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Model 4500 L-Band to 70 MHz
Downconverter

Frequency Converters

Functional Description

The Model 4500 Downconverter is designed to down convert a 950-1525 MHz frequency band to a 52 to 88 MHz IF signal.

  • Full agility on 1 MHz steps across the full 575 MHz band
  • Switchable between Ku-band (non-inverted) and C-band (inverted)
  • Model 4500 Unit Specifications
    Input Frequency 950 to 1525 MHz
    Output Frequency 52 to 88 MHz
    Output Bandwidth 36 MHz
    Spectrum Inverted or non-inverted
    Frequency Tuning 1 MHz steps
    Input Impedance 75 ohm
    Output Impedance 50 ohm
    Input Level -40 to -75 dBm
    Output Level -15 to -45 dBm(Max. Gain)
    Gain Control > 25 db adjustment range
    Level stability ±1.5 dB typical, ±3.0 dB max
    (in any 36 MHz band)
    L.O. Reference 10 MHZ internal
    Frequency stability 1.0 ppm
    Phase Noise >75dB/Hz, 1 kHz from carrier
    Noise Figure <14dB
    Input Connector F - Female, 75 ohm
    Output Connector BNC - Female, 50 ohm
    Optional DC Power Contact factory for availability
    LNB Power +22 VDC, jumper in/out
    Prime Input Power 90 - 260 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz
    Auto-sensing, 45 Watts Max
    Dimensions 1 RU, 19" x 16" x 1.75"
    Alarm output Form-C relay
    Operating Temperature -10º to +50º C
     
    Monitor and Control:
    Connector DB-9, Female
    Interface RS-232 or RS-485 (4-wire)
    Address Selection Soft addressing, front panel selectable

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