Terrasat IBUC 2G C-band

Terrasat iBUC 2G C-Band (100W)

The Terrasat iBUC 2G C-Band is a high-power, GaN-based outdoor block upconverter designed for demanding satellite uplink applications requiring high linear output power and multicarrier operation. Delivering 100 W output power, the iBUC 2G platform is optimized for teleports, broadcast uplinks, gateway earth stations, and government SATCOM networks.

As part of Terrasat’s latest iBUC generation, the iBUC 2G provides enhanced RF performance, improved efficiency, and advanced monitor & control capabilities, while supporting multiple C-Band uplink frequency plans through factory configuration.

Key Capabilities

Frequency Band: C-Band uplink (configuration dependent)
Output Power: 100 W
Technology: GaN power amplifier
Architecture: iBUC 2G high-power outdoor BUC platform
Applications: Teleports, broadcast uplinks, gateways, government SATCOM

Supported C-Band Uplink Frequency Plans

Terrasat iBUC 2G C-Band BUCs support multiple uplink frequency plans depending on 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.

Monitor & Control Options

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

IBR – Standard M&C
Ethernet-based monitoring and control
Web interface and SNMP
Suitable for commercial, broadcast, and teleport networks
IBB – Cyber Hardened M&C
Cyber-hardened controller and firmware
Designed for government and defense applications
Enhanced security features per program requirements

Configurable Options

Terrasat iBUC 2G C-Band BUCs are factory-configured. Typical configuration options include:

Output power level (100 W)

C-Band frequency plan
Spectral sense (non-inverting or inverting)
10 MHz reference configuration
Power input configuration
Monitor & Control option (IBR or IBB)
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 permanent outdoor installation

Ordering & Configuration

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

Required frequency plan

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.