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BUC Series

Block Up-Converter

BUC Series Block Up-Converter product photo
  • Connectorized Package
  • Compact, Rugged Design
  • C, X, Ku, K, and Ka-Bands Available
  • L-Band Inputs (950-2150 MHz)
  • Internal or External Filters Available
  • Variable Attenuation Control via CAN +5V Logic, SPI, RS232, or I²C

Industries: Aerospace, Communications, Satcom

Quick Answers

Frequency range
10 MHz to 40 GHz
Package
5” x 2.5” x 0.6” — Connectorized Package
Typical use
Aerospace, Communications, Satcom applications; all models configurable to requirements.

Series Specifications

BUC Series key specifications
Frequency Range10 MHz to 40 GHz
Package Size5” x 2.5” x 0.6”

Models — all models are configurable

BUC-14500-07

Frequency
13.75 GHz – 14.5 GHz
Power Out
0 dBm
Harmonics
-50 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-85 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-100 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-105 dBc/Hz
VCC
+12 V
ICC
650 mA

BUC-18400-04

Frequency
17.3 GHz – 18.4 GHz
Power Out
0 dBm
Harmonics
-20 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-78 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-88 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-98 dBc/Hz
VCC
+24 V
ICC
375 mA

BUC-28500-06

Frequency
27.5 GHz – 28.5 GHz
Power Out
0 dBm
Harmonics
-20 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-95 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-108 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-108 dBc/Hz
VCC
+12 V
ICC
775 mA

BUC-28550-02

Frequency
27.55 GHz – 28.55 GHz
Power Out
0 dBm
Harmonics
-60 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-78 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-88 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-98 dBc/Hz
VCC
+8 V
ICC
775 mA

BUC-29150-03

Frequency
28.15 GHz – 29.15 GHz
Power Out
0 dBm
Harmonics
-60 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-78 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-88 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-98 dBc/Hz
VCC
+8 V
ICC
775 mA

BUC-29500-03

Frequency
28.5 GHz – 29.5 GHz
Power Out
0 dBm
Harmonics
-30 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-74 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-84 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-94 dBc/Hz
VCC
+7 V
ICC
650 mA

BUC-30000-15

Frequency
29 GHz – 30 GHz
Power Out
0 dBm
Harmonics
-60 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-82 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-92 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-100 dBc/Hz
VCC
+8 V
ICC
775 mA

BUC-31000-18

Frequency
30 GHz – 31 GHz
Power Out
+3 dBm
Harmonics
-60 dBc
Reference
10 MHz
PN @ 1 kHz
-78 dBc/Hz
PN @ 10 kHz
-88 dBc/Hz
PN @ 100 kHz
-98 dBc/Hz
VCC
+12 V
ICC
1050 mA
Request Configuration

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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DBUC Series Dual Band Block Up-Converter

Dual Band Block Up-Converter

Frequency range
27.55 GHz – 31 GHz
  • Connectorized Package
  • Wide Choice of Frequency Ranges
  • Dual Band
QBUC Series Quad Band Block Up-Converter

Quad Band Block Up-Converter

Frequency range
27.5 GHz – 31 GHz
Package size
6.6” x 2.5” x .6”
  • Connectorized Package
  • Wide choice of frequency ranges
  • Quadruple Band
TCVR Series Transceiver

Transceiver

  • X, Ku, K, and Ka-Bands Available
  • Low SWaP connectorized package 2.5” x 6.7” x 0.6”
  • Internal low phase noise LO synthesizers

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