20W L-to-Ku Band Block Up Converter is based on GaN technology. Its high-efficiency solid-state design is ideal for portable and mobile applications.
GANSAT-20WKU
| RF Frequency | 13.75 – 14.50 GHz |
| Local Oscillator | 12.80 GHz |
| Output Power | 20W (+43 dBm) |
| IF Connector | N-type or F-type |
| Power Supply | +36V ~ +65V DC, 170W typ. |
| Output Interface | WR-75 G |
| Gain | 65 dB min, 68 dB nominal |
| IMD3 (Two Tones) | -26 dBc max. 2 signals 5 MHz apart at P-LINEAR |
| L.O. Leakage | -45 dBm max |
| Spurious | -50 dBc max |
| Spectral Regrowth | -30 dBc (QPSK at 1.5x and OQPSK at 1.0x symbol rate offset with 2dB back-off) |
| External Reference Requirement | Via IF cable — 10 MHz (sine-wave), -5 to +5 dBm @ input port |
| TX Gain Variation / Temperature Stability | ± 0.5 dB over 40 MHz / ± 1.8 dB over full band / ± 1.5 dB typ., ± 1.8 dB max. |
| Phase Noise | -55 dBc/Hz @ 10 Hz · -65 @ 100 Hz · -75 @ 1 kHz · -85 @ 10 kHz · -95 @ 100 kHz · -115 @ 1 MHz |
| Noise Power Density TX / RX | -80 dBm/Hz (max) / -125 dBm/Hz (max) |
| Noise Figure | 15 dB max |
| Input / Output V.S.W.R. | 2:1 max |
| Mute | SSPA Shutdown on L.O. Unlock |
| Operating / Storage Temperature | -40°C to +55°C / -55°C to +85°C |
| Dimensions | 220 (L) × 170 (W) × 160 (H) mm — 8.65" × 5.9" × 6.3" |
| Weight | 4.7 kg (10.3 lbs) max |
GANSAT-20WEXTKU
| RF Frequency | 13.75 – 14.75 GHz |
| Local Oscillator | 12.80 GHz |
| Output Power | 20W (+43 dBm) |
| IF Connector | N-type or F-type |
| Power Supply | +36V ~ +65V DC, 170W typ. |
| Output Interface | WR-75 G |
| Gain | 65 dB min, 68 dB nominal |
| IMD3 (Two Tones) | -26 dBc max. 2 signals 5 MHz apart at P-LINEAR |
| L.O. Leakage | -45 dBm max |
| Spurious | -50 dBc max |
| Spectral Regrowth | -30 dBc (QPSK at 1.5x and OQPSK at 1.0x symbol rate offset with 2dB back-off) |
| External Reference Requirement | Via IF cable — 10 MHz (sine-wave), -5 to +5 dBm @ input port |
| TX Gain Variation / Temperature Stability | ± 0.5 dB over 40 MHz / ± 1.8 dB over full band / ± 1.5 dB typ., ± 1.8 dB max. |
| Phase Noise | -55 dBc/Hz @ 10 Hz · -65 @ 100 Hz · -75 @ 1 kHz · -85 @ 10 kHz · -95 @ 100 kHz · -115 @ 1 MHz |
| Noise Power Density TX / RX | -80 dBm/Hz (max) / -125 dBm/Hz (max) |
| Noise Figure | 15 dB max |
| Input / Output V.S.W.R. | 2:1 max |
| Mute | SSPA Shutdown on L.O. Unlock |
| Operating / Storage Temperature | -40°C to +55°C / -55°C to +85°C |
| Dimensions | 220 (L) × 170 (W) × 160 (H) mm — 8.65" × 5.9" × 6.3" |
| Weight | 4.7 kg (10.3 lbs) max |
The GANSAT-20WKU delivers 20W of Ku-Band RF power with GaN technology for the most demanding portable and mobile satellite uplink scenarios. At 4.7 kg with a wide-range DC input (36–65V), it operates from batteries or vehicle power — ideal for fly-away kits, SNG vehicles, and rapid deployment.
With low phase noise and IMD performance, the GANSAT-20WKU is well suited to commercial Ku-Band satellite uplink applications. Standard KU (13.75–14.50 GHz) and Extended KU (13.75–14.75 GHz) versions are available to match regional satellite access requirements.
A 20W Ku-Band BUC is used for portable and mobile satellite uplink applications including fly-away kits, SNG vehicles, mobile VSAT terminals, and disaster recovery communications. It converts L-Band IF to Ku-Band RF for transmission to geostationary satellite transponders.
The GANSAT-20WKU weighs only 4.7 kg and accepts a wide-range DC input (+36V ~ +65V), allowing it to run from vehicle batteries or portable power sources for rapid field deployment. GaN technology optimizes the balance between RF output power and portability in a compact enclosure.
The Standard KU version (GANSAT-20WKU) covers 13.75–14.50 GHz, while the Extended KU version (GANSAT-20WEXTKU) extends to 13.75–14.75 GHz. The Extended KU band supports additional transponder capacity used by some satellite operators for regional coverage.