Description

Wavestream 50W KA-Band BUC this is a new BUC still with the original packing.

Here are some details that we dug up:

Wavestream JNB-KAM050. This Ka-band Deck Block Upconverter (BUC) is designed for satellite communications applications and offers impressive performance. Here are the key specifications:

1. Frequency Range:
   • Transmit Frequency: 30.0 GHz – 31.0 GHz
   • IF Frequency: 1000 MHz – 2000 MHz
2. Power Output:
   • Saturated Output Power: 50 watts (nominal)
   • Linear Output Power: 25 watts (linear power into the feed)
3. Gain and Adjustment:
   • Small Signal Gain: 62.5 dB (nominal)
   • Gain Adjustment: 30 dB in 0.25 dB steps (nominal)
4. Phase Noise (dBc/Hz):
   • 10 Hz: -32
   • 100 Hz: -62
   • 1 kHz: -72
   • 10 kHz: -82
   • 100 kHz: -92
   • 1 MHz: -102
   • 10 MHz: -112
5. Noise Power Density:
   • Transmit: -75 dBm/Hz (maximum)
   • Receive: -156 dBm/Hz (maximum)
6. Interfaces:
   • IF Input Connector: Type N Female
   • IF Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
   • RF Output Connector: WR-28
   • AC Connector: Amphenol #C016 20C003 100 12
   • M&C Connector: Amphenol #360011
   • M&C Protocol: Serial RS-485 (SA-bus) or Ethernet (SNMP)
7. Power Requirements:
   • AC Power: 90 – 264 VAC, 50-60 Hz
   • AC Power Draw: 400W maximum (at Linear Output Power)

Advantages of Wavestream Products:

• Wavestream products incorporate innovative Spatial advantEdgeTM technology, resulting in higher output power, lighter packages, reduced energy usage, and improved reliability.
• These products operate in Class AB mode, drawing less power when backed off, leading to energy savings and longer Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).