PCBs for European communications satellite
Invotec have today announced that Inmarsat’s latest satellite, Alphasat, features an advanced Digital Integrated Processor system built by Astrium in the UK and incorporates PCBs manufactured by Invotec. Alphasat, the most sophisticated commercial communications satellite ever launched, took off from French Guiana on 25th July 2013.
The processor system is allied to the platform's smart 11m by 13m antenna system. This channels significant bandwidth and power, enabling a wide range of high data, mobile user applications for aeronautical, land and maritime markets.
This launch represents the successful culmination of a 4 year development phase between Invotec and Astrium. There are 8 integrated processors within the satellite. The highly complex suite of PCBs are all advanced material, backplane sized, high layer count, multiple bonded, mixed finish, flex rigid HDI structures which are proven technologies for Invotec.
“We are delighted to be able to play our part in this launch. We have developed a strong working partnership with Astrium over the past eight years and we’re involved in a number of programs which involve working with Astrium sites across Europe. The launch of Alphasat represents a key milestone in our relationship and we’re looking forward to developing it further in the future,” comments Chris Haley, Operations Manager at Invotec Group’s Tamworth facility.
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