400W Compact Medium Power Amplifier for Satellite Communications X-Band The VZX-6984A4 400 Watt TWT Medium Power Amplifier— high efficiency in a compact package. X-Band Provides 400 watts of power in a 3 rack unit package, digital ready, for wideband, single- and multi-carrier satellite service in the 7.9-8.4 GHz frequency band. Ideal for transportable and fixed earth station applications where space and prime power are at a premium. Easy to Maintain Modular design and built-in fault diagnostic capability with convenient and clearly visible indicators behind front panel door for easy maintainability in the field. Worldwide Support 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. Backed by over three decades of satellite communications experience, and CPI’s worldwide 24-hour customer support network that includes fourteen 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 400W Compact Medium Power Amplif ier Compact X -B a n d SPECIFICATIONS, VZX-6984A4 Electrical OPTIONS: • Remote Control Panel • Redundant and Power Combined Subsystems • External Receive Band Reject Filter Electrical (continued) Frequency 7.9 to 8.4 GHz Primary Power Output Power TWT Flange 110 - 240 VAC ±10%, single phase, 47- 63 Hz 400 W min. (56.02 dBm) 350 W min. (55.44 dBm) Power Consumption 1.3 kVA, typ. 1.5 kVA, max. Bandwidth 500 MHz Power Factor 0.95 min. Gain 75 dB min. at rated power output; 78 dB min. at small signal Environmental (Operating) RF Level Adjust Range 0 to 20 dB Gain Stability ±0.25 dB/24hr max. (at constant drive and temp.) Small Signal Gain Slope ±0.02 dB/MHz max. Small Signal Gain Variation 1.0 dB pk-pk max. across any 80 MHz band; 2.5 dB pk-pk max. across the 500 MHz band Input VSWR 1.3:1 max. Output VSWR 1.3:1 max. Load VSWR 2.0:1 max. operational; any value for operation without damage Residual AM -50 dBc below 10 kHz -20[1.3 +log F(kHz)] dBc, 10 kHz to 500 kHz -85 dBc above 500 kHz Phase Noise IESS Phase Noise Profile AC Fundamental Sum of All Spurs -6 dBc -36 dBc -47 dBc AM/PM Conversion 3°/dB max. for a single carrier at 8 dB below rated power Harmonic Output -60 dBc at rated power, second and third harmonics Noise and Spurious (at rated gain) <- 75 dBW/4 kHz from 7.25 to 7.75 GHz <-65 dBW/4 kHz from 7.9 to 8.4 GHz Noise Figure 10 dB max. Intermodulation -23 dBc or better typ. with two equal carriers at total output power 7 dB below rated single-carrier output Group Delay (in any 40 MHz band) 0.01 ns/MHz linear max. 0.001 ns/MHz 2 parabolic max. 0.5 ns pk-pk ripple max. 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 152, ISSUE 3 07/06 PDF 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. Acoustic Noise 65 dBA @ 3 ft. from amplifier Mechanical Cooling (TWT) Forced air with integral blower Rear air intake & exhaust RF Input Connection Type N female RF Output Connection CPR-112G waveguide flange, grooved with UNF 2B 8-32 threaded holes 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 70 lbs (31.8 kg) max.