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The FlexLink K7A represents a unique, innovative & clever L-Band Switch Matrix system, built into a 6RU/19″ rack mount chassis with only 500mm depth. It performs as a scalable distributive switch/routing platform allowing to switch/route any selected input to any or all outputs and can be assembled with various input/output configurations from 8:8 to 64:64 in one matrix chassis and to up to 256:256 (symmetrical & unsymmetrical) with additional matrix chassis and corresponding I/O switch-boards, while the modular concept also allows other input/output configurations (increments of 8).
The FlexLink K7A is future proof coming with widened bandwidth of 850 – 2450MHz supporting the extended L-Band (850 – 2450MHz) frequency range making it a perfect solution also for KA-Band and HTS applications.
Features & Benefits:
Extended L-Band frequency 850 – 2450MHz ready for KA-Band and HTS applications
Up to 64:64 inputs/outputs within one chassis, expansion e.g. to 256:256 possible (symmetrical/unsymmetrical)
Easy expandable via integrated cascade ports
Coax inputs & outputs 50/75Ohm SMA(f), F(f) or BNC(f) or optical inputs (mixed input & output configuration)
10MHz reference signal port (rear side)
Hot-swappable Controller Card and Matrix Switch-Boards (Input, Output and Center Switch-Boards)
10.4″ front-side touchscreen LC-Display for local configuration
1:1 redundant dual power supply (hot-swappable)
RF Specifications | |
Frequency Range: | 850 – 2450MHz (extended L-Band) |
Frequency Response: |
± 2dB typ. ±3dB max. (@ L-Band) ± 3dB typ. ±4dB max. (@ Extended L-Band), ± 0,25dB max. (@ 40MHz window) |
Group Delay Variation (850-2450 MHz): | ±2 ns max. |
Group Delay Variation (Any width of 36 MHz): | ±0.5 ns max. |
Noise Figure: | <12dB |
Input/Output Return Loss: | 14dB min., 16dB typ |
Isolation: | ≥60dB typ. (In/Out, In/In, Out/Out) |
Return Loss: | 14dB min. |
Operational Input Power: | -70dBm to -10dBm nominal, 0dBm max. (Recommended) |
RF Input Power: | +6dBm max. (damage level, depends on gain setting) |
RF Output Power: | +10dBm max. (damage level, depends on gain setting) |
IMA3 @ -10dBm: | <60dBc |
P1dB: | +8.5dBm |
SFDR: | < -70dBm |
OPTIONS: | |
Type | Description |
FlexLink K7A LNB-supply/10MHz | Switchable 13/15/18VDC, 22kHz tone (@any input) and 10MHz external reference signal port (rear side 50Ohm SMA) |
FlexLink K7A SQA Option | Spectrum Analyzer RF 800 - 2450MHz, allows monitoring of any input & output of the Matrix |
The FlexLink K7A represents a unique, innovative & clever L-Band Switch Matrix system, built into a 6RU/19″ rack mount chassis with only 500mm depth. It performs as a scalable distributive switch/routing platform allowing to switch/route any selected input to any or all outputs and can be assembled with various input/output configurations from 8:8 to 64:64 in one matrix chassis and to up to 256:256 (symmetrical & unsymmetrical) with additional matrix chassis and corresponding I/O switch-boards, while the modular concept also allows other input/output configurations (increments of 8).
The FlexLink K7A is future proof coming with widened bandwidth of 850 – 2450MHz supporting the extended L-Band (850 – 2450MHz) frequency range making it a perfect solution also for KA-Band and HTS applications.
Features & Benefits:
Extended L-Band frequency 850 – 2450MHz ready for KA-Band and HTS applications
Up to 64:64 inputs/outputs within one chassis, expansion e.g. to 256:256 possible (symmetrical/unsymmetrical)
Easy expandable via integrated cascade ports
Coax inputs & outputs 50/75Ohm SMA(f), F(f) or BNC(f) or optical inputs (mixed input & output configuration)
10MHz reference signal port (rear side)
Hot-swappable Controller Card and Matrix Switch-Boards (Input, Output and Center Switch-Boards)
10.4″ front-side touchscreen LC-Display for local configuration
1:1 redundant dual power supply (hot-swappable)
RF Specifications | |
Frequency Range: | 850 – 2450MHz (extended L-Band) |
Frequency Response: |
± 2dB typ. ±3dB max. (@ L-Band) ± 3dB typ. ±4dB max. (@ Extended L-Band), ± 0,25dB max. (@ 40MHz window) |
Group Delay Variation (850-2450 MHz): | ±2 ns max. |
Group Delay Variation (Any width of 36 MHz): | ±0.5 ns max. |
Noise Figure: | <12dB |
Input/Output Return Loss: | 14dB min., 16dB typ |
Isolation: | ≥60dB typ. (In/Out, In/In, Out/Out) |
Return Loss: | 14dB min. |
Operational Input Power: | -70dBm to -10dBm nominal, 0dBm max. (Recommended) |
RF Input Power: | +6dBm max. (damage level, depends on gain setting) |
RF Output Power: | +10dBm max. (damage level, depends on gain setting) |
IMA3 @ -10dBm: | <60dBc |
P1dB: | +8.5dBm |
SFDR: | < -70dBm |
OPTIONS: | |
Type | Description |
FlexLink K7A LNB-supply/10MHz | Switchable 13/15/18VDC, 22kHz tone (@any input) and 10MHz external reference signal port (rear side 50Ohm SMA) |
FlexLink K7A SQA Option | Spectrum Analyzer RF 800 - 2450MHz, allows monitoring of any input & output of the Matrix |