The Norsat ATOM series of block upconverters (BUC) are among the smallest, lightest, and most energy efficient transmitters available. The high efficiency of ATOM reduces power consumption significantly, delivering considerable operational cost savings over the lifetime of the device.
ATOMBKU025E Ext. Ku-Band 25W BUC | |
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Transmit Frequency | 13.75 to 14.5 GHz |
Input Frequency | 950 to 1700 MHz |
Power Output (P1dB) | 25W |
Noise Figure | 15 dB |
Phase noise | -72 dBc/Hz at 1 KHz -82 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz -92 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz -102 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz |
Fwd Monitor (15 dB Range) @ CF | ±1.0 dB |
Conversion gain | 60 dB min |
Gain variation over operating band | 6 dB max p-p |
Gain variation over any 40 MHz | 2 dB max p-p |
Gain variation over temperature | 3 dB max p-p |
Input VSWR | 2.0:1 |
Output VSWR | 2.0:1 |
Spurious @ rated power | -55 dBc |
AM/PM Conversion @2dB below | 2.5°/dB rated power |
2nd Harmonic @ 3dB below rated power | -45 dBc |
Monitor & Control | |
M&C Interface | RS-232 & RS-485 |
M&C Connector | MIL-26482 Series 1 Receptacle, Shell Size 12, 10 Pins |
Mute Control | Fully configurable (mute enable: high or low, mute default: enabled or disabled) |
Low | 0.0 - 0.8V |
High | 3.0 - 5.0V |
Thermal Shutdown Temperature | 85°C (Accuracy ± 3°C) |
Environmental & Physical | |
Operating Temperature with fans | -40 to +60°C (-40° to +140° F) |
Storage Temperature | -54 to +80°C (-65° to + 176° F) |
Outline dimensions | 170 x 86 x 157 mm (6.7 x 3.4 x 6.2”) |
Weight | 2.3 kg (5.0 lbs) |
Enclosed Accessories | Screws, gasket, M&C mating connector, power mating connector |
Interfaces | |
RF Input connector | N-Type |
RF Output connector | WR-75 (WR-62 above 15 GHz) |
Power | |
Input voltage | 20 - 56 VDC |
Power Consumption with fans | 165W @ Psat 147W @ P1dB 126W @ 3dB backoff from P1dB 115W @ Quiescent (no signal input) 20W muted |
Power Connector | MIL-26482 Series 1 recepticle Shell size 12, 4 pins |