Product Comparison: TL05XO vs. 500 W X-band GaAs-based SSPA

COMPARE the SuperLinear® 500 W X-Band ODU to a 500 W GaAs-Based SSPA
This chart compares CPI’s X-Band SuperLinear® Outdoor TWTA against the latest comparable GaN-based HPA,
based on published data. For more information, contact your local CPI representative today or visit us
at www.cpii.com/satcom.
Operating Frequency (GHz)
PLINEAR
where IMD = -25 dBc or better
with two EQUAL carriers
Power Consumption
Power Efficiency at Plin
CPI TL05XO 500 W ODU
500 W GaAs-Based SSPA
7.9 - 8.4 GHz
7.9 - 8.4 GHz
200 W (53.0 dBm) w/Lin
200 W (53.0 dBm)
850 W at PLINEAR
23.5%
Operating Cost per Year
Cost per Linear Watt
Heat Dissipation at Lin
Weight
Volume
700 W max.
14.5 kg (32 lbs)
24,914 cubic cm
(1,517 cubic inches)
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3500 W at PLINEAR
5.7%
312% times more expensive
312% times more expensive
3300 W max.
53 kg (117 lbs)
83,490 cubic cm
(5,096 cubic inches)
Summary: CPI’s 500 W SuperLinear® TWTA is costs 1/3 as much to operate, is less than 1/3 the weight, and is
less than 1/3 the size of the comparable SSPA.
TL04UO-AdGaN Comparison rev 2 dated 17 OCT 2013