GaNLink™ 80 W Ka-band SSPA / BUC Specifications

 SSPA Model SA49KOA

BUC Model SB49KOA

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RF Output Frequency

                        27.5 to 30.0 GHz or 29.0 to 31.0 GHz

27.5 to 30.0 GHz or 29.0 to 31.0 GHz

(optional dual and triple output band BUCs, in switchable 1 GHz bands)

Input Frequency

                        27.5 to 30.0 GHz or 29.0 to 31.0 GHz

950 to 1950 MHz or 1000 to 2000 MHz

Spectral Regrowth (1)

at 50 watts (47 dBm) output power, -25 dBc at 1.5 RS offset with 8PSK at 1 MB/second, 2/3 FEC (27.5 to 30.0 GHz)

Spectral Regrowth (2)

at 40 watts (46 dBm) output power, -25 dBc at 1.0 RS offset with OQPSK at 5 MB/second, 1/2 FEC (29.0 to 31.0 GHz)

Gain

63 dB min; 69 dB max.

Gain Stability over temp, constant drive over 24 hrs, constant temp

± 1.5 dB max. ±0.25 dB max.

±2.0 dB max. ±0.25 dB max.

Gain Flatness

±1.75 dB max. full band; ±1.00 dB max. over any 45 MHz

Small Signal Gain Slope

±0.04 dB/MHz max.

Gain Adjustment Range

Up to 30 dB (0.1 dB steps)

Input VSWR (50 Ω)

1.5:1 max.

Output VSWR (WR28)

1.3:1 max.

Load VSWR

2.0:1 max. continuous operation; 1.5:1 max. full spec.

Reference (MUX on IF)

N/A

10 MHz std; 10/50 MHz (specific BUCs only)

Phase Noise

(External Reference)

N/A

-120 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz

-140 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz

-145 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz

-150 dBc/hz at ≥10 kHz

Single Sideband Phase Noise

N/A

3 dB better than IESS 308/309 profile

AM/PM Conversion

2º/dB max. full spec.

Spurious

-60 dB max at Plin (excluding 2 MHz around carrier)

Group Delay (per 80 MHz)

Linear: 0.03 ns/MHz;

Parabolic: 0.003 ns/MHz²; Ripple: 1.0 ns pk-pk

Noise Power Density

<-150 dBW/4 kHz under 20.2 GHz <-65 dBW/4 kHz, passband

Prime Power

48 VDC ±10%

Power Consumption

420 VA typ. at Plin; 600 VA max; 35 VA in mute

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

13.2 x 6.4 x 6.3 inches (336 x 163 x 160 mm), see below or contact CPI for detailed outline drawing

Weight

16.5 lbs. (7.5 g); 19.8 lbs (9.0 kg), max.

DC Power Input Connection

Amphenol C016 10C006 000 12

RF input Connection

2.9 mm female

Type N female

RF Output Connection

WR28 grooved waveguide flange

M&C Interface

Ethernet Serial Interface

RJ45 cable

Multi-pin connector, see outline drawing

RF Sample Output

SMA female

IF Sample Output

SMA female

GaNLink™ 80 W Ka-band SSPA / BUC Specifications

SSPA Model SA49KOA

BUC Model SB49KOA

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Ambient Temperature

Operating Non-Operating

-40ºC to +60ºC

-55ºC to +85ºC

Relative Humidity

Up to 100% RH condensing

Altitude

Operating: up to 10,000 feet (3048 m) above sea level, derated 2ºC for every 1000 feet above sea level (305 m);

Non-operating: up to 50,000 feet (50,000 m) above sea level

Cooling

Integral forced air

Shock and Vibration (operating)

Operating: per MIL-STD-810F and MIL-STD-167-1A

Shock and Vibration (non-operating in shipping container)

MIL-STD-810F516 (Transit Drop);

MIL-STD-810F514 (Transportation and Operational Service)

Weatherproofing

IP66

Sand and Dust

Will operate in dry and dusty environments typical of arid locations

Salt Spray

Will withstand salty environments typical of coastal locations