The KMU290310B01-10W from KMIC Technology is a Block Upconverter that converts an input IF frequency of 950-1950 MHz to an output RF frequency of 29.0-31.0 GHz. This GaN-based BUC has an LO frequency of 28.05-29.55 GHz and an output power value of 40 dBm. It has a gain of 62 dB and an input/output VSWR of 2:1. The converter has a in band 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 100 W. The converter has a very low power consumption and small size. It weighs 3.5 Kg and measures 150 x 130 x 55 mm. The block upconverter is ideal for high power BUCs for VSAT and SatCom applications.