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Gilat Wavestream Aerostream 8W Ku-Band Frequency Converter Unit for ESA Terminals (LEO and GEO, WTUF-008A01)
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Gilat Wavestream Aerostream 8W Ku-Band Frequency Converter Unit for ESA Terminals (LEO and GEO, WTUF-008A01)
Model: Aerostream 8W Ku-Band FCU WTUF-008A01
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Request a quoteThe Aerostream 8W Ku-band Frequency Converter Unit (FCU) from Gilat Wavestream is an airborne transceiver module designed for next-generation electronically scanned antenna (ESA) solutions at Ku-band. It works with both LEO and GEO satellites, is designed to be installed inside an Antenna Control and Modem Unit (AMCU) and is qualified for line-fit and retrofit installations. Gilat states it meets RTCA/DO-160G for commercial aircraft.
Specifications
| Base model | WTUF-008A01 |
| Saturated output power | 39.0 dBm nominal |
| Transmit, DVB-S2 mode | 13.75-14.5 GHz; IF 950-1700 MHz; LO 12.8 GHz; small signal gain 47 dB nominal |
| Transmit, LEO mode | 14.0-14.5 GHz; IF 4050-4175 MHz; four LO frequencies (9950, 10075, 10200, 10325 MHz); small signal gain 34 dB nominal; LO switching time ≤ 400 µs (maximum) |
| Receive, DVB-S2 mode | Band 1 10.7-11.7 GHz; Band 2 10.95-11.95 GHz; Band 3 11.7-12.70 GHz; Band 4 12.5-12.75 GHz; IF 950-1950 MHz; small signal gain 55 dB nominal |
| Receive, LEO mode | 10.7-11.7 GHz; IF 1850-2100 MHz; eight LO frequencies (8850 to 10600 MHz); small signal gain 55 dB nominal; noise figure 4.6 dB |
| Frequency reference | External, 10 MHz or 50 MHz |
| Interfaces | Input power and M&C: 25-pin DSUB; Tx IF (LEO) and Rx IF (LEO): SMA; Tx IF and Rx IF (DVB-S2): TNC; IF monitor: SMA; Tx output and Rx input: precision N-type |
| Power | 25-31 VDC; 36 W nominal at linear output power |
| Size | 11.0 in L x 4.25 in W x 2.4 in H (27.94 x 10.67 x 6.1 cm) |
| Weight | 5.0 lb (2.27 kg) |
| Operating temperature | -25 °C to +85 °C (-13 °F to +185 °F), 100% condensing humidity |
| Operating altitude | 15,000 ft above sea level |
| Shock and vibration | 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 8W Ku-Band FCU WTUF-008A01 |
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