SUC-C Series Microwave Upconverter

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SUC-C Series Microwave Upconverter is a broadband frequency converter that is dedicated for satellite communication. It has a high performance, high reliability and an octave covered by RF signal. Its frequency step is precise and accurate to 1Hz with a variety of IF and signal bandwidth choices. SUC-C series is equipped with functions like self-testing and combination alarm which is suitable for long-time uninterrupted use, guaranteed safety and reliability.

SUC-C series microwave upconverter is mainly designed for satellite communication system, signal monitoring system, and electronic countermeasure system with an excellent phase noise, clutter suppression, and in-band flatness data. It is able to provide a transparent RF transmission channel to all videos or data communications. All programming commands can be set through a local panel or through network remotely. SUC-C series microwave upconverter has a standard 2U size.

Applications: T&M Systems / Satellite Communications / MIMO

Key Features

Octave RF coverage (S, C, X, Ku, and Ka)

2GHz or above instantaneous signal bandwidth

Amplitude equalization and group delay equalization

Variety of commonly used IF and bandwidth combinations

Excellent phase noise specification (40GHz): ≤-100dBc/Hz@10KHz

Internal and external reference switching

Remote programming

Self-testing and combination alarm

1. Output
Frequency Range	SUC0204C: 2GHz – 4GHz, SUC0408C: 4GHz – 8GHz, SUC0818C: 8GHz – 18GHz, SUC1826C: 18GHz – 26.5GHz, SUC2640C: 26.5GHz – 40GHz, SUC1840C: 18GHz – 40GHz
P-1 Output Power	SUC0204C/SUC0408C/SUC0818C/SUC1826C: ≥15dBm, SUC2640C/SUC1840C: ≥13dBm
Frequency Tuning Step Size	1Hz
IM3 Output	≤-36dBc (△5MHz, Maximum Gain, Power Output: 2*0dBm)
Output VSWR	SUC0204C/SUC0408C: ≤1.4, SUC0818C/SUC1826C/SUC2640C: ≤1.5, SUC1840C: ≤2.2
Output Impedance	50Ω
RF Signal Monitoring	-20dBc (typ.)

2. Input
Input Frequency	70±20MHz, 140±40MHz, 0.72±0.25GHz, 1.2±0.25GHz, 1.2±0.5GHz, 1.8±1GHz (select between single or multiple IF inputs)
Max. Power Input	+10dBm (Operating)
Input VSWR	≤1.4
Input Impedance	50Ω

3. Transfer
Gain	0-30dB (minimum signal power output -100dBm or below, ATT110 support）
Tuning Step Size	0.1dB
Gain Resolution	≤±1dB
Level Stability	≤±0.5dB/day at room temperature
Gain Flatness	≤±0.3dB/40MHz, ≤±0.5dB/80MHz, ≤±1dB/500MHz, ≤±1.5dB/1000MHz, ≤± 2dB/2000MHz, ≤±2dB/Full Band
Inband Frequency Clutter	≤-60dBc (0dBm output, excluding output harmonics)
Group Delay	Linear: ≤0.03ns/MHz, Parabola: ≤0.01ns/MHz², Jitter: ≤1ns
AM/PM Conversion	≤0.1º/dB (Maximum gain, 0dBm output)
Spectral Characteristics	Non-inverted
RF Shutdown Feature	≥ 80dB
Phase Noise	Check the detailed specifications in the datasheet

4. Reference
Internal Reference Frequency Stability	±2e-8 (0℃ to +50℃, after 30min power on)
Internal Reference Frequency Accuracy	0.05ppm
Internal Reference Power Output	5±2dBm, 50Ω, 10MHz, Sine wave
External Reference Power Input	5±2dBm, 50Ω, 10MHz, Sine wave
Reference Phase Noise	≤-125dBc/Hz@10Hz, ≤-140dBc/Hz@100Hz, ≤-150dBc/Hz@1kHz, ≤-155dBc/Hz@10kHz, ≤-155dBc/Hz@100kHz

5. General
RF Output Port	2.92mm-K
IF Input Port	SMA-K
External Reference Input Port	BNC female
Internal Reference Output Port	BNC female
Control Interface	RJ-45 (TCP/IP over Ethernet) / RS422
Dimension	483 × 90× 550 mm (2U)
Weight	15kg
	(Note: see more detail information in the ‘Resource’ – ‘Datasheet’)

Main Machine

Module No.	Item	Description
SUC0204C	Microwave Upconverter	RF output frequency range: 2 GHz to 4 GHz
SUC0408C	Microwave Upconverter	RF output frequency range: 4 GHz to 8 GHz
SUC0818C	Microwave Upconverter	RF output frequency range: 8 GHz to 18 GHz
SUC1826C	Microwave Upconverter	RF output frequency range: 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
SUC2640C	Microwave Upconverter	RF output frequency range: 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz
SUC1840C	Microwave Upconverter	RF output frequency range: 18 GHz to 40 GHz

Options

Module No.	Item	Description
SUC-MA	IF/BW IF/Bandwidth Option	IF input frequency range: 70±20 MHz
SUC-MB	IF/BW IF/Bandwidth Option	IF input frequency range: 140±40 MHz
SUC-MC	IF/BW IF/Bandwidth Option	IF input frequency range: 0.72±0.25 GHz
SUC-MD	IF/BW IF/Bandwidth Option	IF input frequency range: 1.2±0.25 GHz
SUC-ME	IF/BW IF/Bandwidth Option	IF input frequency range: 1.2±0.5 GHz
SUC-MF	IF/BW IF/Bandwidth Option	IF input frequency range: 1.8±1 GHz
SUC-ATT110	ATT110 Option	Minimum output of signal power down to -100dBm
SUC-ST	Self-Testing and Combination Alarm	Suitable for long-time uninterrupted use