Norsat Element Series 10W Ku-Band Block Upconverter
Tx Frequency: Ext. 13.75-14.5 GHz & Std. 14.0-14.5 GHz, GAN Technology
Element Series 10W Ku-Band Block Upconverter
The Norsat Element series 10W ELMTKU010 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
Small size, ideal for feed mounting
18 frequency options available
RoHS Compliant
RF Configurations
|
Model |
BUC-ELMTKU010-S |
BUC-ELMTKU010-E |
|
Output frequency (mHz) |
14.0 – 14.5 GHz |
13.75 – 14.5 GHz |
|
l.O. frequency (GHz) |
13.05 GHz |
12.80 GHz |
|
input frequency (GHz) |
950 – 1450 MHz |
950 – 1700 MHz |
Highly Versatile
Element BUCs are ideal for applications such as:
Fixed VSAT Antennas
Comms on the Move
Mobile Terminals
Maritime Vessels
Unmanned ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance)
Outline Dimensions

RF Specifications
Output Power (P1db) 40 dBm min
External Reference 10MHz
Reference Power Level -5 dBm to +5dBm
Phase Noise (SSB) -65 dBc/Hz at 100Hz -75 dBc/Hz at 1kHz -85 dBc/Hz at 10kHz -95 dBc/Hz at 100KHz
Frequency Sense Non-inverted
Linear gain 67 dB
Gain control 15 dB in 0.5 dB steps
Gain flatness +/- 4.0 dB p-p, max over full band +/- 1.5dB p-p over 54MHz
Gain variation over temperature +/- 4.0 dB p-p over operating range
Interfaces
input VsWr 2.0 : 1
Output VsWr 2.0 : 1
Input connector N: 50 Ω, F: 75 Ω
Output connector WR-75
Power
Power requirements 18~ 24, 36 ~ 60 VDC (opt. MS connector)
Power Consumption 100W max
Internal Function Lock detector shuts off Tx should LO unlock
How to Order

For use on all VSAT terminals. Easily mounts directly on all VSAT antenna feed booms