Acorde Technologies ACTX-X High Power X-Band 100 / 150 / 200W BUCs
Output frequency 7.9 to 8.4 GHz, Input frequency 950 to 1450 MHz, Gain flatness over the whole bandwidth ±1.5 dB
ACTX-X HP X-Band
Acorde Technologies Corp 100W, 150W & 200W 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 pedestal which alleviates RF loss and maximizes gain.
ACTX-X series are designed for use in all Armed Forces Communications Networks and X-Band satellite communication systems.
Fully Integrated
ACTX-X BUCs are integrated with power supply, phase locked oscillator, power amplifier and frequency converter. ACTX-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.
TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Input frequency ...................................................................................................... 950 – 1450 MHz (see options)
Input impedance ................................................................................................... 50 Ohms
Input L-Band VSWR ................................................................................................. <1.5:1
Output frequency .................................................................................................. 7.9 – 8.4 GHz (see options)
Output impedance ................................................................................................ 50 Ohms
Output X-Band VSWR ............................................................................................. <1.3:1
Output sample ........................................................................................................ -45 ± 2 dBc
Spectrum inversion ................................................................................................ None
Transmit Characteristics @ 25ºC P1dB (typ) Gain Power Consumption Size (LxWxH) Weight
ACTX-X100W 50.0 dBm 70 dB min 900 W 495 x 265 x 255 mm 25 kg
ACTX-X150W 51.8 dBm 72 dB min 1200 W 495 x 265 x 255 mm 25 kg
ACTX-X200W 53.0 dBm 75 dB min 1300 W 495 x 265 x 255 mm 25 kg
Maximum input level without damage .............................................................. +10 dBm
Gain flatness over the whole bandwidth ........................................................... ±1.5 dB
Gain flatness over 40 MHz ..................................................................................... ± 0.75 dB
Gain stability (24 Hours) ........................................................................................ < 0.5 dB
Gain variation over temperature ........................................................................ ±1.5 dB over the whole range
Attenuation adjustment range ............................................................................ 20 dB, with 0.5 dB steps
Mute ........................................................................................................................ > 50 dB
Noise figure .............................................................................................................. ≤ 15 dB (at maximum gain)
Output noise ........................................................................................................... < -155 dBm/Hz (Rx Band 7.25 to 7.75 GHz)
Spurious .................................................................................................................. < -60 dBc at POUT=P1dB dBm
Harmonics .............................................................................................................. ≤ -50 dBc
Main frequency related spurious ........................................................................ ≤ -35 dBc
SSB added spurious .............................................................................................. ≤ -41dBc
Third order intermodulation products ................................................................. < -25 dBc for 2tones Δf=5Mhz for POUT=P1dB-3 dB
Local oscillator frequency ................................................................................... 6.950 GHz
Output phase Noise (IESS-308/309 – 8 dB):
100 Hz ................................................................................................................. -70 dBc/Hz
1 kHz .................................................................................................................... -78 dBc/Hz
10 kHz .................................................................................................................. -88 dBc/Hz
100 kHz ................................................................................................................ -105 dBc/Hz
Reference frequency ........................................................................................... 10 MHz
Reference mode ................................................................................................... External (internal as option)
Reference input level ............................................................................................ 0 dBm ± 3 dB (at input L-Band Connector)
Reference stability ................................................................................................. same as external reference
Minimum reference to compliant typical phase noise (IESS-308/309 – 8 dB):
100 Hz ................................................................................................................. -125 dBc/Hz
1 kHz .................................................................................................................... -135 dBc/Hz
10 kHz .................................................................................................................. -145 dBc/Hz
POWER SUPPLY
AC input voltag e .................................................................................................. 85 - 265 VAC (47-63 Hz)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Storage temperature ........................................................................................... -40 to +80ºC
Operating temperature ....................................................................................... -20 to +55ºC (-40 to +55ºC as option)
Relative humidity ................................................................................................... up to 95%
Operating altitude ................................................................................................ up to 3500 m.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Interfaces:
TX input(L-Band+Ext. Ref.): ............................................................................... Type N(F) 50 ohm.
Sample output (X-Band): ................................................................................ Type N(F) 50 ohm
TX output (X-Band): ......................................................................................... WR112 CPRG flange
Power supply: .................................................................................................. MS3112E12-3P
Monitoring & Control: ..................................................................................... MS3112E12-14S
Cooling system ....................................................................................................... Forced air integrated
Finish ......................................................................................................................... White RAL 9003 // Caqui M12IR
OPTIONS
HP1: ......................................................................................................................... Internal 10 MHz Reference
HP2: ......................................................................................................................... Operating temperature (-40 to +55ºC)
HP3: ......................................................................................................................... Ethernet interface (TCP/IP)
HP4: ......................................................................................................................... SNMP Agent
HPC: ........................................................................................................................ Custom design
Excellent for portable and fixed military satellite communication systems and armed forces defense networks
