Satellink, Inc.

United States

Satellink has a long history of meeting the stringent demands of military and government communication applications. We employed our decades of technical expertise for the design and manufacture of this multi-channel telemetry frequency converter for the satellite launch, tracking, and monitoring industry.We engineered this frequency converter to provide a robust, high-stability receiver solution for remote terminal data collection. Our highly disciplined engineering team established and refined the design to ensure it was qualified to perform according to customer specifications. We sourced the components and performed all assembly, silk screening, and painting operations inside our Texas facility. Extensive functionality testing verified the device was in conformance with MIL-STD-461 requirements for the control of electromagnetic interference.Designed to operate over 4 frequency bands, it features a low noise figure of 10.5 dB max, gain of 15 dB 1.0 dB, and 50 ohm nominal inputoutput impedance. Measuring 15.5" in length, 15.0" in width, and 6" in height, it was constructed to withstand temperatures from 0C to 50C.

From engineering design to component sourcing and assembly, Satellink is an industry leading provider of custom controllers used in antenna systems for high performance satellite communication applications. We built the low noise amplifier controller shown here for use in a ground terminal application.Housed in an aluminum enclosure with dimensions of 19" in length and 1.72" in width, this antenna controller is capable of continuous status monitoring. Built to operate reliably -30C to 55C temperatures in altitudes up to 13, 500, it was designed for automatic transfer for unattended operation, and offers remote control on power up for power failure recovery.Engineered and constructed in our Texas facility, this component was subject to stringent quality assurance protocols for testing and verification of its operational and mechanical parameters.

Satellink is a premium provider of microwave products and subsystems, offering state-of-the-art custom frequency converters for a range of applications across industries including aerospace, telecommunications, and the military among others. Available types include down and up converters, built to customer specifications and application criteria. Converters are lightweight at 1 oz - 10 oz, with typical sizes 2 in - 10 in, and possible sizing up to 200 in. Product features are optimized for performance and maximum reduction of noise interference, they include single and dual conversion, local oscillator monitor output, lock indicator, automatic external reference oscillator frequency determination, synthesized phase locked local oscillator, and remote intermediate frequency bandwidth filter control.Converters are used after the amplifier in a system, and are sometimes combined with low noise amplifiers (LNA). Filters available for tailored passband transmission include preselection, image rejection, IF, and switchable bandpass. Other design options include customized interface and connections, sealed or pressurized units, and peak pulse protection. Satellinks units cover a wide dynamic range of -100 to 40 dBm and handle L, S, C, X, SHF, KU, and K bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. All units are provided with controller equipment and EMIRFI shielding. Frequency converters are comprehensively tested for functionality and accuracy, undergoing environmental tests, scalar and vector network analysis, noise measurement inspection, frequency counters, and spectrum analyzers. Typical turnaround times are 140 - 180 days with prototype to production volume (1 - 2000 units) available. All manufacturing takes place in Satellinks ISO 9001:2008 certified facility, and meets all applicable industry standards. Satellink boasts unparalleled manufacturing expertise not found elsewhere in industry, along with offering a host of unique value added ancillary services.

Satellink provides the design and manufacturing services for special items related to satellite receiving equipment and customers specific applications. This specialized service utilizes the control and remote interface communications standards as outlined by RS-489 and RS-232, as well as Ethernet capabilities. Products are suitable for a range of applications including satellite, communications, shipboard, airport surveillance, and radar. As with all Satellink products, integrity and quality are ensured with comprehensive inspections along with functional and physical verification testing.All products are designed and manufactured by skilled engineers and technicians, and held to the highest industry standards including the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation, Bureau of Industrial Security (BIS), FCC Compliance, and MIL-STD-215. Typical lead time for special items is 4-9 months, with possible production of 1 - 2000 units. Satellink has the experience to custom fabricate any item to meet todays critical demands. Other value added services unique for our field include product development, evaluation, assembly, testing, alignment, and repair.

Satellink is an accomplished supplier of state-of-the-art low noise linear amplifiers found in cutting edge applications. We designed and manufactured the UHF diplexer LNA for a customer in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry, where lightweight construction, economically-sized packaging, and precision performance are critical. In addition to engineering, we sourced all the required components, assembled the devices, and applied a protective chromate conversion coating. Quality assurance protocols, conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-810, included functional testing as well as dimensional inspections and verification.Featuring an EMI-shielding aluminum enclosure, this LNA provides transmit-receive functionality from a 5.37" in height, 4.50" in width, and 1.12" in depth package. Weighing only 2 lbs., it operates in the 248 to 270 MHz minimum frequency range and offers a low noise figure of 2.0 dB max. We designed it to withstand temperatures from -55C to 71C, 100% humidity conditions, and pressures at altitude of up to 70, 000. It was designed to provide 230, 000 hours of stable, reliable operation.