SSPA
Satellite Communications Glossary
Satellite Communications — SSPA
Information on SSPA
The final stage of the transponder includes a power amplifier such as a TWTA or a transistor SSPA . SSPAs (SSPAs) are tending to replace TWTAs for low-to-medium power requirements due to their better linearity and lower power requirements. The amount of power available for amplification is limited by the power-generation capability of the satellite platform. TWTAs provide output powers of several hundred watts with efficiencies of up to 40-50% with a gain of approximately 55 dB. SSPAs provide output powers of 10-30W with efficiencies of 20-35% with gains of approximately 50 dB.
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