750W Compact High Power Amplifier for Satellite Communications C - Band The VZC-6967AH 750 Watt TWT High Power Amplifier— high efficiency in a compact package. C-Band Global Applications Provides 750 watts of power in a 5 rack unit package, digital ready, for wideband, singleand multi-carrier satellite service in the 6.425 to 7.100 GHz frequency 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 89/336/EEC 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 fifteen 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 Compact C -B a n d SPECIFICATIONS, VZC-6967AH Electrical (continued) Electrical • • • • • OPTIONS: Integral Linearizer Remote Control Panel Redundant and Power Combined Subsystems Other Frequencies (5.850 to 6.725 GHz, Model Number VZC-6967AT; 5.850 to 7.075 GHz, Model Number VZC-6967AN; 5.850 - 6.650, Model Number VZC-6967AM) External Receive Band Reject Filter (increases loss by a minimum of 70 dB up to 4.8 GHz) Frequency Output Power TWT Flange 6.425 to 7.100 GHz Bandwidth 675 MHz Gain 75 dB min. at rated power, 88 dB max. 78 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. Over temp., constant drive (any frequency) Small Signal Gain Slope Small Signal Gain Variation Across any 40 MHz band Across the 675 MHz band Across 675 MHz, with linearizer option ±0.25 dB/24 hrs. max. (after 30 min. warmup) ±1.0 dB over oper. temp. range ±0.75 dB over ±10˚C 0.5 dB pk-pk max. 2.5 dB pk-pk max. 1.25:1 max. 2.0:1 1.5:1 Any value -50 dBc below 10 kHz -20[1.5 +log F(kHz)] dBc, 10 kHz to 500 kHz -85 dBc above 500 kHz Phase Noise IESS-308/309 phase noise profile -6 dB AC fundamentals related -36 dBc Sum of spurs (370 Hz to 1 MHz) -47 dBc 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. Harmonic Output -60 dBc at rated power, second and third harmonics Noise and Spurious <-130 dBW/4 kHz, 3.4 to 4.2 GHz <-65 dBW/4 kHz, 4.2 to 12.0 GHz <-60 dBW/4 kHz, 4.2 - 12.0 GHz with linearizer option <-110 dBW/4 kHz, 12.0 to 40.0 GHz Noise Figure 10 dB max.; 15 dB max. with optional integral linearizer KEEPING YOU ON THE AIR not up in the air 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 223, ISSUE 1 08/07 PDF 0.01 ns/MHz linear max. 0.001 ns/MHz sq. parabolic max. 0.5 ns pk-pk ripple max. Primary Power Voltage Frequency Power Consumption Single phase, 208-240 VAC ±10% 47- 63 Hz 2.5 kVA typ. (at saturated RF output power) 2.8 kVA max. Power Factor 0.95 min. Inrush Current 200% max. Environmental 5.0 dB pk-pk max. Output VSWR AM/PM Conversion Group Delay (in any 40 MHz band) ±0.02 dB/MHz max. 1.25:1 max. Residual AM, max. -23 dBc max. with two equal carriers at total output power 7 dB (4 dB with optional integral linearizer) below rated singlecarrier output 750 W min. (58.75 dBm) 650 W min. (58.13 dBm) Input VSWR Load VSWR Continuous operation Full spec compliance Operation without damage Intermodulation 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 to withstand 20G at 11 ms (1/2 sine pulse) in nonoperating condition. Mechanical Cooling Forced air w/ integral blower. Rear air intake & exhaust. Maximum external pressure loss allowable: 0.5 inches water column. RF Input Connection Type N female RF Output Connection CPR-137 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 Heat Dissipation 2000 Watts max. Acoustic Noise 68 dBA (as measured at 3 ft.)