50W KA-BAND
DECK BUC
JNB-KAM050
FIELD-PROVEN PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
Wavestream’s 50W Ka-band Deck Block Upconverter (BUC) • Field proven reliability and efficiency
is the most widely deployed solid state amplifier built at this
power level. Wavestream enables a full 25 Watts of linear • Higher output power with less energy usage
power into the feed with a rugged unit that can be mounted
directly onto the feed arm of medium aperture antennas.
• Reduced lifecycle maintenance costs
The 50W Ka-band Deck BUC is designed to operate in the
most extreme environments, and offers field-proven reliability
to support the most demanding satellite communications
applications. The 50W Ka-band Deck BUC includes L-band to
Ka-band upconversion, serial / Ethernet monitor and control,
adjustable attenuation and forward and reverse output power
monitoring.
FEATURES
• 25W Linear Power for Higher Data Rate Capability
• Rugged, Package Mounts on Feed Arm for Simple
Integration
• High Reliability
WAVESTREAM ADVANTAGES
What sets Wavestream products apart from traditional
amplifier solutions is the innovative Spatial advantEdge™
technology. This unique patented technology allows
generation of higher output power in lighter, more compact
product packages that use less energy and are more reliable.
Wavestream products are biased for Class AB operation,
drawing less power when backed off to help save valuable
energy resources. They generate less heat, ensuring a higher
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for greater reliability and
lower lifecycle maintenance costs.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RF SPECIFICATIONS Linear Output Power, defined INTERFACES PHYSICAL
by MIL-STD-188-164: IF Input Connector: Size:
Transmit Frequency:
- Multi-carrier Type N Female 12.5” L x 14.0” W x 6.5” H
30.0 GHz - 31.0 GHz
(Intermodulation): 44 dBm IF Input Impedance: 50 Ohms (31.8 x 35.6 x 16.5 cm)
IF Frequency:
- Single-carrier (Spectral IF Input VSWR: Weight: 32 lbs (14.5 kg)
1000 MHz - 2000 MHz
Regrowth): 44 dBm 2:1 maximum Operating Temperature
Frequency Reference
Phase Noise: RF Output Connector: (Ambient Air):
(10 MHz on IF): 0 dBm ± 5 dB
• 10 Hz: -32 dBc/Hz WR-28 -40°F to +140°F
Small Signal Gain:
• 100 Hz: -62 dBc/Hz RF Output VSWR: (-40°C to +60°C)
62.5 dB ± 2.5 dB (nominal)
• 1 kHz: -72 dBc/Hz 1.25:1 maximum Relative Humidity:
Gain Adjustment:
• 10 kHz: -82 dBc/Hz AC Connector: 100% Condensing
30 dB in 0.25 dB steps
• 100 kHz: -92 dBc/Hz Amphenol #C016 Shock & Vibration:
(nominal)
• 1 MHz: -102 dBc/Hz 20C003 100 12 MIL-STD-810E, method 514-4
Gain Variation:
• 10 MHz: -112 dBc/Hz M&C Connector: Altitude:
- Over frequency at fixed temp:
Noise Power Density Amphenol #360011 10,000 ft above sea level
3 dB p-p (max) over
Transmit: M&C Protocol: (operating)
1000 MHz
-75 dBm/Hz (maximum) Serial RS-485 (SA-bus)
- Over temp at fixed frequency:
Noise Power Density Receive: or Ethernet (SNMP) BASE MODEL
3 dB p-p (max) over
-156 dBm/Hz (maximum)
operating range JNB-KAM050-xxxx
Output Spurious: -60 dBc POWER
Saturated Output Power:
47 dBm (nominal) AC Power:
90 - 264 VAC, 50-60 Hz
AC Power Draw:
400W maximum (at Linear
Output Power)
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