Xicom XTD-400DBL C/Ku Dual-Band TWTA (Antenna Mount)

02/08/2010
The Xicom XTD-400DBL series are compact selfcontained antenna mountable power amplifiers designed for low cost installation and long life.

The XTD-400DBL series design eliminates the need for an amplifier shelter as well as a long waveguide run between the amplifier and the antenna feed horn; for example, an antenna mounted 350 Watt amplifier with its shorter waveguide run will often deliver EIRP comparable to a 600 Watt rack mounted HPA. RF filters, cooling, and monitoring & control systems are all selfcontained within the HPA. These features provide high reliability, low maintenance costs, and low replacement costs.

The XTD-400DBL series incorporates high efficiency, dualstage collector TWTs. Some of the benefits of this type of TWT are: reduced prime power consumption, lower internal operating temperatures, and reliability enhancement. These benefits are obtained for both the linear and saturated modes of operation. One of the features of the XTD-400DBL series is incorporation of power factor correction circuitry that minimizes line current distortion and reduces the required voltamps. The combination of power factor correction and high efficiency TWTs reduces input VoltAmps by 45% when compared to equivalent amplifiers. A high frequency resonant conversion power supply is used that accepts a wide range of prime power (100 to 260 VAC). The automatic features of the power supply include quick recovery from prime power outages and multiple helix fault resets (three fault cycles).

A complete monitoring & control system is built into the unit. Ten status and fault monitors are provided for external monitoring.

The XTD-400DBL series can be configured for single thread, redundant, phase combined, or linearized operation.

A remote external controller is available to operate the HPA from a user selected location. Mounting brackets can be supplied to mount the HPA to most popular antennas.

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Xicom XTRD-270DBS 270W DBS-Band TWTA (Rack Mount)

02/05/2010
The Xicom XTRD-270DBS is a highly efficient rack mountable traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) designed for fixed and mobile uplink applications.

The unit includes RF gain control, a solid-state pre-amplifier, RF filters, cooling, and monitor and control (M&C) systems.

Rack space is conserved because the amplifier occupies only 3 rack units (5¼ inches) of a standard 19 inch rack cabinet. Nominal weight is 50 pounds.

The unit features a menu driven front panel display and RS-232/422/485 serial port interfaces for complete computer control. RF, traveling wave tube, and default parameters are easily monitored on the four line front panel display.

Gain control is provided via the front panel or through the serial interface.

The XTRD-270DBS incorporates high efficiency, dual stage collector TWTs. Reliability is enhanced because both prime power consumption and internal operating temperatures are reduced for both the linear and saturated modes of operation.

The XTRD-270DBS incorporates power factor correction circuitry, which minimizes line current distortion and reduces the required Volt-Amps input.

The automatic features of the high frequency resonant conversion power supply include quick recovery from prime power outages and multiple helix fault resets (three fault cycles.)

Depending upon user requirements, this high power amplifier can be configured for either single thread, redundant, or phase combined system operation.

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Comtech EF Data CDM-750 High-Speed Trunking Modem

02/04/2010
The Comtech EF Data CDM-750 Advanced High-Speed Trunking Modem was designed to be the most efficient, highest throughput, point-to-point trunking modem available.

The CDM-750 accommodates the most demanding Internet Service Provider (ISP) and telco backhaul links by offering users the most advanced combination of space segment saving capabilities while minimizing the need for unnecessary overhead. With the ability to process packets at line speed, the CDM-750 will not throttle throughput due to processing limitations.

Beginning with the most efficient coding and modulation available, the CDM-750 leverages the DVB-S2 EN 302 307 LDPC/BCH standard to provide the best possible combination of coding and foreword error correction ensuring that the maximum amount of satellite traffic is transported for a given signal to noise capacity.

Implementing Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) operation (in packet-based applications) allows link margin to be converted to user capacity during non-faded conditions by taking advantage of the actual signal to noise ratio rather than calculated worst case signal to noise. This technology transforms link margin, implementation margin and margin for antenna pointing directly to improved throughput.

By using the best encapsulation methods, the CDM-750 further increases throughput by using minimal overhead. In G.703 synchronous mode, users can implement monitor and control over the satellite with no additional overhead. When using Ethernet bridge mode, less than 1% overhead is used for encapsulation.

Additionally, the CDM-750 leverages Comtech EF Data’s powerful DoubleTalk® Carrier-in-Carrier® “Adaptive Cancellation” technology. With the ability to overlay TX and RX carriers, Carrier-in-Carrier enables the operator to establish the perfect balance between bandwidth and power, enabling the best possible use of the satellite resource and reducing operating expenses (OPEX).

These technologies alone offer enormous savings to the ISP and telco operator. When used in combination, however, the savings are astronomical.

The innovative high-performance architecture of the CDM-750 allows efficient networking and transport over satellite links while supporting a wide range of applications and network topologies.

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Xicom XTRS-400X-B1 X-Band SSPA with Block Upconverter

02/03/2010
The Xicom XTRS-400X-B1 is a highly efficient rackmountable solid state power amplifier (SSPA) designed for fixed and mobile uplink applications.

RF filters, isolators, cooling, and monitor and control (M&C) systems are all self-contained within the package.

Rack space is conserved because the amplifiers occupy only 7 rack units (12.25 inches) of a standard 19 inch rack cabinet. Nominal weight is 140 pounds.

The unit features a menu driven front panel display, RS-232/422/485 serial port and Ethernet interfaces for complete computer control. Forward power, reverse power and temperature, and default parameters are easily monitored on the four line front panel display.

Gain control is provided via the front panel or through the remote interfaces.

A high frequency resonant conversion power supply is used that accepts a wide range of prime power (90 to 264 VAC). Power factor correction circuitry is also included which minimizes line current distortion and reduces the required Volt- Amps input.

The amplifier includes an integrated L-Band Block Upconverter that interfaces to standard modems operating in the 950-1450 MHz range. The L-Band transmit signal and 10 MHz reference are brought to the unit over a single coaxial line.

Depending upon user requirements, this high power amplifier can be configured for single thread, redundant, or phase combined configurations.

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Xicom XTS-40X-B1 40W X-Band Block Upconverter (BUC)

02/02/2010
The Xicom XTS-40X-B1 High Power Solid State Block Upconverters (BUC) are a series of compact fully integrated antenna mount units designed for low cost operation and longevity.

The L-Band input interfaces to standard modems operating in the 950 – 1450 MHz range.

Intended for outdoor operation, the XTS-40X-B1 eliminates the need for a separate shelter. The construction and light weight allows for direct mount to the antenna. This eliminates long waveguide runs and associated RF losses.

Forced air cooling is implemented in the package to allow reliable operation over extended temperature ranges. The monitor and control (M&C) interface provides a component system status.

The block upconverter operates from an external, weatherized power supply which provides the system DC sources.

The L-Band transmit signal and 10 MHz reference frequency are brought to the unit over a single coaxial line.

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Xicom XTRS-100X X-Band SSPA (Rack Mount)

01/29/2010
The Xicom XTRS-100X 100W X-Band SSPA is a highly efficient rackmountable solid state power amplifier designed for fixed and mobile uplink applications.

RF filters, isolators, cooling, and monitor and control (M&C) systems are all selfcontained within the package.

Rack space is conserved because the amplifiers occupy only 4 rack units (7 inches) of a standard 19 inch rack cabinet. Nominal weight is 65 pounds.

The unit features a menu driven front panel display, RS232/ 422/485 serial port and Ethernet interfaces for complete computer control. Forward power, reverse power and temperature, and default parameters are easily monitored on the four line front panel display.

Gain control is provided via the front panel or through the remote interfaces.

A high frequency resonant conversion power supply is used that accepts a wide range of prime power (90 to 264 VAC). Power factor correction circuitry is also included which minimizes line current distortion and reduces the required Volt-Amps input.

Depending upon user requirements, this high power amplifier can be configured for single thread, redundant, or phase combined configurations.

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Xicom XTD-750DBS1 DBS-Band TWTA (Antenna Mount)

01/28/2010
The Xicom XTD750DBS1 are compact self-contained, antenna mountable power amplifiers designed for low cost installation and long life.

The design eliminates the need for an amplifier shelter as well as a long waveguide run between the amplifier and the antenna feed horn. RF harmonic filters, cooling, and monitoring & control systems are all selfcontained within the HPA. These features provide high reliability, low maintenance costs, and low replacement costs.

The amplifier incorporates high efficiency multistage collector TWTs. Some of the benefits of this type of TWT are: reduced prime power consumption, lower internal operating temperatures, and reliability enhancement. These benefits are obtained for both the linear and saturated modes of operation.

One of the features of the XTD750DBS1 is incorporation of power factor correction and reduces the required voltamps. The combination of power factor correction and high efficiency TWTs reduces input VoltAmps by 45% when compared to equivalent amplifiers. A high frequency resonant conversion power supply that is used accepts a wide range of prime power (180 to 260 VAC). The automatic features of the power supply include quick recovery from prime power outages and multiple helix fault resets (three fault cycles).

A complete serial monitoring and control system is built into the unit.

The XTD-750DBS1 may be configured for single thread, redundant or phasecombined operation. It can be configured to control one or two switches.

An optional linearizer is available to allow increased transmit power while meeting spectral regrowth requirements.

A remote external controller is available to operate the HPA from user selected location. Mounting brackets can be supplied to mount the HPA to most popular antennas.

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Xicom XTRD-2000X X-Band TWTA (Rack Mount)

01/27/2010
Xicom XTRD-2000X Digital Rack-mount Amplifiers are designed for fixed and mobile uplink applications and occupy only 11 rack units while providing RF output of 2000 Watts.

These high efficiency traveling wave tube amplifiers include RF gain control, a solid state pre-amplifier, RF filters, cooling, and monitor & control (M&C) systems. An integrated X-Band linearizer is available.

The dual-drawer amplifier conserves rack space and occupies only 19.25 inches (11 rack units) of a standard 19 inch rack cabinet. A complete 1:1 or 1:2 redundant TWTA system, including a redundant controller, can be mounted in a single rack.

The unit features a menu-driven front panel display and RS-232 & RS-422/RS-485 serial port interfaces for complete remote control.

Gain control is set by the front panel manual control or by computer commands sent via the remote interface(s).

The units incorporate high efficiency, multi-stage depressed collector TWTs. Reliability is enhanced because both prime power consumption and internal operating temperatures are reduced for the linear and saturated modes of operation.
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Xicom XTRD-750K Ku-Band TWTA (Rack Mount)

01/22/2010
The Xicom XTRD-750K is a highly efficient rack mountable traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) designed for test and measurement applications.

The unit includes RF gain control, a solid state pre-amplifier, cooling, and monitoring and control (M&C) system.

Rack space is conserved because the amplifier occupies only 4 rack units (7 inches) of a standard 19 inch rack cabinet. Nominal weight is 75 pounds.

The unit features a menu driven front panel display and RS-232/422/485 serial port interfaces for complete computer control.

RF, traveling wave tube, and default parameters are easily monitored on the 4-line front panel display.

Gain control is provided via the front panel or through the serial interface.

The XTRD-750K incorporates high efficiency, multi-stage collector TWTs. Reliability is enhanced because both prime power consumption and internal operating temperatures are reduced for both the linear and saturated modes of operation.

Power factor correction circuitry is also included which minimizes line current distortion and reduces the required Volt-Amps input.

The automatic features of the high frequency resonant conversion power supply include quick recovery from prime power outages and multiple helix fault resets (three fault cycles.)

Depending upon user requirements, the amplifier can be configured for either single thread or redundant system operation.

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Xicom XTRD-400C C-Band TWTA (Rackmount)

01/21/2010
The Xicom XTRD-400C is a highly efficient rack mountable traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) designed for fixed and mobile uplink applications.

The unit includes RF gain control, a solid state pre-amplifier, RF filters, cooling, and monitoring and control (M&C) systems.

Rack space is conserved because the amplifier occupies only 3 rack units (5¼ inches) of a standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Nominal weight is 56 pounds.
The unit features a menu driven front panel display and RS-232/422/485 serial port interfaces for complete computer control. RF, traveling wave tube, and default parameters are easily monitored on the four line front panel display.

Gain control is provided via the front panel or through the serial interface.

The XTRD-400C incorporates high efficiency, dual stage collector TWTs. Reliability is enhanced because both prime power consumption and internal operating temperatures are reduced for both the linear and saturated modes of operation.

Power factor correction circuitry is also included which minimizes line current distortion and reduces the required Volt- Amps input.

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