Norsat Element Series 2W Ku-Band Block Upconverter
Tx Frequency: 13.75-14.5 GHz & 14.0-14.5 GHz, Noise Figure: 15 dB, Type N input connector
Element Series 2W Low Ku-Band Block Upconverter
The Norsat Ku ELEMENT series 2W BUC ELMTKU002 offers small size and weight with a variety of frequency options that make it ideal for VSAT applications. Available in standard and extended Ku-Band frequencies. Special order units are available in a wide variety of additional frequencies from 10.38 – 10.55GHz up to 17.7 -18.1 GHz.
Key Features
Small size, ideal for feed mounting
18 frequency options available
RoHS Compliant
RF Configurations
|
Model |
BUC-ELMTKU002-S |
BUC-ELMTKU002-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) 33 dBm min
External Reference 10MHz
Reference Power Level -5 dBm to +5dBm
Phase Noise (SS B) -65 dBc/Hz at 100Hz
- -75 dBc/Hz at 1kHz
- -85 dBc/Hz at 10kHz
- -95 dBc/Hz at 100KHz
Linear gain 55 dB
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
Gain variation over 24hrs +/-0.5 dB max at constant temp
Intermodulation -25 dBc @ Plinear with 2 equal carriers at 3dB total power backoff from rated power
Spectral Regrowth (typical) -26 dBc at 2db below rated output power at 1.0x symbol rate offset for OQPSK or QPSK
AM/PM Conversation 2 deg/dB (up to 2 dB below rated Output Power)
Max Input Power without damage 13 dBm
Output Spurious -In Band -60 dBc, -Out Band -50 dBc
Noise power density -90 dBm/Hz in Tx, -156 dBm/Hz in Rx
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 +15 to +24 VDC over IFL
Power consumption 18W max
How to Order

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