500W Compact High Power Amplifier for Satellite Communications DBS-Band The VZU-6995AY DBS-Band 500 Watt TWT High Power Amplifier— high efficiency in a compact package. Easy to Maintain Provides 500 watts of power in a 5 rack unit package, digital ready, for wideband, single- and multi-carrier satellite service in the 17.3-18.4 GHz frequency band. 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 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 twenty 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 2004/108/EC 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 500W Compact High Power Amplif ier Compact DBS - B a n d SPECIFICATIONS, VZU-6995AY Electrical OPTIONS: Frequency 17.3 to 18.4 GHz Output Power TWT Flange 500 W min. (56.99 dBm min.) 407 W min. (56.10 dBm min.) Bandwidth 1100 MHz Gain 70 dB min. at rated power, 88 dB max. (75 dB min. at 7 dB backoff) 78 dB min. at small signal, 90 dB max. RF Level Adjust Range 0 to 20 dB (via PIN diode attenuator) • Integral Linearizer • Remote Control Panel Gain Stability At constant drive & temp. • Redundant and Power Combined Subsystems Electrical (continued) Over temp., constant drive (any frequency) Small Signal Gain Slope Small Signal Gain Variation Across any 80 MHz band Across the 1100 MHz band Across the 1100 MHz band, with linearizer ±0.25 dB/24hr max. (after 30 min. warmup) ±1.0 dB over oper. temp. range (typical) ±0.75 dB over ±10°C (typical) ±0.02 dB/MHz max. 1.30:1 max. Output VSWR 1.30:1 max. Load VSWR Continuous operation Full spec compliance Operation without damage 2.0:1 1.2:1 Any value 2.5°/dB max. for a single-carrier at 8 dB below rated power 200% max. Environmental (Operating) 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; 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. Mechanical Cooling (TWT) Forced air with integral blower Rear air intake & exhaust Maximum external pressure loss allowable: 0.5 inches water column RF Input Connection Type SMA female RF Output Connection WR-62 waveguide flange, grooved, threaded UNC 2B 6-32 RF Output Monitor Type SMA female 19 x 8.75 x 24 in. (483 x 222 x 610 mm) 95 lbs (43 kg) max. Spurious Output <-65 dBW/4 kHz, 17.3 to 18.4 GHz (<-60 dBW/4 kHz, with linearizer); <-150 dBW/4 kHz, 10.9 to 12.7 GHz Weight 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 0.95 min. Inrush Current -60 dBc max. at rated power, second and third harmonics Certificate Number: 30515 09/12 Power Factor Harmonic Output -21 dBc or better with two equal carriers at total output power level 7 dB (4 dB with optional integral linearizer) below rated single-carrier output Single phase, 208-240 VAC ±10% 47-63 Hz 2.3 kVA typ. (small signal) 2.8 kVA max. Dimensions (W x H x D) Intermodulation 0.01 ns/MHz linear max. 0.001 ns/MHz sq. parabolic max. 0.5 ns pk-pk ripple max. Power Consumption 6.0 dB pk-pk max. 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 MKT 54, ISSUE A Primary Power Voltage Frequency 1.0 dB pk-pk max. 4.0 dB pk-pk max. Input VSWR AM/PM Conversion Group Delay (in any 80 MHz band) Heat and Acoustic Heat Dissipation 2,000 Watts max. Acoustic Noise 68 dBA (as measured at 3 ft.)