexer in operational environment by test.
To design and test an improved, higher peak power  variant of the diplexer.
 

Description

Achievements and status: 
Commercial S band diplexer has been tested with results close to expectations
Upgraded diplexer variant has been designed, manufactured and tested
The test showed no power improvement compared to standard variant 
 

Application Domain
GEN-Generic Technologies
Technology Domain
6 - RF Subsystems, Payloads and Technologies
Competence Domain
5-Radiofrequency & Optical Systems and Products
Initial TRL
TRL 3
Target TRL
TRL 7
Achieved TRL
TRL 7
Public Document
Executive Summary