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Objectives
The performed activity is in response to an imminent market need for Agile Converters for Ka/IF and Q- and V-band, of which the proposed Agile synthesized LO and digital gain control (DCLO – Digital Control & LO) module is a key part. The DCLO is a generic function that is intended to be used in different applications, especially converters and receivers interfacing payload processors at different frequencies.
Challenges
The main challenge is to achieve a flexible design while delivering good phase noise and low spurious levels at the output of the final Converter/Receiver.
System Architecture
The Agile Converter combines a modular architecture with software controlled local frequency and gain to flexibly address a wide range of frequency converter and receive requirements.
Plan
The project has consolidated user requirements, developed a preliminary design and evaluated the DCLO element via the assembly and testing of a breadboard.
Current Status
The Project has been successfully completed and compliance to the consolidated requirements have been verified on an integrated breadboard.
