CPI TLNB12000X.0011 Ku-Band Low Noise Block Converter

CPI TLNB12000X.0011 Ku-Band Low Noise Block Converter

The CPI TLNB12000X.0011 is a phase-locked, band-switching Ku-band low noise block converter designed for fixed and transportable satellite earth stations. Three selectable frequency bands provide full 10.70–12.75 GHz Ku-band coverage with a non-inverted 950–1950 MHz output, 65 K typical noise temperature and 63 dB typical gain.

Input Frequency Range: 10.70–12.75 GHz
Band 1 Input Frequency Range: 10.70–11.70 GHz
Band 2 Input Frequency Range: 11.70–12.20 GHz
Band 3 Input Frequency Range: 12.20–12.75 GHz
Output Frequency Range: 950–1950 MHz
Output Spectrum: Non-inverted
Band 1 Local Oscillator Frequency: 9.75 GHz typ.
Band 2 Local Oscillator Frequency: 10.75 GHz typ.
Band 3 Local Oscillator Frequency: 11.25 GHz typ.
Band Selection: Two-line external logic control
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: 65 K typ., 75 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; ±1 dB typ. over temperature
Output Power at 1 dB Compression: +10 dBm min., +13 dBm typ.
Output Third-Order Intercept: +20 dBm min., +23 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: 1.20:1 typ., 1.25:1 max.
Output VSWR: 1.35:1 typ., 1.50:1 max.
RF Input Connector: WR-75 cover flange
IF Output/DC Input/Reference Input: Type N female
Band-Switch/DC Input Connector: PT02E8-4P-027; mating connector supplied
DC Power: +12 to +22 VDC
Current: 400 mA typ., 500 mA max.
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
Environmental Protection: IP65
Finish Color: Commercial white

Key Features:

• Full 10.70–12.75 GHz Ku-band coverage

• Three selectable Ku-band input ranges

• Non-inverted 950–1950 MHz output

• 65 K typical noise temperature

• 63 dB typical gain

• +10 dBm minimum output P1dB

• +20 dBm minimum output OIP3

• Phase-locked local oscillator

• External 10 MHz frequency reference

• Two-line electronic band selection

• INTELSAT- and EUTELSAT-compliant phase noise

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

• High-reliability HEMT and GaAs FET design

• Reverse-polarity protection

• IP65 weather-resistant enclosure

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

• Designed for fixed and transportable SATCOM applications