

Norsats Block Downconverters (BDCs) provide high performance signal conversion for satellite communication.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS | |
Product Family | 1000 Series |
Band | X-Band |
# of onboard LOs | Single-band |
LO Stability | Phase Locked to External Reference |
Noise Figure | 13 dB |
Input Frequency - Band 1 | X-Band: 8.0 - 8.7 GHz |
Output Frequency 1 | L-Band: 950 - 1650 MHz |
RF SPECIFICATIONS | |
LO Frequency 1 | 7.05 GHz |
Phase Noise @ 1KHz offset | Depends on External Reference |
Phase Noise @ 10KHz offset | Depends on External Reference |
Phase Noise @ 100KHz offset | Depends on External Reference |
Conversion Gain | 30 dB typ., 28 dB min., 32 dB max. |
Gain Variation over operating band | ≤ 4 dB p-p |
Input VSWR | 2.2 : 1 |
Output VSWR | 2.2 : 1 |
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Power Requirements | 15 - 24 V |
Current Drain | 300 mA |
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS | |
RF Input Connector | N- 50 Ohm |
RF Output Connector | F-75 Ohm |
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Temperature - Operational | -40 to +60°C |
Temperature - Storage | -50 to +70°C |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 139 x 80 x 42 mm |
Weight | 600 g |
Norsats Block Downconverters (BDCs) provide high performance signal conversion for satellite communication.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS | |
Product Family | 1000 Series |
Band | X-Band |
# of onboard LOs | Single-band |
LO Stability | Phase Locked to External Reference |
Noise Figure | 13 dB |
Input Frequency - Band 1 | X-Band: 8.0 - 8.7 GHz |
Output Frequency 1 | L-Band: 950 - 1650 MHz |
RF SPECIFICATIONS | |
LO Frequency 1 | 7.05 GHz |
Phase Noise @ 1KHz offset | Depends on External Reference |
Phase Noise @ 10KHz offset | Depends on External Reference |
Phase Noise @ 100KHz offset | Depends on External Reference |
Conversion Gain | 30 dB typ., 28 dB min., 32 dB max. |
Gain Variation over operating band | ≤ 4 dB p-p |
Input VSWR | 2.2 : 1 |
Output VSWR | 2.2 : 1 |
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Power Requirements | 15 - 24 V |
Current Drain | 300 mA |
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS | |
RF Input Connector | N- 50 Ohm |
RF Output Connector | F-75 Ohm |
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Temperature - Operational | -40 to +60°C |
Temperature - Storage | -50 to +70°C |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 139 x 80 x 42 mm |
Weight | 600 g |