Norsat Atom Series 50W Ku-Band Block Upconverter
Tx Frequency: 14.0 to 18.0 GHz in separate frequency bands, Noise Figure: 15 dB, Type N input connector
Atom Series 50W Ku-Band Block Upconverter
The Norsat ATOM series 50W ATOMBKU050 block upconverters (BUC) are among the smallest, lightest, and most energy efficient transmitters available. Their high efficiency reduces power consumption significantly, delivering considerable operational cost savings over the lifetime of the device.
Key Features
Compared to equivalent products, ATOM series 50 Watt BUCs are: Up to 68% smaller and lighter
Up to 60% more power efficient
More flexible with RF and configuration options
RF Configurations
Transmit Frequency
Standard band 14.0 to 14.5 GHz, LO Frequency 13.05 GHz
Extended band 13.75 to 14.5 GHz, LO Frequency 12.8 GHz
Selectable band *Custom within range 12.25 to 18.0 GHz
Input Frequency
Standard band 950 to 1450 MHz
Extended band 950 to 1700 MHz
Satcom on the Move (SOTM)
Atom BUCs are ideal for applications such as:
Airborne
Comms on the Move
TWTA Replacement
Manned Aircraft
Maritime Vessels
Unmanned ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance)
Outline Dimensions
RF Specifications
Power Output (P1dB) 50W
Noise Figure 15 dB
Phase Noise -72 dBc/Hz at 1 KHz
-82 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz
-92 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
-102 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz
Fwd Monitor (15 dB Range) @ CF + 1.0 dB
Conversion Gain 60 dB min
Gain Variation over operating band 6 dB max p-p
Gain Variation over any 40 MHz 2 dB max p-p
Gain Variation over temperature 3 dB max p-p
Input VSWR 2.0:1
Output VSWR 2.0:1
Spurious @ rated power -55 dBc
AM/PM Conversion @2dB below 2.5°/dB rated power
2nd Harmonic @ 3dB below rated power -45 dBc
Monitor & Control
M&C Interface RS-232 & RS-485
M&C Connector MIL-26482 Series 1 Receptacle, Shell Size 12, 10 Pins
Mute Control Fully configurable (mute enable: high or low, mute default: enabled or disabled
Low 0.0 - 0.8V
High 3.0 - 5.0V
Thermal Shutdown Temperature 90°C (Accuracy ± 3°C)
Interfaces
RF Input connector N-Type
RF Output connector WR-75 (WR-62 above 15 GHz)
Power
Input Voltage 20 - 56 VDC
Power Consumption with fans 350W @ Psat
310W @ P1dB
270W @ 3dB backoff from P1dB
240W @ Quiescent (no signal input)
25W muted
Power Connector MIL-26482 Series 1 receptacle, shell size 12, 4 pins
How to Order
VSAT systems such as flyaway, maritime and mobile where compact and highly portable equipment is required
