Terrasat iBUC 2 Ku-Band

Terrasat IBUC 2 Ku-Band BUC (4W–50W)

Compact Intelligent Ku-Band Block Upconverter for VSAT & Multi-Carrier Applications

The Terrasat IBUC 2 Ku-Band is a compact, intelligent GaAs-based block upconverter (BUC) designed for reliable and efficient satellite uplink performance. Available in output power levels from 4W to 50W, the IBUC 2 supports multi-carrier transmission and is ideal for VSAT terminals, broadcast uplinks, air traffic control, defense, and government SATCOM systems.

Featuring integrated Ethernet monitor & control, configurable 10 MHz reference options, and factory-selectable Ku-band frequency plans, the IBUC 2 provides flexibility and dependable linear performance in a rugged outdoor enclosure.

Esatcom Inc. supplies factory-configured Terrasat IBUC 2 units tailored to your power, band, and system requirements.

Available Output Power Options

4W Ku-Band BUC
8W Ku-Band BUC
12W Ku-Band BUC
16W Ku-Band BUC
20W Ku-Band BUC
25W Ku-Band BUC
30W Ku-Band BUC
40W Ku-Band BUC
50W Ku-Band BUC

Designed for linear multi-carrier operation with low backoff requirements.

Ku-Band Frequency Coverage

Factory-selectable RF frequency plans:

Standard Ku-Band: 14.000–14.500 GHz
Full Ku-Band: 13.750–14.500 GHz
Low Ku-Band: 12.750–13.250 GHz

IF Range:

950–1450 MHz (Std & Low Ku)
950–1700 MHz (Full Ku)

Power Supply Options

AC: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DC: 48 ± 11 VDC
24 ± 4 VDC (4W–8W models)
DC via coax available (4W–16W models)

Power consumption varies by output level (approx. 77W–300W DC depending on model).

Monitor & Control

Standard Version

Ethernet (HTTP, Telnet, SNMP) via RJ45
RS-232 / RS-485
FSK multiplexed on TX IFL

Cyber Hardened Core Version (Optional)

HTTPS, SSHv2, SNMPv3
FIPS 140-2 compatible
Dual NTP redundancy
Enhanced cybersecurity firmware

Ideal for secure government and defense networks.

Ordering & Configuration

Configurable parameters include:

Output power level
Ku-band frequency plan
Power supply type
IF connector type
10 MHz reference (external / internal standard / high stability)
WGS compatibility
Standard or Cyber Hardened M&C

Contact Esatcom Inc. to confirm the correct part number before ordering.