Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview; Figure 1-1. Comtech Ef Data Hpod Sspa - Comtech EF Data HPOD Installation And Operation Manual

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Overview

Comtech EF Data's High‐Power Outdoor (HPOD) Solid‐State Power Amplifier (SSPA) (Figure 1‐1)
delivers its rated power, guaranteed, at the 1 dB compression point, to the transmit waveguide
flange. It provides a cost effective, more reliable replacement for Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers
(TWTA) in satellite communications.

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data HPOD SSPA

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