COM  DEV Ltd
Next-Generation Ka Band Compact Output Network — Mass  and size have always been design drivers for space applications. Launch costs  and a continuous drive towards increased on-orbit capability mean that a  significant premium is placed on any reduction in mass and/or volume of a  product. COM DEV will develop a new output network  targeting a 30% reduction in mass and size. The output network is a collection  of hardware utilized for recombining high-power amplified signals into a  uniform beam for broadcast back to Earth. This proposed miniaturized output  network will introduce novel designs, new materials and processes, and  streamlined manufacturability for schedule and cost.