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Gilat Wavestream Aerostream 40W/60W Ku-Band Airborne Transceiver (13.75-14.5 GHz transmit, WTUE-040A01 / WTUE-060A01)

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Gilat Wavestream Aerostream 40W/60W Ku-Band Airborne Transceiver (13.75-14.5 GHz transmit, WTUE-040A01 / WTUE-060A01)
Model: Aerostream 40W/60W Ku-Band Transceiver
Pricing for this product is provided on request.
Request a quoteThe Aerostream 40W/60W Ku-band transceiver (KRFU) from Gilat Wavestream combines a 40 W or 60 W GaN transmit block upconverter with a full Ku-band receive path for airborne satellite communications and in-flight connectivity. It is designed for installation inside the aircraft, is qualified for line-fit and retrofit installations and is backward compatible with heritage modems. Gilat quotes a field-proven MTBF of more than 30,000 hours and compliance with RTCA/DO-160G for commercial aircraft.
Specifications
| Model numbers | WTUE-040A01 (40 W), WTUE-060A01 (60 W) |
| Technology | GaN, Wavestream Spatial Power Advantage |
| Saturated output power | +47.0 dBm nominal (40 W model); +47.8 dBm nominal (60 W model) |
| Transmit frequency | 13.75-14.5 GHz |
| Transmit IF | 950-1700 MHz; small signal gain 52 dB nominal, 20 dB gain adjustment |
| Receive frequency | Band A: 10.7-11.7 GHz; Band B: 11.7-12.75 GHz |
| Receive IF | 950-2000 MHz; small signal gain 20 dB nominal; noise figure 13.5 dB max |
| Frequency reference | 10 MHz reference output (0.03 ppm accuracy at 25 °C); 10 MHz or 50 MHz external reference, switchable |
| Interfaces | Input power: 3-pin MIL circular; Ethernet M&C: 4-pin MIL circular; ACU discrete: 6-pin MIL circular; TX/RX IF and reference: TNC; TX output: WR-62 waveguide (Type N optional); RX input: Type N |
| Power | 115 VAC, 360-800 Hz; 350 W nominal at rated output power, 245 W at 3 dB back-off |
| Size | 17.75 in L x 13.6 in W x 2.6 in H (45 x 34.5 x 6.6 cm) |
| Weight | 21 lb (9.5 kg) |
| Operating temperature | -15 °C to +55 °C (5 °F to +131 °F), 100% condensing humidity |
| Operating altitude | 35,000 ft above sea level |
| Shock and vibration | D6-36440, DO-160G, ABD 513, MIL-STD-810 |
| Export control | Datasheet states the item is subject to the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and may not be exported or transferred to any non-U.S. person except as authorized by the US Department of Commerce |
| Model | Aerostream 40W/60W Ku-Band Transceiver |
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