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AK8 8W Low Cost Ku-Band BUC Ext. FREQ 13.75-14.5 GHz

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AK8

The low cost Extended (13.75 - 14.5GHz) and Standard (14.0 - 14.5GHz) BUCs are above and beyond the next generation of the World’s Smallest feed-horn & boom-arm mountable BUCs in the industry, weighing only 1.8lbs and handling output power of 8W at the Ku-Band frequencies.

Major Features

  • Low Cost Solution
  • Super Low Power Consumption (35W* @8W)
  • Extreme Efficiency, Stability, Reliability and Performance
  • Hyper-Light Package, Only 1.8lbs
  • High Temperature Mode - up to + 60°C
  • IP68 150,000 Hr Long Life Fan
  • Exceeds ALL IESS-308/309 Phase Noise Standards
  • 3 Year Warranty

Amkom AK8

8W Low Cost Ku-Band BUC

The low cost Ku-Band BUCs are above and beyond the next generation of the World’s Smallest feed-horn & boom-arm mountable BUCs in the industry, weighing only 1.8lbs and handling output power of 8W at the Ku-Band frequencies. We’ve picked the most mature, reliable and proven to be highly efficient amplifiers with internal overdrive protection. Each unit is vigorously tested at our California facility according to our ATP (Acceptance Testing Procedure).

ParameterValue
Operating RF FrequencyAKS 14.0 - 14.5 GHz; AKU 13.75 -14.5 GHz; AKD 13.75 -14.5 | 14.0 - 14.5 GHz
Operating IF frequency950 - 1700 | 950 - 1450 MHz
Local Oscillator12.80 | 13.05 GHz
Rated Output Power PSAT 8W 39.0 dBm
Linear Power SR @ -26dBc PLIN6W 37.8 dBm
IMD3 (two tones) 3dB Back Off-25 dBc max. 2 signal 5MHz apart at P-LINEAR
Spectral Regrowth at PLINEAR-30 dBc (2dB back-off from rated power)
Dimensions5.4” x 3.1” x 2.3” (137 x 78 x 59mm)
Weight (base unit)1.8lbs (0.8kg)