Terrasat iBUC 2 C-Band

Terrasat iBUC 2 C-Band (5–80W)

The Terrasat iBUC 2 C-Band series is a family of high-efficiency outdoor block upconverters designed for professional satellite uplink applications. Covering output power levels from 5 W to 80 W, these units support standard C-Band uplink frequencies and are widely deployed in teleport, broadcast, mobility, and government SATCOM systems. All iBUC 2 C-Band models are factory-configured to order, allowing customers to specify the exact performance and control options required for their network.

Key Capabilities

Supported C-Band Uplink Frequency Plans

Terrasat iBUC 2 C-Band BUCs support multiple uplink frequency plans depending on factory configuration:

Standard C-Band: 5.850 – 6.425 GHz
Extended C-Band: 5.850 – 6.650 GHz
Full C-Band: 5.850 – 6.725 GHz
Palapa C-Band: 6.425 – 6.725 GHz
INSAT C-Band: 6.725 – 7.025 GHz
(Exact frequency plan is defined at time of order based on the selected configuration.)

Output Power Range: 5 W to 80 W

Architecture: iBUC 2 (GaN-based outdoor BUC platform)

Applications: Fixed VSAT, teleports, broadcast uplinks, mobility terminals, government SATCOM

Monitor & Control Options

Terrasat iBUC 2 C-Band BUCs are available with two Monitor & Control architectures:

IBR – Standard M&C
Ethernet-based monitoring and control
Web GUI and SNMP
Suitable for commercial and enterprise SATCOM networks

IBB – Cyber Hardened M&C
Cyber-hardened controller and firmware
Designed for government and defense networks
Enhanced security features per program requirements

Configurable Options

Terrasat iBUC 2 C-Band units are configured at the factory. Typical configuration options include:

Output power level (5–80 W)
Spectral sense (non-inverting or inverting)
10 MHz reference (external or internal, depending on configuration)
IF connector type
AC or DC power input
Standard or Cyber Hardened M&C

Note: Final specifications depend on the selected configuration and are confirmed by Terrasat at time of order.

Environmental Performance

Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +60 °C
Outdoor Operation: Designed for outdoor installation in fixed and mobile terminals

Ordering & Configuration

Terrasat iBUC 2 C-Band BUCs are built to order.
Customers typically specify:

Required output power
Frequency band
Reference configuration
Spectral sense
Monitor & Control option (IBR or IBB)

Esatcom Inc. works directly with Terrasat to generate the exact factory part number and confirm the final configuration prior to order placement.