Dual-Conversion Microwave Down Converter for Nanosatellite Electronic Warfare Systems
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Abstract
In this work, a microwave down converter is proposed for nanosatellite electronic warfare applications. It provides high spurious suppression by exploiting a dual-conversion architecture and premium performance in terms of noise figure and linear dynamic range. The system design takes advantage of commercial off-the-shelf components, thus allowing for both fast and cost-effective prototyping, which are key requirements particularly concerning CubeSat systems. Since different military, commercial, radar and communication systems operate in the 2–18 GHz frequency band, the capability to integrate such kinds of receivers in CubeSats represents the new frontier of the electronic warfare systems. Moreover, due to the wide operating bandwidth, it can be successfully exploited as the receiver for different applications, e.g., satellite communication, radars, etc.
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OpenAlex topics: Satellite Communication Systems · Antenna Design and Optimization · Spacecraft Design and Technology
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Department of Engineering, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
Italspazio S.r.l., 95037 Catania, Italy
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