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Norsat ATOM 16W Ku-Band SSPA

Norsat ATOMSKU016S2 ATOM 16W Ku-Band SSPA, 14.00–14.50 GHz, Baseplate-Cooled

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Product details

The Norsat ATOMSKU016S2 is an ATOM 16W Ku-Band SSPA from Norsat's ATOM line. It amplifies the 14.00–14.50 GHz transmit band to 16W rated output (42 dBm minimum P1dB and 43 dBm minimum Psat).

This configuration: Cooling: External Baseplate. It runs on +18 to +56 VDC, drawing 210W max at saturation.

Need a different configuration? The ATOM 16W Ku-Band SSPA Series comes in 16 part numbers. Compare them on the series page.

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Specifications

Part number ATOMSKU016S2
Series Norsat ATOM 16W Ku-Band SSPA
Frequency range 14.00–14.50 GHz
Cooling 2: External Baseplate
Add-ons No Add-on
Band type S: Standard
External reference 10 MHz (sine-wave), - 5 to +5 dBm
Output power rated 16W
Gain flatness (40MHz) ≤ 3.0 dB p-p
Gain Flatness (over full band) ≤ 8.0 dB p-p
Gain Flatness (over temperature) ≤ 3.0 dB p-p
Input power via power connector
Input VSWR 2.0 : 1 max.
Linear Gain ≥ 60 dB
Noise power density -65 dBm/Hz in T, -65 dBm/Hz in Tx
Output P1dB (min.) 42 dBm min.
Output power psat 43 dBm min.
Output spurious in band ≤ -60 dBc
Output spurious out of band ≤ -55 dBc
Output VSWR 2.0 : 1 max.
Phase noise @ 1000 kHz (max.) -102 dBc/Hz
Power connector MIL-26482 Series 1 receptacle, Shell Size 12, 4 Pins, 58–533723–04P
Power consumption psat 210 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 RS-485 & RS-232
Humidity 100% condensing
IP rating IP 65
Temperature, operational -40 to +60 °C
Temperature, storage -50 to +80 °C
Thermal shutdown temperature 90 °C (Accuracy ± 3 °C)
Enclosed accessories Screws, Gasket, M&C Connector, Power Connector
Product weight 2.4 kg
Optional configuration add ons No Add-on
Optional m and c cable 10m CABLEM+C-AT10
Optional power supply PS300-AT1-(NA/UK/EU/IEC/CN/AU)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 164 × 91 × 181 mm

Compliance and export

Country of origin Canada
ECCN EAR99
HS code 8517690000
Warranty 3 years

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