Ka-band Payload Satellite Simulator
This Ka-band payload simulator is suited for UAVs, satellites, and other high-altitude platforms and is housed in an IP65-rated weatherproof housing. It has an input frequency of 27.5 to 31 GHz, an output frequency of 17.7 to 21.2 GHz and local oscillator frequency of 9.8 GHz with stability +/-1 ppm. Conversion gain is 35 dB +/-2 dB, maximum RF input level is +5 dBm, harmonic suppression is -30 dBm, spurious suppression is -25 dBc, phase noise is 100 dBc/Hz at a 100 kHz offset, and transmit and receive gain is 15 dB. The simulator supports antenna 3 dB beamwidths of 30°, right-hand circular polarization, requires a power supply voltage of 24 VDC at 380 mA, operates over a temperature range of -20° C to 70° C, measures 187 x 118 x 82 mm, and weighs 1.8 kg.
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