Systems and methods are described for paired-beam satellite communications in a flexible satellite architecture. Embodiments include one or more bent pipe satellites having multiple transponders for servicing a number of spot beams. Implementations include novel types of paired-beam transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in different spot beams. Some implementations also include loopback transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in the same spot beam. The transponders can use similar components, can provide for flexible forward-link and return-link spectrum allocation, and/or can provide other features. Certain embodiments further include support for utility gateway terminal service and/or redundancy (e.g., active spares) for one or more active components.

A multiplexer includes first, second, and third filters with first, second, and third frequency bands different from each other, a first connection point connected to a common terminal, a second connection point connected to one end of the first filter and one end of the second filter, a first switch that switches connection and disconnection between the first and second connection points, a reactance element whose one end is connected to a signal path connecting the second connection point and the first switch, a second switch that switches connection and disconnection between the other end of the reactance element and the first connection point, and a third switch that switches connection and disconnection between one end of the third filter and the first connection point. The first and second frequency bands are adjacent to each other among the first, second, and third frequency bands.

A monolithic integrated circuit for use in a microwave backhaul system may comprise a plurality of microwave transceivers and outdoor-unit to indoor-unit (ODU/IDU) interface circuitry. The monolithic integrated circuit may be configurable into an all-outdoor configuration in which the ODU/IDU interface circuitry is disabled. The monolithic integrated circuit may be configurable into a split-indoor-and-outdoor configuration in which the ODU/IDU interface circuitry is enabled to communicate signals between an outdoor unit of the microwave backhaul system and an indoor unit of the microwave backhaul system. While the monolithic integrated circuit is configured in the split-indoor-and-outdoor configuration, the ODU/IDU interface circuitry may be configurable to operate in at least a non-stacking mode and a stacking mode.

A system for communicating with subsea devices having a subsea device with a first control system in communication by a physical connection with a control site; and a second control system in communication by a physical connection with the subsea device. The second control system has no physical connection with the control site, and the second control system is configured to facilitate high-speed wireless communication with the subsea device.

Systems and methods are described for paired-beam satellite communications in a flexible satellite architecture. Embodiments include one or more bent pipe satellites having multiple transponders for servicing a number of spot beams. Implementations include novel types of paired-beam transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in different spot beams. Some implementations also include loopback transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in the same spot beam. The transponders can use similar components, can provide for flexible forward-link and return-link spectrum allocation, and/or can provide other features. Certain embodiments further include support for utility gateway terminal service and/or redundancy (e.g., active spares) for one or more active components.

A microwave backhaul system may comprise a monolithic integrated circuit comprising an on-chip transceiver, digital baseband processing circuitry, and auxiliary interface circuitry. The on-chip transceiver may process a microwave signal from an antenna element to generate a first pair of quadrature baseband signals and convey the first pair of phase-quadrature baseband signals to the digital baseband processing circuitry. The auxiliary interface circuitry may receive one or more auxiliary signals from a source that is external to the monolithic integrated circuit and convey the one or more auxiliary signals to the digital baseband processing circuitry. The digital baseband processing circuitry may be operable to process signals to generate one or more second pairs of phase-quadrature digital baseband signals.

Systems and methods are described for paired-beam satellite communications in a flexible satellite architecture. Embodiments include one or more bent pipe satellites having multiple transponders for servicing a number of spot beams. Implementations include novel types of paired-beam transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in different spot beams. Some implementations also include loopback transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in the same spot beam. The transponders can use similar components, can provide for flexible forward-link and return-link spectrum allocation, and/or can provide other features. Certain embodiments further include support for utility gateway terminal service and/or redundancy (e.g., active spares) for one or more active components.

A microwave backhaul system may comprise a monolithic integrated circuit comprising an on-chip transceiver, digital baseband processing circuitry, and auxiliary interface circuitry. The on-chip transceiver may process a microwave signal from an antenna element to generate a first pair of quadrature baseband signals and convey the first pair of phase-quadrature baseband signals to the digital baseband processing circuitry. The auxiliary interface circuitry may receive one or more auxiliary signals from a source that is external to the monolithic integrated circuit and convey the one or more auxiliary signals to the digital baseband processing circuitry. The digital baseband processing circuitry may be operable to process signals to generate one or more second pairs of phase-quadrature digital baseband signals.

Systems and methods are described for paired-beam satellite communications in a flexible satellite architecture. Embodiments include one or more bent pipe satellites having multiple transponders for servicing a number of spot beams. Implementations include novel types of paired-beam transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in different spot beams. Some implementations also include loopback transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in the same spot beam. The transponders can use similar components, can provide for flexible forward-link and return-link spectrum allocation, and/or can provide other features. Certain embodiments further include support for utility gateway terminal service and/or redundancy (e.g., active spares) for one or more active components.

Systems and methods are described for paired-beam satellite communications in a flexible satellite architecture. Embodiments include one or more bent pipe satellites having multiple transponders for servicing a number of spot beams. Implementations include novel types of paired-beam transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in different spot beams. Some implementations also include loopback transponders that communicatively couple gateway terminals and user terminals in the same spot beam. The transponders can use similar components, can provide for flexible forward-link and return-link spectrum allocation, and/or can provide other features. Certain embodiments further include support for utility gateway terminal service and/or redundancy (e.g., active spares) for one or more active components.