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BDC Series

Block Down-Converter

BDC Series Block Down-Converter product photo
  • Connectorized Package
  • Compact, Rugged Design
  • Custom Designs Available
  • Internal Low-Noise LO
  • Automatic Switchover to Internal Reference if External Reference is Removed

Industries: Aerospace, Communications, Satcom

Quick Answers

Frequency range
3.4 GHz to 30 GHz
Typical use
Aerospace, Communications, Satcom applications; all models configurable to requirements.

Series Specifications

BDC Series key specifications
Frequency Range3.4 GHz to 30 GHz

Models — all models are configurable

BDC-4200-04

Frequency
3.4 GHz – 4.2 GHz
Power Out
+10 dBm
Harmonics
-30 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-90 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-92 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-102 dBc/Hz
VCC
5 V
ICC

BDC-8400-02

Frequency
7.9 GHz – 8.4 GHz
Power Out
+5 dBm
Harmonics
-25 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-90 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-90 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-100 dBc/Hz
VCC
+5 V
ICC
750 mA

BDC-10850-02

Frequency
9.9 GHz – 10.85 GHz
Power Out
+5 dBm
Harmonics
-25 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-90 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-92 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-102 dBc/Hz
VCC
+12 V
ICC
435 mA

BDC-11700-03

Frequency
10.7 GHz – 11.7 GHz
Power Out
+10 dBm
Harmonics
-30 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-90 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-92 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-102 dBc/Hz
VCC
+5 V
ICC
625 mA

BDC-12750-05

Frequency
11.7 GHz – 12.75 GHz
Power Out
+10 dBm
Harmonics
-30 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-90 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-92 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-102 dBc/Hz
VCC
+12 V
ICC
500 mA

BDC-28500-xx

Frequency
28.4 GHz – 28.6 GHz
Power Out
0 dBm
Harmonics
-30 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-72 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-82 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-92 dBc/Hz
VCC
+12 V
ICC
500 mA

BDC-30000-xx

Frequency
27.5 GHz – 30 GHz
Power Out
-20 dBm
Harmonics
-40 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-72 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-82 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-92 dBc/Hz
VCC
+5 V
ICC
1150 mA
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This is a small sample of our models — all are configurable. If you don’t see the frequency you need, request a configuration and we’ll get back to you within 1 business day.

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