On-Orbit Verification of a 4 × 4 Switch Matrix for Space Applications based on the Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics Technology
On-Orbit Verification of a 4 × 4 Switch Matrix for Space Applications based on the Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics Technology
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基于低温共烧陶瓷技术的空间应用4×4开关矩阵在轨验证
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2012
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M. Hein
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S. Humbla;S. Kaleem;Jens Müller;S. Rentsch;R. Stephan;Dirk Stöpel;G. Vogt;M. Hein
摘要利用低温共烧陶瓷技术（LTCC）和集成电路的混合集成，我们研制了一种结构紧凑、性能优良、机械可靠的可重构微波开关矩阵以及二极管驱动器、压控振荡器和功率检测器等外围器件。为了验证空间应用的技术，我们将这些组件组合在一起，构建了一个系统，该系统可以自动验证空间中的开关矩阵，考虑功耗，质量，整体几何尺寸和机械鲁棒性。系统通过了完整空间鉴定。在2012年7月22日发射的德国测试卫星TET-1（技术评估载体）上进行的为期一年的在轨验证（OOV）使命期间，将展示整个开关矩阵系统的正确操作和可靠性，从而展示所使用的技术。
Abstract We have developed a compact, high-performance, mechanically robust reconfigurable microwave switch matrix as well as peripheral components such as diode driver, voltage controlled oscillator, and power detector modules for satellite applications using the low temperature co-fired ceramics technology (LTCC) and hybrid integration of integrated circuits. In order to verify the technology for space applications, we combined these components to build a system that enables automated verification of the switch matrix in space, accounting for power consumption, mass, overall geometrical dimensions, and mechanical robustness. The system passed a full space qualification. During a one year On-Orbit-Verification (OOV) mission aboard the German test satellite TET-1 (technology evaluation carrier) launched on July 22, 2012, the correct operation and reliability of the entire switch matrix system and thereby the used technology will be demonstrated.