Ku Band Offset Block Upconverter

Features

  • L band input Ku band output
  • Integrates with both solid state and travelling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs).
  • Small size, light weight and low power consumption enables simple installation inside TWTAs to produce a high power BUC subassembly.
  • The L band input can be supplied by any L band modem or exciter. This greatly simplifies installation design allowing the TWTA to be placed close to the antenna feed to minimise losses allowing the modems can be placed conveniently inside a cabin or shelter.
  • RF output frequency range 13.75 to 14.25 GHz
  • IF input frequency range 950 to 1,450 MHz
  • External 10 MHz Reference for station synchronisation multiplexed on L band IF input
  • Out of lock alarm indicator

Options

  • Auto switching internal OCXO reference to increase flexibility
  • Custom package outline for special applications
  • Higher output digital attenuator with up to 30db range
  • Different nominal gains to suit specific applications
  • Built in digital attenuator with up to 30db range

Technical Specification

RF Output Frequency 12.75 to 13.25 GHz
RF Output connector SMA (f), 50 Ohms
Return Loss 14 dB
Output power +10 dBm nom at 1 dB of gain compression
IF Input Frequency 950 to 1,450 MHz
IF input connector SMA (f) , 50 Ohms
Return loss 14 dB
Noise Figure 18 dB max
Small Signal Gain 8 to 12 dB
Gain stability +/- 1.5 dB at a fixed frequency over operating temperature
Gain flatness +/- 0.5 dB over 40 MHz
+/- 1.0 dB over full band
Phase Noise -60 dBc/Hz max. @ 100 Hz offset of the carrier
-70 dBc/Hz max. @ 1 kHz offset of the carrier
-80 dBc/Hz max. @ 10 kHz offset of the carrier
-90 dBc/Hz max. @ 100 kHz offset of the carrier
-100 dBc/Hz max.@ 1 MHz offset of the carrier
Third Order Intercept Point +15 dBm min
Spurious Outputs -60 dBc signal related in band with 0 dBm output
-85 dBm signal independent in band
-70 dBm LO leakage
Frequency Reference 10 MHz sine wave
-5 to +5 dBm on L band IF input

Phase noise (SSB)
-135 dBc/Hz max @ 100Hz
-145 dBc/Hz max @ 1KHz
-155 dBc/Hz max @ 10KHz
Phase Lock Alarm Open collector active low indicates LO is locked via 9 pin D type
Power supply 15 V dc nominal (13.0 to 16.0 operating to specification) via 9 pin D type, 1A max
Size & weight 125 x 85 x 25 mm 450 g (4.9 x 3.3 x 1.0 ins 1.0 lbs)
Temperature Range -20 to +60 °C operating
-40 to +85 °C storage
Humidity 95% non condensing

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