8W 12W 16W Ku-Band Fanless Matchbox BUC

MFB-KUS008/012/016 / MFB-KUE008/012/016

Field-Proven Performance
Wavestream’s Ku-band Matchbox Block Upconverter (BUC) provides
higher performance and greater efficiency in a compact, lightweight,
fanless package. Available in three power levels, two frequency
bands and three prime DC power levels, the Ku-band Matchbox
BUC is designed to meet the most challenging outdoor SATCOM
environments, including silent flyaway and install and forget VSAT
terminals. Also provided are forward power monitoring, serial RS-485
interface and 20 dB of step attenuation.

Features
• Lightweight 9 lb Fanless Package
• Industry-leading Efficiency with 130W Power Draw at 16W
• Flexible, Modular Feed-Mount Design
• Standard and Extended L-Band Inputs Available
Benefits
• Holds Specs Over Temperature and Frequency • Higher output power with less energy
usage

Wavestream Advantages • Compact product footprint to meet critical

space and weight limitations
What sets Wavestream products apart from traditional amplifier
solutions is the innovative Spatial advantEdge™ technology. This • Proven reliability and efficiency
unique patented technology allows generation of higher output power
• Reduced lifecycle maintenance costs
in lighter, more compact product packages that use less energy and
are more reliable. Wavestream’s powerful solutions are designed to
replace aging, less efficient amplifiers, helping system integrators get
the performance they need — while reducing energy and maintenance
costs over the lifecycle of the system.
Technical Specifications
RF Specifications 8W 12W 16W
Transmit Frequency
14.0 - 14.5 GHz 14.0 - 14.5 GHz 14.0 - 14.5 GHz
Standard
13.75 - 14.5 GHz 13.75 - 14.5 GHz 13.75 - 14.5 GHz
Extended Band Option
IF Frequency
950 - 1450 MHz 950 - 1450 MHz 950 - 1450 MHz
Standard
950 - 1700 MHz 950 - 1700 MHz 950 - 1700 MHz
Extended Band Option
Frequency Reference
0 dBm ± 5 dB 0 dBm ± 5 dB 0 dBm ± 5 dB
(10 MHz on IF)
Small Signal Gain 70 dB nominal 70 dB nominal 70 dB nominal
Gain Adjustment 20 dB, 2 dB steps nominal 20 dB, 2 dB steps nominal 20 dB, 2 dB steps nominal
Gain Variation 0.5 dB over 36 MHz 3 dB 0.5 dB over 36 MHz 3 dB 0.5 dB over 36 MHz 3 dB
(over frequency at fixed temperature) over 500 MHz over 500 MHz over 500 MHz
Gain Variation
3 dB p-p over operating 3 dB p-p over operating 3 dB p-p over operating
(over temperature at fixed
range range range
frequency)
Saturated Output Power 39.5 dBm (nominal) 41.3 dBm (nominal) 42.5 dBm (nominal)

P1dB Output Power * >39 dBm >40.8 dBm >42 dBm

Rated Output Power * 39 dBm 40.8 dBm 42 dBm

Intermodulation *
(Third order intermodulation prod- uct
relative to combined power of two -25 dBc -25 dBc -25 dBc
carriers at 3 dB total power back-off
from Rated Output Power)
Spectral Regrowth
(For QPSK at 1.5x and OQPSK at 1.0x
-30 dBc -30 dBc -30 dBc
symbol rate offset at 2 dB
back-off from Rated Output Power)
Phase Noise Meets IESS-308 Meets IESS-308 Meets IESS-308
AM/PM Conversion
(up to 2 dB below Rated Output 2 deg/dB 2 deg/dB 2 deg/dB
Power)
Noise Power Density - Transmit -70 dBW/4 kHz (maximum) -70 dBW/4 kHz (maximum) -70 dBW/4 kHz (maximum)

Noise Power Density - Receive -150 dBW/4 kHz (maximum) sroloc yr

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Power
DC Power 24V, 28V, 48V 24V, 28V, 48V 24V, 28V, 48V
DC Power Draw (typical) (at Rated
80W 95W 130W
Output Power)
DC Power Draw
(at 3 dB Back-off from Rated Output 74W 85W 115W
Power)

*Guaranteed over temperature and frequency

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Technical Specifications
Interfaces 8W 12W 16W
IF Input Connector Type N Female Type N Female Type N Female

IF Input Impedance 50 ohms 50 ohms 50 ohms

IF Input VSWR 2:1 maximum 2:1 maximum 2:1 maximum

RF Output Connector WR-75 WR-75 WR-75

RF Output VSWR 1.25:1 maximum 1.25:1 maximum 1.25:1 maximum
DC Connector and Monitor &
32-Pin Military Circular 32-Pin Military Circular 32-Pin Military Circular
Control Connector
Serial RS-485 (SA-bus), Serial RS-485 (SA-bus), Serial RS-485 (SA-bus),
Monitor & Control Forward Power Monitor, Step Forward Power Monitor, Step Forward Power Monitor, Step
Attenuator Attenuator Attenuator
Summary Fault (RED), Summary Fault (RED), Summary Fault (RED),
LED Indicators
Loss of Lock (YEL) Loss of Lock (YEL) Loss of Lock (YEL)
Physical
Size 9.1”L x 5.4”W x 4.3”H 9.1”L x 5.4”W x 4.3”H 9.1”L x 5.4”W x 4.3”H

Weight 9.4lbs 9.4lbs 9.4lbs

Operating Temperature -40° C to +60° C -40° C to +60° C -40° C to +60° C
(Ambient Air) (requires open air flow) (requires open air flow) (requires open air flow)
Relative Humidity 100% Condensing
Designed to withstand 20G at 1 ms ½ sine wave non-operating conditions,
Shock & Vibration
and MIL-STD-810E, method 514-4 transportation vibration
Altitude 10,000 ft above sea level (operating)

Options
External AC/DC Converter, 90-264 VAC; DC Power - IFL Option
RS-232

Base Model Number

MFB-KUS008/012/016 MFB-KUE008/012/016

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2016-12-21

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document, including product and feature specifications, are subject to change without notice and shall not bind Gilat to a specific product or set of features related thereto.
DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.