Terrasat 5W to 80W GaAs, C-Band BUC

The IBUC 2 is a compact, integrated Block Upconverter (BUC) and Gallium Arsenide Solid State Power Amplifier (GaAs SSPA) engineered for enhanced performance and reliability. It’s a preferred choice for satellite communication terminals across sectors such as telecommunications, defense, air traffic control, and government applications.

Category: Brand:
Band Designation RF Frequency Range (MHz) IF Frequency Range (MHz) Sense
1 Standard C 5850 to 6425 950 to 1525 Inverting/Non-Inverting
2 Palapa 6425 to 6725 975 to 1275 Inverting/Non-Inverting
3 INSAT 6725 to 7025 1150 to 1450 Inverting/Non-Inverting
4 Extended C 5850 to 6650 950 to 1750 Inverting/Non-Inverting
5 Full C 5850 to 6725 975 to 1850 Inverting/Non-Inverting

Input Characteristics:

  • Impedance: 50 Ohms
  • VSWR: 1.5:1
  • Connector Type: Standard: Type N Female; Options: Type F (75 Ohm), TNC (50 Ohm)
  • Input Power Detection: Standard Range: -55 to -20 dBm; Optional Range: -35 to 0 dBm

Gain Details:

  • Small Signal Gain (L-band to RF) with 0 dB Attenuation:
    Power Output Standard Version WGS Version
    5W 68 dB min 57 dB min
    10W 71 dB min 60 dB min
    15W 72.8 dB min 61.8 dB min
    20W 74 dB min 63 dB min
    25W 75 dB min 64 dB min
    30W 75.8 dB min 64.8 dB min
    40W 77 dB min 66 dB min
    50W 78 dB min 67 dB min
    60W 79 dB min 68 dB min
    80W 80 dB min 69 dB min
  • Attenuation Range: 30 dB adjustable in 0.1 dB steps
  • Gain Flatness:
    Band Full Band Over 36 MHz Over 1 MHz
    1/2/3 3 dB p-p max 1 dB p-p max 0.25 dB p-p max
    4/5 4 dB p-p max 1.5 dB p-p max 0.25 dB p-p max
  • Temperature-Related Gain Variation:
    Band Open Loop With AGC
    1/2/3 3 dB p-p max 1 dB p-p max
    4/5 4 dB p-p max 1 dB p-p max

Output Specifications:

  • Interface: CPR-137G or N(f)
  • VSWR: 1.5:1 max
  • Output Power at P1dB:
    Power Rating Output Power (dBm)
    5W +37 min
    10W +40 min
    15W +41.8 min
    20W +43 min
    25W +44 min
    30W +44.8 min
    40W +46 min
    50W +47 min
    60W +47.8 min
    80W +49 min

    Note: For 40W and above, output power in Bands 4 & 5 is reduced by 0.5 dB.

  • Intermodulation Distortion (IMD3): -26 dBc max (with two carriers, 3 dB total output back-off)
  • Level Stability with Automatic Level Control (ALC): ±0.5 dB
  • Output Power Detection Range: From rated power to -20 dB
  • Power Reading Accuracy: ±1.0 dB max
  • Spurious Emissions:
    • In-Band: -65 dBc
    • Out-of-Band: Complies with EN 301 443 & MIL STD 188-164C
  • Harmonics: -50 dBc max
  • Output Noise Power Density:
    • Transmit Band: < -78 dBm/Hz
    • Receive Band: < -145 dBm/Hz

Phase Noise Performance:

  • Single Side Band (SSB) Phase Noise:
    Offset Frequency External Reference IBUC 2
    10 Hz -115 dBc/Hz -54 dBc/Hz
    100 Hz -140 dBc/Hz -79 dBc/Hz
    1 kHz -150 dBc/Hz -89 dBc/Hz
    10 kHz -155 dBc/Hz -94 dBc/Hz
    100 kHz N/A -100 dBc/Hz
    1 MHz N/A -110 dBc/Hz
  • External Reference (Multiplexed on TX IFL):
    • Frequency: 10 MHz
    • Level: -12 to +5 dBm

Local Oscillator Frequencies:

Band Inverting LO Frequency (MHz) Non-Inverting LO Frequency (MHz)
1 7375 4900
2 7700 5300
3 8175 5760
4 7600 4900
5 7700 4900

Power Supply Options:

  • Voltage:
    • DC: 48 ± 11 VDC
    • AC: 100 to 240 VAC | 50 Hz / 60 Hz
    • Options for 5W and 10W Units: 24 ± 4 VDC
    • DC via Coax: Available on 5W to 25W units

Power Consumption:

Power Rating DC Consumption (W) AC Consumption (VA)
5W 60 75
10W 85 120
15W 125 150
20W 154 200
25W 168 210
30W 188 220
40W 300 330
50W 320 350
60W 360 400
80W N/A 540

Monitoring and Control Interfaces:

  • Standard Versions:
    • Ethernet: HTTP, Telnet, SNMPv2e via RJ45 connector
    • RS232/485 and Handheld Terminal: Via MS-Type connector
    • FSK: Multiplexed on TX IFL
  • Cyber Hardened Versions:
    • Ethernet: HTTPS, SSHv2, SNMPv3 with USM and VACM via RJ45 connector
    • RS232: Via MS-Type connector
    • Security Features: Protection against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), support for two redundant NTP servers, and FIPS 140-2 compatibility

Environmental Specifications:

Power Rating Operating Temperature Relative Humidity Altitude
5W-50W -40°C to +60°C 100% Condensing Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) ASL
60W-80W -40°C to +55°C 100% Condensing Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) ASL

Mechanical Dimensions and Weight:

Power Rating DC Powered Dimensions (inches) DC Powered Weight (lbs) AC Powered Dimensions (inches) AC Powered Weight (lbs)
5W-10W 10.5 x 6 x 3.8 9.3 10.5 x 6 x 4.2 10.5
15W-30W 10.5 x 6 x 5.2 10.8 10.5 x 6 x 5.6 11.7
40W-80W 10.5 x 6 x 5.7 11.5 10.5 x 6 x 6.1 12.4

Dimensions in millimeters and weights in kilograms:

  • 5W-10W DC Powered: 267 x 152 x 97 mm, 4.2 kg
  • 5W-10W AC Powered: 267 x 152 x 107 mm, 4.8 kg
  • 15W-30W DC Powered: 267 x 152 x 132 mm, 4.9 kg
  • 15W-30W AC Powered: 267 x 152 x 142 mm, 5.3 kg
  • 40W-80W DC Powered: 267 x 152 x 145 mm, 5.2 kg
  • 40W-80W AC Powered: 267 x 152 x 155 mm, 5.6 kg