ETL Systems, a global manufacturer of RF systems and components, has launched the new and improved Falcon² Frequency Converter governing advancement in frequency conversion technology. This innovative solution, housed in a compact 1U GENUS chassis, offers enhanced RF performance, flexibility, and cooling for uplink and downlink RF signals across the L-band to Ka-band spectrum. Tailored for diverse satellite communication systems, Falcon² is the ideal choice for demanding applications.
Frequency converters play a crucial role in translating signals from one frequency band to another. The upgraded ETL Falcon² represents a significant leap forward in frequency conversion technology, demonstrating advanced agility and precision. Operating across Ka, Ku, K, C, X, L and IF-band spectrum.
Falcon² can accommodate up to four conversion modules. This includes agile or block up or down converters. All of which are field-serviceable and replaceable. With its cutting-edge design and agile functionality, users can effortlessly adapt, ensuring optimal signal reception and processing. These attributes position it as a top choice for demanding satellite communication applications.
Falcon2 offers improved RF performance and cooling features
- Hot-swappable individual cooling fans within each module.
- Utilization of a machined 4-slot housing to enhance RF performance and reduce spurious interference.
- Implementation of updated software for enhanced LO cancellation
- Introduction of an advanced field replaceable 100MHz Reference Card with improved phase noise specifications
Salient Features
- Adaptable And Field-Serviceable Design: The GENUS modular chassis, accommodating up to four conversion modules, ensures adaptability with features such as hot-swappable dual redundant power supplies and field-serviceable components. The improved design minimizes downtime and costs, making the GENUS range cost-effective across all market sectors.
- Preferred Solution For High-Resilience Scenarios: Falcon² 's superior RF performance and advanced cooling features position it as the preferred choice for teleports, earth stations, satellite operations, government and defense applications, telemetry, tracking, command, and high-resilience scenarios.
- Enhanced Spurious And Phase Noise Performance: With hot-swappable technology and complete independence of the Falcon² module, its module capacity sets a new standard. Now, featuring an advanced 100MHz reference card with superior phase noise specifications enabling the user to use the latest referencing technologies.
- A Technological Leap Forward: Described by Ben Brown, Head of RF Hardware Development at ETL Systems, as a significant leap forward in frequency conversion technology, Falcon² underscores ETL Systems' commitment to meeting industry needs.
Key Applications
- Teleports & Earth Stations
- Satellite Operations
- Government & Defence applications
- Telemetry, Tracking & Command
- High Resilience applications
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