- Aerospace and Defense
- Battery Chargers
- Broadband/CATV
- Broadcast Transmission
- CO2 Laser Exciter
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- ISM 5-6 GHz
- Motor Drives
- MRI
- Non Cellular Communications
- Plasma RF Generator
- Point-to-Point Radio
- Power Conditioning
- RF Heating
- RF Test and Measurement
- Solar Power
- UPS
- Welding
- Wind Power
- Wireless Infrastructure
SatCom/SatNav (Including Commercial)
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Satellite telecommunications systems are a critical component of today's military applications. From navigating precise weapons targets to directing forces and determining the availability of satellite navigation services over specific territories, SatCom and SatNav are essential elements for battlefield success. Richardson RFPD is positioned to help you optimize your SatCom and SatNav designs, whether for military or commercial applications. We distribute RF and high performance products from top suppliers, including military- and commercial-grade components for GPS devices, Globalstar, Inmarsat, and Iridium satellite constellation platforms. Let us help you find the best products and services to meet your SatCom/SatNav needs. Click the links below to see what we offer for each frequency band. For other inquiries, please Contact Us. |
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SatCom/SatNav applications cover a range of military and commercial platforms, including:
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Globalstar
- Immarsat
- Iridium satellite constellation
For more detailed information on this application, please refer to the technical articles and design considerations found in the Technical Resources tab, including:
An Overview of Global Positioning System (GPS)
Galileo – Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
Links to Additional Information
GPS.gov - Official U.S. Government information about the Global Positioning System (GPS) and related topics
USNO NAVSTAR Global Positioning System - Information from the 1994 Federal Radionavigation Plan (FRP), prepared jointly by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Transportation (DoT)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Time and Frequency Division - Maintains the standard for frequency and time interval for the United States, provides official time to the United States, and carries out a b.