27 Apr
2007
27 Apr
'07
12:50 p.m.
The Hittites were interesting, they had potential, but they are not really efficient enough. We will find better parts.
Bob
Louis McFadin wrote:
For 43 of the Hittite devices it would take 132 w to deliver 43w of RF. This doesn't count the circuitry needed to drive the finals or other spacecraft requirements. This will also present a huge thermal problem with the need to dump around 100w of heat on the top of the spacecraft. At least 250w of solar capacity would be needed to support this based on current requirements.
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