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Norsat ELEMENT 5W Ka-Band BUC Block Upconverter, 29.25-30.00 GHz output, 37.5 dBm Psat

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Norsat ELEMENT 5W Ka-Band BUC Block Upconverter, 29.25-30.00 GHz output, 37.5 dBm Psat

Model: ELEMENT 5W Ka-Band BUC

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The Norsat ELEMENT 5W Ka-Band BUC is a 5 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 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 bandKa-Band
Amplifier technologyGaAs
Input (IF) frequency950 - 1450 MHz / 950 - 1700 MHz (depends on variant)
Output (RF) frequency29.50 - 30.00 GHz / 29.25 - 30.00 GHz (depends on variant)
LO frequency28.55 GHz / 28.3 GHz (depends on variant)
Rated output power5W
Output P1dB37 dBm min.
Output Psat37.5 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 VSWR2.0 : 1 max.
Output VSWR2.0 : 1 max.
Output spurious, in band≤ -60 dBc
Output spurious, out of band≤ -60 dBc
External reference10 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
IsolatorNo Isolator / With Isolator (depends on variant)
Power requirements+15 to +30 V DC
Power consumption60W max.
RF output connectorWR28
IF input connectorF-Connector / N-Connector (depends on variant)
Humidity0 - 100% condensing
IP ratingIP 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
Weight1.8 kg
Enclosed accessoriesScrews, Gasket
Warranty3 years
Variant optionsFrequency: A: 29.50 - 30.00 GHz / C: 29.25 - 30.00 GHz; Input Connector: F-Connector / N-Connector; Isolator: No / Yes (8 variants listed by Norsat)
ModelELEMENT 5W Ka-Band BUC

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