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Comtech DT-4500 Series Down Converters (C-band or Ku-band to 52-88 or 104-176 MHz IF, 45 dB gain, 1RU)

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Comtech DT-4500 Series Down Converters (C-band or Ku-band to 52-88 or 104-176 MHz IF, 45 dB gain, 1RU)
Model: DT-4500 Series
Pricing for this product is provided on request.
Request a quoteThe DT-4500 series are 1RU down converters that translate C-band (DT-4503 and variants) or Ku-band (DT-4510 to DT-4513 and variants) signals to a 70/140 MHz-band IF. Each unit has 45 dB gain and at least +20 dBm output at 1 dB compression, and uses Comtech's Daisy Chain integrated redundancy switching. Comtech lists them for SCPC, DAMA and TDMA networks and for full-transponder TV.
Specifications
| Type | Indoor down converter, 1RU rack mount |
| C-band models | DT-4503 and variants covering 3400 to 4800 MHz |
| Ku-band models | DT-4510, DT-4511, DT-4512, DT-4513 and variants covering 10.70 to 12.80 GHz |
| IF output | 52-88 MHz or 104-176 MHz (50-90 / 100-180 MHz optional) |
| Gain | 45 dB +/- 2 dB; attenuation 0-20 dB in 0.25 dB steps |
| Output level (1 dB compression) | +20 dBm |
| Noise figure | 11 dB max at 0 dB attenuation |
| Remote control | RS-485/RS-232, Ethernet (Telnet, SNMP, HTML GUI) |
| Power | 90-250 VAC auto-ranging (-48 VDC optional); 60 W |
| Dimensions | 1RU, 1.75 x 19 x 22 in (4.45 x 48.3 x 55.9 cm) |
| Weight | 15 lb (7.0 kg) |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) |
| Model | DT-4500 Series |
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