Terrasat IBUC 2
Ku-Band Intelligent Block Upconverter
IBUC Advantages
Integrated BUC/SSPA for
higher performance and
reliability.
High linearity.
DC power can be supplied via
IFL coax or separate DC con-
nector for 4 W through 16 W
models.
All models available with
integral AC power supply or
separate DC power supply.
Internal 10MHz reference
option automatically switches
to internal reference when
The latest evolution of the IBUC has all of the
external reference is not
detected.
advanced features and reliability of the original IBUC in a new, more
Low phase noise better than
IESS308/309 requirements by compact package.
a minimum of 5 dB.
IBUC 2 offers significant benefits:
Embedded Web pages pro-
High performance in a compact, cost effective package
vide management for small
networks using any Web Simple design and installation
browser. Simplified 1+1 configuration
AGC or ALC circuits hold gain New interfaces connect you to extensive M&C facilities for network
or output level constant.
management or local access. This powerful M&C enables:
30 dB User-adjustable gain in Trouble-free commissioning with easy, point-and-click
0.1 dB steps preserves mo-
dem dynamic range.
installation/configuration
Continuous verification of performance with time-stamped
Advanced user interfaces:
alarm history
TCP/IP HTTP with embed- Simplified monitoring of terminal status
ded Web pages via RJ-45
connector.
The IBUC 2 comes with a complete set of diagnostic tools including:
SNMP 10 MHz input detector
TELNET through TCP/IP Input voltage and current monitoring
FSK through TX IFL cable Transmit L-band input level detector
RS232/485 serial port Transmit RF output level detector
Hand-held terminal User configurable thresholds and alarms
Unique to the IBUC are internal AGC and ALC functions that satisfy
demanding applications with stringent specifications.
Terrasat IBUC 2
Ku-Band Intelligent Block Upconverter
Frequency range RF IF SSB Phase Noise External reference IBUC
Band 1 Std Ku 14.00 to 14.50 GHz 950 to 1450 MHz 10 Hz -115 dBc/Hz -50 dBc/Hz
Band 2 Full Ku 13.75 to 14.50 GHz 950 to 1700 MHz
100 Hz -140 dBc/Hz -75 dBc/Hz
Band 3 Low Ku 12.75 to 13.25 GHz 950 to 1450 MHz
1 kHz -150 dBc/Hz -85 dBc/Hz
Input 10 kHz -155 dBc/Hz -90 dBc/Hz
VSWR / Impedance 1.5:1 max / 50 Ohm 100 kHz n/a -95 dBc/Hz
Input Connector Type N female (50 Ohm) 1 MHz n/a -110 dBc/Hz
Input Connector options Type F (75 Ohm), TNC (50 Ohm)
External Reference (multiplexed on TX IFL)
Input power detector -55 to –20 dBm
Frequency 10 MHz
Gain Level -12 to +5 dBm
Small Signal Gain (L-band to RF) with attenuator set to 0 dB Internal Reference - optional
4W 67 dB min
Local Oscillator Frequency
8W 70 dB min
12 W 72 dB min Sense Non-Inverting
16 W 73 dB min Band 1 13050 MHz
20 W 74 dB min
Band 2 12800 MHz
25 W 75 dB min
Band 3 11800 MHz
30 W 76 dB min
40 W 77 dB min IBUC Power Supply DC AC
Voltage 48 ± 11 VDC 100 to 240 VAC
Attenuator range 30 dB variable in 0.1 dB steps Option for 4 W, 8 W: 24 ± 4 VDC
Gain flatness Band 1 & 3 Band 2
DC via coax available on 4 W - 16 W
Full band 3 dB p-p max 4 dB p-p max
Power Consumption
36 MHz 1 dB p-p max 1 dB p-p max
1 MHz 0.25 dB p-p 0.25 dB p-p 4W 77 W 85 VA
Gain variation over temperature 8W 80 W 115 VA
Open loop 3 dB p-p max
12 W 125 W 158 VA
With AGC 1 dB p-p max
16 W 168 W 200 VA
RF Output 20 W 200 W 225 VA
Interface WR75 cover with groove 25 W 250 W 270 VA
VSWR 1.5:1 max 30 W 270 W 300 VA
Rated output power P1dB Plinear
40 W 380 W 420 VA
4W +36 dBm min 34.5 dBm
8W +39 dBm min 37.5 dBm Monitor and Control
12 W +40.8 dBm min 39.3 dBm Ethernet (HTTP, Telnet, SNMP) via RJ-45 connector,
16 W +42 dBm min 40.5 dBm RS232/485, Hand-held Terminal via MS-type connector,
20 W +43 dBm min 41.5 dBm
FSK multiplexed on TX IFL.
25 W +44 dBm min 42.5 dBm
30 W +44.8 dBm min 43.3 dBm Environmental
40 W +46 dBm min 44.5 dBm Operating temperature
Plinear is the maximum linear power as defined by MIL-STD-188-164B.
4W - 25W -40oC to +60oC
IMD3 (2 carriers, 3 dB TOBO) -25 dBc max
30W - 40W -40oC to +55oC
Level stability with ALC ±0.5 dB
Relative humidity 100% condensing
Output power detector range Rated power to –20 dB
Power reading accuracy ±1.0 dB max Altitude 10,000 ft., (3,000 m) ASL
Spurious In Band -65 dBc Mechanical DC powered AC powered
Out of Band Complies with EN 301 428/430 10.5 x 6 x 4.2 in.
4W-8W 10.5 x 6 x 3.8 in.
and MIL-STD 188-164B
9.3 lbs 10.5 lbs
Harmonics -50 dBc max 10.5 x 6 x 5.6 in.
12 W - 20 W 10.5 x 6 x 5.2 in.
Output Noise Power Density
w/fan 10.9 lbs 11.9 lbs
TX < -79 dBm/Hz
25 W - 40 W 10.5 x 6 x 5.7 in. 10.5 x 6 x 6.1 in.
RX < -145 dBm/Hz
w/fan 12.3 lbs 13.5 lbs
Specifications are subject to change without notice. IBUC 2 Ku-Band Data Sheet 9/29/14
