CPI T04UO-A1 400 W Ku-Band Outdoor TWTA

CPI T04UO-A1 400 W Ku-Band Outdoor TWTA

The CPI T04UO-A1 is a rugged, weatherproof 400 W Ku-band outdoor traveling wave tube amplifier designed for fixed and transportable satellite uplink systems. It delivers 350 W minimum saturated amplifier output power across 13.75–14.50 GHz, with 70 dB minimum rated gain, integrated Ethernet M&C and SNMP support.

Output Frequency Range: 13.75–14.50 GHz
TWT Output Power: 400 W (56.02 dBm) min.
Saturated Amplifier Output Power: 350 W (55.44 dBm) min.
Rated Gain: 70 dB min.
Small-Signal Gain: 75 dB min.
RF Level Adjustment Range: 0–30 dB typ., in 0.1 dB steps
Gain Stability: ±0.25 dB max. over 24 hours after 30-minute warmup
Gain Stability Over Temperature: ±1.0 dB max. from -40°C to +60°C
Gain Stability Over ±10°C: ±0.75 dB typ.
Small-Signal Gain Slope: ±0.02 dB/MHz max.
Small-Signal Gain Variation: 1.0 dB peak-to-peak max. across any 80 MHz; 4.5 dB peak-to-peak max. across 750 MHz
Input/Output VSWR: 1.3:1 max.
Load VSWR: 2.0:1 for continuous operation; 1.5:1 for full specification compliance
Phase Noise: 10 dB below the IESS-308/309 phase-noise profile
AM/PM Conversion: 2.5°/dB max. at 7 dB below rated power; 3 dB below with optional linearizer
Harmonic Output: -60 dBc at rated power for second and third harmonics
Passband Noise Density: Less than -70 dBW/4 kHz without options or with IPA only; less than -65 dBW/4 kHz with BUC, linearizer or BUC plus linearizer
Intermodulation: -24 dB max. at 7 dB output backoff; 4 dB backoff with optional linearizer
Noise Power Ratio: 18 dB at 7 dB output backoff without linearizer; 19 dB at 4 dB output backoff with optional linearizer
Spectral Regrowth: -30 dB at 6 dB output backoff; 4 dB backoff with optional linearizer
Group Delay Over Any 80 MHz: 0.01 ns/MHz linear max.; 0.002 ns/MHz² parabolic max.; 0.5 ns peak-to-peak ripple max.
Primary Power: Single-phase 110–240 VAC ±10%, 47–63 Hz
Power Consumption: 1.35 kVA typ., 1.5 kVA max.
Power Factor: 0.95 min.
Inrush Current: 200% max.
Cooling: Forced air with integral blower
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +60°C, including solar loading
Non-Operating Temperature: -54°C to +71°C
Relative Humidity: 100% condensing
Operating Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft. with standard derating
Shock and Vibration: 20 g peak, 11 ms half-sine pulse
RF Input Connector: Type N female
RF Output Connector: WR-75G grooved waveguide flange
RF Output Monitor Connector: Type N female
Standard M&C Interface: RJ45 Ethernet with embedded GUI and SNMP
Optional Serial Interfaces: RS-422/485 and RS-232
Dimensions: 10.25 × 10.5 × 20.5 in. (260 × 267 × 521 mm)
Weight: 55 lb. (25 kg) typ.
Acoustic Noise: 68 dBA nominal at 3 ft.
Compliance: CE marked; ISO 9001:2015 quality management

Key Features:

• 400 W minimum Ku-band TWT output power

• 350 W minimum saturated amplifier output power

• 13.75–14.50 GHz Ku-band frequency coverage

• Compact, rugged and weatherproof outdoor enclosure

• Suitable for fixed and transportable earth stations

• 70 dB minimum rated gain

• 75 dB minimum small-signal gain

• PIN-diode attenuation in 0.1 dB steps

• Integrated RJ45 Ethernet interface and embedded GUI

• Standard SNMP monitoring and control

• CAN-Bus architecture for improved reliability and noise immunity

• Built-in fault diagnostics and remote monitoring

• Modular design for simplified maintenance

• Wide 110–240 VAC input range

• Forced-air cooling with increased cooling margin

• Optional integral linearizer

• Optional integral block upconverter

• Optional RS-422/485 and RS-232 interfaces

• Optional integrated 1:1 switch control and drive

• Optional redundant and hybrid power-combined systems

• Optional external receive-band reject filter

• Optional inlet air filter

• Optional 1 RU or 3 RU remote control panel

• Optional LifeExtender/LifePredictor technology