Acorde Technologies ACMB-X Low Power X-Band 10 / 20 / 40W BUCs
Output frequency 7.9 to 8.4 GHz, Input frequency 950 to 1450 MHz, Conversion gain 60 dB min
ACMB-X LP X-Band
Acorde Technologies Corp 10W, 20W & 40W X-Band BUCs (Block Upconverter) are the ideal high power level Milsatcom X-Band BUC solutions that operate in Government X-band frequencies from 7.90 to 8.40 Ghz. These Military VSAT BUCs mount directly to the antenna feed or pedestal, which alleviates RF loss and maximizes gain.
ACMB-X-LP series are designed for use in all Armed Forces Communications Networks and X-Band satellite communication systems.
Fully Integrated
ACMB-X BUCs are integrated with power supply, phase locked oscillator, power amplifier and frequency converter. ACMB-X series BUCs have been tested between -20ºC and +55ºC, providing very good gain stability with temperature.
Thermal Protection
They also include a temperature alarm and power supply shutdown to protect the amplifier from permanent damages in high temperature conditions. Standard communication is via serial port (RS232/RS485), but TCP/IP and SNMP could be selected as options.
Input frequency ...................................................................................................... 950 - 1450 MHz
Input impedance ................................................................................................... 50 Ω
Input L-band VSWR ................................................................................................ < 1.5:1
Output frequency .................................................................................................. 7.9 - 8.4 GHz
Output impedance ................................................................................................ 50 Ω
Output X-band VSWR ............................................................................................ < 1.3:1
Output P1dB @ 25ºC .............................................................................................. 43.0 dBm min
Spectrum inversion ................................................................................................. None
Transmit Characteristics @ 25ºC Power Consumption
ACMB-X10W 100 W
ACMB-X20W 170 W
Conversion gain ..................................................................................................... 60 dB min
Gain flatness over 500 MHz ................................................................................... ± 1.5 dB
Gain flatness over 40 MHz ..................................................................................... ± 0.5 dB
Gain stability over 24h ........................................................................................... ≤ 0.5 dB @ constant temp.
Gain variation over temp ..................................................................................... ± 1.5 dB
Attenuation range ................................................................................................. 30 dB with 0.5 dB step
Mute ......................................................................................................................... > 50 dB
Noise figure .............................................................................................................. ≤ 15 dB @ maximum gain
Local oscillator frequency .................................................................................... 6.950 GHz
Output phaise noise (IESS-308/309 – 5 dB):
100 Hz ................................................................................................................... -65 dBc/Hz
1 kHz ...................................................................................................................... -75 dBc/Hz
10 kHz .................................................................................................................... -85 dBc/Hz
100 kHz .................................................................................................................. -95 dBc/Hz
Reference frequency ........................................................................................... 5/10 MHz
Reference mode ................................................................................................... External
Reference level ...................................................................................................... 0 ± 3 dBm (multiplexed on L-band)
POWER SUPPLY
DC input .................................................................................................................. 48 VDC (MS-type dedicated connector)
AC input (as option) .............................................................................................. 85-264 VAC (47-63 Hz)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Storage temperature ............................................................................................ -50 to +85ºC
Operating temperature ........................................................................................ -20 to +55ºC (-40 to +55ºC as option)
Relative humidity ................................................................................................... Up to 95%
Operating altitude ................................................................................................. Up to 3500 m
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Interfaces:
Input (L-band+DC+Ext.Ref.) .............................................................................. Type N(f)
Output (X-band) ................................................................................................. Type N(f)
Output sample .................................................................................................... Type SMA(f)
M&C (RS232/485) ................................................................................................ MS3112E12-14S
M&C (IP/SNMP) ................................................................................................... MS3112E12-8S (option)
Supply (DC) ......................................................................................................... MS3112E12-3P (AC option)
Dimensions:
DC supply ........................................................................................................... 235 x 160 x 100 mm
AC supply............................................................................................................. 260 x 160 x 100 mm
Weight:
DC supply ........................................................................................................... 4.5 kg
AC supply............................................................................................................. 5.0 kg
Cooling system ....................................................................................................... None
OPTIONS
LP1: .......................................................................................................................... AC power supply
LP2: .......................................................................................................................... Operating temp -40 to +55ºC
LP3: .......................................................................................................................... Ethernet interface (TCP/IP)
LP4: .......................................................................................................................... SNMP Agent
LP5: .......................................................................................................................... WIFI interface
Output noise ........................................................................................................... ≤ -90 dBm/Hz (7.25-7.75 GHz)
Spurious ................................................................................................................... < -60 dBc @ POUT = P1dB
Harmonics ............................................................................................................... < -50 dBc
Intermodulation products ..................................................................................... < -25 dBc 2 tones Δf=5MHz for POUT=P1dB–3 dB
Engineered for portable and fixed military satellite communication systems and armed forces defense networks
