A high capacity satellite switched TDMA microwave switch matrixA description is given of the conceptual design of a high-capacity satellite switched-time division multiple access (SS-TDMA) microwave switch matrix fabricated with GaAs monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), including integration of both microwave and control logic circuits into the monolithic design. The technology required for a 30/20 GHz communications system includes an on-board SS-TDMA switch matrix. A conceptual design study that has been completed for a wideband, high-capacity (typically 100 x 100) channel switch matrix using technology anticipated for 1987 is described, noting that the study resulted in a switch matrix design concept using a coupled crossbar architecture implemented with MMIC. The design involves basic building block MMIC, permitting flexible growth and efficient wraparound redundancy to increase reliability.
Document ID
19830038558
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Cory, B. J. (General Electric Co. Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Berkowitz, M. (GE Valley Forge Space Center Philadelphia, PA, United States)