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Silva, Arnold
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Advances in Ground Transmitters for the NASA Deep Space Network
The Deep Space Network (DSN), managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for NASA, is equipped with multiple microwave transmitters ranging in average radiated power from 200 W to 400 kW. The transmitters are used for routine or emergency communication with spacecraft, for navigation, and for radio science tasks. The latest advances in transmitter engineering were implemented in a new generation of 20-kW dual-band transmitters developed for the DSN 34-m beam waveguide antennas. Innovations include additional X-band communication capability for near Earth missions, new control algorithms, automated calibration, improved and expanded computerized monitoring and diagnostics, reduced cabling, and improved maintainability. The innovations were very beneficial for the DSN 'overload' during the Mars 2003/2004 missions and will benefit other missions throughout the next decade. This paper describes the current design of the new transmitters and possible future developments.
Ka-band wide-bandgap solid-state power amplifier task
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Ka-band wide-bandgap solid-state power amplifier technology
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Spectral Analysis and Performance of a 20KW CW Uplink Transmitter
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Analysis and Performance of a 12-Pulse High Power Regulator
Under work being performed to upgrade the 20 Kilowatt CW uplink transmitters of the NASA Deep Space Network (DSN), the high voltage regulator has been revisited in order to optimize its performance (long-term stability and regulation), and enhance field reliability.