Space Amplifiers

One of MPBC's Space-Based Optical 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

Custom Designs to meet Mission-Critical Requirements

Space-Qualified

An MPBC SPA prototype enclosure ready for vibration testing.
 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPA - Space Amplifiers

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