Tag: Cryo LNA
Product spotlight – Compact
Our MKII Compact is a smaller, self-contained Cryogenic LNA that really packs a punch! Equipped with a Stirling cooler manufactured by Sunpower, Inc, the Compact can house up to 2 RF chains in a (much) smaller model.
Callisto was awarded a 5 years contract to upgrade ESA deep space antennas with latest generation of Callisto cryogenic receivers
Since the first developments of Cryogenic LNAs in S- and Ka-Band in 1999 for ESA Deep Space Station (DSS) in New Norcia (Australia), Callisto has acquired know-how and develop breakthrough technology to regularly improve reception performance for all ESA Deep Space Stations in New Norcia, Cebreros (Spain) and Malargüe (Argentina).
Callisto congratulated by ESA for its support for Euclid Mission
Cebreros and Marlaguë Deep Space stations equipped with 26 GHz downlink capability are now enabling the transfer of massive amount of scientific data to Earth.
Callisto has supplied 2 units of the K Band (20 GHz) Compact Cryo LNAs
Callisto has supplied 2 units of Compact Cryo Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) in K-Band (20GHz) for the North American market.
Callisto successfully developed an X band cryo-cooled feed prototype for ESA Deep Space Stations
Since the first developments of Cryogenic LNA in S- and Ka-Band in 1999 for ESA Deep Space Station (DSS) in New Norcia (Australia) followed by 2 other Cryogenic LNAs in X- and Ka-Bands for ESA DSS in Cebreros (Spain) and Malargüe (Argentina), Callisto has acquired a know-how and continues to improve its products with disruptive innovations.
Today, Callisto is proud to announce the development of a new X-Band cryo-cooled feed prototype for ESA DSS.
Successful tests on Callisto’s revolutionary VLBI receiver
We are very happy to announce a successful FAT for our most recent project with Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie (BKG) to equip one of their antennas at the Wettzell site.
Callisto Completes Critical Phases for ESA to Develop X and Ka Band Cryo-LNAs
The Ka Band Cryo Feed Critical Design has been accepted by ESA and Callisto will start the manufacture of this receiver early in 2016.
X band compact maintenance free Cryo LNA since mid-2013
Callisto Celebrates the delivery of the 7th X Band Compact Maintenance free Cryo LNA since mid-2013.
At the end of 2014 Callisto has delivered three additional X Band Compact maintenance free cryo LNAs. These LNAs have 18K of Noise temperature between 8 and 8.5GHz.
Callisto’s cryogenic LNAs featured on ESA
Callisto’s cryogenic LNAs featured on ESA video describing Deep Space Communications and the Rosetta mission
Operation and maintenance training for Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie
The BKG (Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie) staff has received a training from Callisto on operation and maintenance of the Triband X,S,Ka cryo-LNA system recently delivered by Callisto. Four people attended this 2-days training course, mainly electrical and mechanical engineers and managers.
