CPI TL07UO 750 W Ku-Band SuperLinear Outdoor TWTA

CPI TL07UO 750 W Ku-Band SuperLinear Outdoor TWTA

The CPI TL07UO is a compact, weatherproof 750 W Ku-band SuperLinear outdoor traveling wave tube amplifier designed for fixed and transportable satellite uplinks. Optimized for linear operation, it guarantees 330 W of continuous-wave output power at the flange while delivering 650 W minimum flange peak power. Standard and extended-band configurations cover frequencies from 12.75 to 14.50 GHz.

Standard Output Frequency Range: 13.75–14.50 GHz
Extended Output Frequency Range: 12.75–14.50 GHz
Input Frequency Range with BUC: 950–1700 MHz
TWT Peak Power: 750 W (58.75 dBm) min.
Flange Peak Power: 650 W (58.20 dBm) min.
Guaranteed CW Output Power: 330 W (55.20 dBm) min.
Maximum CW Output Power: 370 W (55.70 dBm) max.
Gain: 70 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: ±1.6 dB max.
Small-Signal Gain Slope: ±0.02 dB/MHz max.
Gain Variation Over Any 80 MHz: 1.0 dB peak-to-peak max.
Gain Variation, 13.75–14.50 GHz: 3.5 dB peak-to-peak max.
Gain Variation, 12.75–14.50 GHz: 4.5 dB peak-to-peak max.
Input/Output VSWR: 1.3:1 max.; 1.5:1 max. with BUC
Load VSWR: 2.0:1 for continuous operation; 1.2:1 for full specification compliance
Phase Noise: 12 dB below IESS-308/309 profile; 3 dB below with BUC
AM/PM Conversion: 2.0°/dB max. at 8 dB below rated output; 3 dB output backoff with optional linearizer
Harmonic Output: -60 dBc at rated power for second and third harmonics
Intermodulation, 13.75–14.50 GHz: -24 dBc max. at 51.2 dBm; -25 dBc max. at 55.2 dBm with optional linearizer
Spectral Regrowth, 13.75–14.50 GHz: -30 dBc at one symbol rate and 55.2 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 120–240 VAC ±10%, 47–63 Hz
Power Consumption: 1.5 kVA typ., 1.8 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
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 waveguide flange
RF Output Monitor Connector: Type N female
Standard M&C Interface: RJ45 Ethernet with embedded GUI
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.
Heat Dissipation: 1,300 W max.
Acoustic Noise: 68 dBA nominal at 3 ft.
Compliance: CE certified; ISO 9001:2015 quality management

Key Features:

• 750 W minimum TWT peak power

• 650 W minimum peak power at the output flange

• Guaranteed 330 W continuous-wave output power

• Standard 13.75–14.50 GHz Ku-band coverage

• Extended 12.75–14.50 GHz configuration available

• Optimized for efficient linear-power operation

• Compact, rugged and weatherproof outdoor enclosure

• Suitable for fixed and transportable earth stations

• 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 single- or multiband block upconverter

• Optional integrated 1:1 or 1:2 switch control and drive

• Optional redundant and hybrid power-combined systems

• Optional external receive-band reject filter

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

• Optional remote control panel

• Optional TWT LifeExtender/LifePredictor technology