APKA-80-100
GaAs + GaN Technology
80W KA-Band BUC 27.5 - 31.0 GHz

FEATURES:•

Light and Robust Package: 10lbs (4.54kg)•

Superior Quality, Efficiency, Reliability and Performance•

Built-in HPA Overdrive Circuit Protection•

High Temperature Mode - up to + 70°C

•OPEN-BMIP Ready to Work with iDirect X7 and 950MP•

Complies with MIL‐STD‐188‐164C, RTCA DO‐160G, WGS•

ndustry Leading Over Temperature Performance•

Field Replaceable IP68 Long Life Rated Fans•

Assembled and Rigorously Tested in the USA•

3 Year Warranty

DESIGN OVERVIEW:
The “PHANTOM” series 27.5 - 31.0 GHz Frequency 80W Full Ka-Band BUCs are the next generation of the World’s
Smallest feed-horn & boom-arm mountable BUCs in the industry, weighing-in only at 10lbs (4.54kg) and working at hightemp up to 70°C.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPURIOUS & PHASE NOISE

Operating RF Frequency

APKA 27.5 - 31.0 GHz

In-Band/Out-band Spurious-60dBc max.

Operating IF frequency

950 to 1950 MHz | 1000 - 2000 MHz

Group Delay

Ripple 1 nsec point to point max.

Local Oscillator

Selectable

AM/PM Conversion

2.0˚/dB max. at 3 dB output backoff80W 49.0 dBm

Noise Power Density (TX)

-80dBm/Hz

60W 47.8 dBm

Noise Power Density (RX)-150dBm/Hz

Phase Noise(Up Converter)|(Ext. Ref.)-33 dBc/Hz @ 10 Hz-63 dBc/Hz @ 100 Hz-73 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz-83 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz-93 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz

APKA-80
Rated Output Power PSAT
Linear Power SR @ -26dBc PLIN
APKA-100

IMD3 (two tones) 3dB Back Off

100W 50.0 dBm
80W 49.0 dBm-25 dBc max.
2 signal 5MHz apart at P-LINEAR

Spectral Regrowth at PLINEAR(QPSK at 1.5x and OQPSK at 1.0x symbol
rate offset with 2dB back-off from rated

POWER CONSUMPTION-30 dBcpower)

10MHz or 50 MHz External Ref.
0dBm +/- 5dBm

-115dBc/Hz-135dBc/Hz-150dBc/Hz-155dBc/Hz-160dBc/Hz

10MHz or 50MHzPROTECTION

APKA-80

80W 49.0 dBm PSAT
60W 47.8 dBm PLIN

485W
445W

APKA-100

100W 50.0 dBm PSAT
80W 49.0 dBm PLIN

605W
595W

COMPLIANCE INFORMATIONVOLTAGEOVERTEMPVSWR

SMART ALARMS IN THE M&C

MICROPHONIC

CURRENTMIL - STD - 188/164C
MIL - STD - 810E

MIL - STD - 461
DO - 160 G

ROHS, REACH,WEEEENVIROMENT SPECIFICATIONSINPUT|OUTPUT INTERFACE

Environmental MIL-STD
Vibration MIL-STD

Compliant with MIL-STD810E
MIL-STD810F, Method 514.5

IF Connector

N-type (50 Ohm)

Operating Temperature Range- 40° C to + 70°C

Storage Temperature Range- 60°C to + 85°C

Universal Prime Power via IF
or MS/M&C Connector (7.0A Current Limit Protection
Through Coax)+ 22 - 55 VDC

Fan Rating / Field Replaceable

IP 68, Long Life

Output VSWR

1.5:1 (1.35:1 with optional Isolator)

Humidity

100% Condensing, IP67 Rated

Output Interface

WR28 Grooved

Shock

20 g peak, 11 msec, 1/2 sine

Altitude50,000ft, 15,240m

Input VSWR

1.5:1

Built-in Receive Reject Filter

Suppression by +60dB (min)GAIN

M&C INTERFACE
Advanced Monitor & Control

Ethernet Web Page Based, SNMP,
RS232/485, FSK (opt.)

ALARMS

PLL LOCK, HPA, VSWR, MUTE, TX
LED Shut-Off | Silenced fansGain (Temperature
Compensated)

64dB(min) 68 dB(typ.)

Stealth PLin Operation Mode

TX Gain Flatness± 0.75 dB max. over 40 MHz

TX Gain variation 50MHz± 0.5 dB

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSTX Gain variation 500MHz± 1.5 dB

PART NUMBERING SYSTEM
AP - “PHANTOM” MODEL SERIES
KAF -Full Ka-Band 27.5 - 31.0 GHz
KAC - Commercial Ka-Band 29.0 - 30.0 GHz
KAM - Military and Commercial Band 29 - 31.0 GHz
KAO - O3B Bands 27.652 – 28.388 GHz, 28.172 - 29.071 GHz
80 | 100 - Rated PSAT Power in Watts
N | F - 50 Ohm or 75 Ohm IF Input Connector TypeA - AC Power 85-260VAC (increases size and weight)
R - 10 MHz Ref. Auto Sense | Internal Reference
K - FSK Option
U - Universal Mounting Bracket
J - Weatherproof DC/RJ45 Cable Dongle
C xxxx - Custom RAL Color Code
L - Custom Language
P - Custom Part number
B - Custom LabelG - Custom Logo
T- Redundancy ReadyH - High Gain (+79dB - 82dB)
W - Weatherproof Pelican Style CaseO - Other Custom Option
X- Custom Cable

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Dimensions

8.5” x 5.2” x 4.54” (215x132x114mm) Without Connectors

Weight10lbs (4.54kg)

IF DC IN
TYPE NGND

VENT

LED INDICATOR