Frequency Converters

SpacePath Intelligent Frequency Converters (IFC™) shape the next-generation satellite transmission with its breakthrough leading edge technology, state of the art design, and unprecedented reliability 3 Years Warranty.

The IFC™ series design allows up to 4 embedded converters in a single 1RU shelf with extensive monitor and control via front panel, serial ports EIA232/EIA485 and Ethernet.

Also in the IFC Product range is the 1:1 redundant, hot swappable frequency convertor. This frequency converter requires does not require a separate external 1RU switch controller or external input /output switches. The 1RU redundancy design is also a cost-effective alternative to typical 3U-based solutions, providing significant savings in terms of reduced rack mount space, fewer RF cables and lower system costs.

Features Best in Class RF characteristic, Flexible reference with autosensing can lock to external 5/10 MHz reference or utilize built-in high stability reference oscillator.

Key Features

  • Superior RF performance:
    • Phase noise 15dB better than IESS308/309
    • In Band Spurious below -60dBc
    • Superior Gain flatness
  • Super wide frequency band 950 to 2150 MHz
  • True RMS power detector for both IF and RF power
  • Synthesizer frequency step of 1kHz with optional 1 Hz step size
  • User Friendly front panel with menu driven display
  • 5 /10MHz external reference Autosense
  • Single, dual, triple and quad band frequency converters in a single 1RU chassis (1.75" H x 19" W x 19" D)
  • MIL-STD- 188-164A compliant
  • Full featured M&C Interface via RS-232 serial console, packet protocol RS-485 and user friendly HTTP based GUI and SNMP:
    • Frequency control with 1kH step
    • 25dB Gain Control (Optional 30 dB)
    • Input and output power detectors
    • Automated level control (ALC) mode optional
  • 1:N Redundant ready
  • IF and RF monitoring optional
  • 24VDC universal input isolated power supply optional
  • 10MHz and DC injected into L-Band ports optional
  • Built in BUC DC via IF power supply optional

 

Spacepath Frequency Converter

 

 

Type Description Size Datasheet

IFC IF/L

70/140MHz to L-Band Rack Mount Up/Down Converter

1RU

IFC IF/L Red

70/140MHz to L-Band 1:1 Redundant Rack Mount Up/Down Converter

1RU

IFC L/C

L-Band to C-Band Rack Mount Up/Down Converter

1RU

IFC L/C Red

L-Band to C-Band 1:1 Redundant Rack Mount Up/Down Converter

1RU

IFC IF/C

70/140MHz to C-Band Rack Mount Up/Down Converter

1RU

IFC IF/C Red

70/140MHz to C-Band 1:1 Redundant Rack Mount Up/Down Converter

1RU

IFC L/Ku

L-Band to Ku-Band Rack Mount Up/Down Converter

1RU

IFC L/Ku Red

L-Band to Ku-Band 1:1 Redundant Rack Mount Up/Down Converter

1RU

IFC L/DBS

L-Band to DBS-Band Rack Mount Up Converter

1RU

IFC L/Ka

L-Band to Ka-Band Rack Mount Up Converter

1RU

IFC 1:2 RCU

1:2 Redundancy Control Unit

1RU