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The NewSpace revolution is transforming satellite technology development and deployment. Satellite manufacturing companies have shown that commercial space ventures can deploy sophisticated satellite communications faster than ever before. This new landscape requires: Components with military-grade reliability Manufacturing timelines aligned with commercial development cycles Solutions that don’t compromise on performance in harsh space environments The boundaries…

The testing and characterization of wideband radio frequency (RF) converters present significant challenges, particularly for product designers and engineers working on Electronic Warfare (EW) and Satellite Communication (Satcom) systems. Inefficient or inadequate testing can lead to compromised system performance, increased development costs, and even jeopardize mission success. In this article, we explore key measurement bottlenecks…

Traveling-wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) have traditionally been used in high-power radar systems for meteorology, air traffic control, defense, and maritime services. But now, there is a new technology to consider: solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs). Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based microwave SSPAs that handle higher power densities, operate effectively at elevated temperatures, and can drive TWTs in high-power…

With failure not an option, the selection of the appropriate High Power Amplifier (HPA) for aerospace applications warrants consideration of several key factors. HPAs must be able to generate high power levels while maintaining efficiency and reliability, even in harsh environments. Erzia’s involvement in aerospace goes back decades. ERZIA’s MW & RF Amplifiers and SATCOM…

RF and Microwave Mixers play a crucial role in altering signal frequencies within radio frequency (RF) and microwave communication systems. They are essential in various applications, including signal modulation, RF signal demodulation, and frequency conversion in up/down converters. To optimize system performance, it’s important to understand their key performance metrics and why they matter. Among…

The challenges in aerospace technology development are excellent fuel for innovation. For the ERZIA team, it was the strict standard for assembly processes, established by the European Space Agency (ESA), that generated a new method for solving the long-standing problem of QFN thermal cycling. In our latest paper, we detail this Quad-Flat no Leads (QFN)…