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The article discusses the importance of radio frequency over fiber (RFoF) in military communications and autonomous military systems in the U.S. Topics discussed include RF bands that are being used in military communications, the use of RFoF technology to transfer electromagnetic signals over fiber optic links through amplitude modulation, and military applications for antenna remoting with RFoF including satellite communication, radar systems and covert surveillance.

The article offers information on Radiall's SMP-MAX Evolution, a new expansion of the SMP-MAX series, representing a significant advancement in subminiature RF connectivity.

The article discusses the development of Radio Frequency (RF)-over-Fiber technology, its applications in various sectors like telecommunications, broadcasting, aerospace, and defense, and PPM Systems' leadership in developing innovative solutions. It highlights the technology's benefits like low signal loss, interference immunity, and long-distance transmission, and it emphasizes its applicability across various industries.

The article offers U.S. microwave industry-related news briefs as of October 1, 2021. TPC Wire & Cable has completed the acquisition of custom cable supplier The First Electronics Corp. (FEC). thinkRF Corp. and TMY Technology Inc. have partnered to develop and distribute 5G, 6G and advanced mmWave applications. ZTE Corp. and Hangzhou Branch of China Telecom have conducted 300 MHz 5G QCell verification to prepare for the 19th Asian Games in 2022.

The article focuses on the solid-state technologies such as gallium nitride (GaN) are transforming satcom. It mentions that several broad trends are creating new and more challenging requirements for the radio frequency front-end (RFFE) in satcom equipment; and also mentions the satcom industry has progressively moved to higher-frequency bands to support growing demand for bandwidth.

The article discusses Raytheon Intelligence and Space, successfully demonstrated the next-generation, transportable beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS), Troposcatter communication system for U.S. Army.

The article describes the strategy of satellite services business Intelsat for high bandwidth satellites. Topics covered include the features of the Intelsat EpicNG platform that will deliver 25 to 60 gigabit per second (Gbps) per satellite, its launch of the IntelsatOne Flex service to deliver an enterprise grade service with tiered committed information rate (CIR) plan, and the innovations that Intelsat EpicNG satellite will introduce.

The article discusses the developments of the microwave technology in Europe. It outlines the progress of satellite communications from the launch of Sputnik to the use of satellites for mobile broadcast, as well as the innovations of microwave radar. It states that satellite is an important element for telecommunications, commercial systems, navigation and Earth observation. Meanwhile, radar has been used for automotive applications and terrorism prevention. It denotes that microwave research is taking an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach enabling system capabilities to guide the selection of new technologies.

Ultra-fast 100 GHz electrical sampling gates ("samplers") with aperture widths of 7 picoseconcis, and pulse generators ("pulsers") with usable output energy extending to over 150 GHz, have both recently been demonstrated using a new, low-cost, fully monolithic "Rapid Automatic Cascocle Exchange" (RACE) IC circuit architecture. These samplers, cast in Indium Phosphide (InP) DHBT and SiGe HBT IC processes, achieve comparable bandwidths to expensive hybrid sampler/pulser approaches, but with higher repetition rate and greatly reduced cost, size and power This circuit architecture's minute size further allows integration of multiple inherently-matched samplers and pulsers on a single IC, enabling small, low-cost microwave system solutions in ultra-wideband (UWB) communications, radar, satellite up-and down-conversion, network/spectrum analysis and spectroscopy, direct RF synthesis and acquisition, time-gated imaging and near zero-cost physical layer (PHY) analysis integrated into networking chips. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article features the functions and related operations with regards to testing satellite frequency converters. These converters are key components in modern satellite communication systems and create special characterization challenges for developers and manufacturers. It is stated that difficulties encountered during operations often lie in the fact that, unlike most other applications of converters, the local oscillators are embedded in the converter and are completely inaccessible to outside instruments.

The article reports on the development of beam-forming network for European satellite antennas which is known to be connected to that of beam-forming networks. Related topics discussed include a proposal for a beam-forming network classification, beam-forming network topologies, beam-forming network transmission lines and transmission lines. It is concluded that this paper reviewed the basic concepts and techniques of beam-forming networks for satellite multiple beams and reconfigurable antennas.

The article reports on QinetiQ's launching of European satellite interference geolocation service. This service will help fight accidental disruptions to satellite communications services and will be operating on a 24/7 basis allowing customers to rapidly locate and identify the source of interference to their satellites.

The article discusses about Northrop Grumman Corp. has demonstrated technology for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (EHF)' payload that will greatly improve warfighters' access to military satellite communications while increasing the range of missions the system can support on the ground, at sea and in the air. Northrop Grumman's Space Technology sector has completed electrical testing of the uplink phased array antenna, which receives signals from ground terminals. One of the new technologies developed for the Advanced EHF payload, the antenna directs radio frequency beams electronically rather than by moving reflectors mechanically.

The article informs that the European Defence Agency (EDA) has appointed Thales Group, a French multinational company, to conduct a study regarding the terrestrial and satellite communication network programmes in European Union. The project will comprise four phases including identification of operational scenarios and capability requirements, terrestrial systems and technical characterisation of communication systems.

The article reports on the successful testing of the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite communications conducted by Raytheon Co. and the U.S. Army. It notes that Raytheon Co. has been awarded the 97.5 million dollars contract to upgrade the existing Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical Terminal (SMART-T) systems of the U.S. Army. It adds that the AEHF solutions will increase the data rate of protected satellite communications across the U.S. Armed Services.

The article reports that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will finance the $6.8 billion worth of wireless communications upgrades and new deployment in the U.S. over 2009-2010. According to the article, the Act provides essential one-off opportunity for wireless equipment vendors. ABI Research Inc. Vice President Stan Schatt stated that ARRA depicts a windfall for wireless service providers and for satellite service providers.

The article focuses on the awarding of 28 million euros by French armaments directorate (DGA) to EADS Defence & Security and Atrium for a satellite intelligence contract in France. The Portail Hôte d' Accôs au Renseignement de l'Observation Spatiale (PHAROS) system will enable the forces based in mainland France or deployed in theatres of operation abroad to have common access to the image acquired by military satellites including France, Italy and Germany. carried out in partnership with EADS Defence and Communication Systems and Atrium Satellites Ground Systems and other subcontractors.

The article reports on the completion of the on-orbit reconfiguration of the five satellite Milstar constellation initiated through the collaboration between the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin Corp. The effort is to maximize the system's capabilities to provide secure, reliable and robust communications worldwide. The Milstar constellation also offers a protected, global communications network and transmits voice, data and imagery. According to Leonard F. Kwiatkowski of Military Space Programs, they are proud of the capability they have demonstrated to increase the effectiveness of the critical system to their customer.

The article reports that Lockheed Martin Corp. has successfully completed a major design review of the Transformational Satellite Communication System (TSAT) Space Segment. The completion of the review for TSAT signals the team's readiness to proceed with the next development phase of the program. TSAT will provide users with wideband, highly mobile, beyond line-of-sight protected communications to support network-centric operations for the future battlefield.

The article reports that the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) from Raytheon Co. is the first satellite communications (SATCOM) system to successfully log on to and communicate with the U.S. government's Milstar SATCOM system. The NMT uses low and medium data rate waveforms. It provides naval commanders and sailors with greater data capacity and improved protection against enemy intercept and jamming.

Reports on the successful creation of two joint ventures by Alcatel SA and Finmeccanica SpA in Europe. Terms of the agreement; Benefits of the collaboration for both companies; Significance of the strategic alliance on the telecommunications and satellite industries.

The article presents information on contract negotiations related to XTAR LLC. The company announced that it has been awarded a contract with the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office (DTS-PO) to provide X-band communications services to embassies and consulates in Africa and Asia. The company will allow DTS-PO to use its currently installed X-band terminals, maintain assured communication access and increase the system performance through the powerful "XTAR-FUR" satellite.

The article presents information on various courses that will be conducted in different parts of the world on electronic goods and apparatus. The course on Antenna Engineering presents the theory and practice of antenna engineering, covering the range of antenna properties and types from bask to state-of-the-art. A five day course is a unique opportunity for recent graduates or those new to the field to gain the most up-to-date understanding of modern measurements. The course on Satellite Communications Networks and Applications provides an intensive review of satellite communications networks and applications from a system development perspective.

This intensive, five-day course provides acceleration through the RF design learning curve by presenting a comprehensive introduction to RF and microwave design theory, techniques and measurements. A course on satellite communications networks and applications will provide an intensive review of satellite communications networks and applications from a system development perspective. A course Antenna engineering will present the theory and practice of antenna engineering, covering the range of antenna properties and types from basic to state of the art.

The Canadian Government has awarded a contract worth Canadian $ 3.29 million for a reconfigurable satellite terminal technology demonstration project, to a tri-team of companies comprising QinetiQ PLC, Spectrum Signal Processing Inc. and MacDonald Dettwiler. By implementing Software Defined Radio technologies and the Software Communications Architecture developed by the Joint Tactical Radio System program in the U.S., a single satellite terminal will be capable of supporting several satellite networks, operating at different frequencies with different waveforms and protocols.

Lockheed Martin Corp. announced that it has successfully completed on schedule the critical design review phase of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) program and is beginning production of the next generation military communication satellite system. The AEHF system will feature several state-of-the-art technologies, including a sophisticated payload and phased array antennas provided by Northrop Grumman Space Technology, Redondo Beach, California, and an electric propulsion system, provided by Aerojet, Sacramento, California.

Focuses on the announcement by Harris Corp., a world leader in multi-band satellite communications terminals for the U.S. Department of Defense, that it has delivered 13 of the first 28 transit case-configured Lightweight Multi-band Satellite Terminals (LMST) to the U.S. Marine Corps. Terms of the contract; Responsibility of Harris Corp. for the LMST Block 5 ground terminal program; Features of LMST.