Acorde Technologies ACTX-Ka Medium Power Series 10W / 20W Ka Block Up-Converter
Military and Commercial frequencies from 29.5 to 31.0 GHz, RF Input: 950 to 2000 MHz
ACTX-Ka-MP 20 & 10 Watt Block Upconverters
Acorde Technologies Corp 10W & 20W Ka-Band BUCs (Block Upconverter) are the ideal mdeium power level Ka-Band BUC solution that operates in Ka-band frequencies from 29.5 to 31.0 Ghz. This semi-compact VSAT BUC mounts directly to the antenna feed system which alleviates RF loss and maximizes gain.
ACTX-Ka series are designed for use in all Ka-band satellite communication systems.
Fully Integrated
ACTX-Ka BUCs are integrated with power supply, phase locked oscillator, power amplifier and frequency converter. ACTX-Ka 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.
These Medium Power series 10 watt and 20 watt Ka-Band Block Upconverters are also available with a built-in Linearizer shown here: ACTX-Ka-MP-LIN
TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Input frequency ...................................................................................................... 950 to 1950 MHz (See options)
Input impedance ................................................................................................... 50 Ω
Input L-band VSWR ................................................................................................ < 1.5:1
Output frequency .................................................................................................. 29.5 to 31.0 GHz (See options)
Output impedance ............................................................................................... 50 Ω
Output Ka-band VSWR ......................................................................................... < 1.5:1
Spectrum inversion ............................................................................................... None
Transmitter Characteristics @ 25ºC P1dB typ. Gain Power Consumption
Size
(LxWxH)
Weight
ACTX-Ka10W 40.0 dBm 65 dB min 110 W @ P1dB 260 x 140 x 125 mm 5 kg
ACTX-Ka20W 43.0 dBm 65 dB min 200 W @ P1dB 260 x 140 x 125 mm 5 kg
Maximum input level without damage .............................................................. +10 dBm
Gain flatness over the whole bandwidth........................................................... ± 1.5 dB BW=500 MHz
± 2 dB BW=1 GHz
Gain flatness over 40 MHz..................................................................................... ± 0.5 dB
Gain stability (24 Hours) ........................................................................................ < 0.5 dB
Gain variation over temperature ........................................................................ ± 1.5 dB over the whole range (-20 to +55ºC)
± 2 dB over the whole range (-40 to +55ºC)
Attenuation adjustment range ............................................................................ 20 dB, with 0.5 dB steps
Mute ......................................................................................................................... > 50 dB
Noise figure .............................................................................................................. ≤ 15 dB (at maximum gain)
Output noise ............................................................................................................ < - 90 dBm/Hz (Tx Band 29.5 to 31.0 GHz)
< -140 dBm/Hz (Rx Band 19.2 to 21.2 GHz)
Spurious ................................................................................................................... < -60 dBc at Pout = P1dB dBm
Spectral Regrowth @ P1dB.................................................................................... < -20dBc QPSK modulation at 1.0 x rate offset from carrier
LOCAL OSCILLATOR
Output phase noise (IESS-308/309 – 2 dB):
100 Hz ................................................................................................................. -62 dBc/Hz
1 kHz .................................................................................................................... -72 dBc/Hz
10 kHz .................................................................................................................. -82 dBc/Hz
100 kHz ................................................................................................................ -92 dBc/Hz
Reference frequency .......................................................................................... 10 MHz
Reference mode ................................................................................................... External (internal as option)
Reference input level ............................................................................................ 0 dBm ± 3 dB (multiplexed on L-band input)
LO frequency stability ........................................................................................... same as external reference
Minimum external reference to compliant typical phase noise (IESS-308/309 – 2 dB):
100 Hz ................................................................................................................. -135 dBc/Hz
1 kHz .................................................................................................................... -145 dBc/Hz
10 kHz .................................................................................................................. -155 dBc/Hz
POWER SUPPLY
DC input voltage .................................................................................................. 48VDC (AC supply as option)
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 Ω
TX output (Ka-Band): ....................................................................................... WR28 grooved
Monitoring & Control: ..................................................................................... MS3112E12-14S
Power supply: ................................................................................................... MS3112E12-3P
Cooling system ....................................................................................................... Forced-air integrated
Finish ......................................................................................................................... White
OPTIONS
Frequency band: L-band input LO frequency Model Number
29.5 to 30.0 GHz 950 to 1450 MHz 28.550 GHz ACTX-KaxxW-E2-xxx
30.0 to 31.0 GHz 950 to 1950 MHz 29.050 GHz ACTX-KaxxW-E6-xxx
30.0 to 31.0 GHz 1000 to 2000 MHz 29.000 GHz ACTX-KaxxW-E66-xxx
MP1: ........................................................................................................................ AC power supply (85-265 VAC 47-63 Hz)
MP2: ........................................................................................................................ Internal reference (with automatic external selection on presence)
MP3: ........................................................................................................................ Operating temperature (-40 to +55ºC)
MP4: ........................................................................................................................ Ethernet interface (TCP/IP)
MP5: ........................................................................................................................ SNMP Agent
MP6: ........................................................................................................................ NATO green IR finish
MP7: ........................................................................................................................ Desert sand finish (RAL 1019)
Designed for medium power applications in all Ka-band VSAT satcom communication systems.
