K-BAND PASSIVE COMPONENTS Space Qualified Coaxial and WR51 Isolators, Circulators and Iso-adapters, Waveguide Loads and Microstrip Isolators

K-Band Passive Components K-Band Passive Components K-Band components for satellite communication payloads in GEO/MEO and LEO orbits. Smiths Interconnect’s broad range of K-Band passive components are specifically designed for satellite communication payloads in GEO/MEO and LEO orbits. The devices are optimised to operate over broad assigned frequency bands. Product screening and qualification are conducted in-house using our comprehensive suite of test facilities including thermal shock and cycling, sine/random vibration, mechanical shock and, where appropriate, CW and peak power under TVAC,...

K-Band Passive Components Compact In-line 2.92mm to WR51 Transition 19TM107 Specifications Parameter Non-operating Temperature Qualification/Acceptance Temperature Operating Frequency Insertion Loss Return Loss Power Handling Radiated Emissions The 19TM107 is a compact in-line 2.92mm to WR51 transition. The internal structure employs a shorted pin to provide a zero Ohm DC bleed path. The transition was designed to be used in generic applications aboard GEO/MEO payloads and has been qualified in-house by Smiths Interconnect and supplied for spaceflight. Key design performance goals were electrical...

K-Band Passive Components Low Power WR51 Circulator 19CD328 Specifications Parameter Non-operating Temperature Qualification Temperature Acceptance Temperature Operating Frequency Insertion Loss Return Loss Isolation [if supplied as an isolator] Power Handling Radiated Emissions The 19CD328 is a low power circulator designed specifically for waveguide demultiplexers (channel droppers) and is arranged mechanically so that these devices can be cascaded to suit the number of channels required. This circulator used in conjunction with a compact termination allows maximum flexibility to create an...

K-Band Passive Components Broadband, Medium Power WR51 Isolator 19HD358 Specifications Parameter Non-operating Temperature Qualification Temperature Operating Frequency Insertion Loss Return Loss Isolation Power Handling Multipaction Radiated Emissions The 19HD358 was designed to be used on the output of a TWTA employed in the transmission network of a GEO/MEO payload and following qualification by Smiths Interconnect that included multipaction testing, has been supplied for spaceflight. Key design performance goals were power handling, thermal stability and operating bandwidth with quoted performance...

K-Band Passive Components High Power WR51 Load 19TE110 Specifications Parameter Non-operating Temperature Qualification Temperature Acceptance Temperature Operating Frequency Return Loss Power Handling Radiated Emissions The 19TE110 was designed to be used in the transmission network of a GEO/MEO payload and has qualified, including multipaction, and supplied for spaceflight. Key design performance goals were power handling, thermal stability and operating bandwidth with quoted performance levels guaranteed under worst case operating conditions. The circulator was designed to be used in conjunction...

K-Band Passive Components Full Band Low Power WR51 Termination 19TE109 Specifications Parameter Non-operating Temperature Qualification Temperature Acceptance Temperature Operating Frequency Return Loss Power Handling Radiated Emissions The 19TE109 was designed for generic applications aboard GEO/MEO/LEO payloads. It has been qualified by Smiths Interconnect and supplied for spaceflight. Key design performance goals were electrical performance over a wide operating bandwidth and temperature range. Quoted performance levels are guaranteed under worst case operating conditions. The termination...

K-Band Passive Components Low Power Miniature Microstrip Isolator I178202/H Specifications Parameter Non-operating Temperature Operating Frequency Insertion Loss Return Loss Power Handling Radiated Emissions The I178202/H was designed to be used in a LEO beam forming network. It has been qualified but not yet supplied for spaceflight. Key performance requirements included electrical performance in a footprint approximately 50% smaller than a product optimised for electrical performance. This device features a microstrip interface and is ideal for hybrid construction. It must be wire bonded into...

K-Band Passive Components Flanged Low Profile Microstrip Isolator I255270/A Specifications Parameter Non-operating Temperature Acceptance Temperature Operating Frequency Insertion Loss Return Loss Isolation Power Handling Forward Power Handling Reserved The I255270/A was designed to provide interstage isolation in an SSPA used aboard a deep space probe. It has been qualified and supplied for spaceflight. Key performance requirements included device height (<2.5mm) and power handling performance. This device features a microstrip interface and is ideal for hybrid construction. It must be wire...

K-Band Passive Components SMA Low-Power Isolator I233236/A Specifications Parameter Non-operating Temperature Qualification Temperature Acceptance Temperature Operating Frequency Return Loss Insertion Loss Power Handling Radiated Emissions The I233236/A was designed to be used in an experimental inter-satellite link aboard a LEO payload. It has been qualified and supplied for spaceflight. Key performance requirements included mechanical footprint, operating performance and SMA interfaces. Smiths Interconnect SMA connectors are designed to be suitable to 26GHz and in this case the SMA connector...

K-Band Passive Components SMA to 0.38mm Socket Bulkhead Isolator I190220/B Specifications Parameter Non-operating Temperature Qualification Temperature Acceptance Temperature Operating Frequency Insertion Loss Return Loss (SKT) Power Handling (fault) Radiated Emissions The I190220/B was designed to be used on the output of a Ka to K-Band converter used aboard a GEO payload. It has been qualified and supplied for spaceflight. Key performance requirements included mechanical footprint, electrical performance, and the unique requirement to have a zero Ohm DC bleed path. Smiths Interconnect SMA connectors...