Outdoor Ka-Band
Block-Up and Block-Down Converters

Introduction

Advantech Wireless offers a full line of Synthesized and Block Frequency Converters for outdoor applications. These Ka band Block Up and Down Converters could be used as standalone, 1:1 or 1:2 weatherproof assemblies. They are part of our Block Frequency Converter family which covers all Satcom bands in L, S, C, X DBS, Ku and Ka commercial and military bands, based on HP series of Advantech converters.

The outdoor assemblies are fully integrated with redundant integral controllers without the need for any Remote Control Panel. A remote control panel is also available for convenience purposes.

Overview

These Advantech Wireless Ka-band outdoor Block Converters uses the latest technology in conversion, local and remote control thus providing the ultimate in performance and userfriendly operation at a very competitive price.

The spectral purity, low phase noise and stability exceed the requirements of all major international satellite network operators.

Remote management interfaces ensures complete flexibility of integration into existing or new installations. The Ethernet and RS485 remote interface will provide full set-up and fault monitoring facilities.

The system reference guaranteeing conversion function’s accuracy can optionally be provided externally, internally as a highly stable temperature compensated oscillator, or with auto-detection capacity that will use internal reference only in the absence of an externally provided one.

Features

• Wide selection of Tx Bands in 27.5-31.0GHz range
• Wide selection of Rx bands 17.7 to 21.2 GHz
• Hermetic construction for outdoor – IP65
• Available Covers all Satcom bands
• Superior phase noise performance
• Superior linearity
• Built-in internal reference
• Agile internal reference aging correction capability
• Standard Ethernet port

Options

• 1:1 or 1:2 Redundancy Kits
• Secured Ethernet: SNMPV3 and Web page
• Remote control panel