400W Compact Medium Power Amplifier for Satellite Communications C-Band The VZC-6964 400 Watt TWT Medium Power Amplifier— high efficiency in a compact package C-Band Global Applications Provides 400 watts of power in a 3 rack unit package, digital ready, for wideband, singleand multi-carrier satellite service over any one of several frequency ranges in C-band. Ideal for transportable and fixed earth station applications where space and prime power are at a premium. Meets International Safety Standard EN-60215, Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC and Harmonic Standard EN-61000-3-2 to satisfy worldwide requirements. Efficient Employs a high efficiency dual-depressed collector helix traveling wave tube backed by many years of field-proven experience in airborne and military applications. Simple to Operate User-friendly microprocessor-controlled logic with integrated computer interface. Digital metering, pin diode attenuation and optional integrated linearizer for improved intermodulation performance. Easy to Maintain Modular design and built-in fault diagnostic capability with convenient and clearly visible indicators behind front panel door for easy maintainability in the field. Worldwide Support Backed by over three decades of satellite communications experience, and CPI’s worldwide 24-hour customer support network that includes twenty regional factory service centers. 811 Hansen Way P.O. Box 51625, Palo Alto, CA 94303 tel: +1 (650) 846-3803 fax: +1 (650) 424-1744 e-mail: [email protected] www.cpii.com/satcom 400W Compact Medium Power Amplif ier Compact C-B a n d SPECIFICATIONS, VZC-6964 Electrical Specifications (continued) Electrical Frequency OPTIONS: • Remote Control Panel • Integral Linearizer • Redundant and Power Combined Subsystems • External Receive Band Reject Filter (Increases loss by an additional 65 dB up to 4.8 GHz) Select 5.850 to 6.650 GHz, 5.850 to 7.075 GHz or 5.725 to 6.525 GHz Output Power TWT Flange 400 W min. (56.02 dBm) 350 W min. (55.44 dBm) Bandwidth 800 or 1225 MHz, depending on configuration Gain 75 dB min. at rated power output; 78 dB min. at small signal RF Level Adjust Range 0 to 20 dB Gain Stability ±0.25 dB/24hr max. (at constant drive and temp.); ±1.0 dB over temperature, -10° to +50°C Small Signal Gain Slope ±0.02 dB/MHz max. Small Signal Gain Variation 0.6 dB pk-pk across any 40 MHz band; 2.5 dB pk-pk across 5.725 - 6.525 GHz; 4.0 dB pk-pk across 5.850 - 6.650 GHz or 5.850 - 7.025 GHz (2.5 dB pk-pk typ.); 6.0 dB pk-pk across the 1225 MHz band with linearizer; 4.5 dB pk-pk across 800 MHz band with linearizer. Input VSWR 1.3:1 max. Output VSWR 1.3:1 max. Load VSWR 2.0:1 max. operational; any value for operation without damage Phase Noise Phase Noise Profile AC Fundamental Sum of All Spurs AM/PM Conversion Harmonic Output Spurious Output (at rated gain) -12 dBc better than IESS 308/309 specification -42 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz -72 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz -82 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz -92 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz -102 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz -122 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz -42 dBc -50 dBc PDF 0.01 ns/MHz linear max. 0.001 ns/MHz 2 parabolic max. 0.5 ns pk-pk ripple max. Primary Power 110 - 240 VAC ±10%, single phase 47- 63 Hz Power Consumption 1.3 kVA typ. 1.5 kVA max. Power Factor 0.95 min. Environmental Specifications Ambient Temperature -10° to +50°C operating -40° to +70°C non-operating Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing Altitude 10,000 ft. with standard adiabatic derating of 2°C/1000 ft., operating; 40,000 ft., non-operating Shock and Vibration Designed for normal transportation environment per Section 514.4 MIL-STD-810E. Designed to withstand 20G at 11 ms (1/2 sine pulse) in non-operating configuration. Acoustic Noise 65 dBA @ 3 ft. from amplifier Mechanical Specifications 2.5°/dB max. for a single carrier at 6 dB below rated power for 5.85 to 6.65 GHz configuration; 3.0°/dB max. for all other configurations RF Input Connection Type N female RF Output Connection CPR-137G waveguide flange, grooved with UNC 2B 10-32 threaded holes -60 dBc at rated power, second and third harmonics RF Output Monitor Type N female Dimensions (W x H x D) 19 x 5.25 x 24 in. (483 x 133 x 610 mm) Weight 70 lbs (31.8 kg) max. <-130 dBW/4 kHz from 3.4 to 4.2 GHz <-65 dBW/4 kHz in passband (<-60 dBW/4 kHz with linearizer option) <-110 dBW/4 kHz from 12.0 to 40.0 GHz Note: Specifications may change without notice as a result of additional data or product refinement. NOV 12 Group Delay (in any 40 MHz band) Forced air with integral blower Rear air intake & exhaust Certificate Number: 30515 MKT 19, ISSUE D 5.85 - 6.65 GHz configuration: -24 dBc max. with two equal carriers at total output power 7 dB) below rated single-carrier output (at 4 dB with optional integral linearizer; All other configurations: -23 dBc max at 7 dB OBO (at 4 dB OBO with linearizer) Cooling (TWT) For more detailed information, please refer to the corresponding CPI Technical Description. Please contact CPI before using this information for system design. Intermodulation