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Echotek Series RF 3000-5000 Tuners and Upconverters

EchotekTM  Series RF 3000/5000 tuners and upconverters offer industry-leading features in a choice of form factors. The flagship product in the series is the Echotek Series RF 3000T tuner. This 2-board 6U VME set functions as an ultra high-performance 20 MHz to 3000 MHz VHF/UHF downconverter with low phase noise and ultra fast tuning speed.

This product is subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It may not be transferred to a foreign person/entity without first obtaining a valid export license or other appropriate authorization issued by the US Department of State. See www.pmddtc.state.gov for more information.  

3000T Tuner  

  • 2-board 6U VME set
  • 200 MHz to 3000 MHz VHF/UHF downconverter
  • Designed for single-channel and multi-channel phase-coherent systems

3000CT Tuner  

  • 2-slot CompactPCI form factor
  • Add the 3000CS upconverter for a 3-slot solution

5000T Tuner  

  • 2-board 6U VME set
  • 5400 MHz to 5928 MHz band
  • Ultimate performance radio solutions
  • Ultra fast tuning
  • Excellent phase noise
  • High dynamic range
  • Wide bandwidth
  • Single- or multi-channel phase-coherent operation

3000T, 3000CT, 5000T Tuners  

RF
Tuning range
  3000T/3000CT: 20-3000 MHz
  5000T: 5400-5928 MHz
Noise figure
  3000T/3000CT: 10 dB typical
  5000T: 8.5 dB typical
Input third-order intercept: 5 dBm typical
Tuning resolution: 1 Hz
Phase noise
  100 Hz offset
     3000T/3000CT: 95 dBc/Hz typical
     5000T: 90 dBc/Hz typical
  1 kHz offset
     3000T/3000CT: 105 dBc/Hz typical
     5000T: 95 dBc/Hz typical
  10 kHz offset
     3000T/3000CT: 115 dBc/Hz typical
     5000T: 110 dBc/Hz typical
  100 kHz offset: 120 dBc/Hz typical
Tuning speed: ITAR controlled
RF input impedance: 50 ohms nominal
RF input VSWR: 1.5:1 typical at tuned frequency
Maximum RF input: 20 dBm
Manual gain control
  3000T/3000CT: 85 dB
  5000T: 78 dB min
Internally generated spurious
  3000T/3000CT: -110 dBm EIL typ (no more than 5 spurs above 90 dBm EIL)
  5000T: <-45 dBm (50 dBc relative to +5 dBm output)
Image rejection: 100 dB typical
Internal reference accuracy: ±½ ppm max, 0°C to 50°C operating
External reference input frequencies: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 MHz
External reference amplitude: -10 dBm to +10 dBm

Analog Outputs
Wideband first IF output
  3000T/3000CT: N/A
  5000T: 528 MHz (2,330 MHz CF)
IF output
  70 MHz CF
     3000T/3000CT: 100 kHz to 40 MHz BW
     5000T: 50 kHz to 40 MHz BW
  140 MHz CF
     3000T/3000CT: 100 kHz to 65 MHz BW
     5000T: N/A
Output third-order: 35 dBm typical
IF output impedance: 50 ohms nominal
VSWR: 1.5:1 typical
Additional BW: Available upon request

Control
Digital interface control
  3000T/3000CT: Via backplane RS-232, others available
  5000T: N/A

Mechanical
Form factor
  3000T/5000T: 2-slot, 6U VME or 19-inch rack-mount
  3000CT: CompactPCI
Power consumption
  3000T/3000CT: <32W
  5000T: <38W
Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature: -55°C to +70°C
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Shock: Bench handling
Altitude: <10,000 ft (operating)

3000CS Upconverter  

RF
Upconversion range: 20-3000 MHz
Noise figure
  20-3000 MHz: 10 dB typical
Harmonics (above 500 MHz)
  Second: 50 dBc
  Third: 60 dBc
Tuning resolution: 1 Hz
Phase Noise
  100 Hz offset: 95 dBc/Hz typical
  1 kHz offset: 105 dBc/Hz typical
  10 kHz offset: 115 dBc/Hz typical
  100 kHz offset: 120 dBc/Hz typical
Tuning speed: ITAR controlled
IF input impedance: 50 ohms nominal
IF input VSWR: 1.5:1 typical; 2.5:1 max at tuned frequency
IF input level: -20 to +10 dBm
Image rejection: 80 dB (100 dB typical)
IF rejection: 80 dB (90 dB typical)
LO re-radiation: -80 dBm (-90 dB typical)
Internal reference accuracy: ±½ ppm max, 0°C to 50°C operating
External reference frequencies: 10 MHz (other available)
RF output power: +10 dBm to -40 dBm

Control
Digital interface control: CompactPCI bus (VME 2.2) and RS-232, SPI, others available

Mechanical
Form factor: 2-slot 6U CompactPCI
Power consumption: <32W
Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature: -55°C to +70°C
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Shock: Bench handling
Altitude: <10,000 ft (operating)

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