Newtec Azimuth AZ730 L-Band & IF Down & Up Frequency Converter
Internal 10 MHz reference, converts IF signals to C, Ku or DBS frequencies
AZ730 Series Up & Down RF Converter
This product has reached end of life and has been replaced by the Newtec FRC0730.
The AZ730 is a high performance Up & Down frequency converter designed for a wide range of broadcast, telco and IP satellite applications. In its default configuration, the AZ730 upconverts IF signals (70 or 140 MHz) to L-band (950–1750 MHz) and simultaneously downconverts L-band signals (950–2150 MHz) to IF. Optionally, the AZ-730 can upconvert IF signals to C, Ku or DBS-band.
The Newtec Azimuth Series AZ730 offers some advanced and unique features such as a calibrated high linearity over the entire bandwidth combined with a very high frequency stability. These features make the AZ-730 the perfect solution for a wide range of transmissions ranging from very small carriers to full transponder applications.
Versatility
The IF frequency is switchable from 70 MHz to 140 MHz and the L-band frequency is adjustable in steps of 48 Hz. The high output frequency stability is provided by an internal 10 MHz reference clock. For applications requiring a very high frequency stability such as very low data rate carriers, an optional reference clock of 0,01ppm can be ordered separately. A 24V DC power supply and a reference frequency on the L-band output are also available as options, providing a compact and cost effective solution when the AZ 730 is used in combination with an outdoor RF upconverter and/or amplifier.
Optionally, an LNB power supply, a frequency band selection signal and a 10MHz reference frequency can be delivered to an LNB via the L-band input. The AZ 730 is easy to operate and monitor. All control and monitoring parameters are available locally on the front panel and remotely through a web interface. It is also possible to control or monitor the AZ730 via RMCP or SNMP.
Key features
• Agile IF to L-band up/down converter
• Optional up-conversion to C, Ku or DBS-band
• Ultra fi ne frequency resolution
• IF frequency switchable between 70 MHZ & 140 MHz
• Very high frequency stability
• Very low spurious characteristics
• Phase noise compliant to Intelsat IBS/ Eutelsat SMS
• High linearity over the entire bandwidth
• Optional 10 MHz + 24V DC for BUC
• Optional LNB power supply + 10 MHz
Main advantages
• Highest signal quality
• Extensive coverage of all transponder frequencies
• High flexibility
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AZ720 Downconverter
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AZ200 Universal Switching System
Input interface upconverter (IF)
• Connector BNC (F), 50 ohms
• Return loss >15dB
• Frequency range 70 MHz +/- 18MHz 140 MHz +/- 36 MHz
• Input level IF (typical) -35 to +5 dBm
Output interface upconverter (L-band)
• Connector SMA (F), 50 ohms
• Return loss >15dB
• Frequency range 950 to 1750 MHz
• Frequency step size 48 Hz
• Output level -30 to +10 dBm
Output interface upconverter (RF), optional
• Connector RF-band out SMA (F), 50 ohms
• Return loss >12dB
• Output level C & Ku-band >0 dBm
• Output level DBS-band >+10 dBm
• Frequency range RF-band
- C-band 5.85 – 6.65 GHz
- Ku-band 12.75 – 13.25 GHz
- Ku-band 13.75 – 14.50 GHz
- DBS band 17.30 – 18.10 GHz
- DBS band 17.60 – 18.4 GHz
BUC power and reference frequency (optional)
• max. current 1,5 A
• voltage 24V
• frequency 10MHz
• stability ±5x10-8 over 0°C to 65°C
Input interface downconverter (L-band)
• Connector SMA (F), 50 ohms
• Return loss >15dB
• Frequency range 950 to 2150 MHz
• Input level Max composite 8-20dBm
Output interface downconverter (IF)
• Connector BNC (F), 50 ohms
• Return loss >15dB
• Frequency range 70 ± 20MHz,140 ± 40MHz
• Output level <=0 dBm typical
LNB power and control (optional)
• max. current 350 mA (on L-band input)
• voltage 11,5 -14 V (Vertical polarization) 16 -19 V (Horizontal polarization) & additional 22 kHz +/- 4KHz (band selection according to universal LNB)
• 10 MHz reference
10 MHz reference input / output (optional)
• Input level -3dbm up to 7dBm
• Output level +7dBm
• Connector BNC (F), 50 ohms
Channel characteristics
Gain (upconverter)
• Programmable IF gain 15 to 20dB
• Programmable L-band gain -20 to +20dB
• Programmable RF gain (C&Ku) -20 to +20 dB(±5dB)
• Programmable RF gain (DBS) -10 to +30 dB
• Gain step size 0.1dB
• Gain variation over 36/72 MHz BW (L-band) 1.2 dB peak-to-peak
• Gain variation over 36/72 MHz BW (RF) 2.6 dB peak-to-peak
Gain (downconverter)
• Programmable Gain 0 to 50 dB
• Gain step size 0.1 dB
• Gain variation over 36/72 MHz BW
1.2 dB peak-to-peak
• Gain variation over T°(+20 to +40°C) ± 0.5 dB
Linearity (upconverter)
• Output 1dB compression (L-band) +10dBm
• Output 1dB compression (C & Ku-band) +0 dBm
• Output 1dB compression (DBS-band) +10dBm
• Third order intermod <-60 dBc (typical)
• Third order intercept (L-band) +26dBm
• Third order intercept (C & Ku-band ) >+10 dBm
• Third order intercept (DBS-band) >+20dBm
• AM/PM conversion (L-band) 0.1°/dB
max@0dBm
Linearity (downconverter)
• Output 1dB compression IF +10dBm
• AM/PM conversion 0.1°/dB
max@0dBm
Switching
• Spectrum inversion Switchable
• Output switching suppression <-80 dBm
Noise (upconverter)
• Noise fi gure <20 dB (typical)
• In-band spurious <-65 dBc
(@ -10 dBm output level and for rates >200 kbaud)
• Phase noise
L-band RF
@ 10 Hz <-50 dBc/Hz <-35 dBc/HZ
@ 100 Hz <-70 dBc/Hz <-60 dBc/Hz
@ 1KHz <-80 dBc/Hz <-75 dBC/Hz
@ 10 KHz <-85 dBc/Hz <-85 dBc/Hz
@ 100 KHz <-95 dBc/Hz <-95 dBc/Hz
Noise (downconverter)
• Noise fi gure <15 dB at max gain
• In band spurious (signal related) <-60 dBc
(@-25 dBm input and 0 dBm output)
• Non signal related spurious <-70dBm
• Image rejection -60dBc
• Phase noise
@ 10 Hz <-50 dBc/Hz
@ 100 Hz <-70 dBc/Hz
@ 1KHz <-80 dBc/Hz
@ 10 KHz <-85 dBc/Hz
@ 100 KHz <-95 dBc/Hz
Group delay
@ 72 MHz BW @ 36 MHz BW
Linear group delay 0.05 ns/MHz 0.03 ns/MHz
Parabolic group delay 0.0035 ns/MHz2 0.01 ns/MHz2
Residual group delay 1 ns peak-to-peak 1 ns peak-to-peak
Generic
Monitor and control interfaces
• Web based GUI
• Diagnostics report, alarm log
• RMCP over TCP-IP/UDP and RS232/RS485
• SNMP v2c
Alarm interface
• Electrical dual contact closure alarm contacts
• Connector 9-pin sub-D (F)
• Logical interface and general device alarm
Physical
• 1RU, width: 19”, depth 51 cm, 6 kg
• Power supply: 90-130 & 180-260 Vac,
105 VA, 47-63 Hz
• Temperature
- Operational: 0°C to 40°C
- Storage: -40 to +70°C
• Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
• CE label
• Earth Stations
• DTH uplinks
• DSNG
• Telco and trunking satellite infrastructures
• VSAT hubs
• Generic satcom applications