Earth Terminal Subsystem Study. Volume 4 - Transmitter Combining for Simultaneous Transmission of FDMA and TDMA Carriers.
Abstract
This report addresses alternative methods of combining high-power TDMA and FDMA X-band carriers for simultaneous transmission from Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) earth terminals. The TDMA signal is assumed to be in Channel 1 of the DSCS III frequency plan, with the FDMA carriers in Channels 2 and 6 (on both sides of the TDMA signal). Three alternative diplexer configurations are described: (1) a conventional bandpass filter; (2) a band-stop filter; and (3) a dual E-stub filter. The three configurations are evaluated in terms of insertion loss, phase linearity, and complexity. It is concluded that the bandpass filter approach is the preferred approach, based on its low-loss characteristics and its design simplicity. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA073356
Entities
People
- Ross Winebarger
Organizations
- Computer Sciences Corporation