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Performance Enhancements

Spectrum Microwave builds added features into its lineup of Up and Down-Converters including:

  • Active Temperature Compensation Circuitry
  • Amplitude and Phase Matching
  • Voltage Regulators for Overdrive Protection
  • Low Spurous Content
  • Variable Gain Control
  • Either Analog or Digital Interface
  • Input High Power Surge Protection

Below is a list of standard models which may help guide your selection or please email us your specifications in order to receive pricing and delivery on your custom design.
Frequency Converters
Model Input Frequency Output Frequency First LO Frequency # of Bands Gain (dB) Noise Figure (dB) Input P1dB (dBm) VSWR (dB) Spurious (dBc)
310-027122-001 2 - 18 GHz 750 - 1250 MHz 3 - 17 GHz 1 10.5 12 -3 2.0:1 -45
310-027123-001 0.5 - 2.0 GHz 6.8 - 8.3 GHz 6.3 GHz 1 5.5 3.5 -4 2.0:1 -45
310-027047-001 2 - 18 GHz 750 - 1250 MHz 3 - 19 GHz 1 23 6 -15 2.5:1 -45
310-027048-001 0.5 - 4.25 GHz 10.0 - 13.75 GHz 9.5 GHz 2 -3.5 7 -9 2.0:1 -45
310-027017-001 3.1 - 7.4 GHz 750 - 1250 MHz 3.1 - 8.1 GHz 5 6 5 -4 2.0:1 -45
310-027012-001 0.25 - 18.25 GHz 750 - 1250 MHz 9.5 - 18 GHz 9 9 12 -5 2.0:1 -60
310-027026-001 3.1 - 7.4 GHz 750 - 1250 MHz 3.1 - 8.1 GHz 4 22 6 -5 1.8:1 -65

- Loss Is the actual dissipated and reflected loss and does not include coupling loss.
- Specifications noted are midband at 25°C, please consult datasheet for specific guaranteed performance parameters over temperature.
- All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications
Spectrum Microwave’s Upconverters and Downconverters also feature an optional dual channel frequency converter with a tunable synthesized LO, very popular in many airborne applications. This design provides exceptional Return Loss through the entire band as well as suitable out of band rejection for critical military applications.
Downconverter
A number of Spectrum Microwave downconverters utilize in-house image rejection mixers for superior spurious performance critical in today’s advanced airborne radar receivers.