CPI TLNB20000X.0007 Ka-Band Low Noise Block Converter

CPI TLNB20000X.0007 Ka-Band Low Noise Block Converter

The CPI TLNB20000X.0007 is a phase-locked Ka-band low noise block converter designed for fixed and transportable SATCOM receiver systems. It converts 20.2–21.2 GHz Ka-band signals to a non-inverted 1000–2000 MHz L-band output while providing a 110 K typical noise temperature, 60 dB typical gain and +15 dBm minimum output P1dB.

Input Frequency Range: 20.2–21.2 GHz
Output Frequency Range: 1000–2000 MHz
Output Spectrum: Non-inverted
Local Oscillator Frequency: 19.20 GHz typ.
External Reference Frequency: 10 MHz typ.
External Reference Input Level: -5 to +5 dBm; 0 dBm typ.
External Reference Input Impedance: 50 ohms typ.
Noise Temperature: 110 K typ., 120 K max. at +23°C
Gain: 56 dB min., 60 dB typ., 64 dB max.
Gain Flatness: ±1.5 dB over the full band; ±0.30 dB per 40 MHz
Gain Stability: ±0.5 dB max. per week at constant temperature; ±2 dB typ. over temperature
Output Power at 1 dB Compression: +15 dBm min., +18 dBm typ.
Output Third-Order Intercept: +25 dBm min., +28 dBm typ.
Signal-Related Spurious: -60 dBc max. within the IF band
Non-Signal-Related Spurious: -70 dBm max. within the IF band
Input VSWR: 1.25:1 typ., 1.35:1 max.
Output VSWR: 1.50:1 typ., 1.80:1 max.
RF Input Connector: WR-42 cover flange
IF Output/DC Input/Reference Input: Type N female
DC Power: +12 to +22 VDC
Current: 300 mA typ., 380 mA max.
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
Finish Color: Commercial white

Key Features:

• 20.2–21.2 GHz Ka-band input frequency range

• Non-inverted 1000–2000 MHz L-band output

• Low 110 K typical noise temperature

• 60 dB typical gain

• +15 dBm minimum output P1dB

• +25 dBm minimum output OIP3

• Phase-locked 19.20 GHz local oscillator

• External 10 MHz reference input

• Excellent phase-noise performance

• Low signal-related and non-signal-related spurious output

• High-reliability HEMT and GaAs FET design

• Reverse-polarity protection

• Wide -40°C to +70°C operating temperature range

• Designed for fixed and transportable SATCOM applications