ATOMBKA050D2C
ATOM 50W Ka-Band BUC
The Norsat ATOM series of block upconverters (BUC) are among the smallest, lightest, and most energy efficient transmitters available. The high efficiency of ATOM reduces power consumption significantly, delivering considerable operational cost savings over the lifetime of the device.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
| Product Family | ATOM |
| Band | Ka-Band |
| Output Power (Rated) | 50W |
| Input Frequency – Band 1 | L-Band: 950 – 1950 MHz |
| Input Frequency – Band 2 | L-Band: 1000 – 2000 MHz |
| Output Frequency 1 | Ka-Band: 29.00 – 30.00 GHz |
| Output Frequency 2 | Ka-Band: 30.00 – 31.00 GHz |
RF SPECIFICATIONS
| Output Power (Saturated) | 47 dBm min. |
| LO Frequency 1 | 28.05 GHz |
| LO Frequency 2 | 29.05 GHz |
| Phase Noise @ 100Hz offset | -66 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise @ 1KHz offset | -76 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise @ 10KHz offset | -86 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise @ 100KHz offset | -96 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise @ 1MHz offset | -106 dBc/Hz |
| Conversion Gain | 63 dB typ |
| Gain Variation over operating band | ≤ 3 dB p-p |
| Gain Variation over temperature | ≤ 2.0 dB p-p |
| Input VSWR | 2.5 : 1 |
| Output VSWR | 1.9 : 1 |
| Spurious | In-Band: ≤ -60 dBc; Out-of-Band: ≤ -60 dBc |
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Input Voltage | 18V to + 56V DC |
| Power Consumption @Psat | 580 W max. |
| Power Connector | MIL-26482 Series 1 receptacle, Shell Size 12, 4 Pins. 58-533723-4P |
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
| RF Input Connector | N- 50 Ohm |
| RF Output Connector | WR-28 waveguide grooved |
M & C SPECIFICATIONS
| M & C Interface | RS-485 & Ethernet |
| M & C Connector | MIL-26482 Series 1 receptacle, Shell Size 12, 10 Pins. 58-533723-4P |
| Mute Control | Fully configurable |
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Temperature – Operational | -40 to +60°C |
| Temperature – Storage | -54 to +71°C |
| Humidity | 100% condensing |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Cooling | External Baseplate |
| Enclosed Accessories | Screws, Gasket, M&C Connector, Power Connector |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 300 x 140 x 120 mm |
| Weight | 5.9 kg |