Codan Satcom 6900 Series Ku-Band Block Upconverter (BUC)

Codan C-Band BUC

Codan Satcom 6700 Series C-Band Block Upconverters (BUCs)

SKU
CPICO-6900
Codan Satcom 6900 Series Ku-Band Block Upconverter (BUC) is available to buy in increments of 1

Frequencies from 13.7500 to 14.500 GHz, Design MTBF exceeds 100,000 hours, IP67 rating that provides protection from water or dust storms, Sealed to 34 kPA (5 Psi)

6900 Series Ku-Band BUC

With the broadest spectrum of Ku-Band Outdoor BUC amplifiers available in the industry, Codan Satcom offers unequalled flexibility to configure your system for optimum performance. Codan Satcom provides Ku-Band outdoor block upconverter amplifier solutions ranging in power from 8 watt to 25 watts CW. Codan Satcom's 6900 Series Ku-Band family of BUCs reflects the same exacting design standards and innovative technology found in all of its products, as well as more than a decade of experience fielding hundreds of block Up Converters in this frequency range. All BUCs are available as single units or in redundant or combined systems.

Power Rating

8 W

16 W

Platform

DC powered LBUC

DC powered LBUC

 

Model numbers

6908-W/E-48/EX-CE-NI

6916-W/S-48/EX-NI

6916-W/E-48/EX-CE-NI

 

RF output connector

WR75, PBR120 flange with 4.2 mm through holes

WR75, PBR120 flange with 4.2 mm through holes

RF output VSWR

1.8:1 max

1.8:1 max

 

RF output frequency range

Ext Band 13750 to 14500 MHz

Std Band 14000 to 14500 MHz

Ext Band 13750 to 14500 MHz

 

Input frequency range

950 to 1700 MHz

950 to 1450 MHz

950 to 1700 MHz

 

LO frequency

12800 MHz

13050 MHz

 12800 MHz

 

IF input power @ 1 dB GCP, CW and max gain

–31 dBm nominal

–31 dBm nominal

 

RF output power @ 1 dB GCP, CW

+39.0 dBm min

+42.0 dBm min

+41.5 dBm min

 

Gain @ 0 dB attenuation (max gain)

70 dB nominal

73 dB nominal

Gain flatness over any 40 MHz band

±1.50 dB max

±1.50 dB max

 

Gain flatness over full band

±2.50 dB max

±2.50 dB max

 

Gain stability over any 50°C temperature range

±1.50 dB max

±1.50 dB max

 

Gain stability over entire temperature range when frequency set

±2.0 dB max

±2.0 dB max

Gain stability over entire temperature range when frequency not set

±3.0 dB max

±3.0 dB max

Reference frequency (External)

10 MHz

10 MHz

Reference frequency input (External)

Multiplexed on N-type transmit IF input

Multiplexed on N-type transmit IF input

Reference frequency level

–10 to +5 dBm

–10 to +5 dBm

Reference frequency connector

Via N-type transmit IF input

Via N-type transmit IF input

Frequency conversion

Non-inverting

Non-inverting

 

Output power meter range

15 dB

15 dB

 

Output power meter absolute accuracy when compensation frequency set

±1.0 dB max

±1.0 dB max

Output power meter absolute accuracy when compensation frequency not set

±2.0 dB max

±2.0 dB max

Output power meter relative accuracy when compensation frequency set

±0.5 dB max

±0.5 dB max

Output power meter relative accuracy when compensation frequency not set

±1.0 dB max

±1.0 dB max

Power meter modes

CW and burst (>100 uS) with adjustable threshold

CW and burst (>100 uS) with adjustable threshold

Power supply voltage

+34 to +60 V DC via transmit IF input and via external DC connector

+34 to +60 V DC via transmit IF input and via external DC connector

 

Power supply minimum turn-on voltage @ 48 V

+41 V

+41 V

 

Power supply consumption

130 W max

150 W max

 

Volume (for waveguide output BUCs)

360 mm L x 182 mm W x 137 mm H 14.2” L x 7.2” W x 5.4” H

360 mm L x 182 mm W x 137 mm H 14.2” L x 7.2” W x 5.4” H

 

Weight

6 kg (13 lbs)

6 kg (13 lbs)

 

VSAT BUC Install Handbook

All Ku-Band frequencies between 13.750 and 14.500 GHz>