HYBRID AMPLIFIERS

KONGSBERG offers a range of RF hybrid amplifiers, qualified for space applications. We can also provide manufacturing services for space qualified hybrids.

The space qualified hybrid amplifiers are implemented as surface mount thin film hybrids in SMTO-8 packages.

TECNICAL DATA

Per date the following amplifiers are available:

 Hybrid part-number Freq.min [MHz] Freq.max [MHz] Gain [dB] NF [dB] IP3 [dBm] DC Current @ 5V [mA]
STH-2130 3 250 16 4 +28 45
STH-2135 3 250 15 3 +23 23
STH-2143 1000 3000 14 2.5 +27 36
STH-2148 1000 3000 13 2 +24 25
STH-2153 100 1200 13 3 +27 36
STH-2158 100 1200 13 2.5 +23 25
STH-2165 20 800 20 2 +18 15
STH-2173 750 3000 24 2.5 +27 60
STH-2178 1000 2000 24 2.5 +24 42
STH-2523 2500 6000 14 2.5 +26 36
STH-2528 2500 6000 13 2.5 +23 25
STH-4192 1000 4000 15 3.5 +28 80
STH-4193 100 2000 16 2 +31 80

All performance data are typical values.

Other amplifier types may also be available on request.

Manufacturing capability and capacity

The KONGSBERG Hybrid Amplifiers are manufactured, screened and tested according to ECSS-Q-ST-60-05.

  • Production lines prepared for variable volumes
  • Maximum capacity 20 000 hybrids/year
  • Automated processes -> Stable and controlled production
  • Automated test systems for performance characterization over temperature
  • Advanced process control, based on monitoring of process quality and stability