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Norsat ATOMBKU050 ATOM Series 50W Extended Ku-Band BUC

Norsat ATOMBKU050 ATOM Series 50W Extended Ku-Band BUC

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SKU: ATOMBKU050E

Norsat ATOM Series 50W Extended Ku-Band BUC

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.


FEATURES

  • Model No. ATOMBKU050E
  • Tx Frequency: 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
  • Conversion Gain: 60dB
  • Noise Figure: 15dB
  • Input Connector: Type N female (50 ohm)
  • Output Connector: WR75 waveguide flange


MECHANICAL DRAWING

Norsat ATOMBKU050 ATOM Series 50W Standard Ku-Band BUC

ATOMBKU050S Std. Ku-Band 50W BUC
Transmit Frequency 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
Input Frequency 950 to 1700 MHz
Power Output (P1dB) 50W
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
Monitory & 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 170 mm
(6.7" x 3.4" x 6.7")
Weight 2.7 kg (6.0 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 350W @ Psat
310W @ P1dB
270W @ 3dB backoff from P1dB
240W @ Quiescent (no signal input)
25W muted
Power Connector MIL-26482 Series 1 recepticle Shell size 12, 4 pins
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