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AR Benelux B.V. Provides High Power Microwave Test System For European Space Agency
Limerick, Ireland – May 3, 2011 – AR Benelux, a Netherlands-based division of AR Europe, has developed a 10 channel High Power RF system in Ku-Band (10.7 – 12.8 GHz) for the European Space Agency (ESA) to test key component parts of ESA's future satellites.
Ever increasing demand for higher bandwidth has resulted in higher transmission power by satellites. It has now become more critical to test the components of the satellite to assure that they are capable of handling the increased RF power and the increasing number of channels.
The problem is that it is not possible to test or replace components on satellites that have been launched. AR Benelux, based in Hazerswoude-Dorp, Netherlands, created a uniquely effective solution. Its "Multi-Carrier Test System" tests the component placed in a vacuum chamber under accurately controlled power and phase conditions and generates the required high RF power.
The results of AR Benelux's "Multi Carrier Test System" have been extremely reliable and the company sees applications for satellite-component design companies around the world as current satellites are replaced with more powerful versions that are able to satisfy the demand of increased bandwidth and channels.
Some key specifications of this system are:
- Liquid cooling to eliminate audio noise and excessive heat dissipation
- Phase error < 3 degrees during the entire test
- Very accurate power leveling within 0.2dB
- Cost effective frequency generation with Arbitrary Modulations
- Intuitive software control interface to define Multi Carrier patterns
- Multipoint fault detections and operator safety provisions
- Flexible design for operation at other frequency bands.
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About AR
AR Competitive Edge products supply a multitude of unique RF solutions to companies around the world and is represented throughout Europe by AR Europe. The company's limitless support network reaches the far corners of the globe. AR products are backed by the company's "Competitive Edge" warranty, the most comprehensive warranty in the industry. When companies purchase from any AR company they have the peace of mind that comes from knowing the global leader will be there to help with any problems today, tomorrow and always.
For more information, contact AR Benelux BV, Frankrijklaan 7, 2391PX Hazerswoude-Dorp, the Netherlands +31-172-423000 or at www.arbenelux.com
info@arbenelux.com
About ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
ESA is an international organization with 18 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programs and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.