Codan Satcom 6900 Series Ku-Band Block Upconverter (BUC)
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 |
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Platform |
DC powered LBUC |
DC powered LBUC |
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Model numbers |
6908-W/E-48/EX-CE-NI |
6916-W/S-48/EX-NI |
6916-W/E-48/EX-CE-NI |
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RF output connector |
WR75, PBR120 flange with 4.2 mm through holes |
WR75, PBR120 flange with 4.2 mm through holes |
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RF output VSWR |
1.8:1 max |
1.8:1 max |
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RF output frequency range |
Ext Band 13750 to 14500 MHz |
Std Band 14000 to 14500 MHz |
Ext Band 13750 to 14500 MHz |
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Input frequency range |
950 to 1700 MHz |
950 to 1450 MHz |
950 to 1700 MHz |
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LO frequency |
12800 MHz |
13050 MHz |
12800 MHz |
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IF input power @ 1 dB GCP, CW and max gain |
–31 dBm nominal |
–31 dBm nominal |
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RF output power @ 1 dB GCP, CW |
+39.0 dBm min |
+42.0 dBm min |
+41.5 dBm min |
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Gain @ 0 dB attenuation (max gain) |
70 dB nominal |
73 dB nominal |
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Gain flatness over any 40 MHz band |
±1.50 dB max |
±1.50 dB max |
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Gain flatness over full band |
±2.50 dB max |
±2.50 dB max |
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Gain stability over any 50°C temperature range |
±1.50 dB max |
±1.50 dB max |
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Gain stability over entire temperature range when frequency set |
±2.0 dB max |
±2.0 dB max |
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Gain stability over entire temperature range when frequency not set |
±3.0 dB max |
±3.0 dB max |
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Reference frequency (External) |
10 MHz |
10 MHz |
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Reference frequency input (External) |
Multiplexed on N-type transmit IF input |
Multiplexed on N-type transmit IF input |
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Reference frequency level |
–10 to +5 dBm |
–10 to +5 dBm |
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Reference frequency connector |
Via N-type transmit IF input |
Via N-type transmit IF input |
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Frequency conversion |
Non-inverting |
Non-inverting |
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Output power meter range |
15 dB |
15 dB |
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Output power meter absolute accuracy when compensation frequency set |
±1.0 dB max |
±1.0 dB max |
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Output power meter absolute accuracy when compensation frequency not set |
±2.0 dB max |
±2.0 dB max |
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Output power meter relative accuracy when compensation frequency set |
±0.5 dB max |
±0.5 dB max |
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Output power meter relative accuracy when compensation frequency not set |
±1.0 dB max |
±1.0 dB max |
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Power meter modes |
CW and burst (>100 uS) with adjustable threshold |
CW and burst (>100 uS) with adjustable threshold |
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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 |
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Power supply minimum turn-on voltage @ 48 V |
+41 V |
+41 V |
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Power supply consumption |
130 W max |
150 W max |
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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 |
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Weight |
6 kg (13 lbs) |
6 kg (13 lbs) |
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All Ku-Band frequencies between 13.750 and 14.500 GHz>