Norsat International Inc.
Norsat MDKU040ANI-AN-CW MEDIAN 40W Ku-Band GaAs BUC (AC + INT Ref Standard Stability + Cyber Hardened)
The Standard Version MEDIAN BUCs offer higher gain to reduce the need for line amplifiers in long cable runs (IFL). In contrast, the WGS-Compatible Versions have lower gain to allow operation with IF signals driven up to 0 dBm.
Cyber-Hardened Intelligent BUCs are designed to enhance satellite ground terminal security for industries requiring optimized and flexible protection. These BUCs implement effective security management controls—including encrypted authentication, privacy, and access control—to ensure end-to-end message transmission. They help protect against session hijacking, password attacks, and eavesdropping.
| KEY SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Band | Ku-Band |
| Frequency Sense | Non-Inverting |
| Input Frequency Band 1 | 950 - 1450 MHz |
| Output Frequency Band 1 | 12.75 - 13.25 GHz |
| Output Power Rated | 40W |
| Reference Type | Internal Standard Stability |
| RF SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Attenuator Range | 30 dB variable in 0.1 dB steps |
| Gain Flatness (1Mhz) | 0.25 dB p-p |
| Gain Flatness (36Mhz) | 1 dB p-p Max |
| Gain Flatness (Over Full Band) | 3 dB p-p Max |
| Gain Variation Over Temperature (Open Loop) | 3 dB p-p Max |
| Gain Variation Over Temperature (Witg AGC) | 1 dB p-p max |
| Gain Version | WGS Compatibility Option |
| Harmonics | -50 dBc max. |
| IMD3 | -25 dBc max |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Input Power Detector Range | -35 to 0 dBm |
| Input VSWR | 1.5 : 1 |
| Level Stability With ALC | ± 0.5 dB |
| Output Noise Power Density Rx | -145 dBm/Hz |
| Output Noise Power Density Tx | -78 dBm/Hz |
| Output Power P1db | +46 dBm min |
| Output Spurious In Band | -65 dBc |
| Output Spurious Out Of Band | Complies with EN 301 428/430 & MIL-STD 188-164C |
| Output VSWR | 1.3 : 1 max |
| Phase Noise 0.01Khz Offset Max | -50 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise 0.1Khz Offset Max | -75 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise 100Khz Offset Max | -95 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise 1000Khz Offset Max | -110 dBc/Hz |
| Small Signal Gain | 66 dB min |
| ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Current Consumption | 420 VA |
| Output Power Detector Range | Rated power to -20 dB |
| Power Reading Accuracy | ± 1.0 dB max. |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC |
| Power Supply | AC Powered |
| INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| IF Connector | N |
| Output Connector | WR75 Cover with Groove |
| M AND C SPECIFICATIONS | |
| M And C Interface | Cyber Hardened |
| Option | Cyber Hardened |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Altitude | 10,000 ft (3,000 m) ASL |
| Humidity | 100% Condensing |
| IP Rating | IP 65+ |
| Temperature Operational | -40°C to +55°C |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Product Height | 155 mm |
| Product Length | 267 mm |
| Product Weight | 6.1 kg |
| Product Width | 152 mm |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
| Aluminium Content | 0 Kg |
| Aluminium Total Value | $ 0 |
| Country Of Origin | Made in United States of America |
| ECCN Number | EAR99 |
| Ex Works | Richmond, BC, Canada |
| Harmonized System Code | 8517620090 |
| Unit Package Dimensions | 432 mm x 254 mm x 254 mm |
| Unit Package Height | 254 mm |
| Unit Package Length | 432 mm |
| Unit Package Weight | 6.80 kg |
| Unit Package Width | 254 mm |
| Warranty | 3 years |
The Standard Version MEDIAN BUCs offer higher gain to reduce the need for line amplifiers in long cable runs (IFL). In contrast, the WGS-Compatible Versions have lower gain to allow operation with IF signals driven up to 0 dBm.
Cyber-Hardened Intelligent BUCs are designed to enhance satellite ground terminal security for industries requiring optimized and flexible protection. These BUCs implement effective security management controls—including encrypted authentication, privacy, and access control—to ensure end-to-end message transmission. They help protect against session hijacking, password attacks, and eavesdropping.
| KEY SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Band | Ku-Band |
| Frequency Sense | Non-Inverting |
| Input Frequency Band 1 | 950 - 1450 MHz |
| Output Frequency Band 1 | 12.75 - 13.25 GHz |
| Output Power Rated | 40W |
| Reference Type | Internal Standard Stability |
| RF SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Attenuator Range | 30 dB variable in 0.1 dB steps |
| Gain Flatness (1Mhz) | 0.25 dB p-p |
| Gain Flatness (36Mhz) | 1 dB p-p Max |
| Gain Flatness (Over Full Band) | 3 dB p-p Max |
| Gain Variation Over Temperature (Open Loop) | 3 dB p-p Max |
| Gain Variation Over Temperature (Witg AGC) | 1 dB p-p max |
| Gain Version | WGS Compatibility Option |
| Harmonics | -50 dBc max. |
| IMD3 | -25 dBc max |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Input Power Detector Range | -35 to 0 dBm |
| Input VSWR | 1.5 : 1 |
| Level Stability With ALC | ± 0.5 dB |
| Output Noise Power Density Rx | -145 dBm/Hz |
| Output Noise Power Density Tx | -78 dBm/Hz |
| Output Power P1db | +46 dBm min |
| Output Spurious In Band | -65 dBc |
| Output Spurious Out Of Band | Complies with EN 301 428/430 & MIL-STD 188-164C |
| Output VSWR | 1.3 : 1 max |
| Phase Noise 0.01Khz Offset Max | -50 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise 0.1Khz Offset Max | -75 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise 100Khz Offset Max | -95 dBc/Hz |
| Phase Noise 1000Khz Offset Max | -110 dBc/Hz |
| Small Signal Gain | 66 dB min |
| ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Current Consumption | 420 VA |
| Output Power Detector Range | Rated power to -20 dB |
| Power Reading Accuracy | ± 1.0 dB max. |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC |
| Power Supply | AC Powered |
| INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| IF Connector | N |
| Output Connector | WR75 Cover with Groove |
| M AND C SPECIFICATIONS | |
| M And C Interface | Cyber Hardened |
| Option | Cyber Hardened |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Altitude | 10,000 ft (3,000 m) ASL |
| Humidity | 100% Condensing |
| IP Rating | IP 65+ |
| Temperature Operational | -40°C to +55°C |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Product Height | 155 mm |
| Product Length | 267 mm |
| Product Weight | 6.1 kg |
| Product Width | 152 mm |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
| Aluminium Content | 0 Kg |
| Aluminium Total Value | $ 0 |
| Country Of Origin | Made in United States of America |
| ECCN Number | EAR99 |
| Ex Works | Richmond, BC, Canada |
| Harmonized System Code | 8517620090 |
| Unit Package Dimensions | 432 mm x 254 mm x 254 mm |
| Unit Package Height | 254 mm |
| Unit Package Length | 432 mm |
| Unit Package Weight | 6.80 kg |
| Unit Package Width | 254 mm |
| Warranty | 3 years |