Block Converter
The term Block Converter applies to fixed conversion sub-systems usually used for frequency translation from (to) L-band to (from) SHF (C, X, Ku and DBS bands).
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Frequency Downconverter Specifications
| Model | Input band, GHz | Output band, MHz | LO, GHz | Gain, dB | Output 1dB compression | |
| BD50 | 3.625 to 4.200 | 950 to 1,525 | 5.150 | 25 | ›-5 | Spectrum invert |
| BD501 | 3.625 to 4.200 | 950 to 1,525 | 5.150 | 25 | ›-5 | Packaged in a 1U chassis, with own PSU and 10MHz reference |
| BD51 | 3.4 to 4.200 | 950 to 1,750 | 5.150 | 25 | ›-5 | Spectrum invert |
| BD511 | 3.4 to 4.200 | 950 to 1,750 | 5.150 | 25 | ›-5 | Packaged in a 1U chassis, with own PSU and 10MHz reference |
| BD65 | 7.25 to 7.75 | 950 to 1,450 | 6.300 | 25 | ›-5 | |
| BD651 | 7.25 to 7.75 | 950 to 1,450 | 6.300 | 25 | ›-5 | Packaged in a 1U chassis, with own PSU and 10MHz reference |
| BD66 | 7.25 to 7.75 | 950 to 1,450 | 8.700 | 25 | ›-5 | Spectrum invert |
| BD661 | 7.25 to 7.75 | 950 to 1,450 | 8.700 | 25 | ›-5 | Packaged in a 1U chassis, with own PSU and 10MHz reference |
| BD70 | 10.95 to 11.7 | 950 to 1,700 | 10.00 | 25 | ›-5 | |
| BD701 | 10.95 to 11.7 | 950 to 1,700 | 10.00 | 25 | ›-5 | Packaged in a 1U chassis, with own PSU and 10MHz reference |
| BD702 | 11.45 to 11.95 | 950 to 1,450 | 10.50 | 25 | ›-5 | Packaged in a 1U chassis, with own PSU and 10MHz reference |
| BD71 | 11.70 to 12.25 | 950 to 1,500 | 10.75 | 25 | ›-5 | |
| BD711 | 11.70 to 12.25 | 950 to 1,500 | 10.75 | 25 | ›-5 | Packaged in a 1U chassis, with own PSU and 10MHz reference |
| BD72 | 12.25 to 12.75 | 950 to 1,450 | 11.30 | 25 | ›-5 | |
| BD721 | 12.25 to 12.75 | 950 to 1,450 | 11.30 | 25 | ›-5 | Packaged in a 1U chassis, with own PSU and 10MHz reference |
| BD731 | 10.70 to 11.70 OR 11.70 to 12.75 | 950 to 2,050 OR 950 to 2,100 | 9.75 OR 10.75 | 25dB | ›-5dBm | Two high stability BDCs in a single chassis. |
| BD732 | 10.70 to 11.70 AND 11.70 to 12.75 | 950 to 2,050 AND 950 to 2,100 | 9.75 AND 10.75 | 25dB | ›-5dBm | Two high stability BDCs in a single chassis. |
- Most Block Downconverters available in 1U 19" chassis, with or without independent PSU, with or without independent 10MHz reference. Also available in Polycarbonate IP65 box, compact Aluminium box, or heavy Aluminium ruggedised military type IP67 box.
- Block Downconverters are also available in multiple packages, in 1U 19" chassis, with or without independent PSU, with internal or external frequency reference, also with redundant mains input.