CPI TWTAs: Efficient, Lightweight, Compact COMPARE the SuperLinear® 2.25 kW C-Band TWTA to a 1.5 kW GaAs based SSPA This chart compares CPI’s C-Band 2.25 kW SuperLinear TWTA against a GaAs-based solid state amplifier, based on published data. For more information, contact your local CPI representative today or visit us at www.cpii.com/satcom. CPI TL22CI TWTA Operating Frequency PLINEAR where IMD = -25 dBc or better with two EQUAL carriers Power Consumption Power Efficiency at Plin Up to 1225 MHz in C-Band 890 W (59.49 dBm) w/lin 4.4 kVA at PLINEAR 20.2% Operating Cost per Year Cost per Linear Watt Heat Dissipation at Lin OP Weight Size 4000 W max. 70.5 kg (155 lbs) 9 RU 1500 W GaAs-Based SSPA Up to 875 MHz in C-Band 676 W (58.3 dBm) 7.0 kVA at PLINEAR 9.7% 59% More Expensive 109% More Expensive 6300 W nom. 140 kg (309 lbs) 16 RU Summary: CPI’s 2250 W Superlinear TWTA is much less expensive to operate than the SSPA, is half the weight, is significantly smaller, and produces 30% more linear power. TL22CI-1500wGaAs Comparison rev 2 dated 16 OCT 2013