Octal TWT Power Conditioner for in-Orbit Configurable Satellites
The geostationary satellite market is evolving towards more agile, cost-effective solutions due to declining television broadcasting profitability and rising data demand. Thales Alenia Space's Space INSPIRE offers flexible payloads using advanced digital signal processing and innovative high-power amplifiers. The OCTAS EPC system supports multiple TWTs, providing adaptable solutions for modern satellites. This approach ensures compatibility with the latest satellite requirements, enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency. Qualification is ongoing, with completion expected by 2025.
Authors
- Eduardo Valencia Morales (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3398-4654)
- François Gruwe
- Chloé Kornreich
Institutions
- Thales (Belgium) (BE)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/ivec63678.2025.11115208
- Primary Topic
- Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks
- Type
- article
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