SpacePath Communications Ltd., based in the UK, is a manufacturer specializing in satellite uplink amplifiers and associated equipment for mission-critical SATCOM applications. Their product portfolio includes RF high-power amplifiers (HPA) and solid-state amplifiers (SSPA). They serve system integrators and end-users globally and was acquired by ETL Systems in October 2024. Key words: amplifiers, SATCOM, HPAs, SSPAs, uplink technology.
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ETL Systems has acquired SpacePath Communications and IRT Technologies to fill gaps in their portfolio.
Colin Bolton is the co-founder and Director of Business Development of SpacePath.
The acquisition provides additional resources and infrastructure for SpacePath and ETL to access new high-value mm-wave transmitter markets.
Newton Burnet is the co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of SpacePath.
The acquisition presents an opportunity for SpacePath and ETL to combine their strengths in the satellite communications market.
ETL Systems has acquired SpacePath Communications.
The integration of SpacePath's HPA product line into ETL's portfolio will help the company meet the evolving needs of its customers.
SpacePath's clients will continue to receive dedicated support from ETL Systems during the transition.
SpacePath’s 750 W Ka-band TWTA operates in the 27.5-31.0 GHz band for high-throughput satellite and military applications.
SpacePath’s 550 W K-band TWTA operates in the 22.5-23.5 GHz band for lunar and deep-space missions.
SpacePath’s existing millimeter-wave product lineup includes a 250 W V-band TWTA operating in the 47.2-51.4 GHz band.
SpacePath’s existing millimeter-wave product lineup includes 650 W and 550 W Ka-band TWTAs operating in the 27.5-31.0 GHz band.
SpacePath’s existing millimeter-wave product lineup includes 180 W and 190 W Q-band TWTAs operating in the 43.5-45.5 GHz band.
SpacePath’s existing millimeter-wave product lineup includes a 400 W K-band TWTA operating in the 22.5-23.5 GHz band.
SpacePath’s 200 W Q-band TWTA operates in the 43.5-45.5 GHz band for military SATCOM.
SpacePath developed a 750W traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) that offers the highest power available in Ka-band.
The STA54250P from Spacepath Communications has a peak TWT power of 1250 W, a system peak power up to 2000 W, flange power up to 950 W, gain greater than 70 dB, and an adjustment range of 30 dB.
The STR2275 from Spacepath Communications has a minimum signal gain of 75 dB, transmit and receive noise power bands of -70 dB, requires 180-265 V supply, has a maximum power requirement of 2600 VA, and occupies a compact 4RU enclosure with touchscreen control and remote diagnostics.
The STR2275 from Spacepath Communications operates from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz with gain stability of 0.5-2.0 dB and a peak TWT power of 750 W.
The STA54250P from Spacepath Communications requires 200-240 V AC input, has a full load current of 13 A, has an antenna-mount mass of 21 kg, and measures 520 x 260 x 0.26 m.