PRELIMINARY
23 GHz Upconverter
FEATURES
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22.4 - 23.6 GHz Up Converter
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21.2 - 22.6 GHz Up Converter
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+25 dBm Typical Tx P1dB
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+33 dBm Typical Tx OIP3
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+28 dB Conversion Gain
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Two Models Available:
C-Band LO Input (LO/3)
X-Band LO Input (LO/2)
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Supports Both U.S. and European Frequencies
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Supports Linear QAM and
FSK Radio Architectures
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Highly Reliable Thin-Film Construction
DESCRIPTION
Celeritek has developed linear upconverter assemblies
for point-to-point radio applications for both the United States
and European frequency bands. The upconverters operates at
21.2 to 22.6 GHz or 22.4 to 23.6 GHz with complementary
down converters.
EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES
Celeritek is one of the major suppliers of commercial
communication microwave equipment to OEM suppliers. The
company’s in-house GaAs FET and MMIC capabilities, along
with extensive amplifier products, provide the basis for
Celeritek to offer high-performance products at competitive
prices in the commercial market. Also, the company uses a
combination of thin-film and softboard techniques to reduce
manufacturing costs and maintain high reliability.
Celeritek has a separate dedicated production line
and engineering team for communications products. This staff
in highly experienced in the development and production of
high-reliability, low-cost commercial products.
Upconverter Specifications
RF Output, GHz
Model: CTR-231600-001 (LO/3)
21.2 – 22.6
Model: CTR-231601-001 (LO/2)
21.2 – 22.6
Model: CTR-232600-001 (LO/3)
22.4 – 23.6
Model: CTR-232601-001 (LO/2)
22.4 – 23.6
LO Input Frequency
LO/3 or LO/2*
*Final LO shall be
≥10%
from either band edge
IF Input, GHz
IF <4.0
LO/3 Input Power, dBm
+10 (±2 dB)
IF/RF Conversion Gain, dB
28 (±3 dB at +25°C)
Output Noise Power, dBm/Hz
-128.5 (Max.)
-130 (Typ.)
RF Output Power, dBm(@P1dB)
+25 (Typ.) (+23 Min.)
RF 3rd Order IMD, dBc
-38 (Typ.)
@ +15 dBm output each tone
Operation Into Open/Short Circuit
No Damage
RF Output Amplitude Flatness, dB
±0.25
(Over any 50 MHz band)
RF Output Amplitude Variation, dB
±3.0
(With Temperature)
Group Delay Variation, nS
1.0 (Max.)
(Over any 50 MHz band)
* * Caution: Modules do not include voltage regulator or reverse voltage protection.
RF Spurious Emissions, dBm
Inside RF band
LO/RF Leakage, dBm
-50 (Max.)
-10 at LO
-20 at <LO/N
12 (Min.)
12 (Min.)
10 (Min.)
IF Input Return Loss, dB
LO Input Return Loss, dB
RF Output Return Loss, dB
Power, VDC**
@ 20 mA (Max.)
-5, ±0.2 VDC (-6V Max.)
@1500 mA (Max.
+8, ±0.2 VDC (+8.5V Max.)
DC Sequencing
Designed so any/all power supplies can be turned on in
any sequence without damage to the module.
Interface Characteristics
Power Det. Range, dB
15 (Min.)
Power Det. Accuracy, dB
±2
@P1dB to P1dB -15 dB
Interface Connections
IF/LO Input
SMA Female
RF Output
WR-42
threaded waveguide