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S-Band Unfurlable

Antenna:

ISRO has designed, developed and

deployed in space the S-Band
Unfurlable Antenna of 6 m

diameter. This is the largest

satellite antenna realised by ISRO.
This antenna is utilised for five spot

beams over the Indian main land.
The spot beams exploit the

frequency reuse scheme to

increase frequency spectrum
utilisation efficiency. The other

advanced feature of the satellite is

the 70 V bus, which is flying first
time in an Indian communication

satellite.

Pressure Transducers:

ISRO has developed a novel

custom-designed internal
Diaphragm Pressure Transducer

for space application, which also

has wide industrial and
commercial application. These

transducers have high accuracy

output, rugged construction and
hermetic sealing. Additionally,

any damage to the sensing
element will be contained within

the sensor thus avoiding any
sort of catastrophic damage in

the system
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