Norsat Atom Series 100W Ku-Band SSPA

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SKU
ATOMSKU100
Norsat Atom Series 100W Ku-Band SSPA is available to buy in increments of 1

Tx Frequency: 13.0 to 17.5 GHz in specific sub-bands, Noise Figure: 15 dB, Type N input connector

Atom Series 100W Ku-Band SSPA

The Norsat ATOM series 100W ATOMSKU100 solid state power amplifiers (SSPA) are among the smallest, lightest, and most energy efficient transmitters available. Their high efficiency reduces power consumption significantly, delivering considerable operational cost savings over the lifetime of the device.

Key Features

Atom 100W Ku Features Compared to equivalent products, ATOM 100 Watt SSPAs are: Up to 68% smaller and lighter

Atom 100W Ku Features Up to 60% more power efficient

Atom 100W Ku Features More flexible with RF and configuration options

RF Configurations

Transmit Frequency Band (GHz)

Atom 100W Ku Features 13.0-13.75

Atom 100W Ku Features 13.75-14.5

Atom 100W Ku Features 14.5-15.0

Atom 100W Ku Features 15.0-16.0

Atom 100W Ku Features 16.0-16.5

Atom 100W Ku Features 16.5-17.5

Satcom on the Move (SOTM)

Atom BUCs are ideal for applications such as: 

Atom 100W Ku Features Airborne

Atom 100W Ku Features Comms on the Move

Atom 100W Ku Features TWTA Replacement 

Atom 100W Ku Features Manned Aircraft

Atom 100W Ku Features Maritime Vessels

Atom 100W Ku Features Unmanned ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance)



 








 


Outline Dimensions

 Norsat Atom 100W Ku-Band SSPA Outline Dimensions

RF Specifications

Frequency Band (GHz)

13.0 -13.75

13.75-14.5

14.5 - 15.0

15.0 - 16.0

16.0 - 16.5

16.5 - 17.5

*For Wideband units, specifications are only guaranteed for one band.

 

 

 

 

 

Rated Power Output (P1dB)

80W

100W

100W

80W

72W

40W

Rated Power Output (Psat)

95W

120W

120W

95W

85W

48W

Noise Figure in-band

18 dB

18 dB

18 dB

18 dB

18 dB

18 dB

Fwd Monitor (15 dB Range) @ CF

+ 1.0 dB

+ 1.0 dB

+ 1.0 dB

+ 1.0 dB

+ 1.0 dB

+ 1.0 dB

Gain (min)

50 dB

50 dB

50 dB

46 dB

45 dB

40 dB

Gain variation over operating band

8 dB max p-p

6 dB max p-p

6 dB max p-p

7 dB max p-p

7 dB max p-p

10 dB max p-p

Gain variation over any 40 MHz

2 dB max p-p

1.5 dB max p-p

1.5 dB max p-p

2 dB max p-p

3 dB max p-p

3 dB max p-p

Gain variation over temperature

3 dB max p-p

3 dB max p-p

3 dB max p-p

3 dB max p-p

3 dB max p-p

3 dB max p-p

Gain variation over time

0.5 dB/day

0.5 dB/day

0.5 dB/day

0.5 dB/day

0.5 dB/day

0.5 dB/day

Input VSWR

1.5:1

1.5:1

1.5:1

1.5:1

2.0:1

2.0:1

Output VSWR w/optional output isolator (derate power by 0.4 dBm)

2.0:1 1.4:1

2.0:1 1.4:1

2.0:1 1.4:1

2.0:1 1.4:1

2.3:1 1.4:1

2.3:1 1.4:1

Spurious

-60 dBc

-60 dBc

-60 dBc

-60 dBc

-60 dBc

-60 dBc

AM/PM Conversion @2dB below rated power

2.5°/dB

2.5°/dB

2.5°/dB

2.5°/dB

2.5°/dB

2.5°/dB

2nd Harmonic @ 3dB below rated power

-45 dBc

-45 dBc

-45 dBc

-45 dBc

-45 dBc

-45 dBc

3rd order IMD @ 3dB max. backoff from rated power

-25 dBc

-25 dBc

-25 dBc

-25 dBc

-25 dBc

-25 dBc

Monitor & Control

arrow M&C Interface RS-232 & RS-485 

arrow M&C Connector MIL-26482 Series 1 Receptacle, Shell Size 12, 10 Pins

arrow Mute Control Fully configurable (mute enable: high or low, mute default: enabled or disabled

  • Low 0.0 - 0.8V 
  • High 3.0 - 5.0V 

arrow Thermal Shutdown Temperature 90°C (Accuracy ± 3°C)

Interfaces

arrow RF Input connector N-Type 

arrow RF Output connector WR-75 (WR-62 above 15.5 GHz)

Power

arrow Input voltage 20 – 56 VDC 

arrow Power Consumption with fans 532W @ Psat 475W @ P1dB

arrow 410W @ 3dB backoff friom P1dB

arrow 375W @ Quiescent (no signal input)

arrow 60W muted

arrow Power Connector AMPHENOL 10-194922P, 4 Pins

 

 

How to Order

Norsat Atom Series 100W Ku-Band SSPA Configuration Chart

VSAT systems such as flyaway, maritime and mobile where compact and highly portable equipment is required