Overview

Based on GaN technology the new G-Series Ku-Band BUCs provide high power density in a compact size. Combined with the traditional Advantech features, these new series of BUCs provide the ultimate in performance and convenience.

Features

• Full range of output power of 150W, 180W and 200W in a single package
• High linearity
• Redundant ready with no external controller
• Full M&C capability via RS232, RS485 or Ethernet port
• Built-in Forward and Reflected precision power metering
• Output RF calibrated Sample Port
• Redundant Systems shipped fully tested
• Infinite VSWR protection with automatic high reflected power shutdown
• Built-in 70 dB Receive Reject Filter
• Detachable power supply module
• Weatherproof construction
• CE marking

Options

• 1:1 or 1:2 Redundant configuration
• L-Band input (SSPB/BUC operation)
• Internal/External reference with auto-sensing
• Ethernet port

Accessories

• Mounting kits
• External Receive Reject Filter
• External Transmit Reject Filter (for RX path)
• Remote M&C panel with optional SNMP
• Handheld terminal
• Flexible and rigid waveguides
• Mounting frames
• High power terminations
• Replacement fans

General Specifications
KS KX
Operating Frequency 14.0 – 14.5 GHz 13.75 – 14.5 GHz
L-Band input (BUC) 950 – 1450 MHz 950 – 1700 MHz
Output Power
150W
180W
200W
PSAT +52.0 dBm PLINEAR 1 48.0 dB PLINEAR 2 + 49.5 dBm
PSAT +52.5 dBm PLINEAR 1 48.5 dB PLINEAR 2 + 50.0 dBm
PSAT +53 dBm PLINEAR 1 49.0 dBm PLINEAR 2 + 50.5.dBm
PLINEAR 1 is the power at which the IMD specs are met
PLINEAR 2 is the power at which the spectral regrowth is <-30 dBc @ 1.0 x symbol rate
for QPSK/OQPSK/8PSK modulation
Gain
SSPA
SSPB (BUC)
62 ± 3 dB
72 ± 3 dB
Gain adjustment range 20 dB in 0.1 dB steps
Gain flatness over full band SSPA 2dB p-p max SSPB (BUC) 3 dB p-p max
Gain slope over 40 MHz ± 0.3 dB max SSPB (BUC) ± 0.5 dB max
Gain variation over temperature ± 1.5 dB max
Input Impedance and VSWR 50 Ω SSPA 1.3:1 SSPB (BUC) 1.4:1
Output VSWR 1.3:1
Noise power density -70 dBm/Hz in Transmit Band,
-145 dBm/Hz in Receive Band (10.95 GHz – 12.75 GHz)
Spurious at PLINEAR 1 SSPA: -65 dBc max SSPB (BUC): -55 dBc max
Harmonics -50 dBc @ PLINEAR 2
AM/PM conversion 2.5º/dB PLINEAR 2
Third order intermod (two tones) -25 dBc two signal 5 MHz apart at PLINEAR
Group delay Ripple 1 nsec p-p max over any 40 MHz band
Residual AM Noise 0 – 10 kHz -45 dBc
10 kHz – 500 kHz -20 (1.25 + log F) dBc F = Frequency in kHz
500 kHz – 1 MHz -80 dBc
SSPB (BUC)
Local Oscillator freq. 13.05 GHz 12.8 GHz
Internal Reference frequency
(optional)
10 MHz Aging/day ±2-10
Aging/year ±5-8
Stability ±2-8 over temp range
Phase Noise -53 dBc/Hz at 10Hz -83 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz
-63 dBc/Hz at 100Hz -95 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
-73 dBc/Hz at 1000Hz
External Reference
Frequency phase noise (max)
10 MHz
-120 dBc/Hz at 10Hz -155 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz
-135 dBc/Hz at 100Hz -160 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
-150 dBc/Hz at 1000Hz
Weight & Dimensions
Dimensions L x W x H 18.5” x 9.8” x 9.21” (470x254x229 mm)
Weight 48 lbs (22 kg)
AC input voltage 90 – 265 VAC (47-63 Hz )
Power consumption 950W (nominal)
Interfaces Input (RF or L-Band) N type female AC line MS3102 type
Output Sample Port N type female RF output WR75 Cover
RS485/Ethernet MS3112 type
Environmental Temperature Operating -30ºC to +55 ºC Option 1 -40ºC to +55 ºC
Option 2 -50ºC to +50 ºC
Storage -55ºC to +85 ºC
Humidity 100% condensing
Altitude 10,000’ AMSL, derated by 2 ºC/1000> from AMSL