500W Wideband Millitron High Power Amplifier for Satellite Communications K a - B a nd The VZA-6906C6 Ka-Band 500 Watt High Power Amplifier — high efficiency in an environmentally sealed compact package designed for outdoor operation Easy to Maintain Provides up to 2000 MHz of bandwidth at 500 watts of power in a rugged and compact weatherproof package, digital ready, for wideband, single- and multi-carrier satellite service within the 27.5 - 30.0 GHz or 30.0 to 31.0 GHz frequency bands. Ideal for transportable and fixed earth station applications. Modular design and built-in fault diagnostic capability via remote monitor and control. Global Applications Meets International Safety Standard EN-60215, Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC and Harmonic Standard EN-61000-3-2 to satisfy worldwide requirements. Cost Effective and Efficient Mounting at the antenna improves performance through minimized cable losses and saves cost in system design. Employs a high efficiency, dualdepressed collector Millitron coupled cavity tube, reducing operating costs. Worldwide Support Backed by over three decades of satellite communications experience, and CPI’s worldwide 24-hour customer support network that includes sixteen regional factory Service Centers. Reliable Designed and built to survive in extremely adverse environmental conditions and features increased cooling margin for longer life. Simple to Operate User-friendly microprocessor-controlled logic with integrated RS422/485 computer interface. Ethernet interface is available as an option. Digital metering, pin diode attenuation and optional integrated linearizer for improved intermodulation performance. 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 500W Wideband Millitron High Power Amplif ier Plays in the Rain Ka -B a n d SPECIFICATIONS, VZA-6906C6 Electrical (continued) Electrical Frequency Custom frequency ranges between 27.5 and 30.0 GHz or 30.0 to 31.0 GHz • Remote Control Panel Bandwidth 1000 or 2000 MHz instantaneous max. • Integrated Linearizer Small Signal Gain 70 dB typ. -24 dBc max. with two equal carriers at total output power 7 dB OBO (3 dB OBO with optional integral linearizer) Group Delay (in any 40 MHz band) Linear 0.03 ns/MHz max. Parabolic 0.02 ns/MHz sq. max. Ripple 2.0 ns pk-pk max. RF Level Adjust 0 to 30 dB typ. Primary Power 180-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz Gain Stability ±0.25 dB/24hr max. (at constant drive and temp.) ; ±1 dB over temp. Power Consumption 1.7 kVA, typ. 2.0 kVA, max. Power Factor 0.95 min. Small Signal Gain Slope 0.05 dB/MHz max. Environmental (Operating) Small Signal Gain Variation 1.5 dB pk-pk max. across any 500 MHz band; 2.5 dB pk-pk max. across 2500 MHz band • Harmonic Filter Input VSWR 1.3:1 max. • L-Band Block Up Converter Output VSWR 1.3:1 max. Load VSWR 2.0 max. operational; any value for operation without damage Output Power Millitron Flange OPTIONS: • Integrated 1:1 Switch Control and Drive • Redundant and Power Combined Subsystems • Ethernet Interface Phase Noise Single Carrier AC fundamentals related Sum of Spurs AM/PM Conversion Harmonic Output Noise and Spurious (at rated gain) 500 W min. (57.0 dBm) 400 W min. (56.0 dBm) Exceeds IESS-308/309 by 10 dB -36 dBc -47 dBc (370 Hz to 1 MHz) 2.0°/dB max. for a single carrier at 7 dB below rated power (at 3 dB below rated power with linearizer) -30 dBc at rated power, second and third harmonics <-150 dBW/4 kHz below 21.2 GHz <-70 dBW/4 kHz in passband <-50 dBc above 31 GHz 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 222, ISSUE 3 12/08 PDF Intermodulation Ambient Temperature -40°C to +50°C operating, -30°C to +70°C non-operating Relative Humidity 100% condensing Altitude 10,000 ft. with standard adiabatic derating of 2°C/1000 ft., operating; 50,000 ft., non-operating Shock 20 g pk, 11 msec, 1/2 sine pulse Vibration 2.1 g rms; 5-500 Hz Acoustic Noise 65 dBA @ 3 ft. from amplifier Heat Dissipation 1400 watts, max. Mechanical Cooling (TWT) Forced air with integral blower RF Input Connection WR-28G waveguide RF Output Connection WR 34 waveguide with UG-1530/U flange (WR-28 optional) RF Output Monitor 2.9 mm coax, female Dimensions (W x H x D) 14.5 x 13.1 x 24.0 (368 x 333 x 610) Weight 91 lbs with no options (41.4 kg)