Hybrid microcircuits
KONGSBERG Space Electronics has developed and manufactured hybrid microcircuits for space applications for 40 years. Close to 20 000 hybrids have been supplied to more than 250 satellites in orbit.
ESA process capability approval
The hybrid assembly line has an ESA process capability approval according to ESCC 25660000 and KONGSBERG is approved by ESA as a “Category 1” manufacturer of thin film hybrids for space applications. KONGSBERG offers a range of RF hybrid amplifiers, qualified for space applications. We can also provide manufacturing services for space qualified hybrids.
Highlights
- Hybrid circuits for a range of RF functions from VHF to V-band
- RF amplifiers
- Frequency converters
- Frequency multipliers
- Voltage controlled oscillators
- Phase modulators
- DC power control
- Power switches and regulators
- Automated ESA qualified production line
- Maximum capacity of 20,000 hybrids/year
- Hybrids are manufactured and screened according to ECSS-Q-ST-60-05C
Key features
Space qualified hybrid amplifiers
- Implemented in industry standard SMTO-8 package for SMT assembly
- Manufactured and screened according to ECSS-Q-ST-60-05C
- Operating Temperature Range -20°C to +85°C
- Non-operating Temperature Range -40°C to +110°C
- Single supply voltage 5V
General purpose gain block
- Covers wide frequency range up to 6 GHz
- Gain between 13 and 24 dB
- Typical noise figure 2.5-3 dB
- IP3 between 23 to 31 dBm
- Low power consumption
Two versions covering the same frequency range
- High linearity version –IP3 26-28 dBm
- Low noise –low current version ~25 mA
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