The FN-D-KXL1-24122-K5 from ETL Systems is a Block Downconverter that converts an input frequency of 18.8 – 20.0 GHz to an output frequency of 950-2150 MHz. This frequency converter module has an fixed LO frequency of 17.850 MHz and a maximum conversion gain of 35 +/- 2.0 dB. It has an input/output return loss of -14 dB and a maximum noise figure of 15 dB. The converter has a phase noise of -60 to -115 dBc/Hz and an image rejection of greater than 50 dB. It requires an AC input supply of 85-264 V and has a power consumption of 150 W. The Ka-band to L-band block downconverter features hot swap and replaceable RF frequency converter modules and supports remote control and monitoring via RJ45 Ethernet port with SNMP and web browser interface. It has field replaceable redundant configuration and local control and monitoring via HMI touchscreen. The converter weighs less than 10 Kg and measures 1U x 550 mm x 19 inch (height x depth x width). Its typical applications include teleports and Earth stations, satellite operations, government and defence applications, telemetry, tracking and command, and high resilience applications.
