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.
| Specifications | Parameters | Value |
|---|---|---|
| conventional | Powerful | 25Wlinear power |
| Efficient | 170WDC power draw at linear power | |
| Compact | 4.5 lbs in 103 cu inch package | |
| Rugged | -40C to +60C | |
| Flexible | Interchangeable 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, PMAX | 47 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 Range | 25 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 VSWR | 1.5:1 | |
| Output VSWR | 1.3:1 | |
Prime Power/Environment/Interfaces | 22-56 VDC Prime Power | 170W @ PLIN |
| Operating Temp Range | -40° to +60°C | |
| Non-Operating Temp Range | -50° to +70°C | |
| Altitude (max) | 12,000 ft. MSL | |
| Humidity | 100% condensing | |
| Shock/Vibration | Normal transportation | |
| M&C Interface | Ethernet and RS-232 (SNMP Option) | |
Weight and Dimensions | Weight | 4.5 lb (2.04 kg) |
| Dimensions | 6.8” x 3.88” x 3.9” (17.27cm x 9.85cm x 9.91cm) |