Terrasat 8W to 16W GaAs Ku Band iBUC3

The Terrasat IBUC 3 Ku-Band 8W to 16W is a compact and efficient Intelligent Block Upconverter (IBUC) designed for satellite communication applications. Below is a detailed overview of its specifications:

Frequency Range:

Parameter	Band 1 (Standard Ku)	Band 2 (Full Ku)
RF Output Frequency	14.00 to 14.50 GHz	13.75 to 14.50 GHz
IF Input Frequency	950 to 1450 MHz	950 to 1700 MHz

Input Characteristics:

Parameter	Specification
VSWR / Impedance	1.5:1 / 50 Ohm
Input Connector	Type N Female (50 Ohm)
Optional Connectors	Type F (75 Ohm), TNC (50 Ohm)
Input Power Detector Range (Standard Version)	-55 to -20 dBm
Input Power Detector Range (WGS Version)	-35 to 0 dBm

Gain:

Parameter	8W Model	16W Model
Small Signal Gain (Standard Version)	70 dB min	73 dB min
Small Signal Gain (WGS Version)	59 dB min	62 dB min
Attenuator Range	30 dB variable in 0.1 dB steps
Gain Flatness (Full Band)	4 dB p-p max
Gain Flatness (36 MHz)	1.5 dB p-p max
Gain Flatness (1 MHz)	0.25 dB p-p max
Gain Variation Over Temperature (Open Loop)	3 dB p-p max
Gain Variation Over Temperature (With AGC)	1 dB p-p max

RF Output:

Parameter	Specification
Interface	WR75 Cover with Groove
VSWR	1.5:1 max
Output Power at P1dB (8W Model)	+39 dBm min
Output Power at P1dB (16W Model)	+42 dBm min
IMD3 (2 Carriers, 3 dB TOBO)	-25 dBc max
Level Stability with ALC	±0.5 dB
Output Power Detector Range	Rated Power to -20 dB
Power Reading Accuracy	±1.0 dB max
In-Band Spurious	-65 dBc
Harmonics	-50 dBc max
Output Noise Power Density (Tx)	< -83 dBm/Hz
Output Noise Power Density (Rx)	< -145 dBm/Hz

Phase Noise:

Offset	IBUC 3 Phase Noise	External Reference Phase Noise
10 Hz	-125 dBc/Hz	-50 dBc/Hz
100 Hz	-145 dBc/Hz	-65 dBc/Hz
1 kHz	-160 dBc/Hz	-80 dBc/Hz
10 kHz	-165 dBc/Hz	-85 dBc/Hz
100 kHz	N/A	-90 dBc/Hz
1 MHz	N/A	-115 dBc/Hz

Power Supply:

Parameter	8W Model	16W Model
Voltage	20 to 36 VDC or 38 to 76 VDC	38 to 76 VDC
Power Consumption	70 W	135 W
DC via Coax	Available	Available

Monitor & Control Interfaces:

Interface	Description
Ethernet	HTTP, Telnet, SNMP via RJ45 Connector
Serial	RS232/485, Handheld Terminal via MS-Type Connector
FSK	Multiplexed on TX IFL

Environmental Specifications:

Parameter	Specification
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +60°C
Relative Humidity	100% Condensing
Altitude	Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) ASL

Mechanical Specifications:

Parameter	Specification
Dimensions	178 x 127 x 102 mm (7 x 5 x 4 inches)
Weight	2.5 kg (5.6 lbs)