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Ku band Low Noise and Spurious 50W GaN SATCOM Block Upconverter

ZD-KU-SBU-50W
The ZD-KU-SBU-50W Ku-band GaN satellite upconverter is a powerful assistant for satellite communications. It weighs only 4.5 pounds and has a volume of 103 cubic inches, making it lightweight and portable. It has 25W linear power and 170W DC power consumption under linear power, which is highly efficient and energy-saving. The operating temperature range is -40°C to +60°C, with strong adaptability. It supports 13.75 - 14.5GHz RF output and 950 - 1700MHz IF input, and also has Ethernet OpenBMIP options, which can be interchanged with X and Ka band devices. It is suitable for a variety of satellite communication scenarios, can provide stable and reliable support for signal transmission, and meet the communication needs of different users.
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    In the field of satellite communications, the ZD-KU-SBU-50W Ku-band GaN satellite upconverter has become an ideal choice for many application scenarios due to its excellent performance.
 
    This product is produced by ZD Tech and has a small body with powerful energy. It weighs only 4.5 pounds and has a volume of 103 cubic inches. It is easy to install and carry. It can be easily adapted to both fixed satellite communication stations and mobile terminal devices. Its power performance is excellent, with 25W linear power, saturated power and maximum continuous wave power up to 50W. While ensuring stable signal transmission, the DC power consumption under linear power is only 170W, achieving high efficiency and energy saving.
 
    In terms of frequency, it supports RF output from 13.75 to 14.5GHz and IF input from 950 to 1700MHz, which can meet a variety of communication needs. At the same time, it has a wealth of interface options, such as Ethernet and RS-232 (supporting SNMP), which facilitates users to conduct remote monitoring and management, and can also be interchanged with X and Ka band devices, greatly improving the flexibility of use.
 
    The product has strong environmental adaptability, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +60°C and a non-operating temperature range of -50°C to +70°C. It can operate stably in high humidity and high altitude environments. In addition, its various performance indicators are excellent, such as phase noise and gain stability, which effectively ensures communication quality and reduces signal interference and distortion.
 
    ZD-KU-SBU-50W Ku-band GaN satellite upconverter, with its advantages in power, frequency, interface, environmental adaptability and other aspects, provides a reliable and efficient solution for satellite communications and helps the development of the industry.
 
SpecificationsParametersValue
conventionalPowerful25Wlinear power
Efficient170WDC power draw at linear power
Compact4.5 lbs in 103 cu inch package
Rugged-40C to +60C
FlexibleInterchangeable with X- and Ka-band Bobcats OpenBMIP over Ethernet option

Frequency and Input Levels

RF Output Frequency
   (other options available)
13.75 to 14.5 GHz
IF Input Frequency
(other options available)
950 to 1700 MHz
Input Level, No
Damage 
+10 dBm max
LO Reference Frequency External 10 MHz
LO Reference Level 0 dBm ± 5 dB
IF/REF Input
Impedence
50 ohms

Output RF Power and Linearity

Eq. Saturated Power, PSAT  47 dBm (50W)
Maximum CW Power, PMAX47 dBm (50W)
Linear Power, PLIN (min)44 dBm (25W)
Spectral Regrowth @ PLIN(QPSK, OQPSK, 5.0 SR, alpha=0.2) 30 dBc max @
>1 SR offset
Intermodulation Products @ PLIN 
wrt sum of 2 equal carriers
-25 dBc max
AM to PM Conversion @ PLIN 2.0°/dB max

GAIN

Small Signal (typical)55 dB ±5 dB
Gain Attenuation Range25 dB in 0.1 dB steps
Gain Variation (over 40 MHz) 1.0 dB p-p max
Gain Variation (over full band)3.0 dB p-p max 
Gain Slope (max)0.04 dB/MHz
Gain Stability, over 24 hours 0.5 dB p-p max
Gain Variation over Temp 4.0 dB p-p max

Noise and Spurious

Noise Power Transmit Band
-76 dBW/4 kHz
Noise Power Receive Band -150 dBW/4 kHz

AC Line Spurious

sum of all spurs-30 dBc
single sideband sum -36 dBc
Harmonics-60 dBc
Output Spurious @ PLIN 
(excludes 1 MHz band)
-60 dBc
Phase Noise 
Phase Noise (max)
100 Hz-63 dBc/Hz
1 kHz-73 dBc/Hz
10 kHz-83 dBc/Hz
100 kHz-93 dBc/Hz
1 MHz-103 dBc/Hz
Reference Phase Noise (max)10 Hz-125 dBc/Hz
100 Hz-155 dBc/Hz
1 kHz-165 dBc/Hz
Phase Linearity and VSWR
Transmit Phase Linearity up to PLIN
over any 2 MHz±0.2 radian
over any 36 MHz±0.4 radian
over any 72 MHz±0.5 radian
over any 90 MHz±0.6 radian
over any 120 MHz±0.7 radian
Input VSWR1.5:1
Output VSWR1.3:1

Prime Power/Environment/Interfaces

22-56 VDC Prime Power170W @ PLIN
Operating Temp Range-40° to +60°C
Non-Operating Temp Range-50° to +70°C
Altitude (max)12,000 ft. MSL
Humidity100% condensing
Shock/VibrationNormal transportation
M&C InterfaceEthernet and RS-232
(SNMP Option)

Weight and Dimensions

Weight 4.5 lb (2.04 kg)
Dimensions6.8” x 3.88” x 3.9”
(17.27cm x 9.85cm x 9.91cm)