Norsat BUC-ATOMKU100-E Extended Ku-Band 100W BUC Block Up Converter ATOM Series

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Norsat microwave products are renowned for their high quality, excellent reliability, and innovation. The ATOM series of block upconverters (BUC) are the smallest, lightest, and most energy efficient transmitters available today.

Product Code: Norsat_BUC-ATOMKU100-E

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Norsat BUC-ATOMKU100-E Extended Ku-Band 100W BUC Block Up Converter ATOM Series

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Summary

ATOM series BUCs have been deployed globally for new and replacement applications that demand high performance transmission with a compact footprint. The high efficiency of ATOM reduces power consumption significantly, delivering considerable operational cost savings over the lifetime of the device. Another innovative communication solution from Norsat.

Stock units are available in standard and extended Ku-Band frequencies. Special order units are available in a wide variety of additional frequencies from 10.38 – 10.55 GHz up to 17.7 - 18.1 GHz.

Transmit Frequency: Extended band 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
Input Frequency: Extended band 950 to 1700 MHz

Summary of Features:

•	Up to 90% smaller than equivalent BUCs
•	Up to 85% lighter than competing products
•	Ultra efficient, consuming up to 60% less power than similar units: 470W @100W P1dB RF out with cooling fans
•	Integrated L-Band to Ku-Band Upconverter plus Power Amplifier
•	Forward Power Monitor
•	Gain vs. Temp. compensation
•	Integrated heat-pipe baseplate
•	Fully environmentally sealed
•	Excellent performance over entire 13.0-17.5 GHz band (peak performance at 13.75-15.0 GHz)

Technical Specifications Diagram

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Norsat BUC-ATOMKU100-E Extended Ku-Band 100W BUC Block Up Converter ATOM Series Specifications

TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output (P1dB)	100W
Noise Figure 15 dB	15 dB
Phase noise	-72 dBc/Hz at 1 KHz -82 dBc/Hz at 10 KHz -92 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz -102 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz
Fwd Monitor (15 dB Range)	+ 0.25 dB
Conversion gain	65 dB min
Gain variation over Frequency band	6 dB max
Gain variation over any 40 MHz	1.5 dB max
Gain variation over temperature	3 dB max
Spurious @ rated power	-55 dBc
AM/PM Conversion @2dB below power	2.5°/dB rated
2nd Harmonic @ 3dB below rated power	-45 dBc

INTERFACES
Input VSRW	1.5:1
Output VSRW	2.0:1
RF Input connector	SMA Standard, F/N Optional
RF Output connector	WR-75

MONITOR & CONTROL
Discrete Mute Control Voltage ranges
Low	0 -0.8 V
High	3.0 - 5.0 V
- Fully programmable
- Mute enable can be high or low
- Mute default can be enabled or disabled
Thermal shutdown control threshold	+85°C
Temperature Monitor Accuracy	+ 3°C
Monitor/Control Connector	MIL-26482 Series 1 receptacle Shell size 12, 10 pins

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL
Operating Temperature
baseplate internal temp. in component configuration	-40 to +70°C (-40° to +158° F)
ambient air in fan-cooled configuration	-40 to +60°C (-40° to +140° F)
*Storage Temperature*	-54 to +105°C (-65° to +221° F)
*Outline dimensions*
with integrated power suppy	297.1 L x 134.6 W x 92.7 H mm / 11.7” x 5.3” x 3.65”
With supply & fan cooling	297.1 L x 134.6 W 168.9 H mm / 11.7” L x 5.3” W x 6.65”
*Weight*
With integrated power supply	4.54 kg (10.0 lbs)
With supply & fan cooling	6.94 kg (15.3 lbs)

POWER
Power Input power with integrated power suppy	20 - 56 VDC
*Power Consumption with cooling fans*
• 540W @Psat • 470W @ P1dB • 415W @ 3dB backoff from P1dB • 375W @ Quiescent (no signal input) • 60W muted
*Power Connector*	MIL-26482 Series 1 recepticle Shell size 12, 4 pins
*Optional AC Power*

Technical Specifications Diagram

Norsat ATOM BUC-ATOMKU100 Ku-BAND 100W Block Up Converter BUC N F Type Connector Input Mechanical Diagram Drawing

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Norsat BUC-ATOMKU100-S Standard Ku-Band 100W BUC Datasheet (588.28KB)