Orbital Wideband Ka-Band LNB Superior

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document describes a groundbreaking Ka-Band Low Noise Block (LNB) with Ethernet monitor and control access, designed to cover the entire Ka receive spectrum with exceptional phase noise performance.

Features:

Ultra-Low Phase Noise: Optimized for challenging throughput requirements.
Ethernet Monitor and Control (M&C): Allows remote management to save time.
Wideband: Enhances throughput and reduces the need for multiple devices.
Switchable Filters: Provides excellent image rejection for specific bands.
Digital Step Attenuator: Allows attenuation adjustments in 0.25 dB steps for optimal transmission.
Exceptional Performance: Offers a competitive market edge.
Fast Customization: Custom units available in weeks.

Applications: Suitable for complex systems requiring full spectrum access and superior performance, including:

Gateway carriers needing wideband.
Comms On the Move conditions requiring Multi-LO’s.
In-Flight entertainment systems with high throughput.
Military operations needing ARSTRAT compliance.
Tier 1 and 2 users with extensive global data networks.
IoT or NextGen applications.

Specifications:

Frequency Range: RF: 17.2 to 22.2 GHz, IF: 950 to 3750 MHz, Bandwidth: 100 to 4000 MHz.
Local Oscillator: 16.25 to 21.20 GHz, locked to external reference.
Noise Figure: 1.0 to 1.3 dB (typical).
Gain: Minimum 60 dB, with flatness of +/- 1.5 dB over any 1 GHz.
Output Phase Noise: Detailed phase noise specifications for 10 MHz and 100 MHz external references.
Other Specs: Image rejection of 50 dB, LO leakage < -60 dBm, 1 dB compression at +15 dBm, OIP3 at +25 dBm.
Environmental: Operating temperature from -40 to +71°C, survival temperature from -55 to +85°C, 100% condensing humidity, MTBF of 250,000 hours.
Standards: RoHS, REACH, IP67, DO-160 compliant.
Power: Input voltage range of 10 to 28 VDC.
Mechanical: Weight of 500 grams, dimensions 44 x 44 x 154 mm, WR-42 input connector, SMA or N output connector.
Monitor & Control: Options for RS485, RS422, or Ethernet.
Options: Various customization options including gain compensation, high OIP3, DC via M&C connector, external reference options, and more.

Catalog excerpts

Orbital Wideband Ka-Band LNB Superior Description This satellite converter is a world first: a Ka-Band LNB with ethernet monitor and control access. With a redesigned form factor, we engineered this device to cover the entire Ka receive spectrum while delivering phenomenal phase noise performance. Features Ultra-Low Phase Noise: for the most challenging throughput requirments. Ethernet Monitor and Control (M&C): manage this device from anywhere to save critical time. Wideband: save time and money. Better throughput, less devices. Switchable Filters: get exceptional image rejection on the bands you need. Digital Step Attenuator: change attenuation in 0.25 dB steps for the best transmission. Exceptional Performance: enjoy a competitive edge in the market. Fast Customization: get customized units in weeks, not months. Applications The Superior model is tailor-made for the most complex systems that require full spectrum access, all M & C options, and superior performance: • Gateway carriers that need wideband • Comms On the Move conditions than need Multi-LO's • In-Flight entertainment systems with large throughput • Military operations requiring ARSTRAT standard compliance • Tier 1 and 2 users with large, complex, global data networks Mechanical Diagram Top View: Waveguide Input: (BOTTOM SIDE IS SAME) (OPPOSITE SIDE IS SAME) )N-Female Connector '•O-RING GROOVE, ISOLATOR To order or for more detailed information, please contact us at [email protected] | 604.419.8585 | orbitalresearch.net

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Orbital Wideband Ka-Band LNB Superior Specifications FREQUENCY RANGE RF Frequency Band (GHz) IF Frequency Band (MHz) Bandwidth (MHz) Local Oscillator (GHz) Noise Figure (dB) (typ) LO Stability LO Phase Noise Band Switching Locked to Ext Reference Locked to Ext Reference Voltage/tone & M&C EXTERNAL REFERENCE_ Insertion Via Input Connector OUTPUT PHASE NOISE (TYP) 10 MHZ EXT REF 10 Hz OTHER SPECS Image Rejection (typ) Overdrive Power Level (Non-damaging) Desense Level -40 dBm transmit signal results in no more than 0.1 dB of NF degradation ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Survival Temperature...

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Orbital Wideband Ka-Band LNB Superior

Orbital Wideband Ka-Band LNB Superior

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