350/400W Compact Medium Power Amplifier for Satellite Communications Ku-Band The VZU-6994 Up to 400 Watt TWT Medium Power Amplifier — high efficiency in a compact package. Ku-Band Easy to Maintain Provides up to 400 watts of power in a 3 rack unit package, digital ready, for wideband, singleand multi-carrier satellite service in the Ku-Band frequency range. Ideal for transportable and fixed earth station applications where space and prime power are at a premium. Modular design and built-in fault diagnostic capability with convenient and clearly visible indicators behind front panel door for easy maintainability in the field. 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. 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. 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. Global Applications Meets International Safety Standard EN-60215, Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC and Harmonic Standard EN-61000-3-2 to satisfy worldwide requirements. 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 350W/400W Compact Medium Power Amplif ier Compact Ku -B a n d SPECIFICATIONS, VZU-6994 Environmental (Operating) Electrical Frequency Output Power TWT OPTIONS: Flange • Remote Control Panel Bandwidth • Integral Linearizer • Redundant and Power Combined Subsystems • External Receive Band Reject Filter (Increases loss - consult factory for details) 13.75 to 14.50 GHz, 12.75 to 14.50 GHz, or 14.7 to 15.2 GHz 350W min. (55.44 dBm), all configurations; 400W min. (56.02 dBm), 13.75 to 14.5 GHz 275W min. (54.39 dBm), all configurations; 340W min. (55.31 dBm), 13.75 to 14.5 GHz 500 to 1750 MHz, depending on configuration 1.3 kVA typ., 1.4 kVA, max. for 350W configurations; 1.35 kVA typ., 1.5 kVA max. for 400W configuration Power Factor 0.95 min. 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. 65 dBA @ 3 ft. from amplifier RF Level Adjust Range 0 to 20 dB Gain Stability ±0.25 dB/24hr max. (at constant drive and temp.) Small Signal Gain Slope ±0.015 dB/MHz max., 13.75 - 14.5 GHz ±0.02 dB/MHz max., all other configurations Small Signal Gain Variation 1.0 dB pk-pk across any 80 MHz band; 2.5 dB pk-pk across the entire passband; 4.5 dB pk-pk across passband, with linearizer Input VSWR 1.3:1 max. Acoustic Noise Output VSWR 1.3:1 max. Mechanical Load VSWR 2.0:1 max. operational; any value for operation without damage Cooling (TWT) Residual AM -50 dBc below 10 kHz -20[1.3 +log F(kHz)] dBc, 10 kHz to 500 kHz -85 dBc above 500 kHz RF Input Connection Type N female RF Output Connection WR 75 waveguide flange, grooved with UNC 2B 6-32 threaded holes -6 dBc -36 dBc -47 dBc 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 60 lbs (27.3 kg) max. AM/PM Conversion 2°/dB max. for a single carrier at 8 dB below rated power for 350W 13.75 to 14.5 GHz; 2.5°/dB max. at 8 dB below rated power for all other configurations Harmonic Output -60 dBc at rated power, second and third harmonics Noise Density <-150 dBW/4 kHz in Receive/Reject Band <-65 dBW/4 kHz in Passband to 18 GHz <-60 dBW/4 kHz in Passband w/linearizer Intermodulation -24 dBc max. with two equal carriers at total output power 7 dB (4 dB with optional integral linearizer) below rated single-carrier output; -22 dBc max. at 7 dB OBO (4 dB w/lin.) for 14.7 - 15.2 GHz config. Group Delay (in any 80 MHz band) 0.01 ns/MHz linear max. 0.001 ns/MHz 2 parabolic max. 0.5 ns pk-pk ripple max. 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. PDF Power Consumption 73 dB min. at rated power output; 78 dB min. at small signal Certificate Number: 30515 02/09 110 - 240 VAC ±10%, single phase 47-63 Hz (100 VAC optional) Gain Phase Noise IESS Phase Noise Profile AC Fundamental Sum of All Spurs MKT 15, ISSUE 16 Primary Power Forced air with integral blower Rear air intake & exhaust