Frequency Downconverter
Novella SatComs frequency downconverters are based on an L-band to VHF (70 or 140MHz) module built on a single PCB.
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Frequency Downconverter Specifications
| Model | Input band, GHz | Output, MHz | Step size, MHz | Gain, dB |
| D686 | 8.0 to 9.0 (*) | 720 ± 20 | 1 | 30 to 50 |
| D687 | 8.0 to 9.0 (*) | 720 ± 40 | 1 | 30 to 50 |
| D688 | 8.0 to 9.0 (*) | 720 ± 200 | 1 | 30 to 50 |
| D2586 | 25.0 to 26.0 (**) | 720 ± 20 | 1 | 30 to 50 |
| D2587 | 25.0 to 26.0 (**) | 720 ± 40 | 1 | 30 to 50 |
| D2588 | 25.0 to 26.0 (**) | 720 ± 200 | 1 | 30 to 50 |
- (*)Models may be supplied with input bandwidth restricted to any segment within 8 to 9GHz.
- (**)Other input bands available between 18 and 30GHz, up to 1GHz wide.
- All listed downconverters are usually mounted in 1U 400mm chassis.
- All listed models may be assembled in outdoor IP67 ruggedised cases. Add suffix M to designate these outdoor models.