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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

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The 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 numbersWTUE-040A01 (40 W), WTUE-060A01 (60 W)
TechnologyGaN, Wavestream Spatial Power Advantage
Saturated output power+47.0 dBm nominal (40 W model); +47.8 dBm nominal (60 W model)
Transmit frequency13.75-14.5 GHz
Transmit IF950-1700 MHz; small signal gain 52 dB nominal, 20 dB gain adjustment
Receive frequencyBand A: 10.7-11.7 GHz; Band B: 11.7-12.75 GHz
Receive IF950-2000 MHz; small signal gain 20 dB nominal; noise figure 13.5 dB max
Frequency reference10 MHz reference output (0.03 ppm accuracy at 25 °C); 10 MHz or 50 MHz external reference, switchable
InterfacesInput 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
Power115 VAC, 360-800 Hz; 350 W nominal at rated output power, 245 W at 3 dB back-off
Size17.75 in L x 13.6 in W x 2.6 in H (45 x 34.5 x 6.6 cm)
Weight21 lb (9.5 kg)
Operating temperature-15 °C to +55 °C (5 °F to +131 °F), 100% condensing humidity
Operating altitude35,000 ft above sea level
Shock and vibrationD6-36440, DO-160G, ABD 513, MIL-STD-810
Export controlDatasheet 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
ModelAerostream 40W/60W Ku-Band Transceiver

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