Ku-band INET is responsible of multiplexing Ku-band uplink signal respecting the channel frequency bands and also INET is responsible of channel switching at the input stage.
Technical Specifications
Operating Frequency Band (Uplink) 17300 - 18350 MHz
Operating Frequency Band (Downlink) 11700 - 12750 MHz
No of Channel and Bandwidth 10 / 33 MHz
Switch Type SPDT Switch
Return Loss (For all 33 MHz Channels) 21 dB minimum in the Centre Frequency ± 16.5 MHz band
Insertion Loss <12 dB
Near Out of Band Rejection Centre Frequency ± 24 MHz: < 19 dB
Centre Frequency ± 41 MHz: < 30 dB
Centre Frequency ± 100 MHz: < 50 dB
Dimension 420x240x150 mm3
Mass < 6.25 kg
In-Orbit Life 15 years
RF Input /Output Interface SMA
Natural Frequency > 140 Hz
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature Range +5 ˚C to +60 ˚C (Operating Mode)
Range -30 ˚C to +80 ˚C (Survival/Non-operating mode)
Reliability <76 FIT @ 35 ˚C