Norsat Median Series 16W Ku-Band Block Upconverter MEDIBKU016
Tx Frequency: Ext. 13.75-14.5 GHz & Std. 14.0-14.5 GHz, Noise Figure: 15 dB, Type-N or "F" input connector
Median Series 16W Ku-Band Block Upconverter
** This product has reached end of life and has been replaced by Atom series BUCs **
The Norsat MEDIAN series 16W Ku-Band BUC MEDIBKU016 has been designed with both RF performance, top quality and economy in mind, making it ideal for VSAT applications where size, weight and power constraints are not as stringent.
Key Features
Ethernet Monitor and Control
Great for feed boom mounting
RoHS Compliant
RF Configurations
|
Model |
MEDIBKU016S |
MEDIBKU016E |
|
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
Median Series 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) 42 dBm min
External Reference 10MHz
Reference Power Level -5 dBm to +5dBm
Phase Noise (SSB) -73 dBc/Hz at 1 KHz
-83 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz
-93 dBc/Hz at 100 KHz
-103 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz
Gain 65 dB nominal
Gain flatness +/- 1.5 dB p-p over full std band
+/- 2.0 dB p-p over full ext band
+/- 0.5 dB p-p over 36 MHz
Gain variation over temperature +/- 1.5 dB
Gain variation over 24hrs +/-0.5 dB max at constant temp
Output Spurious -55 dBc max
IM3 25 dBc at 3 dB back-off from rated
30 dBc at 6 dB back-off from rated
Gain Adjustment Range 20 dB
Interfaces
Input VSWR 1.5 : 1
Output VSWR 1.25 : 1
Input Connector Type-N, female
Output Connector WR75-G (grooved)
Power
Power requirements +36 to +72V, 48 VDC nominal
48 VDC over IFL optional
Power Consumption 135W at rated power
120W at 3 dB back-off from rated
How to Order

For use on all VSAT terminals where size and space constraints are not stringent