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ASC Signal Capabilities
Prepared by ASC Product & Support Group
May 24th, 2013
About the Company About ASC Formerly Andrew Satellite Communications, ASC Signal is a leading manufacturer of earth station antennas and accessories for commercial and government satellite communication applications.
Our Mission ASC Signal strives to be the preferred provider of high quality, value driven communication products and solutions around the world creating an exceptional customer experience.
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Who is ASC Signal? Vital Statistics Owners: Resilience Capital Partners, a US- based private equity company with portfolio company revenues of over $1 billion. Headquarters: Plano, Texas USA Worldwide Presence: Fourteen sales and services offices located in North America, South America, Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa. Quality Program: Registered ISO 9001:2008 ITAR: DDTC Registered M22392 CG Program: Certified 23026 Employees: 125+ Worldwide
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Facilities Plano, TX, USA
Corporate headquarters Product & Support Systems Integration Engineering
Whitby, Ontario, Canada Operations Manufacturing Engineering
Ashburn, Ontario, Canada Test Range; S to Ka-band,
Caddo Mills, TX, USA Test Range; UHF to Ka-band
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Expertise Strong Technical Staff
Full time engineering professionals: PhD/MS/BS RF/Microwave Engineering Filters, Diplexers, Horns
Large Antenna Structures State-of-the-art PO, FDTD, FEA programs
Structural/Mechanical Engineering Precision Reflector Assemblies Robust Pedestals and Mounts ANSYS based structural/thermal analysis
Electronic Hardware/Software Engineering Microprocessor and sensor based systems PCB Design and Test Patented Tracking Algorithms
Systems Engineering 25 year track record
Manufacturing Process Development 4
ASC Signal Product Lines
HF Antennas ATC and Weather Radar Antennas Radar and Full Motion Pedestals SIGINT\ELINT Apertures Earth Station Antenna Systems System & Solution Integration
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HF Antennas The most comprehensive
and innovative line of HF antenna systems in the world.
Broadband, high power structures covering the 2 to 30 MHz bands.
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Used for HFCG BRASS Mystic Star USCG, USN even Aerospace
Eurofighter undergoing EMC testing in Italy
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Radar Antennas
Air Traffic Control Radar S and L Band High/Low Beams Polarization switching
Weather Radar S and C Band Single/Dual polarization Used in NEXRAD system
Sentinel Pedestal Continuous motion pedestal for
mobile phased array defense radar (Raytheon Systems SAS)
Specialized Pedestals
Precision Full Motion Radar Pedestals Models; P4800 & P3200 Customers; NASA & BAE
Specialized Pedestals
Specialty Antennas
ELINT\SIGINT Antennas
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Direction Finding Sensor Assembly and Controller
0.5 to 40 GHz
Dual and Slant Polarized
Ground, Ship and Airborne platforms
Specialty Antennas
Troposcatter Communications
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Offered in 2.4m, 3.0m, 3.7m, 4.5m, 6.1m, 8.5m sizes Ground, Tower & Vehicle mounted Dual Diversity Feeds (4-port capable) 4.40 to 5.00 GHz 10 kW rated power
Earth Station Products Fixed and Mobile Applications Antenna Solutions 2.4m - 9.4m
Fixed, Mobile, Tactical, Full Motion Frequency Bands
UHF, L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- & Ka-bands Antenna Position and System Controllers Motor Control Systems Environmental Control Systems System and Solution Design Installation and Test Services Custom Product Development
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Recent Awards &
Innovations
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Ka-band Earth Station Excellence A leader in Ka-band Technology >150 fixed Ka-band terminals deployed
worldwide iPStar Wildblue Network HNS Spaceway DirecTV Diverse Sites Various ARSTRAT (WGS) certifications
An additional 107 tactical 3.9m carbon fiber terminals delivered in 2012
Fixed antennas - 3.5m, 4.9m, 5.6m, 8.1m & 9.4m
Transportable antennas - 2.4m, 3.9m and 4.6m
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Sub-Reflector Tracking Specially designed for use with modern Ka-band
spot beam satellites
Alternative to traditional beam steering
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SRT Mount Motion
Sub-Reflector Tracking
Unique to ASC Signal Benefits over Mount Motion
Technologies: Compensates for thermal distortion Higher reliability and reduced maintenance Improved stiffness and structural rigidity Increased operational wind speeds Reduced prime power Redundant tracking options
Patented Technology Used with all Step, Ephemeris,
Monopulse Tracking Algorithms
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Low Passive Intermodulation Critical for multi-carrier operation at X-Band
Applies to variety of antenna and feed structures
Current dual band (X/Ka) configurations
3rd order PIM products < -180 dBc
Key Technology Factors
Specialized feed constructions High isolation/High Q filters Nonmetallic support structures Proprietary panel isolation techniques Specialized swept frequency test station
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Low Passive Intermodulation Sample Measured Results
4.0m Fixed Earth Station AntennaMeasured Passive Intermod Levels
-170.0
-165.0
-160.0
-155.0
-150.0
-145.0
-140.0
-135.0
-130.0
-125.0
-120.0
7.35 7.40 7.45 7.50 7.55 7.60 7.65 7.70 7.75 7.803rd order PIM Frequency, GHz
PIM
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Test 1, F1=7.90 GHz, 2C, clear, 2x100W Test 1, F1=7.95 GHz, 2C, clear, 2x100WTest 2, F1=7.90 GHz, 15C, rain, 2x100W Test 2, F1=7.95 GHz, 15C, rain, 2x100WTest 3, F1=7.90 GHz, 17C, rain, 2x200W Test 3, F1=7.95 GHz, 17C, rain, 2x200W
Specification
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Recent Delivery Broad Area Marine Surveillance Terminal
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Multiple 8.1m Earth Stations
Simultaneous 8-port X/Ka Band Feed Operation
5 Axis Positioning System
WGS and DSCS Tracking
1:1 Redundant X & KA RF System
Active Environmental Control
MIL 188-164B Compliant
Recent Innovation
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Ka-Band Trifold Mobile Antenna Systems
Ka Band Dual Skin Technology Wide Band Dual reflector optics Low PIM models Anti-backlash dual drive pedestal Low profile stowed geometry Acquisition Assist MIL188-164B Compliant Deployable under 30 minutes ATTLA Certifiable
C-5A/B/C C-17A C-130E/H/J/J-30 (configuration dependant
4.6m Multi-band Terminal
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Recent Delivery
4.6m Trifold/ precision mount Multiple Feeds Equipment Enclosure Active Environmental System Power Distribution & Management Specialized Trailer ATTLA Certified
4.9m Fixed X/Ka Terminal
Current Contract 4.9m Low PIM X/Ka Terminal
Tracking with Mount Drives & SRT 6-Port Feeds
Ultra-low PIM (X-Band) Military + Commercial Ka-Band
MIL-188-164B ARSTRAT & DISA Certification in process
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9.4m Extended Azimuth Ka-band Terminal
Upcoming install of a 9.4m Ka-band Monopulse ESA
Governmental Ka-band Extended Range Azimuth High Wind Rating Monopulse Track with Mount + 3-axis SRT Distributed Environmental System Control Redundant Hub A/C
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Recent Deliveries 3.9m Lightweight Quick Deploy Antenna System
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107 units delivered in 9mo All Carbon Fiber Design
Dimensionally Stable High Cure Temp Transit Case Based
Transportable (ISU 90)
Multi-Band: C, X, Ku, Ka
X/Ka Dual band Feed Simultaneous Operation
Field swap-able panels
WGS/ARSTRAT certification
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Recent Innovation
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2.4m Nomadic Antenna C thru Q Band Carbon Fiber Antenna - One, Three, and Nine Piece
- Swap bands in < 10 minutes - Low PIM Capable
Vehicle & Tactical Mounts
Full Tracking Capable
Interchangeable Smart Feeds Case Shippable
Motorized and Non-Motorized
6 Axis Position Controller
Fixed and Mobile ASC Antennas
208/380 3 Phase VAC and 24/90 VDC Systems
Monopulse Tracking
Full Motion Antennas
ATC Systems
System Control
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Next Generation Controller How it can be used
Key Products
NGC Controller
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Features & Benefits
Electrical immunity Color GUI Interface Connectivity & Control Open, Standards Based Platform Modular Upgrade Architecture Built-In Functionality Remote Access Software Application Hot Swappable Components Tracking Controller
Steptrack, SmartTrack, Ephemeris, Monopulse Track
Key Products
NGC Controller
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Key Options
Fiber Optic Interfacility Link Rx Pattern Testing Tool 10 MHz Reference Carrier Monitoring Carrier Logging Environmental Systems Feedback & Control Built-In Spectrum Analyzer Beacon Receiver Option Sensor Package; GPS, Compass, & Inclinometer DVB Card for Auto Acquire LNA Redundancy 1:1 or 1:2 (AMPs/UCs/ DCs) Waveguide Switching Uplink Power Control
NGC Non-NGC
An ASC NGC can reduce a rack of equipment to a few rack space with no compromise in perf