Space Amplifiers
We provide qualified PM and Non-PM Boosters and PreAmplifiers for LEO, MEO, and GEO, where high reliability, low mass and low power consumption are essential. Our customized “New Space” designs use COTS optical components, which have undergone rigorous testing to ensure survivability under vacuum and radiation conditions. Optional radiation tolerant control electronics are available for simplified operation. Our custom mechanical housings are designed around your footprint and mission specific shock and vibration requirements, with additional radiation shielding for missions up to 100 krad.
With our space qualified building blocks, we can move rapidly from custom EM designs, to successful QM qualification, to full FM serial production. All quality control processes are in place, making the transition from prototype to serial production ramp up seamless. R&D and manufacturing are conducted in our North American facility.
With over 30 years of experience in providing optical amplifiers for sensing, test systems, submarine and terrestrial communications, we are now launching into space.
Applications
- Free space Optics
- Inter-satellite Links
- Satellite-to-Ground Links
- Optical Ground Stations
Custom Designs to meet Mission-Critical Requirements
- COTS Optical components qualified to 100 krad
- Available in PM or Non-PM
- Redundant and Non-redundant configurations
- Compact size
- Very low power consumption
- 1550-nm band or 1060-nm band
Space-Qualified
- Radiation-Tolerant Electronics
- Optical components qualified for up to 100 krad and thermal extremes
- Mechanical housing tested to withstand intensive shock & vibration
Cost effective, space saving and reliable.
Call us for more information on our SPA line of amplifiers for intra-satellite optical communications.
| SPA-P30 | SPA-P33 | SPA-P36 | SPA-R40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Range | 1536 nm to 1565 nm | |||
| Saturated Output Power | 30 dBm (1 Watt) | 33 dBm (2 Watts) | 36 dBm (4 Watts) | |
| Gain | 40 dB | |||
| Noise Figure | 7.5 dB Max | 5 dB | ||
| Input Power Monitor | Available | |||
| Input Isolator | Available | |||
| Connectors | Pigtailed | |||
| Fiber Type | PM or Non PM available | |||
| Operation Mode | ACC or APC | |||
| Operating Temperature | -10˚C to + 65˚C | |||
| Storage Temperature | -40˚C to + 80˚C | |||
| Space Environment | Yes | |||
| Radiation: TID | 30 to 100 Krad | |||