CPI T07UO-A1 750 W Ku-Band Outdoor TWTA

CPI T07UO-A1 750 W Ku-Band Outdoor TWTA

The CPI T07UO-A1 is a rugged, weatherproof 750 W Ku-band outdoor traveling wave tube amplifier designed for fixed and transportable satellite uplink systems. It delivers 650 W minimum saturated amplifier output power, 70 dB minimum gain and integrated Ethernet monitoring and control. Three frequency-range configurations are available, covering up to 12.75–14.80 GHz.

Standard Output Frequency Range: 13.75–14.50 GHz
Optional Output Frequency Range 1: 12.75–14.50 GHz
Optional Output Frequency Range 2: 13.75–14.80 GHz
TWT Output Power: 750 W (58.75 dBm) min.
Saturated Amplifier Output Power: 650 W (58.13 dBm) min.
Gain: 70 dB min., 78 dB max.
RF Level Adjustment Range: 0–30 dB typ. via PIN-diode attenuator, in 0.1 dB steps
Gain Stability: ±0.25 dB max. over 24 hours after 30-minute warmup
Gain Stability Over Temperature: ±1.6 dB max. from -40°C to +55°C
Gain Stability Over ±10°C: ±0.75 dB typ.
Small-Signal Gain Slope: ±0.02 dB/MHz max.; ±0.04 dB/MHz max. with BUC and linearizer
Gain Variation Over Any 80 MHz: 1.0 dB peak-to-peak max.
Gain Variation, 13.75–14.50 GHz: 3.0 dB peak-to-peak max.; 4.5 dB with optional linearizer
Gain Variation, 12.75–14.50 GHz: 4.5 dB peak-to-peak max.; 5.5 dB with optional linearizer
Gain Variation, 13.75–14.80 GHz: 3.5 dB peak-to-peak max.; 4.5 dB with optional linearizer
Input/Output VSWR: 1.3:1 max.; 1.5:1 max. input VSWR with BUC
Load VSWR: 2.0:1 for continuous operation; 1.5:1 for full specification compliance
Phase Noise: 10 dB below IESS-308/309 profile; 3 dB below with BUC
AM/PM Conversion: 2.5°/dB max. at 7 dB below rated power; 4 dB below with optional linearizer
Harmonic Output: -60 dBc at rated power for second and third harmonics
Intermodulation: -24 dB max. at 51.1 dBm output for two equal carriers spaced 5 MHz apart
Intermodulation with Optional Linearizer: -26 dB max. at 54.1 dBm
Noise Power Ratio: 19 dB at 4 dB output backoff with optional linearizer
Spectral Regrowth: -30 dBc at one symbol rate and 55.1 dBm with optional linearizer
Group Delay: 0.01 ns/MHz linear max.; 0.001 ns/MHz² parabolic max.; 0.5 ns peak-to-peak ripple max.
Primary Power: Single-phase 200–240 VAC ±10%, 47–63 Hz
Power Consumption: 2.3 kVA typ. at 3 dB backoff; 2.7 kVA max.
Power Factor: 0.95 min., 0.99 typ.
Inrush Current: 200% max.
Cooling: Forced air with integral blower
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +55°C in direct sunlight; -40°C to +60°C out of direct sunlight
Non-Operating Temperature: -54°C to +71°C
Relative Humidity: 100% condensing
Operating Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft. with standard derating
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
Optional Serial Interface: RS-422/485
Dimensions: 12.75 × 11.50 × 22.25 in. (324 × 292 × 566 mm)
Weight: 79 lb. (35.9 kg) typ.
Heat Dissipation: 2,000 W typ.
Acoustic Noise: 68 dBA nominal at 3 ft.
Compliance: CE marked; ISO 9001:2015 quality management

Key Features:

• 750 W minimum Ku-band TWT output power

• 650 W minimum saturated amplifier output power

• Standard 13.75–14.50 GHz frequency coverage

• Optional extended coverage from 12.75 to 14.50 GHz

• Optional extended coverage from 13.75 to 14.80 GHz

• Compact, rugged and weatherproof outdoor enclosure

• Suitable for fixed and transportable earth stations

• High-efficiency dual-depressed collector helix TWT

• 70 dB minimum gain

• PIN-diode attenuation in 0.1 dB steps

• Integrated RJ45 Ethernet interface and embedded GUI

• SNMP v1, v2 and v3 support

• CAN-Bus architecture for improved reliability and noise immunity

• Built-in fault diagnostics and remote monitoring

• Modular design for simplified maintenance

• Optional integral linearizer

• Optional integral block upconverter

• Optional integrated 1:1 switch control and drive

• Optional redundant and hybrid power-combined systems

• Optional external receive-band reject filter

• Optional RS-422/485 serial interface

• Optional 1 RU remote control panel

• Optional inlet air filter

• Optional liquid cooling

• Optional TWT LifeExtender/LifePredictor technology