Block Downconverter VSBD
The Block Downconverter VSBD from WORK Microwave offers frequency downconversion for S- to Q-band with L-Band output, suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Technical specifications
- Input Bands
- S, C, X, Ku, K(DBS), Ka, Q-Band
- Output Band
- L-Band
- Phase Noise
- < -50 dBc/Hz @ 10 Hz
- OCXO Long-term stability
- < 10^-7 / year
- Adjustable Gain Slope Equalizer
- +8 dB / GHz max. (optional)
- RF-Input Frequency
- 3.40 … 4.20 GHz
- LO Frequency
- 5.15 GHz
- IF-Output Frequency
- 950 … 1750 MHz
- RF-Input Impedance
- 50 Ω
- RF-Input Return loss
- > 18 dB
- RF-Input Maximum aggregate input level
- 0 dBm
- LO leakage
- < -80 dBm
- IF/RF-Monitor Signal level in reference to input
- -20 dB
- IF/RF-Monitor Impedance
- 50 Ω
- IF-Output Impedance
- 50 Ω
- IF-Output Return Loss
- > 18 dB
- IF-Output 1 dB Compression Point
- > 17 dBm
- LO Test Output Signal level
- -10 dBm ±3 dB
- LO Test Output Impedance
- 50 Ω
About
The Block Downconverter VSBD is a versatile frequency downconverter designed for a wide range of applications, supporting S, C, X, Ku, K(DBS), Ka, and Q-Band inputs with a standard L-Band output. This product is available for both indoor and outdoor installations and can be configured for standard or customized requirements. Key features include very low phase noise, typically less than -50 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz, ensuring high signal integrity. It also boasts a highly stable OCXO with long-term stability better than 10^-7 per year. Optional features include an adjustable gain slope equalizer, offering up to +8 dB per GHz, and digital gain compensation. WORK Microwave also offers multi-channel or multi-band converter configurations to meet diverse operational needs.
Documentation
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