Used Newtec NTC/2142 Frequency Converter Combiner Series

Used Newtec NTC/2142 Frequency Converter Combiner 

(1) Pre-owned Netwec NTC/2142 

Part of the Azimuth family of Frequency converters/ combiners, the NTC/2142 is an agile IF to/from L-band/RF frequency-synthesized up down converter. Moreover, the modularity offers the user a wide variety of configuration alternatives. This is ranging from a simple IF to L-band upconverter or an L-band to IF-band down-converter to a more complex simultaneous up- and down-converter with integrated RF up-and down block converter (C-, Ku-, DBS/K-band etc.). For even more flexibility within a specific application, active L-band splitters and combiners, and/or a conditioner module for outdoor frequency converters and LNB’s can be added as well.

The IF to L-band up converter module (NTC/3474) has a frequency input range of +/- 20 MHz for the 70 MHz frequency band and +/- 40 MHz for the 140 MHz frequency band. On the output, the frequency is adjustable between 950 MHz and 1750 MHz. The down converter module (NTC/3475) is covering the entire L-band for reception, i.e. from 950 MHz to 2150 MHz. A combination of both modules also allows direct frequency conversion to and from 70 MHz / 140 MHz via the intermediate frequency connectors. Further integration of frequency conversion to or from any RF band is also possible. The unit characterizes itself by its very low spurious characteristics and a very high 48 Hz resolution. Not only the gain is programmable but also calibrated, giving a flat frequency response over the entire IF-L range. The adjustable down converter gain can be programmed to take into account the coax cable loss. It’s high frequency stability is determined by the 10 MHz reference module (NTC/3462/Ax), which is available in 2 versions (high and very high stability). This module evidently also provides a 10 MHz signal for external devices, as well as the possibility to lock the unit to an external master clock.