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Comtech MBT-5000A L-band Up/Down Converter System (non-inverting, C, X, Ku and Ka-band, 1RU, optional 1:1 redundancy)

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Comtech MBT-5000A L-band Up/Down Converter System (non-inverting, C, X, Ku and Ka-band, 1RU, optional 1:1 redundancy)
Model: MBT-5000A
Pricing for this product is provided on request.
Request a quoteThe MBT-5000A is the updated 1RU L-band up/down converter system, providing non-inverting conversion between L-band IF and C-, X-, Ku- and Ka-band RF through two hot-swappable modules. Compared with the MBT-5000 its data sheet lists more Ka-band and Insat C-band options and a wider operating temperature range, and it supports 1:1 redundant operation in the same chassis.
Specifications
| Type | Indoor L-band up/down converter system, 1RU rack mount |
| Up converter RF bands | C 5850-6650 MHz, Insat C 6725-7025 MHz, X 7900-8400 MHz, Ku 13.75-14.50 GHz, Ka 27.5-28.5, 28.3-29.3, 29.0-30.0 and 30.0-31.0 GHz |
| Down converter RF bands | C 3400-4200 MHz, Insat C 4500-4800 MHz, X 7250-7750 MHz, Ku 10.95-12.75 GHz, Ka 17.7-18.7, 18.5-19.5, 19.2-20.2 and 20.2-21.2 GHz |
| Gain | Up converter 35 dB nominal (+/- 2 dB); down converter 40 dB nominal (+/- 3 dB) |
| Gain control | Up converter 0-30 dB in 0.25 dB steps; down converter 0-30 dB in 1 dB steps |
| M&C | Ethernet (Telnet, SNMP), EIA-232/485 |
| Power | 85-265 VAC (-48 VDC option); 70 W typical |
| Dimensions | 1RU, 1.75 x 19 x 15 in |
| Weight | 15 lb nominal |
| Operating temperature | -32 to 60 C |
| Model | MBT-5000A |
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