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Comtech Puma 400W Ku-band GaN Solid-State Amplifier (SSPA) / Block Upconverter (BUC)

Comtech Puma 400W Ku-band GaN Solid-State Amplifier (SSPA) / Block Upconverter (BUC)
  • Powerful: 200W linear power;
  • Efficient: 1450W AC power draw at linear power;
  • Compact: 48 lbs in 8.0 x 14.0 x 19.0 inch package;
  • Rugged: -40C to +60C, MIL-STD-810 environment;
  • Flexible: Optional Bands: 12.75 to 13.25 GHz or 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
Product Code: Puma 400K

The most powerful, rugged Ku-band SSPA/Block Upconverter to provide 200W of linear power for 12.75 to 13.25 GHz or 13.75 to 14.5 GHz (satcom uplinks) High efficiency GaN solid-state design enables big power with high efficiency, while handling the toughest environments. If you need a sleek, powerful SSPA or BUC to speed up your transportable terminal – you need a Puma !

Frequency and Input Levels
RF Output Frequency
 (XTSLin-400KH-B1) 13.75 to 14.5 GHz)
 (XTSLin-400KL-B1) 12.75 to 13.25 GHz)
Input Level, No Damage+10 dBm max
IF/Ref Input Impedance50 ohms
 With optional BUC
IF Input Frequency
 950 to 1450 MHz or 950 to 1700 MHz
LO Reference FrequencyExternal 10 MHz
LO Reference Level+2 dBm ± 5 dB

Output RF Power and Linearity
Eq. Saturated Power, PSAT400W (56 dBm)
Maximum CW Power, PMAX300W (54.8 dBm)
Linear Power, PLIN(min)200W (53 dBm)
Linearity @ PLIN
Spectral Regrowth @ PLIN-26 dBc max
(QPSK, OQPSK @ 1SR offset)
w/optional linearizer-30 dBc
Intermodulation Products-25 dBc max
wrt sum of 2 equal carriers
AM to PM Conversion2.0°/dB max

GAIN
Small Signal (typical)70 dB
Gain Attenuation Range25 dB, 0.1 dB steps
Gain Variation (over 40 MHz)1.0 dB p-p max
Gain Variation (over full band)3.0 dB p-p max
Gain Slope (max)0.04 dB/MHz
Gain Stability, over 24 hours0.5 dB p-p max
Gain Variation over Temp4.0 dB p-p max

Noise and Spurious
Noise Power Transmit Band-75 dBW/4 kHz
Noise Power Receive Band-150 dBW/4 kHz
  (XTSLin-400KH-B1: 10.95 to 12.75 GHz)
  (XTSLin-400KL-B1: 10.95 to 12.25 GHz)
AC Line Spurious
 sum of all spurs-30 dBc
 single sideband sum-36 dBc
Harmonics-60 dBc
Output Spurious @ PLIN-60 dBc
 (excludes 1 MHz band)

Phase Noise with Optional BUC
Phase Noise (max)
 100 Hz-63 dBc/Hz
 1 kHz-73 dBc/Hz
 10 kHz-83 dBc/Hz
 100 kHz-93 dBc/Hz
 1 MHz-103 dBc/Hz
Reference Phase Noise (max)
 10 Hz-125 dBc/Hz
 100 Hz-155 dBc/Hz
 1 kMHz-165 dBc/Hz

Phase Linearity and VSWR
Transmit Phase Linearity up to PLIN
 over any 2 MHz±0.2 radian
 over any 36 MHz±0.4 radian
 over any 72 MHz±0.5 radian
 over any 90 MHz±0.6 radian
 over any 120 MHz±0.7 radian
Input VSWR1.5:1
Output VSWR1.3:1

Prime Power/Environment/Interfaces
90-264 VAC Prime Power1450 @ PLIN
Operating Temp Range-40° to +60°C
Non-Operating Temp Range-50° to +70°C
Altitude (max)12,000 ft. MSL
Humidity100% condensing
Shock/VibrationNormal transportation
M&C InterfaceEthernet/RS-422/RS-485 and Serial RS-232
(SNMP with v3 Option)

Weight and Dimensions
Weight48 lb (21.8 kg)
Dimensions8.0” x 14.0” x 19.0”
(20.3cm x 36.6cm x 48.3cm)