Triad RF Systems has introduced the TA1165, a high-performance solid state power amplifier purpose-built to support high-data-rate satellite communications in a compact and flight-proven package.
The TA1165 delivers up to 20 watts of saturated RF output power across a wide 5.5 to 8.5 gigahertz frequency band, supporting both C-band and X-band operations. This frequency flexibility enables the unit to serve a broad spectrum of downlink and inter-satellite link scenarios, including applications that rely on advanced modulation schemes such as DVB and DVB-S2.
Built on a Class AB GaN architecture, the amplifier is optimized for linearity and minimal signal distortion, making it well suited to digital communication protocols where link clarity and data fidelity are critical.
Triad RF’s new amplifier is more than just powerful, it is flight-proven. With over two decades of accumulated flight heritage in LEO, the company has delivered robust RF solutions for hundreds of space missions. The TA1165 continues this legacy, providing a reliable and space-qualified option for integrators who cannot afford failures or performance degradation in orbit.
The amplifier’s compact footprint, measuring just six by two point five by one point zero six inches and weighing only 482 grams, allows it to integrate seamlessly into size-constrained satellite buses. It supports a flexible input voltage range from 12 to 30 volts DC, easing integration with typical spacecraft power systems. Additional built-in protections include over, under, and reverse voltage safeguards, thermal monitoring, and survivability under open load conditions, ensuring reliable operation even in harsh orbital environments.
Designed for versatility, the TA1165 is ideal for high-resolution data downlink chains, inter-satellite links within small satellite constellations, and any mission leveraging DVB-based communications. Whether you are developing a CubeSat or a larger SmallSat platform, this amplifier enhances RF system performance without compromising your mass, power, or budget constraints.
With the TA1165, Triad RF Systems reinforces its commitment to enabling advanced satellite missions with proven, space-ready hardware. As spacecraft requirements evolve, the company continues to deliver the dependable RF building blocks engineers need to achieve mission success in orbit.
