CPI TL22CI 2.25 kW Peak C-Band SuperLinear Indoor TWTA

CPI TL22CI 2.25 kW Peak C-Band SuperLinear Indoor TWTA

The CPI TL22CI is a 2.25 kW peak C-band SuperLinear indoor traveling wave tube amplifier for wideband single- and multicarrier satellite uplinks. Available with 5.850–6.650 GHz or extended 5.850–6.725 GHz coverage, it guarantees 1,000 W CW output power at the flange and provides 890 W linear output power in a compact 9RU rack-mount package.

Output Frequency Range: 5.850–6.650 GHz or 5.850–6.725 GHz
TWT Peak Power: 2,250 W (63.54 dBm) min.
Flange Peak Power: 2,000 W (63.00 dBm) min.
Rated CW Flange Power: 1,000 W (60.00 dBm) min.
Maximum CW Flange Power: 1,120 W (60.50 dBm) max.
Linear Output Power: 890 W at the flange
Gain at Rated Power: 75 dB min.
Small-Signal Gain: 78 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 Stability Over Temperature: ±1.0 dB typ. across the operating temperature range
Small-Signal Gain Slope: ±0.02 dB/MHz max.
Small-Signal Gain Variation: 0.5 dB peak-to-peak max. over any 40 MHz; 4.0 dB peak-to-peak max. across the passband
Input/Output VSWR: 1.25:1 max.
Load VSWR: 1.5:1 max. for full specification compliance; operation without damage at any value
Phase Noise: 10 dB below the IESS-308/309 phase-noise profile
AC Fundamental Spurious: -50 dBc
Sum of Spurious Signals: -47 dBc
AM/PM Conversion: 2°/dB max.; 2.5°/dB max. for the 5.850–6.725 GHz model
Harmonic Output: -60 dBc max.
Passband Noise Density: Less than -60 dBW/4 kHz
Intermodulation, 5.850–6.650 GHz Model: -25 dBc max. from 5.850–6.425 GHz and -24 dBc max. from 6.425–6.650 GHz at 890 W output
Intermodulation, 5.850–6.725 GHz Model: -25 dBc max. from 5.850–6.425 GHz and -23 dBc max. across the remaining band at 890 W output
Intermodulation Test Conditions: Two equal carriers spaced 5 MHz apart; measured relative to each carrier
Group Delay: 0.01 ns/MHz linear max.; 0.001 ns/MHz² parabolic max.; 0.5 ns peak-to-peak ripple max.
Primary Power: Three-phase, five-wire with neutral and ground; 200–240 VAC with or without neutral, or 380–415 VAC; ±10%, 47–63 Hz
Power Consumption: 4.5 kVA typ. at 1,000 W output; 5.5 kVA max.; 3.5 kVA max. at 200 W output
Power Factor: 0.90 min.; 0.95 typ.
Cooling: Forced air with integral blower
Maximum External Pressure Loss: 0.25 in. water gauge
Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C
Non-Operating Temperature: -54°C to +71°C
Relative Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft. with 2°C per 1,000 ft. derating
Non-Operating Altitude: Up to 50,000 ft.
Shock and Vibration: Designed for normal transportation per MIL-STD-810E, Section 514.4; withstands 20 g, 11 ms half-sine pulse while non-operating
RF Input: Type N female
RF Output: CPR137G grooved waveguide flange
RF Output Monitor: Type N female
Standard M&C Interfaces: RS-232 and four-wire RS-422/485
Ethernet Interface: Available
Dimensions: 19 × 15.75 × 24 in. (483 × 400 × 610 mm)
Rack Height: 9RU
Weight: 155 lb. (70.5 kg) max.
Compliance: CE marked; EN 60215; EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; ISO 9001:2015 quality management

Key Features:

• 2.25 kW minimum peak C-band TWT power

• 2,000 W minimum peak output power at the flange

• Guaranteed 1,000 W CW flange output power

• 890 W linear output power at the flange

• 5.850–6.650 GHz or extended 5.850–6.725 GHz coverage

• Wideband single- and multicarrier satellite operation

• Compact 9RU rack-mount package

• High-efficiency dual-depressed collector helix TWT

• Integral linearizer for improved intermodulation performance

• 75 dB minimum gain at rated power

• PIN-diode attenuation in 0.1 dB steps

• RS-232 and RS-422/485 M&C interfaces

• Ethernet connectivity

• CAN-Bus architecture for reliability and noise immunity

• Modular design with built-in fault diagnostics

• Optional integral C-band block upconverter

• Optional integrated 1:1 switch control and drive

• Optional redundant and hybrid power-combined systems

• Optional remote control panel

• Optional external receive-band reject filter

• Optional TWT LifeExtender/LifePredictor technology