SPKM, SPKO14xxxR Ku-Band Solid-State Power Amplifiers

Using technology developed

F EAT URES :
for ModuMAX™ amplifiers, • 50, 70, or 100 W saturated output power
• Digital gain adjustment (20 dB range)
these rack-mount SSPAs offer • Forward and reflected power monitoring
output powers of 50, 70 or 100 • Microprocessor based monitor and control
• Serial interface (RS-232/-422/-485) standard
watts accross the standard • 10 Base-T network interface (SNMP, HTTP)
14.00-14.50 GHz or extended • RF input and output sample port
• Integral 1:1 redundancy control
13.75-14.50 GHz satellite
APPLIC AT IO NS :
uplink bands • Single-thread SSPA
The SSPAs incorporate a modular architecture • Redundant systems (1:1, 1:2)
that includes the RF modules, power supplies, • Fixed installations
logic, fans, and front panel assembly. The • Mobile terminals
amplifiers are designed for reliable service in • Satellite News Gathering (SNG)
fixed and mobile applications.
ACC ES S O RIES :
• RCP-2001 remote panel

Block Diagram

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SPKM, SPKO14xxxR Specifications
Parameter Notes
Specification
Band “M” 14.00 to 14.50 GHz
Frequency Range
Band “O” 13.75 to 14.50 GHz
Gain, at Maximum Setting 70 dB min., Standard
Gain Adjustment Range Digital 20 dB min. in 0.1 dB steps
Gain Flatness ±0.75 dB over the full band; ±0.3 dB over any 40 MHz
50 W +47 dBm typ. (50 W)
Saturated Power Output 70 W +48.5 dBm typ. (70 W)
100 W +50 dBm typ. (100 W)
50 W +46 dBm min. (40 W)
Power Output at 1dB 70 W +47.5 dBm min. (56 W)
compression (P1 dB) 100 W +49.0 dBm min. (80 W)
-25 dBc max.,-30 dBc typical at 3 dB total backoff from 1dB compression
Two Tone Intermodulation
point
Linear 0.03 ns/MHz
Group Delay Parabolic 0.003 ns/MHz2
Ripple 1.0 ns peak to peak
AM/PM Conversion 2.5°/dB typical, 3.5°/dB max. at (P1 dB)
Noise Figure 8 dB typical at maximum gain
Input 1.25:1 typical, 1.30:1 max.
VSWR
Output 1.20:1 typical, 1.30:1 max.
Input -10 dB typical
Front Panel Sample Ports
Output -40 dB typical
RF Input Type N Female
RF Output WR75G Waveguide
Sample Ports Type N Female
Serial I/O 9-pos D-sub Female, mate supplied
Connectors Parallel I/O 25-pos D-sub Male, mate supplied
System 15-pos D-sub, Male
RCP Link 9-pos D-sub, Male
Network RJ-45 Jack
Power 4-pos CE05, mate supplied
Voltage 90 to 135 VAC or 180 to 270 VAC
Frequency 63 Hz max., 47 Hz min.
Power, 50 W 500 W typical, 650 W max. (1)
Power Requirements
Power, 70 W 650 W typical, 800 W max. (1)
Power, 100 W 900 W typical, 1200 W max. (1)
Power factor corrected .99 typical
Cooling System Forced Air, Intake on front panel
Operating Temperature
Ambient air temperature 0°C to +50°C
Range
Dimensions See outline drawing 7” H x 19” W x 24” D; 178 mm H x 483 mm W x 610 mm D
Weight Approximate 70 lb (32 kg)
(1) Cold start, at -40 °C and POUT in saturation.

Quality Management
System - ISO 9001:2015
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SPKM, SPKO14xxxR Outline Drawings

Outline Drawing, SSPA

19.00
[483]

1.49
[38]

EXHAUST
4.00 INTAKE
AIR
[102] AIR

J10 J11
INPUT SAMPLE OUTPUT SAMPLE 24.00 1.91
TYPE N (F) TYPE N (F) [610] [48]

J9 NETWORK J4 SERIAL I/O J6 RCP LINK J5 PARALLEL I/O J7 SYSTEM

J1 RF INPUT
TYPE N (F)

NOTES:

1. DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN IN INCHES [mm].

3.77
[96]

Outline 18502
9.50
J2 RF OUT - WR75 [241]
J3 AC INPUT
GROOVED FLANGE MATE SUPPLIED

Outline Drawing, Typical 1:1 Redundant System

19.00
[483]

RF OUT
WR 75F
6.97
[177]

SSPA 1

SSPA 2

24.00 7.87 2.13 2.25

[610] [200] [54] [57]

9.50
[241]
OPTION A
MAINTENANCE
SWITCH

6.33
7.27 [161]
[185]

NOTES:

1. DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN IN INCHES [mm].

WAVEGUIDE MOUNTING SURFACE 2. SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL MAINTENANCE SWITCH.

RF IN
TYPE N FEMALE

Outline 18712

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SPKM, SPKO14xxxR Connector Interface/Part Number Ordering Information

Connector Interface
Ref. Des. Function Connector Type Mating Connector Comment
J1 RF Input Type N Female Type N Male
J2 RF Output WR75G Waveguide WR75 Flange
J3 AC In 4-pos CE05, Male 4-pos MS or CE05, Female Mate supplied
J4 Serial I/O 9-pos D-sub, Female 9-pos D-sub, Male Mate supplied
J5 Parallel I/O 25-pos D-sub, Male 25-pos D-sub, Female Mate supplied
J6 RCP Link 9-pos D-sub, Male 9-pos D-sub, Female
J7 System 15-pos D-sub, Male 15-pos D-sub, Female
J9 Network RJ-45 Jack RJ-45 Plug
J10 Input Sample Type N Female Type N Male Front panel mounted
J11 Output Sample Type N Female Type N Male Front panel mounted

Part Number Ordering Information

SSPA: 1:1 Redundant System*:
Part/Model No. SPK 14000R Part/Model No. SPRK1 R-X
14.00–14.50 GHz = M 14.00–14.50 GHz = M
13.75–14.50 GHz = O 13.75–14.50 GHz = O

50 Watts = 050 50 Watts = 050

70 Watts = 070 70 Watts = 070
100 Watts = 100 100 Watts = 100
Option:
* Performance specifications of a redundant system depend Maintenance Switch ....................................... A
on the installed configuration and optional accessories. Selects antenna or dummy load at system output
Contact the factory for more information and for
1:2 system capabilities.

Related Accessory:
RCP-2001, SSPA Remote Control Panel
1U-high rack-mount panel enables remote manual control of the SSPA. Can be located up to
1.3 km (4000 ft.) away and interconnects with inexpensive cable. (One panel is required for each
SSPA in a redundant system, for full remote manual control.)

SMP Division For more detailed information, please refer to the corresponding CPI technical description if one
has been published, or contact CPI. Specifications may change without notice as a result of
Satcom Products additional data or product refinement. Please contact CPI before using this information for system
design.
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