Terrasat iBUC 2e Ku-band

Terrasat IBUC 2e Ku-Band BUC (4W–16W)

Low Power Consumption Ku-Band Intelligent Block Upconverter – Modem Powered

The Terrasat IBUC 2e Ku-Band is a low-energy, intelligent GaAs-based block upconverter designed for modem-powered VSAT and SATCOM terminals. Available in 4W, 8W, 12W, and 16W output levels, the IBUC 2e is optimized for applications where power efficiency and compact size are critical.

Unlike the standard IBUC 2, the IBUC 2e is powered via the IFL coaxial cable only, eliminating the need for an external power connector. Its reduced power consumption makes it ideal for terminals with limited ODU power supply capacity.

Esatcom Inc. supplies fully configured IBUC 2e units tailored to your frequency plan, reference stability, and system compatibility requirements.

Key Advantages of IBUC 2e

Low power consumption design
Powered through coax (no external AC/DC input)
Auto-ranging DC input voltage
Compact outdoor antenna-mount form factor
Optimized for modem-powered terminals
Multi-carrier capable

Ideal for VSAT systems where minimizing power draw is critical.

Available Output Power Options

4W Ku-Band BUC
8W Ku-Band BUC
12W Ku-Band BUC
16W Ku-Band BUC

Linear output power per MIL-STD-188-164C definition.

Ku-Band Frequency Coverage

Factory-selectable RF frequency plans:

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

IF Range:

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

Non-inverting spectral sense only.

Power Through Coax (Key Differentiator)

4W / 8W: 18–75 VDC (wide range)
12W / 16W: 37–60 VDC
DC via coax only
Reduced power consumption:
    4W: approx. 55W
    8W: approx. 65W
    12W: approx. 110W
    16W: approx. 120W

Compatibility depends on modem ODU power supply capacity and IFL cable voltage drop. Please confirm modem model before ordering.

Monitor & Control

Standard Version

Ethernet (HTTP, Telnet, SNMPv2c) via RJ45
RS-232 / RS-485
FSK multiplexed on TX IFL

Cyber Hardened Version (Optional)

HTTPS, SSHv2, SNMPv3
FIPS 140-2 compatible
Dual NTP redundancy
Enhanced controller board & firmware

Ideal for secure government SATCOM networks.

Ordering & Configuration

Configurable parameters include:

Output power (4W–16W)
RF frequency plan
IF connector type
10 MHz reference (external / internal standard / high stability)
WGS compatibility
Standard or Cyber Hardened M&C

Contact Esatcom Inc. to confirm correct configuration and part number before ordering.