Norsat ATOMBKU080E1AFI ATOM 80W Ku-Band BUC, 13.75–14.50 GHz, Fan-Cooled + Addressable RS-485, EMI/EMC Filter & Internal Reference
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Product details
The Norsat ATOMBKU080E1AFI is an ATOM 80W Ku-Band BUC from Norsat's ATOM line. It upconverts an L-band IF of 950–1700 MHz to 13.75–14.50 GHz using a 12.80 GHz local oscillator, delivering 80W rated output (50 dBm minimum Psat).
This configuration: Cooling + M&C: Internal Fan + Addressable RS-485; Add-ons: EMI/EMC Filter & Internal Reference. It runs on +18 to +56 VDC, drawing 610W max at saturation.
Need a different configuration? The ATOM 80W Ku-Band BUC Series comes in 32 part numbers. Compare them on the series page.
Other configurations
- Band: Standard: 14.0–14.5 GHz (ATOMBKU080S1AFI)
- Cooling + M&C: Internal Fan + RS-485 & Ethernet (ATOMBKU080E1BFI) · External Baseplate + Addressable RS-485 (ATOMBKU080E2AFI) · External Baseplate + RS-485 & Ethernet (ATOMBKU080E2BFI)
- Add-ons: No Add-On (ATOMBKU080E1A) · EMI/EMC Filter (ATOMBKU080E1AF) · Internal Reference (ATOMBKU080E1AI)
Compare all 32 Norsat ATOM 80W Ku-Band BUC models
Specifications
| Part number | ATOMBKU080E1AFI |
|---|---|
| Series | Norsat ATOM 80W Ku-Band BUC |
| Frequency plan | IF 950–1700 MHz → LO 12.80 GHz → RF 13.75–14.50 GHz |
| Cooling + M&C | Internal Fan + Addressable RS-485 |
| Add-ons | EMI/EMC Filter & Internal Reference |
| Band type | E: Extended |
| External reference | 10 MHz (sine-wave), - 5 to +5 dBm |
| Output power rated | 80W |
| Gain flatness (40MHz) | ≤ 1.5 dB p-p |
| Gain Flatness (over full band) | ≤ 6.0 dB p-p |
| Gain Flatness (over temperature) | ≤ 3.0 dB p-p |
| Input VSWR | 2.0 : 1 max. |
| Linear Gain | ≥ 60 dB |
| Noise power density | -65 dBm/Hz in Tx, -65 dBm/Hz in Rx |
| Output power psat | 50 dBm min. |
| Output spurious in band | ≤ -55 dBc |
| Output spurious out of band P1dB | ≤ -55 dBc |
| Output VSWR | 2.0 : 1 max. |
| Phase noise @ 1 kHz (max.) | -72 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 10 kHz (max.) | -82 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 100 kHz (max.) | -92 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 1000 kHz (max.) | -102 dBc/Hz |
| Power connector | MIL-26482 Series 1 receptacle, Shell Size 22, 4 Pins, ACS06E22–22P-472 |
| Power consumption psat | 610 W max. |
| Power requirements | +18 to +56 VDC |
| RF output connector | WR-75 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 | Addressable RS-485 |
| Humidity | 100% condensing |
| IP rating | IP 65 |
| Temperature, operational | -40 to +60 °C |
| Temperature, storage | -50 to +80 °C |
| Cooling | 1: Internal Fan |
| Enclosed accessories | Screws, Gasket, M&C Connector, Power Connector |
| Product weight | 6.5 kg |
| Configuration add ons | FI: EMI/EMC Filter & Internal Reference |
| Optional m and c cable 10m | CABLEM+C-AT10 |
| Optional power supply | PS600-AT2-(NA/UK/EU/IEC/CN/AU) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 295 × 135 × 164 mm |
Compliance and export
| Country of origin | Canada |
|---|---|
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HS code | 8517690000 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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