Norsat ATOMSKA050D1C ATOM 50W Ka-Band SSPA, 29.00–31.00 GHz, Fan-Cooled + RS-485 & RS-232
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Product details
The Norsat ATOMSKA050D1C is an ATOM 50W Ka-Band SSPA from Norsat's ATOM line. It amplifies the 29.00–30.00 GHz and 30.00–31.00 GHz transmit band to 50W rated output (47 dBm minimum Psat and 44 dBm minimum linear power).
This configuration: Cooling + M&C: Internal Fan + RS-485 & RS-232. It runs on +20 to +56 VDC, drawing 580W max at saturation.
Need a different configuration? The ATOM 50W Ka-Band SSPA Series comes in 48 part numbers. Compare them on the series page.
Other configurations
- Band: Military: 30.0–31.0 GHz (ATOMSKA050M1C) · Commercial: 29.0–30.0 GHz (ATOMSKA050C1C)
- Cooling + M&C: Internal Fan + RS-485 & Ethernet (ATOMSKA050D1B) · External Baseplate + RS-485 & Ethernet (ATOMSKA050D2B) · External Baseplate + RS-485 & RS-232 (ATOMSKA050D2C)
- Add-ons: EMI/EMC Filter (ATOMSKA050D1CF) · Surge Protection (ATOMSKA050D1CP) · EMI/EMC Filter + Surge Protection (ATOMSKA050D1CFP)
Compare all 48 Norsat ATOM 50W Ka-Band SSPA models
Specifications
| Part number | ATOMSKA050D1C |
|---|---|
| Series | Norsat ATOM 50W Ka-Band SSPA |
| Frequency range 1 | 29.00–30.00 GHz |
| Frequency range 2 | 950–1950 MHz → LO 29.05 GHz → IF 30.00–31.00 GHz |
| Cooling + M&C | Internal Fan + RS-485 & RS-232 |
| Add-ons | No Add-on |
| 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 power | via power connector |
| 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 | ≤ -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 & RS-232 |
| 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 | No Add-on |
| 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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