The P7000 is a next generation fully synthesised combined L-Band up and down converter which provides a low-cost solution for systems requiring an IF interface at 70MHz±18MHz or 140MHz±36MHz.
For redundancy the P7000 uses a simple CANBUS® interface and has an integral redundancy controller for 1+1 & 2+1 operation (for use with external TR1000L/TR2000L switch units), for N+1 systems a separate stand-alone control and switch unit is provided (RCU1000 series).
Note: separate stand-alone control and switching units can also be provided for 1+1 & 2+1 systems, please consult the factory.
The P7000 series of converters are designed to meet the phase noise, spurious, level and frequency stability requirements of Intelsat IBS/ Eutelsat SMS specifications and is compliant with IESS308/ 309. The product is most suitable for both high and low rate data and both digital and analogue TV signals. The unit incorporates a graphics display module, membrane keyboard and features a clear and intuitive control and configuration menu fully utilising the unique graphics display.
Up Converter | |
IF Input | |
Frequency | 70 ±18MHz |
Option 1a; | 140 ±36MHz |
Connection | 50Ω, BNC (f) |
Option 3a; | 75Ω, BNC (f) |
L-band Output | |
Frequency | 950-1525MHz |
Option 5; | 950-1700MHz |
Option 5a; | 950-1750MHz |
Connection | 50Ω, N-type (f) |
Transfer Characteristics | |
Conversion gain | +20dB ±1dB |
Attenuation | 0 to 30dB, stepped 0.1dB |
1 dB GCP | Input -10dBm, output +10dBm |
Gain stability |
±0.5dB from 0 to 400C ±0.1dB per week (constant temp.) |
Gain flatness |
±1dB full band (±1.5dB for wideband options) ±0.5dB across any 36MHz in band |
Synth Resolution | 1Hz |
RF Performance | |
Phase noise |
-68dBc/Hz at 10Hz -80dBc/Hz at 100Hz -84dBc/Hz at 1kHz -86dBc/Hz at 10kHz -99dBc/Hz at 100kHz -110dBc/Hz at 1MHz |
Harmonics Spurious; |
Better than -50dBc |
In-band, non-carrier | <-65dBm (<-60dBm for wideband options) |
In-band, carrier | <-60dBc |
Group delay |
Linear; 0.025ns/MHz Ripple; 1ns p-p Parabolic; 0.015ns/MHz2 |
Noise figure | 20dB nominal at maximum gain |
Mute isolation | >80dB at minimum gain setting |
Down Converter | |
L-band Input | |
Frequency | 950 - 1750MHz |
Option 7; | 950 - 2150MHz |
Connection | 50Ω, N-type (f) |
IF Output | |
Frequency | 70 ±18MHz |
Option 1b; | 140 ±36MHz |
Connection | 50Ω, BNC (f) |
Option 3b; | 75Ω, BNC (f) |
Spectrum sense | Invert, switchable (from front panel) |
Transfer Characteristics | |
Conversion gain | +30dB ±1dB |
Attenuation | 0 to 30dB, stepped 0.1dB |
1 dB GCP | Input -10dBm, output +15dBm |
Gain stability |
±0.5dB from 0 to 400C, ±0.1dB per week (constant temp.) |
Gain flatness |
±0.5dB full band (± 1.5dB for wideband options) ±0.5dB across any 36MHz in band |
Synth Resolution | 1Hz |
RF Performance | |
Phase noise |
-65dBc/Hz at 10Hz -75dBc/Hz at 100Hz -83dBc/Hz at 1kHz -85dBc/Hz at 10kHz -100dBc/Hz at 100kHz -115dBc/Hz at 1MHz |
Harmonics | Better than -50dBc (at input -50dBm, gain 30dB) |
Spurious |
<-60dBm (in band, non-carrier related) <-60dBc (in band, carrier related) |
Group delay |
Linear; 0.025ns/MHz Ripple; 1ns p-p Parabolic; 0.015ns/MHz2 |
Noise figure | 20dB nominal at maximum gain |
Options | |
1a | 140MHz IF input |
1b | 140MHz IF output |
2 | Front panel with custom logo and colours |
3a | 75Ω IF input |
3b | 75Ω IF output |
4 | Lightweight Aluminium chassis |
5 | Wide band up converter output 950-1700MHz |
5a | Wide band up converter output 950-1750MHz |
7 | Wide band down converter input 950-2150MHz |
8 | High stability internal reference option |
9 | Ethernet interface with embedded web server & SNMP |
11f | IF monitor instead of standard L-Band monitor port |