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Microwave Service Company Launches Line of Block Down Converters
July 1, 2009
Source: Microwave Service Company
Weather-Proof Enclosure Provides Protection
In Harshest Environments
Microwave Service Company, part of The Vitec Group’s
RF Extreme business unit and a leading international microwave
equipment service facility and supplier, announces the launch
of its Block Down Converters line.
Available in the 2.0-2.7 GHz band as well as the UHF bands
(450-850 MHz), Microwave Service Company’s block down
converters are designed to convert digital COFDM and analog
transmissions to their respective signal range.
“We spent years developing our down converter line to
the performance level standards that make it a real standout
for today’s user,” says RF Extreme President Stephen
Shpock. “Our down converters provide the performance
and capability that broadcasters and government users need
in today’s rapidly evolving RF environments. The down
converters offer great flexibility for the user to be able
to change bands quickly depending on their needs and equipment
setup for various field applications.”
Microwave Service Company’s 5/6/7 GHz block down converter
is a single conversion BDC with low phase noise and high linearity.
Its front end features an LNA and ceramic filter that delivers
a 3.5db noise figure with a minimum conversion gain of 24db.
The UHF model also delivers a 3.5db noise figure with an overall
typical conversion gain of 24db. DC power can be supplied
locally or remotely via the coax to the IF output to both
versions.
Microwave Service Company’s down converters are focused
on bringing the highest level of performance, the most rugged
all-weather design combined in an efficient package that delivers
real flexibility and real value to the broadcaster, government
user or to those looking for an OEM source for down converters.
Designed for maximum protection of its block down converters,
Microwave Service Company is also unveiling its weather-proof
enclosures. “When developing products, we always try
to keep the end user in mind and how they are going to place
the product in the field,” adds Shpock.
“We heard back from our customers that all-weather performance
was key. Down converters live outside in some of the harshest
environments and need to be prepared to deal with extreme
temperatures and inclement weather. Our weather-proof design
specifically focuses on an enclosure that includes an O-ring
to prevent moisture from intruding and is made up of a very
rugged aluminum housing.”
Microwave Service Company’s down converters are also
energy efficient. The new line of down converters, whether
they be 2.0 Ghz or 5.8 Ghz draw 160 mA or less making them
very efficient in operation.
Microwave Service Company’s 2 Ghz unit has an output
impedance of 50 Ohm while the UHF converter has an output
impedance of 75 Ohm. All versions are RoHs compliant.
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