ST Electronics Showcases Compact Series Ka-band

13 June 2014

ST Electronics announced the introduction of its Ka-band 16W BUC (3.5kg). The compact-sized Ka-band BUC will be exhibited at CommunicAsia2914.

“With the introduction of the 16W Ka-band Compact Series BUC, we have a comprehensive
range of Ka-band BUCs available in the market. Together with the newly released Lite series
of Ku-band BUCs, we offer the widest range of BUCs to customers. Agilis is well-equipped to
be a single provider for all RF needs.” TANG Kum Chuen, President, Communication & Sensor Systems Group and ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte Ltd

Compact Series 16W Ka-band Block-Up Converter (BUC)
Agilis Compact Series 16W Ka-band BUC is the smallest of its kind. Ideal for mobile and
satellite uplink applications, the BUC is designed with a wide frequency range between 28GHz
to 30GHz or 29GHz to 31GHz.

The innovative and efficient thermal design of the BUC enables high reliability and a wide
operating temperature range of -40°C to +60°C. The BUC offers excellent linearity and phase
noise characteristics; low spurious and automatic temperature compensation.

The compact-sized BUC can be mounted directly on the antenna feed horn, eliminating the
need for interconnecting cables and minimising cable loss. This reduces complexity and
installation cost for both system integrators and end users. Additionally, the BUC is equipped
with advanced monitoring and control features with IP and serial interfaces for convenient
monitoring and control facility for users.