Norsat Element Series 6W Ku-Band Block Upconverter
Tx Frequency: 13.75-14.5 GHz & 14.0-14.5 GHz, Noise Figure: 15 dB, Type-N or "F" input connector
Element Series 6W Ku-Band Block Upconverter
The Norsat Element series 6W ELMTKU006 block upconverters (BUC) 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
Small size, ideal for feed mounting
18 frequency options available
RoHS Compliant
RF Configurations
Model |
BUC-ELMTKU006-S |
BUC-ELMTKU006-E |
Output frequency (mHz) |
14.0 – 14.5 GHz |
13.75 – 14.5 GHz |
l.O. frequency (GHz) |
13.05 GHz |
12.80 GHz |
input frequency (GHz) |
950 – 1450 MHz |
950 – 1700 MHz |
Highly Versatile
Element BUCs are ideal for applications such as:
Fixed VSAT Antennas
Comms on the Move
Mobile Terminals
Maritime Vessels
Unmanned ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance)
Outline Dimensions
RF Specifications
Output Power (P1db) 37.8 dBm min
External Reference 10MHz
Reference Power Level -5 dBm to +5dBm
Phase Noise (SS B) -65 dBc/Hz at 100Hz
- -75 dBc/Hz at 1kHz
- -85 dBc/Hz at 10kHz
- -95 dBc/Hz at 100KHz
Linear gain 60 dB
Gain flatness +/-4.0 dB p-p, max over full band
+/- 1.5dB p-p over 54MHz
Gain variation over temperature -4.0 dB p-p over operating range
Gain variation over 24hrs +/-0.5 dB max at constant temp
Intermodulation -25 dBc @ Plinear with 2 equal carriers at 3dB total power backoff from rated power
Spectral Regrowth (typical) -26 dBc at 2db below rated output power at 1.0x symbol rate offset for OQPSK or QPSK
AM/PM Conversation 2 deg/dB (up to 2 dB below rated Output Power)
Max Input Power without damage 13 dBm
Output Spurious -In Band -60 dBc, -Out Band -50 dBc
Noise power density -90 dBm/Hz in Tx, -156 dBm/Hz in Rx
Interfaces
input VsWr 2.0 : 1
Output VsWr 2.0 : 1
Input connector N: 50 Ω, F: 75 Ω
Output connector WR-75
Power
Power requirements +15 to +24 VDC over IFL
Power consumption 48W max
How to Order
For use on all VSAT terminals. Easily mounts directly on all VSAT antenna feed booms