The powerful Ku-Band Satellite Uplink Amplifier family R&S®PKU100 series unites unbeatable RF performance with excellent energy efficiency in a compact design.
Maurice Uhlmann, Senior Product Manager Broadcast Distribution, Rohde & Schwarz
Satellite communication is entering a new era. The continuous expansion of GEO and MEO capacities, combined with the rapid deployment of LEO constellations, is accelerating efforts to meet the ever-growing global demand for connectivity. At the same time, SatCom is becoming an essential component of the global network of networks, bridging coverage gaps and enabling seamless communication across the planet.
As these networks evolve, modern ground stations must adapt to dynamic carrier bandwidths, fluctuating traffic loads, and virtualized signal processing chains that integrate effortlessly with cloud services and data centers. Flexibility, scalability, and operational efficiency are becoming key differentiators for the next generation of satellite infrastructure.
At Rohde & Schwarz, we deliver solutions designed precisely for this future. Satellite communication solutions of Rohde & Schwarz stand for reliability, efficiency and convenience while paving the way to a more sustainable future. They enable ground station operators to implement forward-looking operational strategies focused on total cost of ownership across the entire satellite lifetime—directly increasing profitability and long-term performance.
To complete our offering, our leading test and measurement solutions for broadcast and media ensure signal integrity, transmission quality, and smooth system integration, forming a robust foundation for innovative and high-performance satellite communication services.
Rohde & Schwarz solutions support a wide range of satellite applications, enabling operators to deliver reliable services
across commercial, governmental and mission-critical domains:
The R&S®PKU100 satellite uplink amplifier brings next-generation performance to satellite uplink chains with a modern solid-state design that maximizes reliability and minimizes maintenance. As a seamless 1:1 replacement for legacy tube amplifiers, it integrates effortlessly into existing ground stations.
Its unique adaptive digital linearization at the RF level—a first for solid-state power amplifiers—enables high-efficiency operation while significantly enhancing spectral purity and signal quality. Operators benefit from improved size, weight, energy efficiency and linear output power, along with performance levels previously reserved for tube-based systems.
With intelligent self-monitoring, integrated redundancy control, SNMP support and an intuitive web GUI, the Ku-band R&S®PKU100 delivers the smartest and most reliable uplink amplifier solution for future-proof satellite ground segments.