Uplink
C-band BUC, 25–100 W
Outdoor block upconverter for satellite uplinks: L-band IF in, 5.725–6.525 GHz out.
C
BUC0214 series · Outdoor
Ku-band BUC, 2–6 W
Compact outdoor block upconverter for Extended Ku-band uplinks — 1 kg, WR-75 output, 13–26 VDC.
Key features
Extended Ku-band uplink coverage — 13.75–14.50 GHz output from a 950–1700 MHz IF input
Three power classes in one platform — 2, 4 and 6 W Psat (BUC0214-2W-Ku / -4W-Ku / -6W-Ku)
Automatic lock to an external 10 MHz reference, with an internal reference option
Input/output overdrive, temperature and reference-lock monitoring, with ready-status and reference-source indicators
WR-75 waveguide RF output; N-type IF input, with an F-type 75 Ω option
Compact and lightweight — 110 × 110 × 60 mm max., 1 kg max.
Key parameters
Output frequency
13.75–14.50 GHz
IF input
950–1700 MHz
Psat
2–6 W
Gain
≥ 56 dB
DC supply
+13 to +26 VDC
Weight
1 kg max.
Ordering information
| Model | Psat, min. | Peak power consumption, max. |
|---|---|---|
| BUC0214-2W-Ku | 2 W | 20 W |
| BUC0214-4W-Ku | 4 W | 30 W |
| BUC0214-6W-Ku | 6 W | 50 W |
Custom frequency ranges and power levels on request.
Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Typ.
Frequency
Input (IF) frequency
950–1700 MHz
Output (RF) frequency
13.75–14.50 GHz (Extended Ku)
LO frequency
12.80 GHz
RF performance
Gain
≥ 56 dB
Maximum input level, no damage
+13 dBm
Saturated output power (Psat), min.
2 / 4 / 6 W
Peak power consumption, max.
20 / 30 / 50 W (2 / 4 / 6 W models)
Gain variation over temperature ¹
±2.5 dB
±2.0 dB
In-band spurious ²
≤ −60 dBc
−65 dBc
Intermodulation, two-tone ³
≤ −25 dBc
−28 dBc
ACPR ²
≤ −25 dBc
−28 dBc
Gain flatness, full band
±2.5 dB
±1.5 dB
Gain flatness, any 54 MHz
±2.0 dB
±1.0 dB
Input return loss
≥ 13 dB
16 dB
Output return loss
≥ 10 dB
13 dB
LO phase noise (SSB), dBc/Hz max., at offset
100 Hz
−55
typ. −60
1 kHz
−65
typ. −70
10 kHz
−75
typ. −85
100 kHz
−85
typ. −90
1 MHz
−95
typ. −105
Frequency reference
Reference source
Internal (option) or external 10 MHz with automatic lock
External reference level
10 MHz, −5 to +5 dBm (via IF input)
Monitor & control
Monitoring
Input/output overdrive · temperature · reference presence and lock status
Indicators
Ready status · reference source
Interfaces, power & mechanical
IF input connector
N-type (female), 50 Ω; F-type (female), 75 Ω option
RF output
WR-75 waveguide
DC supply
+13 to +26 VDC
Dimensions
110 × 110 × 60 mm max.
Weight
1 kg max.
Operating temperature
−40 °C to +55 °C
Scope of supply
Standard
User documentation · waveguide flange hardware · waveguide O-ring
¹ Gain does not fall below the nominal value over the operating temperature range. ² At 3 dB output back-off from Psat. ³ Two-tone, 5 MHz spacing, total output 3 dB below Psat. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Partnership & enquiries
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