The activity is a development of a space segment compact C-Band LNA for use in Geostationary and Non-Geostationary Orbits. Its primary target is SBAS applications, but the Product will be capable to cover the full C-Band.
The key function of the unit is to receive a signal at Uplink C-Band to feed the signal into the C-to L-Band downconverter for L-Band signal processing. Typical input signals are C1, C5 and C5b, which when translated to L-Band are the respective L1, L5 and E5b signals.
The Product shall also be modular, such that the elements can be used for similar products and applications.