Block Downconverters

157 Block Downconverters for Space Applications from 10 manufacturers listed on SatNow

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157 Block Downconverters from 10 Manufacturers
157 Products from 10 Manufacturers
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Description:2400-4800MHz Input Block Downconverter

Product Specs

Configuration:
Portable
Deployment:
Ground
Input RF Frequency:
2.4 to 4.8 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
DC to 2.4 GHz
LO Frequency:
2.4 GHz
Gain:
-3 to 7 dB
DC Voltage:
12 V
Current:
350 mA
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Description:Ka-Band, Block Downconverter from 17.3 to 18.4 GHz

Product Specs

Band:
Ka Band
Configuration:
Portable
Deployment:
Ground
Input RF Frequency:
17.3 to 18.4 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
950 MHz to 2.05 GHz
LO Frequency:
16.35 GHz
P1dB:
12 to 15 dBm
Gain:
5 to 35 dB
Noise Figure:
12 to 15 dB
Image Rejection:
50 dB
Flatness:
±0.3 to 2 dB
Connector:
K Type, SMA, BNC
Interface:
Ethernet via RJ45, 10BaseT/100 BaseTx. TCP/IP, SNMP V3 & HTTPS & Web browser interface HMI and CPU field replaceable
Weight:
10 Kg
Operating Temperature:
0 to 45 Degree C
Application:
Teleports & Earth Stations, Satellite Operations, Government & Defence applications, Telemetry, Tracking & Command, High Resilience applications
Dimension:
1U high x 550mm deep x 19” wide
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Description:Block Downconverter Modules, with High Performance Options

Product Specs

Band:
L Band
Configuration:
Portable
Deployment:
Ground
Input RF Frequency:
3.4 to 12.75 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
950 MHz to 2 GHz
LO Frequency:
5.15 to 11.25 GHz
P1dB:
18 dBm
Gain:
35 dB
Noise Figure:
15 dB
DC Voltage:
12 V
Current:
500 mA
Image Rejection:
60 dB
Connector:
SMA, SMA - Female, N Type, N Type - Female
Interface:
RS485, RS422, 10/100Base-T Ethernet
Weight:
1.4 Kg
Operating Temperature:
-40 to 60 Degree C
Dimension:
4 x 6 x 1.2 Inches
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Description:Dual Channel, Shared Oscillator Downconverter from 2 to 2.60 GHz

Product Specs

Band:
S Band
Configuration:
Portable
Input RF Frequency:
2 to 2.60 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
70 MHz, 140 MHz
LO Frequency:
3.120 GHz, 3.180 GHz
LO Stability:
±0.25 to 0.5 dB(Level stability)
P1dB:
10 to 13 dBm
Gain:
45 dB
Noise Figure:
12 dB
Image Rejection:
80 dB
Ripple:
1 to 2 ns
Flatness:
±0.25 dB
Connector:
SMA, SMA - Female, N Type, N Type - Female, K Type, K Type - Female, BNC, BNC - Female
Interface:
RS232 or RS422/RS485
Weight:
8.4 Kg(Indoor)
Operating Temperature:
-30 to 80 Degree C
Dimension:
Indoor : 483 x 44 x 505 mm ( W x H x D)
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Description:12.25–12.75 GHz Block Downconverter

Product Specs

Band:
Ku Band
Input RF Frequency:
12.25 to 12.75 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
950 MHz to 1.45 GHz
LO Frequency:
11.3 GHz
P1dB:
18 dBm
Gain:
38 dB
Noise Figure:
15 dB
Image Rejection:
80 dB
Connector:
SMA, SMA - Female, N Type, N Type - Female
Interface:
10/100 Base-T Ethernet, RS-485, RS-422
Weight:
6.8 Kg
Operating Temperature:
-40 to 60 Degree C
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Description:70.4-86.4 GHz E-Band Block Downconverter

Product Specs

Band:
E Band
Configuration:
Portable
Deployment:
Airborne
Input RF Frequency:
70.4 to 86.4 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
3.2 to 19.2 GHz
LO Frequency:
16.8 GHz
P1dB:
5 dBm
Gain:
25 dB
Noise Figure:
7 dB
DC Voltage:
6 V
Current:
500 mA
VSWR:
2.00:1
Flatness:
±3 dB
Connector:
2.92 mm, 2.92 mm - Female
Application:
Point-to-Point radio Communication, Telemetry, Meteorology, Radar Communication, Satellite Communication, Astronomy, 5G.Airborne, Commercial, Military
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Description:21 to 26.5 GHz Integrated Down Converter

Product Specs

Input RF Frequency:
21 to 26.5 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
DC to 3.5 GHz
LO Frequency:
9 to 14 GHz
Gain:
13 dB
Noise Figure:
2.5 dB
DC Voltage:
4 V
Current:
160 mA
Image Rejection:
20 dBc
Operating Temperature:
-55 to 85 Degree C
Application:
Space, Commercial, Communication Systems
Dimension:
6 x 6 mm
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Description:K-Band Downconverter from DC to 4 GHz

Product Specs

Band:
K Band
Deployment:
Ground
Input RF Frequency:
DC to 4 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
17 to 27 GHz
LO Frequency:
6.5 to 15.5 GHz
Gain:
11.5 to 18.5 dB (Conversion Gain)
Noise Figure:
2.5 dB
DC Voltage:
3 V (Drain)
Current:
68 mA (Drain)
Image Rejection:
20 dB
Operating Temperature:
-40 to 85 Degree C
Application:
Point-to-point, Radio, VSAT
Dimension:
5 x 5 x 1.3 mm
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Description:Space Rated Ka-band Block Downconverter

Product Specs

Satellite Type:
CubeSat, SmallSat
Orbit:
LEO
Band:
Ka Band
Input RF Frequency:
1 to 6 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
17.7 to 21.2 GHz
LO Frequency:
23 GHz
P1dB:
14 dBm
Gain:
30 dB
Noise Figure:
6 dB
DC Voltage:
12 to 24 V
Current:
60 mA
VSWR:
1.50:1
Flatness:
±2 dB
Connector:
SMA, SMA - Female
Phase Noise:
-105 to -35 dBc/Hz
Weight:
225 g
Operating Temperature:
-40 to 60 Degree C
Spurious:
-60 dBc
Dimension:
100 x 100 x 11 mm
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Description:1950-3900MHz Input Block Downconverter

Product Specs

Configuration:
Portable
Deployment:
Ground
Input RF Frequency:
1.95 to 3.9 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
DC to 1.95 GHz
LO Frequency:
1.95 GHz
Gain:
-3 to 7 dB
DC Voltage:
12 V
Current:
350 mA
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Description:L-Band, Agile Downconverter from 850 MHz to 2.15 GHz

Product Specs

Band:
L Band
Configuration:
Portable
Deployment:
Ground
Input RF Frequency:
850 MHz to 2.15 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
1.05 to 1.35 GHz
P1dB:
10 to 13 dBm
Gain:
5 to 35 dB
Noise Figure:
8 to 10 dB
Image Rejection:
60 dB
Flatness:
±1 dB
Connector:
SMA
Interface:
Ethernet via RJ45, 10BaseT/100 BaseTx. TCP/IP, SNMP V3 & HTTPS & Web browser interface HMI and CPU field replaceable
Weight:
10 Kg
Operating Temperature:
0 to 45 Degree C
Application:
Teleports & Earth Stations, Satellite Operations, Government & Defence applications, Telemetry, Tracking & Command, High Resilience applications
Dimension:
1U high x 550mm deep x 19” wide
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Description:1:1 Redundant Rack Mounted Hot Swappable Block Downconverters

Product Specs

Band:
L Band
Configuration:
Portable
Deployment:
Ground
Input RF Frequency:
2 to 21.2 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
950 MHz to 2 GHz
LO Frequency:
3.85 to 19.25 GHz
P1dB:
18 dBm
Gain:
36 dB
Noise Figure:
15 dB
Current:
1.5 A
Image Rejection:
60 dB
Connector:
SMA, SMA - Female
Interface:
RS422, RS485, RJ-45 female for Ethernet
Weight:
4.5 to 6.4 Kg
Operating Temperature:
0 to 50 Degree C
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Description:Wideband 1 … 40 GHz to L-Band, Block-Downconverter from 11 to 28 GHz

Product Specs

Band:
X Band, Ku Band, K Band, Ka Band
Configuration:
Portable
Input RF Frequency:
11 to 28 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
1200 ±250 MHz
P1dB:
10 dBm
Gain:
35 dB
Noise Figure:
18 dB
Image Rejection:
70 dB
Ripple:
1 to 2 ns
Flatness:
±0.5 to 1.5 dB
Connector:
N Type, N Type - Female, K Type, K Type - Female
Interface:
RS232 or RS422/RS485
Standard:
MIL-C-26482
Operating Temperature:
-30 to 60 Degree C
Dimension:
412 x 74 x 505 mm3 (W x H x D)
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Description:950-2150 MHz Extended L-Band Frequency Converter

Product Specs

Band:
L Band
Configuration:
Portable
Input RF Frequency:
950 MHz to 2.15 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
70 MHz
P1dB:
16 dBm
Gain:
44 to 49 dB
Noise Figure:
14 dB
Image Rejection:
80 dB
Ripple:
1 nS
Connector:
SMA, SMA - Female, BNC, BNC - Female
Interface:
RS485/RS422
Weight:
5.4 Kg
Operating Temperature:
0 to 50 Degree C
Application:
Satellite Communication
Dimension:
19 x 1.75 x 20 Inches
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Description:U-Band, Downconverter from 47.2 to 51.4 GHz

Product Specs

Band:
U Band
Configuration:
Portable
Deployment:
Airborne
Input RF Frequency:
47.2 to 51.4 GHz
Output RF Frequency:
37.5 to 42.5 GHz
DC Voltage:
-3 to 29 V
Connector:
1.85 mm, 1.85 mm - Female
Operating Temperature:
-40 to 85 Degree C
Application:
Point-to-Point radio Communication, Telemetry, Meteorology, Radar Communication, Satellite Communication, Astronomy, 5G.Airborne, Commercial, Military
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Block Down Converters (BDCs) are used in satellite communication systems to convert high-frequency signals received from satellites into lower frequencies that are easier to process by ground-based equipment. They are critical for ensuring efficient signal transmission, satellite TV, internet, and data communication systems. Satellites typically transmit signals in high-frequency bands. The BDC converts these high-frequency signals to intermediate frequencies (IF) or baseband frequencies for processing by receivers. These converters consist of a Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) to amplify weak satellite signals while minimizing noise. The amplified signal is mixed with a local oscillator (LO) signal to produce an intermediate frequency (IF). The resulting IF signal is output to a receiver for demodulation and further processing.