VZC-6967AF

750W Compact High Power Amplifier
for Satellite Communications
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The VZC-6967AF
750 Watt TWT High
Power Amplifier—
high efficiency in a
compact package.
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 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 more than 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
750W Compact High Power Amplif ier
Global Applications
Provides 750 watts of power in a 5 rack unit
package, digital ready, for wideband, single- and
multi-carrier satellite service in the 5.725 to
6.725 GHz frequency band. Ideal for
transportable and fixed earth station applications
where space and prime power are at a premium.
Ext C-Band
Compact
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SPECIFICATIONS, VZC-6967AF
Electrical (continued)
Electrical
OPTIONS:
• Integral Linearizer
• Remote Control Panel
• Redundant and Power
Combined Subsystems
Frequency
Output Power
TWT
Flange
5.725 to 6.725 GHz
Bandwidth
1000 MHz
Gain
70 dB min. at rated power, 88 dB max.
75 dB min. at small signal, 90 dB max.
RF Level Adjust Range
0 to 20 dB (via PIN diode attenuator)
Gain Stability
At constant drive & temp.
• Other Frequency Ranges
(5.850 to 6.725 GHz,
Model Number
VZC-6967AT; and 5.850 to
6.650 GHz, Model Number
VZC-6967AM)
• External Receive Band
Reject Filter (increases loss
by a minimum of 70 dB
up to 4.8 GHz)
• Integral L-Band Block
Upconverter (BUC)
--- contact CPI for
specifications
Over temp., constant drive
(any frequency)
Small Signal Gain Slope
Small Signal Gain Variation
Across any 40 MHz band
Across the 800 MHz band
Across 800 MHz,
with linearizer option
-23 dBc max. with two equal
carriers at total output power 7 dB
below rated single-carrier output
(-24 dBc max. at 4 dB OBO with
optional integral linearizer)
Group Delay
(in any 40 MHz band)
0.01 ns/MHz linear max.
0.001 ns/MHz2 parabolic max.
0.5 ns pk-pk ripple max.
750 W min. (58.75 dBm)
650 W min. (58.13 dBm)
±0.25 dB/24 hrs. max.
(after 30 min. warmup)
±1.0 dB over oper. temp. range
±0.75 dB over ±10˚C
Primary Power
Voltage
Frequency
Single phase, 208-240 VAC ±10%
47- 63 Hz
Power Consumption
2.5 kVA typ.
(at saturated RF output power)
2.8 kVA max.
Power Factor
0.95 min.
0.5 dB pk-pk max.
3.0 dB pk-pk max.
Inrush Current
200% max.
5.0 dB pk-pk max.
Ambient Temperature
-10°C to + 50°C operating
-40°C to + 70°C non-operating
Relative Humidity
95% non-condensing
Altitude
10,000 ft. with standard adiabatic
derating of 2°C/1000 ft., operating;
50,000 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 condition.
±0.02 dB/MHz max.
Input VSWR
1.25:1 max.
Output VSWR
1.25:1 max.
Load VSWR
Continuous operation
Full spec compliance
Operation without damage
Intermodulation
2.0:1
1.5:1
Any value
Environmental
Phase Noise
IESS-308/309
phase noise profile
-6 dB
AC fundamentals related
-42 dBc
Sum of spurs (370 Hz to 1 MHz) -50 dBc
Mechanical
AM/PM Conversion
2.5°/dB max. for a single-carrier
at 8 dB below rated power.
With optional integral linearizer,
can be tuned to 1.0 deg/dB max.
Cooling
Forced air w/ integral blower. Rear
air intake & exhaust. Maximum
external pressure loss allowable:
0.5 inches water column.
Harmonic Output
-60 dBc at rated power,
second and third harmonics
RF Input Connection
Type N female
RF Output Connection
Noise Density
<-130 dBW/4 kHz, 3.4 to 4.2 GHz
<-65 dBW/4 kHz, passband
<-60 dBW/4 kHz, 4.2 to 12.0 GHz
with linearizer option
<-110 dBW/4 kHz, 12.0 to 40.0 GHz
WR-159 waveguide flange,
grooved, threaded UNF 2B 10-32
RF Output Monitor
Type N female
Dimensions (W x H x D)
19 x 8.75 x 24 in.
(483 x 222 x 610 mm)
Weight
95 lbs (43 kg) max.
Heat and Acoustic
Certificate Number: 30515
For more detailed information, please refer to the corresponding CPI Technical Description.
Note: Specifications may change without notice as a result of additional data or product refinement. Please
contact CPI before using this information for system design.
MKT 296, ISSUE 4
07/12
PDF
Heat Dissipation
2000 Watts max.
Acoustic Noise
68 dBA (as measured at 3 ft.)