750W Compact Medium Power Amplifier for Satellite Communications K u -B a n d The VZU-6997AD 750 Watt TWT Medium Power Amplifier— high efficiency in a compact package Ku-Band Easy to Maintain Provides 750 watts of power in a 5 rack unit package, digital ready, for wideband, single- and multi-carrier satellite service in the 13.75-14.50 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 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 750W Compact Medium Power Amplif ier Compact Ku-Ba n d SPECIFICATIONS, VZU-6997AD Electrical OPTIONS: Frequency 13.75 to 14.50 GHz Output Power TWT Flange 750 W min. (58.75 dBm) 650 W min. (58.13 dBm) Bandwidth 750 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) • Integral Linearizer • Remote Control Panel Gain Stability At constant drive & temp. • Redundant and Power Combined Subsystems Over temp., constant drive (any frequency) • External Receive Band Reject Filter (Increases loss by a minimum of 75 dB up to 12.75 GHz) Small Signal Gain Slope Small Signal Gain Variation Across any 80 MHz band Across the 750 MHz band Across 750 MHz, with linearizer • Extended Frequency (12.75 to 14.50 GHz, Model Number VZU-6997AB) Electrical (continued) ±0.25 dB/24 hr. max. (after 30 min. warmup) ±1.0 dB over oper. temp. range (typical) ±0.75 dB over ±10°C (typical) ±0.04 dB/MHz max. 1.0 dB pk-pk max. 3.5 dB pk-pk max. 0.02 ns/MHz linear max. 0.005 ns/MHz sq. parabolic max. 0.5 ns pk-pk ripple max. Primary Power Voltage Frequency Single phase, 208-240 VAC ±10% 47-63 Hz Power Consumption 2.7 kVA typ. (at saturated output power) 3.0 kVA max. Power Factor 0.95 min. Inrush Current 200% max. Environmental (Operating) Ambient Temperature -10°C to +50°C operating -40°C to +70°C non-operating 1.3:1 max. Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing Output VSWR 1.3:1 max. Altitude Load VSWR Continuous operation Full spec. compliance Operation without damage 2.0:1 1:5:1 Any value 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. AM/PM Conversion -50 dBc below 10 kHz -20[1.5+log F(kHz)] dBc, 10 kHz to 500 kHz -85 dBc above 500 kHz 2.5°/dB max. for a single-carrier at 8 dB below rated power. With optional integral linearizer, improves to 1.0 deg/dB max. Harmonic Output -80 dBc at rated power, second and third harmonics Noise and Spurious <-120 dBW/4 kHz, below 12.7 GHz <-65 dBW/4 kHz, 12.7 to 18.0 GHz <-60 dBW/4 kHz, 12.7 to 18.0 GHz with linearizer option <-105 dBW/4 kHz, 18.0 to 26.0 GHz <-125 dBW/4 kHz, 26.0 to 40.0 GHz Noise Figure 10 dB max.; 15 dB max. with optional integral linearizer 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. PDF Group Delay (in any 80 MHz band) 5.5 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 12/07 -23 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. Input VSWR Residual AM, max. MKT 94, ISSUE 8 Intermodulation Mechanical Cooling Forced air with 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 WR-75 waveguide flange, grooved, threaded UNC 2B 6-32 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 2,000 Watts max. Acoustic Noise 68 dBA (as measured at 3 ft.)