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80W Ku-band SSPA

ETL Systems
80W Ku-band SSPA

A super compact GaN-powered outdoor BUC/SSPA for Ku-band applications.

Technical specifications

Input Frequency
850-3000 MHz (selectable in 1 KHz steps)
Output Frequency
850-3000 MHz (selectable in 1 KHz steps)
Instantaneous Bandwidth
Mode 1: 200 MHz, Mode 2: 400 MHz
Mean Conversion Gain
Max. 30 ± 2 dB / Min. 0 ± 2 dB
Gain steps
0.25 ± 0.15 dB
Gain Flatness
Full Instantaneous Band : ± 1 dB, Any 40 MHz : ± 0.35 dB
Input Return Loss (50Ohm)
Typ. -18 dB / Min. -14 dB
Output Return Loss (50Ohm)
Typ. -18 dB / Min. -14 dB
Noise Figure At max. gain
Typ. 10 dB / Max 12 dB
Maximum Operational Input level
-30 dBm
OP1dB At max. gain
Typ. +13 dBm / Min. +10 dBm
OIP3 At max. gain
Typ. +25 dBm / Min. +22 dBm
Internal Reference Stability
± 5 x 10-8 over 0 to 50°C
Image Rejection
60 dB typical
External Reference Input Frequency
10 MHz or 100 MHz
External Reference Input Level
0 dBm ± 10 dB
Mute
60 dB
Number of conversion stages
Dual

About

The 80W Ku-band SSPA is part of ETL Systems’ range of Solid State Power Amplifiers. This super compact GaN-powered outdoor BUC/SSPA is designed for uplink applications in the Ku-band. ETL Systems designs and manufactures a suite of RF distribution and Digital IF equipment for signal management between the antenna and the modem. Their products are deployed in a range of mission-critical applications, with outdoor units built to provide scalability, flexibility, and redundancy. Reliability, resilience, and advanced RF performance are key design principles for all ETL equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability at every stage.

Documentation

Need the full ICD, test reports or a specific revision? Ask the supplier directly.

Source: www.etlsystems.com ↗

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