Norsat ATOMBKA050 50W Ka-Band Block Upconverter
Tx Frequency: 29.0 - 30.0 GHz or 30.0 - 31.0 GHz, Gain stability over temperature ±2.0 dB at any constant frequency, Type N input connector
Norsat ATOMBKA050 50W Ka-Band BUC
Norsat ATOMBKA050 Ka-Band 50W Block Upconverter (Non-Inverted), Output Freq: 29.0 to 30.0 GHz or 30.0 to 31.0 GHz, Input Freq: 950 to 1450 MHz, L.O. Freq: 28.55 GHz, Gain: 60 dB, Output to P1dB: 47 dBm, Ext Ref: 10 MHz, Output Waveguide: WR28 Flange, Input Connector: Type N female
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Transmit Frequency |
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Military band |
30.0 to 31.0 GHz |
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Commercial band 1 |
29.0 to 30.0 GHz |
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Input Frequency |
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Military band |
1 to 2 GHz |
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Commercial band 1 |
950 to 1950 MHz |
Outline Dimensions

RF Specifications
Output Power (Psat) 47 dBm
Output Power (Plin) > 44 dBm
Phase Noise -72 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz
-72 dBc/Hz at 1 KHz
-82 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz
-92 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
-102 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz
Noise Figure 15 dB
Conversion Gain 60 dB min
Gain Variation over 40MHz +/- 0.5 dB
Gain Variation over 500 MHz +/- 1.5 dB
Gain Variation over 1000 MHz +/- 2.0 dB
Gain Variation over temperature +/- 2 dB
Spurious in Band -60 dBc
Spectral Regrowth @ Plin -30 dBc
3rd Order Intermod @ Plin -25 dBc
Environmental and Physical
Operating Temperature -40 to +60°C (-40° to +140°F)
Storage Temperature -54 to +105°C (-65° to +221°F)
Outline Dimensions 188 x 114 x 171 mm (7.4 x 4.5 x 6.75 in)
Weight 4.2 kg (9.5 lbs)
Enclosed accessories Screws, gasket, M&C mating connector, power mating connector
Power
Input Voltage 20 – 56 VDC
Power Consumption 570W @ Psat
400W @ Plin
40W muted
Power Connector DC: MIL-26482 Series 1
Power Connector AC: TBD
Monitor and Control
Discrete Mute Control Voltage ranges
Low 0 -0.8 V
High 3.0 - 5.0 V
Fully programmable
Mute enable can be high or low
Mute default can be enabled or disabled
Thermal shutdown control threshold +85°C
Temperature Monitor Accuracy + 3°C
Monitor/Control Connector MIL-26482 Series 1
Shell size 12, 10 pins
M&C Connector (Ethernet) RJ-45
M&C Signaling RS-485 or Ethernet
Interfaces
Input VSRW 1.5 : 1
Output VSRW 1.5 : 1
RF Input Connector N (50 Ώ)
RF Output Connector WR-28
How to Order

Ka VSAT systems such as flyaway, maritime and mobile where compact and highly portable equipment is required