C band satellite bandwidth | Ku band satellite bandwidth
This page describes satellite bandwidth basics. It mentions C band satellite bandwidth and Ku band satellite bandwidth.
Introduction:
Satellite is used for providing communication to remote areas where laying cable is
not feasible solution. It covers wide region of the earth.
There are different types of satellites such as LEO, MEO and GEO.
Each of these satellites operate in various frequency bands and are used for
various applications. Satellites operate in various frequency bands viz.
C band, Ku band, Ka band, L band etc.
Refer LEO vs MEO vs GEO >>.
C band Satellite bandwidth
• C band satellite has uplink frequency in the range from
5925 to 6425 MHz and downlink in the range from 3700 to 4200 MHz.
• Different satellites have different number of transponders.
Each of this transponder occupy part of the total satellite bandwidth (BW) i.e. 500 MHz.
• Figure-1 depicts transponder channels with each utilizing 36 MHz of bandwidth
from the total BW of 500 MHz.
• The guard band of 4 MHz is provided between transponders to avoid interference.
Ku band Satellite bandwidth
• Ku band satellite has uplink frequency in the range from
14000 to 14500 MHz and downlink in the range from 11700 to 12200 MHz.
• Figure-2 depicts total 24 transponders with each utilizing 36 MHz from total bandwidth of
500 MHz.
• There are 24 transponders in the uplink and 24 in the downlink direction.
The number of transponders and their respective bandwidth vary in different satellites.
Satellite related links
To know more about satellite go through following mentioned links:
Satellite tutorial
what is a satellite
Satellite frequency bands of operation
Parts of a satellite
Satellite Orbits
Satellite Services
Satellite types
Satellite Capacity Allocation
Satellite Network Configuration
Satellite Applications
Satellite Terminology
Satellite Applications
Satellite Launch Procedure
Remote sensing satellites
Satellite TTC
Satellite Launch Service Providers
Satellite Parts Manufacturers
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