[Satellite TODAY 02-02-11] Satellite amplifier manufacturer Comtech Xicom Technology unveiled an LCD touch-screen control interface for high-power traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA), the company announced Feb. 1.
The screen aims to provide an easy-to-use interface for monitoring and controlling satcom power amplifiers in an industry-standard 19-inch wide rack-mount configuration.
The touch-screen front panel displays the amplifier’s operational status, including power output and temperature, graphical displays of parameter trend analysis, and event logs. The new panel controller will be offered as an option on all Comtech Xicom Technology rack-mount TWTAs.








