Norsat ELMTBKU016-AF ELEMENT 16W Ku-Band MINIBUC, 12.75–13.25 GHz, F-Type In, 36–60 VDC MS
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Product details
The Norsat ELMTBKU016-AF is an ELEMENT 16W Ku-Band MINIBUC from Norsat's ELEMENT line. It upconverts an L-band IF of 950–1450 MHz to 12.75–13.25 GHz using a 11.80 GHz local oscillator, delivering 16W rated output (42 dBm minimum P1dB and 42.5 dBm minimum Psat).
This configuration: Input connector: F-type (75 Ω); Power + M&C: +36V to +60V DC MS Connector; Temperature range: Standard range. It runs on +36 to +60 VDC, drawing 185W max.
Need a different configuration? The ELEMENT 16W Ku-Band MINIBUC Series comes in 64 part numbers. Compare them on the series page.
Other configurations
- Band: S: 14.00–14.50 GHz (ELMTBKU016-SF) · E: 13.75–14.50 GHz (ELMTBKU016-EF) · D: 14.50–14.80 GHz (ELMTBKU016-DF)
- Input connector: Type-N (50 Ω) (ELMTBKU016-AN)
- Power + M&C: +36V to +60V DC MS Connector + Ethernet (ELMTBKU016-AF-E) · +36V to +60V DC MS Connector + RS-485 & RS-232 (ELMTBKU016-AF-M) · +36V to +60V DC via IFL (ELMTBKU016-AF-IFL)
- Temperature range: High-temperature range (ELMTBKU016T-AF)
Compare all 64 Norsat ELEMENT 16W Ku-Band MINIBUC models
Specifications
| Part number | ELMTBKU016-AF |
|---|---|
| Series | Norsat ELEMENT 16W Ku-Band MINIBUC |
| Frequency plan | IF 950–1450 MHz → LO 11.80 GHz → RF 12.75–13.25 GHz |
| Input connector | F-type (75 Ω) |
| Power + M&C | +36V to +60V DC MS Connector |
| Temperature range | Standard range |
| External reference | 10 MHz (sine-wave), - 5 to +5 dBm |
| Output power rated | 16W |
| Gain flatness (40MHz) | ≤ 1.5 dB p-p |
| Gain Flatness (over full band) | 4 dB |
| Gain Flatness (over temperature) | 4 dB |
| Input VSWR | 2.0 : 1 max. |
| Linear gain (typ.) | 68 dB |
| Output P1dB (min.) | 42 dBm min. |
| Output power psat | 42.5 dBm min. |
| Output spurious in band | ≤ -60 dBc |
| Output spurious out of band | ≤ -50 dBc |
| Output VSWR | 2.0 : 1 max. |
| Phase noise 0.1kHz offset (max.) | -65 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 1 kHz (max.) | -75 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 10 kHz (max.) | -85 dBc/Hz |
| Phase noise @ 100 kHz (max.) | -95 dBc/Hz |
| Input power | via MS Connector |
| Power consumption | 185W max. |
| Power requirements | +36 to +60 VDC |
| Humidity | 0–100% condensing |
| IP rating | IP 54 |
| Temperature, operational | -40 to +55 °C |
| Enclosed accessories | Screws, Gasket |
| Product weight | 2.37 kg |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 170 × 120 × 110 mm |
Compliance and export
| Country of origin | Republic of Korea |
|---|---|
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HS code | 8543700000 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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