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800 W C-band Solid State Power Amplifier System

SKU: MPCD6800M

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The MPCD6800M from Communications & Power Industries is a SATCOM Amplifier System with a frequency range of 5.850-6.425 GHz. This C-band amplifier system has a gain of 70-75 dB and a saturated output power of 59.0 dBm. It has a residual noise of -70 dBW/4 kHz and an AM/PM conversion of 3.5 degrees/dB. The amplifier system has a spurious of -60 dBc and a maximum VSWR of 1.3:1. It requires a power supply of 180-264 VAC and has a power consumption of 4.9-6.5 kW. The amplifier system features a modular architecture and QuadMod SSPAs that consist of four identical and fully inter-changeable RF plug-in modules. It weighs 115 Kg (RF unit) and measures 483 x 577 x 695 mm (W x H x D).

Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    MPCD6800M
  • Manufacturer
    Communications & Power Industries
  • Description
    800 W C-band Solid State Power Amplifier System

General Parameters

  • Segment
    Ground
  • Frequency
    5.850 to 6.425 GHz
  • Type
    SSPA
  • Bands
    C Band
  • Saturated Power
    59 dBm
  • P1dB
    58.5 dBm
  • Linear Power
    354 W
  • Small Signal Gain
    70 to 75 dB
  • Gain Adjustment Range
    20 dB min. in 0.1 dB steps
  • AM/PM Conversion
    3.5°/dB max. at P1dB output power (2.5°/dB typical)
  • Harmonics
    -60 dBc
  • Intermodulation
    -30 to -25 dBc
  • Input VSWR
    1.30:1
  • Output VSWR
    1.20:1
  • Spurious
    -70 dBc
  • AC Voltage
    180 to 264 VAC
  • Power Cosumption
    4.9 to 6.5 kW
  • Package Type
    Rack Mount
  • Input Connector
    N Type - Female, N Type - Male
  • Output Connector
    CPR137G/CPR112G, CPR137/CPR112
  • Waveguide
    WR-75
  • Dimension
    19.0" W x 22.72"H x 27.38" D 483 mm W x 577 mm H x 695 mm D
  • Weight
    253 lbs (115 kg)(RF Unit), 53 lbs (24 kg)(Power Supply)
  • Cooling
    Forced Air : Volumetric Air Flow - RF Unit: 400 CFM typical, PS Unit: 125 CFM max., 75 CFM typical
  • Operating Temperature
    0 to 45 Degree C
  • Storage Temperature
    -45 to 85 Degree C
  • Note
    Group Delay : Linear - 0.03 ns/MHz, Parabolic - 0.003 ns/MHz2, Ripple - 1.0 ns peak to peak, Residual Noise C-Band : -70 dBW/4 kHz, -160 dBW/4 kHz max.

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