CPI TLNB20000AS.0007 Ka-Band Low Noise Block Converter

CPI TLNB20000AS.0007 Ka-Band Low Noise Block Converter

The CPI TLNB20000AS.0007 is a phase-locked Ka-band low noise block converter 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 system noise temperature, 63 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.
System Noise Temperature: 110 K typ., 115 K max. at +23°C
Gain: 60 dB min., 63 dB typ.
Gain Flatness: ±1.0 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.
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
Internal Reference LO Stability: ±29 kHz from -40°C to +70°C
External Reference Frequency: 10 MHz
External Reference Input Level: -5 to +5 dBm; 0 dBm typ.
External Reference Input Impedance: 50 ohms typ.
DC Power: +12 to +22 VDC
Current: 400 mA typ., 450 mA max.
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
Finish Color: Commercial white

Key Features:

• 20.2–21.2 GHz Ka-band input coverage

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

• Low 110 K typical system noise temperature

• 63 dB typical gain

• +15 dBm minimum output P1dB

• Phase-locked 19.20 GHz local oscillator

• Internal and external reference operation

• Internal reference oscillator permits operation without an external reference

• Internal reference automatically muted when an external reference is present

• Excellent phase-noise performance

• 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