Comtech EF Data KPA - Manual (Page 19)

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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
The Comtech EF Data Ku-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier (KPA) family of products, shown
in Figure 1-1, is a line of Indoor Solid-State Power Amplifiers (ISSPAs) designed for use in
communication systems or satellite uplink data systems. The KPA operates over the RF input
frequency range of 14.0 to 14.5 GHz and provides a cost effective and more reliable replacement
for Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) amplifiers in Ku-Band terminals.
Due to its small form factor, it is also ideal for the construction of small “flyaway” terminals,
medium size (equivalent to Intelsat F) earth stations, hub earth stations for small to medium size
private networks, or point-to-point links.
Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data KPA Family of Ku-Band Solid-State Amplifiers