Blogs

What Is noise figure in SATCOM?

Learn what noise figure means in SATCOM, how it’s defined, how it’s measured, and why it matters for LNAs, LNBs, and real-world link performance.

What is phase noise and why is it important?

Discover what phase noise is, how it affects satellite signals, and why low phase noise matters, including jitter, time and frequency domains, measurement, and SATCOM standards.

Custom LNBs or off-the-shelf?

When off-the-shelf LNBs fail, custom designs solve extreme heat, vibration, frequency, and military SATCOM demands

CubeSat design: Key RF considerations

Discover the essentials of CubeSat design, from RF link budgets to thermal resilience, and learn how modern small-sat builds balance power, size, and performance

What are low noise block downconverters (LNBs) ...

Discover how precision low noise block downconverters (LNBs) support signal quality, frequency stability, and reliability in demanding SATCOM environments.

Orbital Research LNBs and global SATCOM networks

Aligning SATCOM hardware to network groupings by orbit and mission ensures compatibility, performance, and scalability across evolving satellite systems.