Acorde Technologies ACTX-Ka Low Power Linearized 5W Ka-Band BUC
Output frequency 29.5 to 30.0 GHz, 30.0 to 31.0 GHz, Input frequency 950 to 1450 MHz or 950 to 1950 MHz
ACTX-Ka-LP Linearized Block Upconverter
Acorde Technologies Corp 5W Ka-Band BUC (Block Upconverter) is the ideal entry power level Ka-Band BUC solution that operates in ka band frequencies from 27.5 to 31.0 Ghz. This compact VSAT BUC mounts directly to the antenna feed system which alleviates RF loss and maximizes gain.
ACTX-Ka series are designed for use in all Ka-band satellite communication systems.
Fully Integrated
ACTX-Ka BUCs are integrated with power supply, phase locked oscillator, power amplifier and frequency converter. ACTX-Ka series BUCs have been tested between -20ºC and +55ºC, providing very good gain stability with temperature.
Thermal Protection
They also include a temperature alarm and power supply shutdown to protect the amplifier from permanent damages in high temperature conditions. Standard communication is via serial port (RS232/RS485), but TCP/IP and SNMP could be selected as options.
TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Input frequency ...................................................................................................... 950 to 1950 MHz (See options)
Input impedance ................................................................................................... 50 Ω
Input L-band VSWR ................................................................................................ < 1.8:1
Output frequency .................................................................................................. 29.5 to 31.0 GHz (See options)
Output impedance ............................................................................................... 50 Ω
Output Ka-band VSWR ......................................................................................... < 2.0:1
Spectrum inversion ............................................................................................... None
Transmitter Characteristics @ 25ºC P1dB typ. Gain Power Consumption Size (LxWxH) Weight
ACTX-Ka5W-Ex-V3 37.0 dBm 65 dB min 60 W @ P1dB 195 x 120 x 60 mm 2.0 kg
Maximum input level without damage .............................................................. +10 dBm
Gain flatness over the whole bandwidth........................................................... ± 1.5 dB BW=500 MHz
± 2 dB BW=1 GHz
Gain flatness over 40 MHz..................................................................................... ± 0.5 dB
Gain stability (24 Hours) ........................................................................................ < 0.5 dB
Gain variation over temperature ........................................................................ ± 1.5 dB over the whole range (-20 to +55ºC)
± 2 dB over the whole range (-40 to +55ºC)
Attenuation adjustment range ............................................................................ 20 dB, with 0.5 dB steps
Mute ......................................................................................................................... > 70 dB
Noise figure .............................................................................................................. ≤ 15 dB (at maximum gain)
Output noise ............................................................................................................ < -100 dBm/Hz (Tx Band 29.5 to 31.0 GHz)
< -140 dBm/Hz (Rx Band 19.2 to 21.2 GHz)
Spurious ................................................................................................................... < -60 dBc at Pout = P1dB
Spectral regrowth @ P1dB – 2 dB ......................................................................... < -30 dBc QPSK modulation at 1.0 x rate offset from carrier
LOCAL OSCILLATOR
Output phase noise (IESS-308/309 – 5 dB):
100 Hz ................................................................................................................. -65 dBc/Hz
1 kHz .................................................................................................................... -75 dBc/Hz
10 kHz .................................................................................................................. -85 dBc/Hz
100 kHz ................................................................................................................ -95 dBc/Hz
Reference frequency .......................................................................................... 10 MHz
Reference mode ................................................................................................... External (internal as option)
Reference input level ............................................................................................ 0 dBm ± 3 dB (multiplexed on L-band input)
LO frequency stability ........................................................................................... same as external reference
Minimum external reference to compliant typical phase noise (IESS-308/309 – 5 dB):
100 Hz ................................................................................................................. -135 dBc/Hz
1 kHz .................................................................................................................... -145 dBc/Hz
10 kHz .................................................................................................................. -155 dBc/Hz
POWER SUPPLY
DC input vol tage (multiplexed on L-band input).................................................... 48VDC (24 VDC as option)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Storage temperature ........................................................................................... -40 to +80ºC
Operating temperature ....................................................................................... -20 to +55ºC (-40 to +55ºC as option)
Relative humidity ................................................................................................... up to 95%
Operating altitude ................................................................................................ up to 3500 m
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Interfaces:
TX input (L-Band+DC+Ext. Ref.):...................................................................... Type N(F) 50 Ω
TX output (Ka-Band): ....................................................................................... WR28 grooved
Monitoring & Control: ..................................................................................... MS3112E12-14S
Cooling system ....................................................................................................... None
Finish ......................................................................................................................... White
OPTIONS
Frequency band: L-band input LO frequency Model Number
29.5 to 30.0 GHz 950 to 1450 MHz 28.550 GHz ACTX-Ka5W-E2-V3-xxx
30.0 to 31.0 GHz 950 to 1950 MHz 29.050 GHz ACTX-Ka5W-E6-V3-xxx
30.0 to 31.0 GHz 1000 to 2000 MHz 29.000 GHz ACTX-Ka5W-E66-V3-xxx
LP1: .......................................................................................................................... 24 VDC power supply
LP2: .......................................................................................................................... Internal reference (with automatic external selection on presence)
LP3: .......................................................................................................................... Operating temperature (-40 to +55ºC)
LP4: .......................................................................................................................... Ethernet interface (TCP/IP)
LP5: .......................................................................................................................... SNMP Agent
LP6: .......................................................................................................................... NATO green IR finish
LP7: .......................................................................................................................... Desert sand finish (RAL 1019)
Designed for linear operation in all low RF power Ka-band satellite communication systems.
