Safran DSI - X-LITE X-Band Transmitter
X-LITE (EWC27) has been designed with for small satellites flying in Low Earth Orbit. One of the main challenges is low consumption of radio communication links. X-LITE (EWC27) offers high data rate telemetry and robust X band transmission.
X-LITE Features
Flight Models Delivered |
150+ |
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High Data Rate |
140 Mbps |
Field-Proven Solution |
200 years time cumulated in orbit without failure |
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Our patented miniaturized L/S/C Tri-Band Feed delivers top-notch performance and unmatched flexibility.
Equipped with a common L/S/C radiating front end, it’s complemented by a modular set of active RF modules, enabling simultaneous reception and tracking across various frequency bands. Its compact, lightweight design allows it to be mounted on any dishes ranging from 6 to 24 feet.
Available in single, dual, or tri-band configurations, this feed offers the best value for customers looking to meet current requirements while staying future-ready.
It’s also field-upgradable to add any missing bands with straightforward RF module additions, ensuring scalability while keeping costs in check.

When a catalog product cannot completely satisfy a requirement, AMETEK Programmable Power's Solutions Business provides custom power supply systems and integrations. The solutions range from OEM integration for medical and semiconductor industries to modular avionics ATE power subsystems to turnkey solar array simulators for satellites. We also can modify power supplies to meet your application requirements.

TM MAESTRO provides a comprehensive and centralized solution for monitoring and controlling telemetry infrastructure worldwide.
Designed to meet the critical needs of telemetry operators, this software offers a user-configurable GUI that adapts to various user profiles and mission phases, from preparation to live flight tests and station maintenance. TM MAESTRO is scalable and easily accommodates new telemetry equipment, allowing for the addition of an unlimited number of components, from antennas to decommutators, making it a highly flexible system.

With its small and high ruggedized design, XMA is the best fit for remote data acquisitions in harsh and small space areas.
It is the perfect candidate for network telemetry applications and remote acquisitions, to reduce the wire intrusiveness, and acquire the data closer to the sensors.
XMA also allows data recording, data processing, GPS localization and data transmission. XMA has the smallest size/channel types ratio, and proposes optimized module set for a large number of data type acquisitions, with state-of-the-art accuracy.
A complete set of status and health information of the unit is remotely available for live monitoring and accurate data qualifiers.

WeTrack® stands as a one-of-a-kind service developed, possessed, and operated by Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (formerly Safran Data Systems, Inc.). Leverage its autonomous network of radio frequency (RF) sensors to attain precise orbital positions with high data update rates, enhancing your decision-making capabilities across all orbit scenarios, thanks to our global coverage. With automated sensors for detection and tracking, stay well-informed 24 hour, every day of the year.
Our patented technology, designed for passive satellite emissions reception, provides comprehensive coverage of all orbits, boasting multiple networks deployed in the United States, Europe, and Asia. WeTrack® grants real-time access to information through a secure web portal.

Safran Ground Station is a turnkey ground segment solution with all required equipment and ground tools to proceed with removable media preparation and post-mission data retrieval and replay.
Key components are:
- Rugged Heavy duty Laptop PC for military environment
- RMM (Removable Memory Module) Docking Stations capable of reading up to 4 cartridges simultaneously, especially useful for mass debriefing.
- Ground software suite (RMM Manager, eZ Viewer, MUST), very intuitive and user-friendly interface, for replay and exploitation of data while allowing customizable configuration of the display for mission debriefing.
- Ruggedized Trolley Suitcase specifically adapted for the transport of the whole Ground Station.
This ground station, tested and approved by Safran before delivery, helps to accelerate the deployment on every integration Labs, Air Bases, and can be safely transported between different locations and environments

The Mission Recorder Cockpit Remote Control Unit is mounted in a cockpit dashboard and connect to a recorder system. The MCRCR shows status information on the NVG compatible display and can remote control the Mission Recorder System.
The ENERTEC™ mission data processing and distribution units are dependable, cost-effective solutions designed to facilitate field and mission data handling, processing, storage, analysis, and distribution. These units are compatible with both manned and unmanned ground, air, and sea vehicles, offering a dependable resource. Each unit undergoes rigorous testing and validation, adhering to industry-standard testing procedures such as DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.

For next-generation broadband and multicarrier communication system, such as 5G mobile and broadcast satellites
- Built-in 5G measurement software supports efficient development and production
- All-in-one 5G NR/V5G (sub-6 GHz/mmWave) coverage
- High EVM performance due to wide dynamic range (EVM: <1%)
- One-button dynamic-range optimization at EVM measurement
- Multicarrier batch (all-at-once) analysis
- Amplitude/phase/timing difference measurement for each carrier
- Maximum analysis bandwidth: 1 GHz
- Excellent amplitude and phase flatness performance
- Wide dynamic range measurement: >140 dB
- Long-term capture using large memory
- With PCIe/USB3.0 connector equipped
- Transfers captured data to external PC at faster speed than 1000BASE-T

With its compact and rugged design, CMA is a perfect fit for data acquisitions in challenging environments and tight spaces.
CMA boasts the smallest size per channel, providing versatile acquisition modules to customize instrumentation for specific missile or New Space use cases. These acquisition modules enable software configuration in the field for each channel type.
Offering on-board processing, recording, hardware customization, GPS localization, and a built-in transmitter, CMA allows for an all-in-one-box solution.
CMA delivers advanced signal and acquisition conditioning, bus monitoring, recording, and transmission, all while reducing integration time, cost, and risk.

Safran DSI
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI) is a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions designed to address the evolving challenges of national defense and advanced space missions. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Safran DSI operates through specialized business units in Optronics, Space Solutions, Testing & Telemetry, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). Safran DSI leverages its parent company's innovative technologies and global resources to deliver unparalleled solutions across air, land, sea, and space domains.
Testing & Telemetry BU provides complete end-to-end solutions from instrumentation, mission systems, on board recording and transmitting to base station for monitoring and controlling data. Our complete solutions are platform agnostic and are adaptable to the customer mission needs. Our instrumentation and telemetry turnkey solutions for mobile and stationary systems. This includes, but not limited to, data acquisition units (DAUs), on board recording, ground receiving, recording, and processing applications for fixed and rotary wing, manned and unmanned systems, eVTOL aircraft, as well as missile systems and space rockets/launchers. We offer comprehensive data management solutions for operational aircraft allowing for ISR, Search & Rescue, mission data loading & data transfer and pilot training & debriefing.
Contact Details
Safran Defense & Space, Inc.
3005 Business Park Drive, Norcross, GA 30071, USA
Phone: 770-753-4017
Test & Measurement
