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Amplifier, TWT , Ku-Band, 400W

Amplifier, TWT , Ku-Band, 400W

  • Specification Model VZC-6964
     Frequency 5.850 to 6.650 GHz 
     Output Power
     TWT       400 W min. (56.02 dBm)
     Flange    350 W min. (55.44 dBm)
      Bandwidth 800 or 1225 MHz, depending on configuration
     Gain
  • 75 dB min. at rated power output; 
  • 78 dB min. at small signal
     RF Level Adjust Range 0 to 20 dB
     Gain Stability ±0.25 dB/24hr max, at constant drive and temperature;
     ±1.0 dB over temperature, -100C to +500C
     Small Signal Gain Slope ±0.02 dB/MHz max.
     Small Signal Gain Variation
     0.6 dB pk-pk across any 40 MHz band;
     4.0 dB pk-pk max. across full band;
     4.5 dB pk-pk max. across full band  with linearizer option
     0.6 dB pk-pk across any 40 MHz band;
     4.0 dB pk-pk max. across full band;
     6.0 dB pk-pk max. across full band 
    with linearizer option
     0.6 dB pk-pk across any 40 MHz band
     2.5 dB pk-pk max. across full band;
     4.5 dB pk-pk max. across full band 
    with linearizer option
     Input/Output VSWR 1.3:1 max., 1.3:1 max.
     Load VSWR 2.0 max. continuous operation; any value for operation without damage
     Phase Noise
     Phase Noise Profile
     AC Fundamental
     Sum of All Spurs-12 dBc better than IESS 308/309 specification; -42 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz; -72 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz;-82 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz; -92 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz; -102 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz; -122 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz-42 dBc-50 dBc
     AM/PM Conversion 2.50/dB max. for a single carrier at 6 dB below rated power for 5.85 to 6.65 GHz configuration;
     3.00/dB max. for all other configurations
     Harmonic Output-60 dBc at rated power, second and third harmonics
     Noise Density
     <-130 dBW/4 kHz from 3.4 to 4.2 GHz
     <-65 dBW/4 kHz in passband
     (<-60 dBW/4 kHz with linearizer option)
     <-110 dBW/4 kHz from 12.0 to 40.0 GHz
     Intermodulation-24 dBc or better max. with two equal 
    carriers at total output power 7 dB 
    below rated single-carrier output (at 4 
    dB with optional integral linearizer)-23 dBc max at 7 dB OBO (at 4 dB OBO with linearizer)
     Group Delay In any 40 MHz band: 0.01 ns/MHz linear max; 0.001 ns/MHz2 parabolic max; 0.5 ns pk-pk ripple max.
     Primary Power 110-240 VAC ±10%, single phase 47-63 Hz
     Power Consumption 1.35 kVA typ; 1.35 kVA max.
     Power Factor 0.95 min.
     Ambient Temperature-100C to +500C operating; -400C to +700 non-operating
     Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing
     Altitude 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) with standard adiabatic derating of 20C/1000 ft. (305 m) operating;
     40,000 ft. (15,240 m) non-operating
     Shock and Vibration Designed for normal transportation environment per Section 514.4 MIL-STD-810E.
     Designed to withstand 20G at 11 ms (1/2 sine pulse) in non-operating configuration.
     Acoustic Noise 65 dBA @ 3 ft. from amplifier
     Cooling (TWT) Forced air with integral blower. Rear intake and exhaust.
     RF Input Connection Type N Female
     RF Output Connection CPR-137G waveguide flange, grooved with UNF 2B 10-32 threaded holes
     RF Output Monitor Type N Female
     Dimensions (W x H x D) 19 x 5.25 x 24 in. (483 x 133 x 610 mm)
     Weight 70 lbs (31.8 kg) max.
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