CPI T22CI-B 2.25 kW C-Band Touchscreen Indoor TWTA

CPI T22CI 2.25 kW C-Band Rack-Mount TWTA

The CPI T22CI is a 2.25 kW C-band rack-mount traveling wave tube amplifier designed for wideband single- and multicarrier satellite uplinks. Covering 5.850–6.650 GHz or an optional extended range of 5.850–6.725 GHz, it delivers 2,250 W of CW TWT power and at least 2,000 W of CW output power at the flange in a compact 9RU package.

Output Frequency Range: 5.850–6.650 GHz or 5.850–6.725 GHz
Instantaneous Bandwidth: 800 MHz standard; 1,225 MHz optional
TWT CW Output Power: 2,250 W (63.54 dBm) min.
Flange CW Output Power: 2,000 W (63.00 dBm) min.
Gain at Rated Power: 70 dB min.
Small-Signal 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 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: 1.0 dB peak-to-peak max. over any 40 MHz; 4.0 dB peak-to-peak max. across 800 MHz
Input/Output VSWR: 1.3:1 max.
Load VSWR: 1.7:1 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
Maximum AC-Line Unbalance: 3%
AM/PM Conversion: 2.5°/dB max.
Harmonic Output: -60 dBc max.
Receive-Band Noise Density: Less than -150 dBW/4 kHz from 3.7–4.2 GHz
Passband Noise Density: Less than -60 dBW/4 kHz from 4.2–12.0 GHz
Out-of-Band Noise Density: -110 dBW/4 kHz from 12.0–40.0 GHz
Intermodulation, 5.850–6.425 GHz: -25 dBc max. at 890 W output power
Intermodulation, 6.425–6.650/6.725 GHz: -24 dBc max. at 890 W output power
Intermodulation Test Conditions: Two equal carriers spaced 5 MHz apart; measured relative to each carrier
Group Delay: 0.02 ns/MHz linear max.; 0.002 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
AC Current Harmonic Content: Less than 20%, primarily fifth and seventh harmonics
Power Consumption: 7.0 kVA max.; 6.7 kVA typ. at 2,000 W output; 3.9 kVA typ. at 400 W output; 2.9 kVA typ. at 0 W RF 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, threaded UNF 2B 10-32
RF Output Monitor: Type N female
Standard M&C Interfaces: RS-232 and four-wire RS-422/485
Optional M&C Interface: Ethernet
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; EN 61000-3-2; ISO 9001:2015 quality management

Key Features:

• 2.25 kW minimum C-band CW TWT output power

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

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

• 800 MHz standard instantaneous bandwidth

• Optional 1,225 MHz instantaneous bandwidth

• Wideband single- and multicarrier satellite operation

• Compact 9RU rack-mount configuration

• Suitable for transportable and fixed earth stations

• High-efficiency dual-depressed collector helix TWT

• Integral linearizer for improved intermodulation performance

• 70 dB minimum gain

• PIN-diode attenuation in 0.1 dB steps

• User-friendly microprocessor-controlled operation

• Integrated computer interface and digital metering

• CAN-Bus architecture for improved reliability and noise immunity

• Modular construction with built-in fault diagnostics

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

• Optional Ethernet interface

• 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 receive-band reject filter

• Optional TWT LifeExtender/LifePredictor technology