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Objectives
The main objective of the program was the qualification of a low mass and very high power corrugated feed for C-band telecom applications.
The complete design was done in aluminium and its total mass is below 1.5Kg.
PIMP was tested with values of <-140dBm for two 100w carriers.
Challenges
The main issues was to achieve a chip and light design with very good electrical performances and PIMP free. The main challenges was mass and PIMP.
Plan
The develop plan was performed in three main phases; the design of the complete set of elements, its manufacturing and, finally, the qualification of the assembly, including PIMP test.
Current Status
The equipment today is fully qualified. The program is finished.