LINEARIZER TECHNOLOGY
PRODUCTS
DIGITALLY CONTROLLED &
PREDISTORTION LINEARIZER MODULES
S Series | C, X, Ku, K, Ka, Q & V-Band
Compact Digitally Controlled Linearizer Modules
for Use in TWTAs Power Amplifiers
The S series offer a complete frontend and a predistortion linearizer in a single compact module. They are intended to be installed within TWT and Klystron high power amplifiers. SSPA versions are also available. They provide high gain (>40 dB) with a wide range attenuator (>30 dB), analog or digital control, and optional power detection and mute control. They typically give a 4X power increase with multicarrier traffic and advanced digital modulation. Alignment is done at the time of installation and typically requires less than 10 minutes.
X Series | C, Ku, Ka
Predistortion Linearizer Modules for
GaN Solid State Power Amplifiers
Available for VHF, UHF, and microwave and millimeter-wave bands. X Series is designed specifically for manufacturers of GaN SSPAs, and involve the following steps:
- The amplifier manufacturer (AM) provides LTI with information on the nonlinear characteristics of their amplifier. LTI engineers provide an estimate of the performance improvement of a GLFE.
- Once approved, LTI will provide a GLFE for testing.
- LTI will then finalize and undertake to the production of GLFEs.
LBUC Series | X, Ku, Ka, Quad, Dual
Compact Digitally Controlled Linearizer Modules
for Use in High Power Amplifiers (HPAs)
LBUCs, linearized block upconverters, are available for X, Ku and Ka and Q-band. They directly drive high power amplifiers (TWTAs, KPAs, SSPAs) from an L or X-Band signal source. LBUCs provide high gain (>40 dB) with a wide range attenuator (>35 dB), analog or digital control, and an external or internal reference. They typically give a 4X power increase with multicarrier traffic and advanced digital modulation. Alignment is done at the time of installation and typically requires less than 10 minutes.
N Series
Linearizer Modules designed as
an economical solution for TWTAs
Offering one, two or three Linearized Band Options in one housing, the N Series Linearizer provides a Wide Dynamic Range for Digital, Analog & Mixed Signals. This linearizer is easy to align, features full Uplink bandwidths and has analog control.
MPM Linearizers
Custom linearizers for Microwave Power Modules are available upon request. Today we have many in active use.
After Market Distortion Correction Solutions
WAFL Series L/S, C, X, Ku, K (DBS), Ka & Q- Band
Provide TWTAs with an effective 4x power increase with digital & multicarrier traffic
WAFL series linearizers are standard 19″ rack mounted panel units intended for use with TWTAs, Klystrons, and SSPAs. They give an effective 4x power increase with digital and multicarrier traffic. Installation is usually less than 30 minutes using the Quick Start Alignment Guide. LTI is also available 24/7 to provide extensive technical support.
WAFL Series rack mount linearizers are available in either analog, front panel control or our “Set and Forget” Computer Controlled option. Usually configured and preset at our facility prior to shipment, this unit features one setting to cover the full uplink band.
Popular options include:
- Serial (RS232/485), Parallel or LAN Interface
- Gain/Delay Equalizer
- Power Monitor
- Fault Alarm
Custom MIC | Hybrid (SSA’s)
Predistortion Linearizer Modules for
Solid State Power Amplifiers
Custom MIC/hybrid linearizer modules are available for VHF, UHF, and microwave and millimeter-wave bands for use with bipolar, FET, MESFET, HEMT and HBT. Whether your application is for a Class A, AB or B amplifier, LTI can develop for you a custom linearizer module, while providing 100% support from development through production including customer product support.
A custom development program designed specifically for manufacturers of SSPAs (Solid State Power Amplifiers). It has the following steps:
- The amplifier manufacturer (AM) provides LTI detailed information on the nonlinear characteristics of their amplifier. LTI engineers, using proprietary modeling software, will provide an estimate of the performance improvement of a custom-designed LTI linearizer module. Typically, the more non-linear the amplifier, the greater the benefit of linearization.
- LTI will develop a breadboard module for the AM to test with the SSPA. LTI will work with the AM to optimize the module design.
- When an optimum design is reached, LTI will produce a hybrid preproduction engineering model for further testing to finalize the design.
- LTI will then finalize the production design and undertake to produce a quantity of units.
- LTI is there to support the manufacture of linearized SSPAs as needed.
Gain flatness/phase Equalizers (TEQs)
TEQ series equalizer for C, X, Ku and Ka Satellite Bands
LTI has both custom and TEQ series module equalizers designed to correct the frequency response slope of RF/microwave/millimeter-wave power amplifiers and other applications. Standard units are available in C-Band, X-Band, Ku and Ka-Band frequencies for TWTs, Klystrons and solid state Power Amplifiers. They provide full uplink bandwidths and simple voltage control of the slope.
Electronic Control, Temperature Compensation and Gain available if needed
LINEARIZER TECHNOLOGY
CUSTOM TEST SYSTEMS
Custom Test Systems for distortion related measurements are available for HF through millimeter-wave frequencies including multi-tone, NPR and ACPR applications. Options include noise sources, filters and ATE software. Contact LTI to discuss your needs.
NPR
Analog signal generation using real noise sources test sets available
Custom Distortion Test Systems
- Multi-tone, NPR, ACPR…
- Custom Frequencies + Bandwidths Available
- Self Contained Noise Source + Filters
- Supports Testing of L, S, C, Ku + K Band in a Single Test-Set
Distortion-Product Summary
- Frequency Bands
- Noise Bandwidth
- Test-Set Notch Depth
- Band Pass Flatness
- Test-Set Output Power
- Power Requirements
- Rack Mount (2U)
L-Band 1.0 to 2.0 GHz S + C-Band 2.0 to 6.0 GHz Ku-Band 10.5 to 13.5 GHz K-Band 18.0 to 22.0 GHz Ka-Band 26.0 to 32.0 GHz 40 MHz (custom BW available) ≥ 38 dB 1.25 dB -20 dBm (custom output power available) 110Vac/220Vac 3.4 “(H) x 19”(W)
Non-linear Systems Analysis/ Simulation Services
Prediction of System Performance: C/I, NPR, spectral spreading, ACP, bit error rate, eye pattern, etc., for different forms of modulation (BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, MSK, OFDM, QAM…)
Benefits of Linearization: Advantages and trades provided by different forms of linearization (predistortion, feed forward, feedback, digital/baseband correction…)
Link Budget Calculation for Satellite & Terrestrial Systems: Including noise analysis, adjacent channel/satellite interference and rain availability (Crane model).
Advantage of Coding: Including error correcting codes (Reed-Solomon, convolutional and turbo…)
LINEARIZER TECHNOLOGY
CUSTOM PRODUCTS
From HF and below to > 100 GHz, Photonics and Cable Applications, Correction of both Linear and Non-Linear Distortion, Digital Linearization techniques, Harmonic Distortion and Multi-Octave Applications, IF Linearization, Linearization of lo-level (LNAs, Mixers…) to super high power applications are all made possible by LTI. See below just a few examples of our popular custom products.
CLFE Series Phase Combined HPA Drivers
The Ka Band CLFE is an Integrated Driver Amplifier for Phase Combined TWTAs providing 180º of PHASE SHIFT and independent LEVEL and PHASE adjustment in each output path. Features include:
- 1 Input, 2 Outputs
- 36 dB GAIN, +26 dBm Pout
- 35 dB Input Attenuator Range
- > 5 dB Independent Path GAIN Adjustment
- 50º Independent Path PHASE Adjustment
- 180º PHASE SHIFT
- Compact Design: 4.5” x 3.0” x 0.8”
- Superior flatness, stability and performance over temperature