The KMU137145B10 from KMIC Technology is a Block Upconverter that converts an input IF frequency of 950-1700 MHz to an output RF frequency of 13.75-14.5 GHz. This GaN-based BUC has an external LO frequency of 12.8-13.05 MHz and an output power value of 42 dBm. It has a gain of 65 dB and an input/output VSWR of 2:1. The converter has a spurious of -60 dBc and phase noise of up to -103 dBc/Hz (1 MHz). It requires a DC input voltage of 36-70 V and has a power consumption of 120 W. The converter supports RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces for monitoring and control. It weighs 3.5 Kg and measures 233 x 140 x 88 mm. The block upconverter is ideal for high power BUCs for VSAT and SatCom applications.
