DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE OF A SATELLITE TT&C RECEIVER CARD

Abstract

Today’s increased satellite usage has placed an increased demand for high performance low cost satellite TT&C receiver systems. Many of the receiver systems being installed are using VME or PC platforms to provide streamlined computer based installations. This paper will describe the design and performance of a VME/PC based satellite TT&C receiver. The paper will provide a block level description of a 70 MHz receiver which uses a PM/FM digital demodulator. The paper will also provide performance data for a PM/BPSK sub-carrier satellite application.