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Norsat ELEMENT 4W Ka-Band BUC Block Upconverter, 29.25-30.50 GHz output, 36.5 dBm Psat

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Norsat ELEMENT 4W Ka-Band BUC Block Upconverter, 29.25-30.50 GHz output, 36.5 dBm Psat
Model: ELEMENT 4W Ka-Band BUC
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Request a quoteThe Norsat ELEMENT 4W Ka-Band BUC is a 4 W block upconverter for Ka-band VSAT uplinks, with a WR28 waveguide output and a 10 MHz external reference. Variants cover the 29.50-30.00, 30.00-30.50 and 29.25-30.00 GHz output sub-bands, each with or without a waveguide isolator. It runs from +15 to +30 V DC, is rated IP67 and weighs 1.8 kg. It is sold in several variants (see the specs), so confirm the exact part number when ordering.
Specifications
| Frequency band | Ka-Band |
| Amplifier technology | GaAs |
| Input (IF) frequency | 950 - 1450 MHz / 950 - 1700 MHz (depends on variant) |
| Output (RF) frequency | 29.50 - 30.00 GHz / 30.00 - 30.50 GHz / 29.25 - 30.00 GHz (depends on variant) |
| LO frequency | 28.55 GHz / 29.05 GHz / 28.3 GHz (depends on variant) |
| Rated output power | 4W |
| Output P1dB | 36 dBm min. |
| Output Psat | 36.5 dBm min. |
| Linear gain (typ.) | 58 dB |
| Linear gain (min - max) | 53 - 63 dB |
| Gain flatness (54MHz) | ≤ 1.5 dB p-p |
| Gain flatness (over full band) | ≤ 4 dB p-p |
| Gain flatness (over temperature) | ≤ 4.0 dB p-p |
| Input VSWR | 2.0 : 1 max. |
| Output VSWR | 2.0 : 1 max. |
| Output spurious, in band | ≤ -60 dBc |
| Output spurious, out of band | ≤ -60 dBc |
| External reference | 10 MHz (sine-wave), - 5 to +5 dBm |
| Phase noise (max, dBc/Hz) | -65 @ 0.1 kHz, -75 @ 1 kHz, -85 @ 10 kHz, -95 @ 100 kHz |
| Isolator | No Isolator / With Isolator (depends on variant) |
| Power requirements | +15 to +30 V DC |
| Power consumption | 60W max. |
| RF output connector | WR28 |
| IF input connector | F-Connector / N-Connector (depends on variant) |
| Humidity | 0 - 100% condensing |
| IP rating | IP 67 |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to +55°C |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +75°C |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 176 x 161.5 x 65 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Enclosed accessories | Screws, Gasket |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Variant options | Frequency: A: 29.50 - 30.00 GHz / B: 30.00 - 30.50 GHz / C: 29.25 - 30.00 GHz; Input Connector: F-Connector / N-Connector; Isolator: No / Yes (12 variants listed by Norsat) |
| Model | ELEMENT 4W Ka-Band BUC |
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