9900 Series Frequency Converters
The MITEQ frequency converters are designed for advanced
satellite communication systems and are available for a wide
variety of frequency plans. Phase noise, amplitude flatness
and spurious outputs have been optimized to provide the user
with a transparent frequency conversion for all video and data
applications.
A strong feature set of monitor and control functions supports
powerful local and remote control. Among the features are
control of frequency, attenuation and 64 memory locations for
each converter where various setups can be stored and
recalled.
A continuously updated log of time-stamped records of activity
is also provided.
Features
• Supports expandable NSU 1:N Switchover
Series (D-323)
• Amplitude slope adjust
• Three monitor and control ports:
1. RS485/RS422 remote interface (J6A)
changes to RS232 with Option 17C
2. RS485/RS422 control interface (J7) is
provided for use with NSU redundancy
system (D-323) or as an alternative
interface
3. 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface (J6B)
• RF, IF and LO monitor ports
• Automatic switching to external 5/10 MHz
reference and electronic adjust of internal
reference frequency
• Low intermodulation distortion
• Better than IESS-308/309 compliant phase
noise
• 64 programmable memory locations
• 30 dB level control
• External alarm input via contact closure
• Date and time-stamped event log
• CE Mark
RF Frequency (GHz)
Model Numbers
Upconverters
5.725 - 6.725
U-9953-6-1K
13.75 -14.8
U-9956-6-1K
NEW
17.3 -18.4
U-9957-2-1K
Downconverters
3.4 - 4.2
10.7 - 12.75
D-9901-1-1K
D-9908-6-1K
NEW
Options
•
•
•
•
•
Higher stability reference
Remote RS232
140 MHz IF frequency
50 ohm IF impedance
Type “N” RF connector
Specifications
Type
Frequency step size
Frequency sense
Input characteristics
Frequency
Impedance
Return loss
Signal monitor
Input level (non-damage)
Output characteristics
Frequency
Impedance
Return loss
Signal monitor
Power output (P1 dB)
C-band
Ku-band, DBS-band
Transfer characteristics
Gain
Noise figure at min. atten.
Noise power density
Image rejection
Level stability
Amplitude response
Slope adjust
Group delay (70 ±18 MHz)
Linear
Parabolic
Ripple
Group delay (140 ±36 MHz)
Linear
Parabolic
Ripple
Intermodulation distortion
(third order)
C-band
Ku-band, DBS-band
AM/PM conversion
Gain slope
Frequency stability
Frequency accuracy
Spurious outputs
Signal related
Signal independent
LO leakage at RF port
Gain adjustment
Upconverter mute
External reference
Phase noise
Remote interface
Upconverter
Dual conversion
1 kHz
No inversion
Downconverter
70 ±20 MHz (140 ±40 MHz Option 4)
Refer to model number table
75 ohms (50 ohms Option 15)
50 ohms
26 dB minimum (70 ±20 MHz),
21 dB minimum
20 dB minimum (140 ±40 MHz)
-20 dBc nominal
+15 dBm maximum
Refer to model number table
70 ±20 MHz (140 ±40 MHz Option 4)
50 ohms
75 ohms (50 ohms Option 15)
21 dB minimum
26 dB minimum (70 ±20 MHz),
20 dB minimum (17.3 – 18.4 GHz)
20 dB minimum (140 ±40 MHz)
-20 dBc nominal
+16 dBm minimum/17 dBm typical
+10 dBm minimum/12 dBm typical
+16 dBm minimum/17 dBm typical
+31–34 dB at 23°C
+44-48 dB at 23°C
14 dB maximum
11 dB maximum
-125 dBm/Hz maximum
N/A
N/A
80 dB minimum
±0.25 dB/day maximum at constant temperature
±0.5 dB typical from 0 to 50°C
±0.3 dB maximum/40 MHz, ±0.45 dB maximum/80 MHz
(140 ±40 MHz Option 4)
±1 dB typical in 0.2 dB steps
0.03 ns/MHz maximum (15 to 50ºC)
0.01 ns/MHz
2
maximum (15 to 50ºC)
1 ns peak-to-peak maximum
0.025 ns/MHz maximum (15 to 50ºC)
0.0035 ns/MHz
2
maximum (15 to 50ºC)
1 ns peak-to-peak maximum
Two signals each at 0 dBm output
Two signals each at 0 dBm output
55 dBc minimum (+27.5 dBm IP3 pt.)
60 dBc minimum (+30 dBm IP3 pt.)
45 dBc minimum (+22.5 dBm IP3 pt.)
60 dBc minimum (+30 dBm IP3 pt.)
0.1°/dB maximum to 0 dBm output
0.03 dB/MHz typical, 0.05 dB/MHz maximum (10 MHz minimum)
±2 x 10
-8
, 0 to 50°C (higher stability options available)
±5 x 10
-9
/day typical (fixed temperature after 24 hour on time)
C-band: ±10 Hz, Ku-band: ±22 Hz, maximum using external reference, DBS-band: 0 Hz
65 dBc up to 0 dBm output
-80 dBm maximum
-75 dBm maximum
30 dB in 0.2 dB steps
80 dB minimum
N/A
5 or 10 MHz, +4 ±3 dBm Unit will automatically switch to
internal reference if external reference level falls below +1 dBm nominal
See graph
RS485/RS422: 2 ports user selectable each port (1 port with Option 17C)
Ethernet interface: HTTP based web server, SNMP 1.0 configuration, Alarm reporting
via SNMP trap, Telnet access, Password protection
-80 dBm maximm
Note: All specifications guaranteed at maximum gain unless otherwise noted.
9900 Series Frequency Converters
Representative Block Diagrams
J1
IF INPUT
Slope
Adjust
J2
RF OUTPUT
Upconverter
Fixed
Frequency
Oscillator
Frequency
Synthesizer
Reference
Oscillator
J5
EXT REF INPUT
J1
RF INPUT
Slope
Adjust
J2
IF OUTPUT
Downconverter
Frequency
Synthesizer
Fixed
Frequency
Oscillator
Reference
Oscillator
J5
EXT REF INPUT
Phase Noise Specifications
Maximum External Reference To Achieve Above Phase Noise
Model
10
100
1K
10K
100K
All Systems
-120
-150
-160
-160
-160
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
MAXIMUM PHASE NOISE CHARACTERISTICS
(1.0 Hz BANDWIDTH)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
10
100
1K
10K
100K
FREQUENCY OFFSET FROM CARRIER (Hz)
C-Band
Ku-Band
DBS-Band
INTELSAT
IESS-308/309
Options
4.
10.
140 MHz IF frequency.
Higher frequency stability reference.
B.
±5 x 10
-9
, 0 to 50°C,
1 x 10
-9
/day typical (fixed temperature after 24 hour on time).
C.
±2 x 10
-9
, 0 to 50°C,
1 x 10
-9
/day typical (fixed temperature after 24 hour on time).
E.
±5 x 10
-9
, 0 to 50°C,
1 x 10
-9
/day typical (fixed temperature after 24 hour on time).
Analog reference Phase Lock: External 5 or 10 MHz at +4 ±3 dBm. If external reference is below +1 dBm nominal, the
converter will automatically lock to the internal reference. Reference oscillator acts as an analog phase lock with a 0.1 Hz
nominal loop bandwidth. Typical loop suppression of the external reference is as follows: 28 dB at 1 Hz offset; 65 dB at
10 Hz offset and 100 dB at 100 Hz offset.
50 ohm IF impedance.
Remote control.
C.
RS232 remote interface.
15.
17.
NRF.
Type N-female RF connector (Note: Monitor remains SMA female; not available above 17 GHz).
Notes: Missing option numbers are not applicable for this product. For literature describing Local control (front panel) and remote
control (bus protocols), refer to MITEQ’s Technical Note 25T063.
Protocols are backwards compatible with Technical Notes 25T010 and 25T009.
9900 Series Frequency Converters
For Satellite Communications
General Specifications
Primary Power Requirements
Voltage .......................................................................... 90-250 VAC
Frequency ..................................................................... 47-63 Hz
Consumption ................................................................. 25 W typical
Physical
Weight ........................................................................... 12 pounds nominal
Chassis dimensions ...................................................... 19" x 1.75" panel height x 20" maximum
Connectors
RF.............................................................................. SMA female (N female, Option NRF)
RF monitor................................................................. SMA female
IF ............................................................................... BNC female
IF monitor .................................................................. BNC female
LO monitors ............................................................... SMA female
Alarm ......................................................................... DE-9P
External reference ..................................................... BNC female
Remote interface ....................................................... DE-9S for RS485, RS422 and RS232,
RJ-45 female for Ethernet
Primary power input .................................................. IEC-320
Auxiliary control interface .......................................... DE-9S
Environmental
Operating
Ambient temperature ................................................. 0 to 50°C
Relative humidity ....................................................... Up to 95% at 30°C
Atmospheric pressure ............................................... Up to 10,000 feet
Nonoperating
Ambient temperature ................................................. -50 to +70°C
Relative humidity ....................................................... Up to 95% at 40°C
Atmospheric pressure ............................................... Up to 40,000 feet
Shock and vibration ................................................... Normal handling by commercial carriers
Typical Rear Panel View
RSM Switch Module Location
(see D-323 for more information)
D-326E /11-10
100 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788
TEL.: +1-631-436-7400 • FAX: +1-631-436-7431
www.miteq.com
Specifications are subject to change without notification.