The UDC-1AT1 from Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions is an Up/Down Converter with an RF frequency of 24.5-29.5 GHz and an IF frequency of 4.4-5.5 GHz. It delivers a maximum RF output power of 5 dBm and an IF output power of -10 dBm. This up/down converter provides a small signal gain of 25 dB and has a dynamic range of 30 dB with 1 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth. It has a noise figure of up to 10 dB (up-conversion) and up to 5 dB (down-conversion). This up/down converter has an onboard synthesizer and a built-in time reference (up to 100 ppb). It requires a DC supply of 7-15 V and can be controlled via an RS-485 digital interface. This up/down converter is available in a package that measures 50 x 84 x 13 mm and is ideal for military and commercial applications on LEO satellites and airborne platforms.
