MCL, Inc. World-Leading Amplifier Technology for Satellite Communications

MCL, Inc., a subsidiary of MITEQ Inc., was founded in 1961 as a design and manufacturing organization specializing in coaxial and waveguide components. In 1975 the company designed and manufactured its first high power Klystron amplifier for satellite communications. From that time to present, MCL has designed, manufactured and delivered thousands of high power amplifiers for satellite uplink and other microwave applications. Throughout MCL’s history, MCL has continuously introduced new-design power amplifiers to the product line while continuing to offer existing amplifiers using traveling wave tube technology. All products manufactured by MCL are original designs. In May 2000, MCL was acquired, in total, by MITEQ Inc. of Hauppauge, New York.

The world headquarters of MCL is located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, which is 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of downtown Chicago. The MCL designed facility is a modern, two-story building with 124,000 square feet (12,105 square meters) of floor space. Approximately 80,000 square feet (7,432 square meters) is devoted to product manufacturing. The facility is equipped with state-of-the art design hardware/software for product engineering, advanced RF test instrumentation, modern assembly areas and equipment, and a complete machine/fabrication shop. An extensive prime power system provides for testing at any AC line voltage/frequency in use globally. A liquid cooling system is available for testing of liquid cooled high power amplifier systems.

About 30% of the personnel are involved in engineering or related technical activities. In addition, MCL is represented by an extensive global network of distributors and representatives. Customer service is available from MCL, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Global service centers and representatives provide regionalized international support.

Presently, MCL offers high power amplifiers and redundant systems in the frequency ranges from C-Band (5.725 GHz) to Ka-Band (31.0 GHz). RF power levels range from 200 watts at the low end to more than 2500 watts at the high end for standard commercial products. Non-commercial and special products have been delivered providing RF power levels of 10,000 watts or more. Configurations are offered for fixed, antenna mount, transportable and mobile applications.

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