A low cost, reconfigurable, and power efficient FPGA based all-digital transmitter for low earth satellite applications

This research project investigates the design of an all-digital transmitter that is suitable for low earth orbit satellite (LEO) networks. Important requirements for the satellite application include a transmit system that has a software reconfigurable hardware platform that is power efficient and can generate modulated output signals at the carrier frequency. The architecture also needs to be scalable such that digital beamforming can be implemented with an array of power amplifiers and antennas. The outcomes of the research project are expected to enhance the technology that can be deployed on spaceborne assets that are essential to LEO satellite networks that provide global access to high data rate communication services.

Faculty Supervisor:

Thomas Johnson

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Partner:

Kepler Communication

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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