Solid State HPAs S4UO

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document describes the 100W Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) by CPI, designed for Ku-band satellite communications. It highlights the amplifier's robust construction, efficiency, and ease of maintenance.

Key Features:

RF Brick: Incorporates a CPI-built RF brick for high efficiency and reliability.
Multi-Carrier Digital Operation: Offers excellent linearity with superior AM/PM, phase noise, and spectral regrowth performance.
User-Friendly Operation: Features a microprocessor-controlled logic with RS-232 or RS422/485 interface and digitally controlled attenuator.
Modular Design: Allows for quick replacement of components such as fans, power supply, and RF modules, enhancing maintenance efficiency.
Global Compliance: Meets international safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards, ensuring suitability for worldwide applications.

Specifications:

Frequency Range: 13.75 - 14.50 GHz
RF Output: Minimum 100 W saturated, 80 W at P1dB
Gain: 70 dB minimum with a 23 dB adjustment range
VSWR: Input and output VSWR of 1.3:1 max
Power Consumption: 950 W typical with a power factor of 0.95 min
Environmental Conditions: Operates between -40°C to +60°C with 100% relative humidity and up to 10,000 ft altitude

Options: Includes remote control panel, integrated switch control, redundant switch subsystems, integral block upconverter, advanced Ethernet interface, and dry contact M&C interface.

Mechanical Details: The amplifier is cooled by forced air with an integral blower, and it features a compact design with dimensions of 12.0 x 9.1 x 14.0 inches and a weight of 43 lbs.

Maintenance: The design includes field-replaceable modules for easy maintenance and frequency flexibility.