Spacepath L Band to Ka Band Upconverter

Description

The Spacepath L Band to Ka Band Upconverter provides a commercial grade L Band to Ka Band Upconverter frequency converter solution. The Spacepath L Band to Ka Band Upconverter can be used to connect L Band RF distribution systems to Ka Band RF systems.

The Spacepath L Band to Ka Band Upconverter series can combine up to 4 embedded frequency converters in a single 1RU chassis to provide a high density 1:1 redundant up/down converter. The Spacepath L Band to Ka Band Upconverter supports intuitive monitor and control functionality via the front panel, serial ports EIA232/EIA485 and Ethernet.

The Spacepath L Band to Ka Band Upconverter features superior RF characteristic with flexible reference auto-sence functionality that can lock to an external 5/10 MHz reference or utilise the built-in high stability reference oscillator.

Spacepath L Band to Ka Band Upconverter Features

• Superior RF performance:
  • Phase noise 5dB better than IESS308/309
  • In Band Spurious below -60dBc
  • Superior Gain flatness
• Up Converter Switchable LO option
• User Friendly front panel with menu driven display
• 10MHz external reference
• Up to 4 frequency converters in a single 1RU chassis (1.75″ H x 19″ W x 19″ D)
• Full featured M&C Interface via serial EIA485, EIA232, Ethernet HTTP based GUI and SNMP:
  • 30dB Gain Control
  • Input and output power detectors
  • Automated level control (ALC) mode optional
• 1:N Redundant ready
• RF and L-Band monitoring optional
• 48VDC isolated power supply optional

SpacePath Communications is a fast growing British Company, specialising in the design, manufacture and support of satellite uplink amplifiers and sub-systems. Based in the United Kingdom, SpacePath manufacture and design a wide range of high-power travelling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA), redundant system controllers and sub-systems. SpacePath also offer a comprehensive range of solid state amplifiers (SSPA) providing small, lightweight, efficient power solutions covering all uplink frequencies.