The APT5-LNB-17801930-92K10-WR42 from AmpliTech is a Low Noise Block Downconverter that converts an input RF frequency from 17.8–19.3 GHz to output IF frequency from 920-2420 MHz. It has an LO frequency of 16.8 GHz and has a gain of over 55 dB. The LNB has an output P1dB of more than 10 dBm and an image rejection of 40 dB. It has an input VSWR of 1.25:1 and an output VSWR of 1.3:1. The LNB requires a DC supply voltage of 12-24 V and has an has an input power of +10 dBm. It has an SSB phase noise power density range of -70 to -112 dBc with a frequency offset from carrier of up to 1 MHz. The low noise block downconverter weighs 2 lbs and measures 5.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches with WR 42 waveguide and SMA female interfaces. It is suitable for smallsats, LEO, MEO, GEO, and portable/fixed Ka-Band teleport applications.
