Norsat ATOMBKA050D1BF ATOM 50W Ka-Band BUC, 29.00–31.00 GHz, Fan-Cooled + RS-485 & Ethernet, EMI/EMC Filter
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Product details
The Norsat ATOMBKA050D1BF is an ATOM 50W Ka-Band BUC from Norsat's ATOM line. It upconverts an L-band IF to 29.00–30.00 GHz (28.05 GHz LO, 950–1950 MHz IF) and 30.00–31.00 GHz (29.05 GHz LO, 950–1950 MHz IF), delivering 50W rated output (47 dBm minimum Psat and 44 dBm minimum linear power).
This configuration: Cooling + M&C: Internal Fan + RS-485 & Ethernet; Add-ons: EMI/EMC Filter. It runs on +20 to +56 VDC, drawing 580W max at saturation.
Need a different configuration? The ATOM 50W Ka-Band BUC Series comes in 49 part numbers. Compare them on the series page.
Other configurations
- Band: Military: 30.0–31.0 GHz (ATOMBKA050M1BF) · Commercial: 29.0–30.0 GHz (ATOMBKA050C1BF)
- Cooling + M&C: Internal Fan + RS-485 & RS-232 (ATOMBKA050D1CF) · External Baseplate + RS-485 & Ethernet (ATOMBKA050D2BF) · External Baseplate + RS-485 & RS-232 (ATOMBKA050D2CF)
- Add-ons: No Add-on (ATOMBKA050D1B) · Surge Protection (ATOMBKA050D1BP) · EMI/EMC Filter + Surge Protection (ATOMBKA050D1BFP)
Compare all 49 Norsat ATOM 50W Ka-Band BUC models
Specifications
| Part number | ATOMBKA050D1BF |
|---|---|
| Series | Norsat ATOM 50W Ka-Band BUC |
| Frequency plan 1 | IF 950–1950 MHz → LO 28.05 GHz → RF 29.00–30.00 GHz |
| Frequency plan 2 | IF 950–1950 MHz → LO 29.05 GHz → RF 30.00–31.00 GHz |
| Cooling + M&C | Internal Fan + RS-485 & Ethernet |
| Add-ons | EMI/EMC Filter |
| Band type | D: Dual Band |
| Output power rated | 50W |
| Gain flatness (40MHz) | ≤ 1.0 dB p-p |
| Gain Flatness (over full band) | ≤ 4.0 dB p-p |
| Gain Flatness (over temperature) | ≤ 3.0 dB p-p |
| Input VSWR | 2.5 : 1 max. |
| Linear Gain | 60 dB typ., 55 dB min., 65 dB max. |
| Linear power plin | 44 dBm min. |
| Noise power density | -65 dBm/Hz in Tx, -156 dBm/Hz in Rx |
| Output power psat | 47 dBm min. |
| Output spurious in band | ≤ -55 dBc |
| Output spurious out of band P1dB | ≤ -60 dBc |
| Output VSWR | 1.9 : 1 max. |
| Phase noise 0.1kHz offset (max.) | -62 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 1 kHz (max.) | -76 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 10 kHz (max.) | -86 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 100 kHz (max.) | -96 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 1000 kHz (max.) | -102 dBc/Hz |
| Maximum current 20 VDC | 29.0A max. |
| Power connector | MIL-26482 Series 1 receptacle, Shell Size 12, 4 Pins, 58–533723–04P |
| Power consumption psat | 580 W max. |
| Power requirements | +20 to +56 VDC |
| RF output connector | WR-28 waveguide grooved |
| Mute control | Fully configurable, (mute enable: high: 3.0–5.0 V or low: 0.0–0.8 V, mute default: enabled or disabled) |
| M and c connector | MIL-26482 Series 1 receptacle, Shell Size 12, 10 Pins, 58–533723–10P |
| M and c interface | RS-485 & Ethernet |
| Humidity | 100% condensing |
| IP rating | IP 65 |
| Temperature, operational | -40 to +60 °C |
| Temperature, storage | -54 to +71 °C |
| Thermal shutdown temperature | 90 °C (Accuracy ± 3 °C) |
| Cooling | 1: Internal Fan |
| Enclosed accessories | Screws, Gasket, M&C Connector, Power Connector |
| Product weight | 3.2 kg |
| Optional configuration add ons | F: EMI/EMC Filter |
| Optional m and c cable 10m | CABLEM+C-AT10 |
| Optional power supply | PS600-AT1-(NA/UK/EU/IEC/CN/AU) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 300 × 140 × 120 mm |
Compliance and export
| Country of origin | Canada |
|---|---|
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HS code | 8517690000 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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