SATCOM & Spaceflight

• Stable across temperature extremes
• Non-contacting detent mechanism
• High Power, High Isolation & Low PIM

Flann’s Spaceflight switch is now available up to 220 GHz with work continuing to extend this further. An option for a ‘New Space’ approach has also been developed which is now available. 

• High isolation & Low insertion Loss
• High reliability (>1,000,000 actuations)
• Sealed, Pressurisable to 15 psi(g) standard

Flann’s highly successful range of test & measurement switches extends to SATCOM. Designed for both internal and external usage with applications including: SATCOM Systems, Switching Networks and SNG.

• Greater than 80 dB stop band rejection
• COTS high frequency models up to 500 GHz
• Standard low pass filters for test & development

Flann can quickly develop custom filters with confidence going straight from simulation to final product, using a variety of topological features to arrive at the required performance.

• Retains Calibration in extreme Space Environment
• Aluminium, split-block design with Load Element Dual Retention
• Available from 2.60 GHz to 500 GHz

Fixed level attenuators and high performance couplers enable consistent, high accuracy measurements in the extreme Space environments. Qualified design provides low risk for new bespoke models.

• Linear & circular options available, dual polarization available with antenna feed
• High power phased array antennas & standard gain horns also available
• Additive manufacturing techniques now used for high frequency corrugated horns

Extensive range of antenna options available to suit any application. Inherently robust while providing superior sidelobe and cross-polar performance where applicable.

• Diplexers & Polarizers available for custom Rx and Tx frequencies
• OMTs available as narrow band or full band devices
• Innovative compact designs

Bespoke or COTS models available to suit existing E-band and Q/V-band designations. Compact, rugged design ensure suitability for the toughest environments while offering optimal RF performance.

• Water cooled, thermal sink plate radiation and convection cooled options available
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) carried out to confirm compliance
• Non shedding and designed with stress equalisation

High and low power terminations available using various cooling methods to meet the toughest of demands, regardless of the application. Extensive legacy supplying into ground-based TVAC environments.

• High RF performance using a thin wall, low mass, compact solutions
• Optional materials, finishes and interfaces available
• Models available from 2.6 GHz to 1.1 THz

Complex waveguide solutions enable seamless connection between custom positioned ports. Ability to incorporate multiple bends, twists and other features to meet bespoke requirements while withstanding extreme Space environments.

• Rugged metal construction with air-line coax for extreme environments
• Various waveguide and coaxial interfaces available
• End launch or alternative profiles also available

Building upon decades of supply of waveguide to coaxial adapters, spaceflight options are now available as either bespoke or COTS and to suit narrowband or full waveguide band frequencies.