CPI T05KO-A1 500 W CW Ka-Band Outdoor TWTA

CPI T05KO-A1 500 W CW Ka-Band Outdoor TWTA

The CPI T05KO-A1 is a compact, weatherproof 500 W CW Ka-band outdoor traveling wave tube amplifier for wideband single- and multicarrier satellite uplinks. It supports up to 4 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth within 27.0–31.0 GHz and delivers 425 W minimum CW output power at the flange.

Output Frequency Range: Customer-selected range within 27.0–31.0 GHz
Instantaneous Bandwidth: Up to 4,000 MHz
TWT Output Power: 500 W CW (57.0 dBm)
Flange Output Power: 425 W CW (56.28 dBm) min.
Flange Power with Optional Harmonic Filter: 0.1 dB below standard rated power
Gain: 70 dB min.
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 at constant drive and temperature after 30-minute warmup
Gain Variation Over Temperature: 2.0 dB peak-to-peak max. from -20°C to +50°C at 49.2 dBm output
Small-Signal Gain Slope: ±0.04 dB/MHz max.
Gain Variation Over Any 500 MHz: 1.2 dB peak-to-peak max.
Gain Variation Over Any 1 GHz: 2.5 dB peak-to-peak max.
Input/Output VSWR: 1.3:1 max.
Load VSWR: 1.5:1 max.; 2.0:1 max. for continuous operation; operation without damage at any value
Phase Noise: 15 dB below the IESS-308 continuous mask; 3 dB below with optional BUC
AC Fundamental Spurious: -42 dBc
Sum of Spurious Signals: -50 dBc
Spurious Output: -60 dBc max.
Amplitude and Phase Linearity: Exceeds MIL-STD-188-164A
AM/PM Conversion: 2.5°/dB max. for a single carrier at up to 7 dB output backoff
AM/PM Conversion with Optional Linearizer: 2.0°/dB max. at up to 4 dB output backoff
Harmonic Output: -12 dBc max. at rated power; -60 dBc with optional harmonic filter
Passband Noise Density: Less than -70 dBW/4 kHz max.
Intermodulation Relative to Carrier Sum: -25 dBc max. at 5.58 dB output backoff typ.; 2.58 dB with optional linearizer
Intermodulation Relative to Each Carrier: -25 dBc max. at 7 dB output backoff min.; 4 dB with optional linearizer
Noise Power Ratio: 19 dB at 4 dB output backoff with optional linearizer
Spectral Regrowth: -30 dBc with optional linearizer at 4 dB output backoff, using QPSK or OQPSK at one-symbol offset and 5 Msps
Group Delay Over 40 MHz: 0.01 ns/MHz linear max.; 0.001 ns/MHz² parabolic max.; 0.5 ns peak-to-peak ripple max.
Primary Power: Single-phase 100–240 VAC ±10%, 47–63 Hz
Power Consumption: 1,200 VA typ.; 1,400 VA max.
Power Factor: 0.95 min.; 0.99 typ.
Cooling: Forced air with integral blower
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +50°C in direct sunlight; up to +55°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 of 2°C per 1,000 ft.
Non-Operating Altitude: Up to 50,000 ft.
Shock: 20 g peak, 11 ms half-sine pulse, non-operating
Vibration: 2.1 g RMS from 5–500 Hz, non-operating
RF Input: WR-28F; WR-34F optional
RF Output: WR-34G; WR-28G optional
RF Output Monitor: 2.9 mm female
Standard M&C Interface: Ethernet with integral web server
Optional Serial Interface: RS-422/485
Dimensions: 10.25 × 10.5 × 22.25 in. (261 × 267 × 566 mm)
Weight: 65 lb. (29.5 kg) without options
Heat Dissipation: 975 W max.
Compliance: CE marked; ISO 9001:2015 quality management

Key Features:

• 500 W CW Ka-band TWT output power

• 425 W minimum CW output power at the flange

• Customer-selected frequency coverage within 27.0–31.0 GHz

• Up to 4 GHz instantaneous bandwidth

• Wideband single- and multicarrier satellite operation

• Suitable for TT&C, fixed and transportable earth stations

• Compact, rugged and weatherproof outdoor enclosure

• High-efficiency helix traveling wave tube

• 70 dB minimum gain

• PIN-diode attenuation in 0.1 dB steps

• Integrated Ethernet interface and web server

• SNMP v1, v2 and v3 support

• CAN-Bus architecture for improved reliability and noise immunity

• Built-in fault diagnostics and remote monitoring

• Optional integral L-band block upconverter

• Optional integral linearizer

• Optional internal switch control and drive

• Optional redundant and power-combined systems

• Optional harmonic filter for -60 dBc harmonic output

• Optional liquid cooling

• Optional RS-422/485 serial interface

• Optional remote control panel

• Optional TWT LifeExtender/LifePredictor technology