Terrasat iBUC 2 X-Band

Terrasat IBUC 2 X-Band BUC (5W–60W)

Compact GaAs X-Band Intelligent Block Upconverter for Defense & Mobility SATCOM

The Terrasat IBUC 2 X-Band is a compact, high-performance GaAs-based intelligent block upconverter designed for mission-critical X-Band satellite uplink applications. Available in output power levels from 5W to 60W, the IBUC 2 delivers strong linear performance, excellent NPR characteristics, and advanced monitoring & control in a rugged outdoor enclosure.

Engineered for defense, government, mobility, and fixed X-Band SATCOM terminals, the IBUC 2 supports multi-carrier transmission with minimal output power backoff and reliable operation across harsh environmental conditions.

Esatcom Inc. supplies fully configured Terrasat IBUC 2 X-Band units tailored to your power, reference, and system requirements.

Why Choose the IBUC 2 X-Band?

GaAs SSPA technology for strong linear output
Multi-carrier capable (19 dB min NPR at 3 dB back-off)
IMD3: −27 dBc max (2 carriers, 3 dB TOBO)
Compact antenna-mount design
AC or DC power options
DC via coax available (5W–20W models)
Cyber Hardened version available

A popular choice for mid-power mobile and fixed defense terminals.

Frequency Coverage

RF Frequency: 7.900–8.400 GHz
IF Frequency: 950–1450 MHz
Local Oscillator: 6950 MHz
Spectral sense: Non-inverting

Available Output Power Options

5W
10W
20W
25W
40W
50W
60W

Linear output defined per MIL-STD-188-164C.

Monitor & Control

Standard Version

Ethernet (HTTP, Telnet, SNMPv2c) via RJ45
RS232/485 via MS-Type connector
FSK multiplexed on TX IFL
Embedded web interface

Cyber Hardened Version

HTTPS, SSHv2, SNMPv3 (USM & VACM)
FIPS 140-2 compatible
Two NTP servers (redundancy)
XSS protection
Enhanced controller board & firmware

Ideal for secure defense networks.

Ordering & Configuration

Configurable parameters include:

          Output power

          AC or DC power

IF connector type
10 MHz reference
WGS compatibility
Standard or Cyber Hardened M&C
Color options

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