SATCOM Block Up Converters stand as pivotal components amplifying and converting signals between ground stations and orbiting satellites. These converters play a crucial role in elevating signal frequencies for efficient transmission and reception, ensuring the seamless exchange of critical data across diverse applications such as telecommunications, remote sensing, and satellite broadcasting. SATCOM block-up converter advancements ensure optimized signal conversion, heightened transmission efficiency, and robust communication capabilities for space operations and satellite applications. The demand for SATCOM Block Upconverters is expected to be influenced by several trends and emerging needs in the satellite communication industry. In this article, SATNow has listed some interesting SATCOM Block Up Converters that were trending on the website in 2023.

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20W Ku-Band SATCOM Block Up Converter

The AMKU20 from Amkom Design Group is a Ku-band SATCOM Block Up Converter with an operating RF frequency range of 13.75-14.5 GHz and an operating IF frequency of 950-1700 MHz. It has a local oscillator with a frequency option of 12.80 GHz or 13.05 GHz and has a rated power of up to 20W. The BUC has a gain of up to 64 dB with an input VSWR of 1.5:1 and output VSWR of 1.3:1. It has a phase noise of -160 to -55 dBc/Hz with an in-band and out-band spurious value of -60 dBc. The BUC has a mass of 1.4 Kg and measures 152 x 94 x 74 mm. Read more.

4.45 to 5.00 GHz SATCOM Block Up Converter

The RFBUC4G5GAB from RF-Lambda is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an RF frequency range of 4.45-5.0 GHz and an IF frequency range of 25-800 MHz. This BUC has a small signal gain of 50 dB with an output saturated power of 33 dBm. It has a phase noise of -110 dBc/Hz and an input/output L-band VSWR of 1.5:1. It has an In-band spurious value of 55-62 dBc and a P1dB value of 33 dBm. The BUC requires an input DC power supply of 12 V and has a current consumption of 1.65-2A. It weighs 14.2g and measures 4.92 x 3.35 x 0.63 inch. Read more.

Ku-Band SATCOM Block Up Converter

The IBUC 2G - Ku Band from Terrasat Communications is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an RF frequency range of 13.75-14.50 GHz and an IF frequency range of 950-1700 MHz. This BUC has a small signal gain of 78-80 dB with an output saturated power of 47-49 dBm. It has a phase noise range of -110 to -50 dBc/Hz with an input L-band VSWR of 1.5:1 and an output VSWR of 1.3:1. The BUC requires an input DC power supply of 100-240 V and has a power consumption of 270-310 W. It weighs 6.1 kg and measures 267 x 152 x 155 mm. Read more.

Ku-Band Block Up Converter for Satcom Applications

The KMU137145B10 from KMIC Technology is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an RF frequency range of 14.0-14.5GHz. It has an IF frequency range of 950-1700 MHz and an LO frequency of 12.08 GHz / 13.05 GHz. This GaN-based BUC has a minimum gain of 65 dB and an output power of 42 dBm. It has an input and output VSWR of 2:1 and a phase noise of up to -103 dBc/Hz (1MHz). It requires a DC supply of 36 - 70 V and has a power consumption of up to 120 W. This compact Ku-band BUC weighs 3.5 kg and measures 233 x 140 x 88 mm. It is ideal for VSAT and Satcom applications. Read more.

20 W Ka-Band Block Up Converter

The ACTX-Ka20W-Ex-V4 from ACORDE is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an input frequency range of 950-2000 MHz and an output frequency range of 27.5-31.0 GHz. This BUC has a minimum gain of 65 dB and a saturated power of 43 dBm. It has a spurious of less than -60 dBc and an output phase noise of up to -95 dBc/Hz. The BUC requires an input DC voltage of 48 V and has a power consumption of up to 150 W. It has a mass of 3.5 Kg and measures 200 x 130 x 100 mm. It is ideal for satellite communication systems such as ground, SOTP, SOTM, and maritime. Read more.

Ka-Band SATCOM BUC

The WBAN-050G01-0005 from Wavestream Corporation is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an IF frequency range of 950 - 1950 MHz. It has a frequency reference of up to 5 dB and a small gain signal of 62.5 dB. This Ka wideband BUC has an output saturated power of 47 dBm and a linear power of 25 W for higher data rates. It requires a DC power supply of 20 - 56 V and supports RS- 482 and ethernet interfaces. The BUC weighs 6 Kg and measures 30.5 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm. It operates on LEO, GEO, and MEO Ka-band satellites. Read more.

4 W Ku-Band SATCOM Block Up-Converter

The Ku-Band 4W IFL from RevGo is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an RF frequency range of 13.75-14.50 GHz and an IF frequency range of 950-1450 MHz. This BUC has a small signal gain of 57 dB and an output saturated power of 36 dBm. The BUC features highly integrated RF technologies (RFIC and GaN) and is linearity optimized for high-order modulation and high data rates. It requires an input DC power supply of 18-36 V and has a power consumption of 30 W. The BUC weighs 0.5 Kg and measures 97 x 97 x 42. Read more.

20 W Ka-Band SATCOM Block Upconverter

The ERZ-BUC-2750-3100-43 from ERZIA is a SATCOM Block Upconverter with an IF frequency range of 0.95-1.95 GHz and an RF output frequency range of 27.5 - 31 GHz. This Ka-band BUC has an instantaneous bandwidth of 1 GHz and an adjustable gain range of 45 - 70 dB. It has an input VSWR of 1.4:1 and an output VSWR of 1.3:1. The BUC has an internal LO frequency range of 26.55 - 29.05 GHz and an output saturation power of 40-44 dBm. It has a power consumption of up to 130 W and requires a DC supply of 24 - 32 V. The BUC measures 170 x 115 x 23 mm and is ideal for applications such as Satcom Ka-band and airborne platforms. Read more.

Ka-Wideband SATCOM Block Upconverter

The ANB160G03A from Gilat Satellite Networks is a SATCOM Block Up-Converter with IF frequency 950 - 3100 MHz. It has a linear output power of 48.2 dBm and a small signal gain of 60 dB. This Ka-Band GaN BUC has an output power of 160 W and provides a bandwidth of 2.5 GHz. It exhibits EVM performance, enabling it to handle multiple carriers with complex modulations effectively. This BUC has an impedance of 50 ohms and supports RS-485, Ethernet interfaces. This state-of-the-art GaN technology-based block up-converter is ideal for satellite communications systems. Read more.

10 W Ka-Band SATCOM Block Up Converter

The GMU290310B01-10W from Genmix Technology is a SATCOM Block Up Converter with an RF frequency range of 29-31 GHz. This BUC has an IF frequency range of 950-1950MHz and a local oscillator frequency of 28.05-29.05 GHz. It has a minimum gain of 62 dB and an output power of 40 dBm. The BUC has an input and output load VSWR of 2:1 and a phase noise of up to -103 dBc/Hz (1MHz). It requires a DC power supply of 36-70V and has a maximum power consumption of 100 W. The BUC has a maximum mass of 3.5 Kg and measures 233 x 140 x 88 mm. It is ideal for VSAT and satcom applications. Read more.

10.7-11.7 GHz Ku Band Block Up Converter

The BUCK1-107-7208 from ETL Systems is a SATCOM Block-Up Converter that operates from L-band to Ku-band. It has an operating frequency range of 950-1950 MHz L-band IF input frequency and 10.7-11.7 GHz Ku-band output frequency. This non-inverting converter requires a DC supply of 12 V. It has high stability frequency conversion with a PLL oscillator set at 9750 MHz and a 50-ohm SMA connector option. This compact RoHS-compliant converter is available in a mount through-hole package and is ideal for SATCOM and broadband applications. Read more.

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