Modular Block Converter Systems

SATCOM Technologies Modular Block Converter Systems C-Band Hot-swappable, plug-in upconverter and downconverter modules Dual, redundant, hot-swappable power supplies Excellent frequency stability over temperature Built-in monitoring of individual modules and overall system performance ternal/external auto-switch 5 or 10 MHz reference Overview The General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies Modular Block Converter (MBC) System eliminates downtime and maximizes performance and ease of repair by providing fully modular systems for up conversion or down conversion. Leveraging patented technology and field-proven architecture, all of the critical system components are hot-swappable without the removal of power and can be removed from the front of the chassis with the exception of the fan assembly which is accessible from the rear panel. Hot-Swappable Architecture The converters can be configured for single-thread operation or for 1:1 or 1:2 redundancy. a redundant system, a backup converter can be switched in automatically or manually to replace a faulted unit; the faulted module may be removed and replaced while the others remain operational. The system design leverages a blindmate backplane for front panel removal for converters, power supplies, logic card, and color touchscreen. The design enables fast and easy repair with continuous operation, achieving MTTR of less than 3 minutes. Features nfront hot-swappable plug-in modules (RF, PS, touch screen, and logic card) navailable in stand-alone, 1:1 redundancy, and 1:2 redundancy configurations ncolor touch-screen user interface ntcp/ip embedded page to monitor and control system functions, and send email alerts nethernet or Serial I/O M&C interface nstandard 19 rack panel, 3.5 high (2 RU), with 22 chassis slides; chassis is 24 deep Preliminary

User terface Leading Edge Software The MBC is equipped with a color touch-screen for local control along with a leading-edge TCP/IP embedded Web Page software package. The software can be configured for remote monitoring, while allowing virtual factory access to monitor the converter modules key performance parameters such as temperature, current, and voltage. The user interface features secure login with user privilege level controls. nconverter modules feature an autoselection reference that automatically phase locks to an external 5 or 10 MHz reference when present, or uses its internal high stability reference when the external reference is not detected. nbuilt-in RF module monitoring & control capabilities: ngain Adjust or attenuation control nexternal Reference Level nexternal Reference Frequency nreference Phase Lock nlo Phase Lock nmodule Current nmodule -On Self-Test nmodule Temperature RF Module Bands nconverters put LO Frequency put Model 3.40-4.20 GHz 5.15 GHz nconverters 950-1750 MHz (inverted) DCDX put LO Frequency put Model 950-1825 MHz 4.9 GHz 5.85-6.725 GHz UCBX Operating Functions nmonitors and controls two or three redundant RF modules of a single type in either a 1:1 (two module) or 1:2 (three module) configuration. nmonitors and controls one or two independent, single-thread modules. nmonitors the internal power supply modules for faults. nfront panel controls and status indicators nethernet terface: nsnmpv1/2/3 nhttp (Web page) nfirmware dates via secure protocol nrs-232/485/422 Serial terface nredundant Control Modes: nauto Mode: A faulted RF module is automatically switched off line and replaced with the backup unit. nmanual Mode: Allows manual control over which unit is online, via the front panel, serial port, or network. Auto-recovery and Sparing nthe MBC senses loss-of-lock conditions and component failures to initiate switching to a redundant converter. Users have the capability of setting up alert emails, along with remote monitoring capability via embedded TCP/IP web status pages. Replacement of any component can be accomplished within minutes. nsparing of the MBC is dependent upon the user. nactive components nconverter nlogic Board n Supply ntouchscreen nfan Assembly Cooling Fans n The MBC has two cooling fans mounted on an easy-to-replace fan assembly.

Modular Block Converter Systems MBC System Block Diagrams n1-for-1 (1:1) Redundant converter System n1-for-2 (1:2) Redundant converter System Supply #1 Supply #1 Supply #2 Passive Splitter 10 MHz Ext Ref Supply #2 Passive Splitter 10 MHz Ext Ref Pol #1 Converter #1 Converter #2 Blindmate Backplane Online Online Offline Converter #1 Converter #3 Converter #2 Blindmate Backplane Pol #1 Offline Offline Pol #2 Touch Screen Local Control Offline Touch Screen Local Control Pol #2 Main Logic Board = Front panel access for ease of replacement Switch Assembly Main Logic Board Switch Assembly = Front panel access for ease of replacement n1-for-1 (1:1) Redundant converter System n1-for-2 (1:2) Redundant converter System Supply #1 Supply #2 Passive Splitter 10 MHz Ext Ref Supply #1 Supply #2 Passive Splitter 10 MHz Ext Ref Pol #1 Converter #1 Converter #2 Touch Screen Local Control Blindmate Backplane Online Online Offline Offline Converter #1 Converter #3 Converter #2 Touch Screen Local Control Blindmate Backplane Pol #1 Offline Offline Pol #2 Pol #2 Main Logic Board = Front panel access for ease of replacement Switch Assembly Main Logic Board Switch Assembly = Front panel access for ease of replacement

converter Module Performance Parameter Notes Min. Nom./Typ. Max. Units RF put At maximum gain -10 m RF put VSWR IF put VSWR Ratio Return Loss 19.1 Ratio Return Loss 14 1.25 :1 1.5 :1 LO Leakage -50 m Reference put Frequency Auto Detect 5 or 10 MHz Reference put At module -7.5 0 +7.5 m put at 1 Compression (P 1 ) IF put, at max. gain +15 +17 m 3rd Order tercept Point IF put, at max. gain +26 +28 m Gain At max. gain setting 24 26 30 Gain Step Resolution 0.5 Adjustable Gain Range 25 Gain Flatness Gain Stability -Band Spurious Full band, at max. gain Per 40 MHz, at max. gain Over temperature Per week, constant temp. Per week and over temp. Signal-related Non-signal-related Harmonics At IF -55-45 c Noise Figure At maximum gain 15 16 Temperature Range Voltage Operating Storage ± 1.0 ± 0.5 ± 1.5 When there is only one value on a line, the Nom./Typ. column is a nominal value; otherwise it is a typical value. Typical values are intended to illustrate typical performance, but are not guaranteed. Reference Performance 0-40 Parameter Notes Min. Nom./Typ. Max. Units ternal Reference Standard Aging per day Aging after 10 years External Reference Requirements Frequency Frequency Tolerance Level Impedance Ref PLL Bandwidth Ext. Ref. Phase Noise Req. 12 20 0 to +50 C ±30 ±1 ±500 All subbands At module 10 Hz Offset 100 Hz Offset 1 khz Offset 10 khz Offset -10 5 or 10 ±0.5 When there is only one value on a line, the Nom./Typ. column is a nominal value; otherwise it is a typical value. Typical values are intended to illustrate typical performance, but are not guaranteed. 50 ± 1 ± 0.25-60 -70 +50 +85 0 10-105 -135-145 -150 c m Vdc W C C MHz ppm m ohms Hz m/hz m/hz m/hz m/hz

Modular Block Converter Systems converter Module Performance Parameter Notes Min. Nom./Typ. Max. Units IF put -7 m IF put VSWR RF put VSWR Ratio Return Loss 14 Ratio Return Loss 19.1 1.5 :1 1.25 :1 LO Leakage -50 m Reference put Frequency Auto Detect 5 or 10 MHz Reference put At module -7.5 0 +7.5 m put at 1 Compression (P 1 ) RF put, at max. gain +15 +17 m 3rd Order tercept Point RF put, at max. gain +26 +27 m Gain At max. gain setting 24 26 30 Gain Step Resolution 0.5 Adjustable Gain Range 25 Gain Flatness Gain Stability -Band Spurious Full band, at max. gain Per 40 MHz, at max. gain Over temperature Per week, constant temp. Per week and over temp. Signal-related Non-signal-related Noise Figure At maximum gain 15 16 Temperature Range Voltage Operating Storage ± 1.0 ± 0.5 ± 1.5 When there is only one value on a line, the Nom./Typ. column is a nominal value; otherwise it is a typical value. Typical values are intended to illustrate typical performance, but are not guaranteed. 0-40 12 20 ± 1 ± 0.25-60 -70 +50 +85 c m Vdc W C C Reference Performance Parameter Notes Min. Nom./Typ. Max. Units ternal Reference Standard Aging per day Aging after 10 years External Reference Requirements Frequency Frequency Tolerance Level Impedance Ref PLL Bandwidth Ext. Ref. Phase Noise Req. 0 to +50 C ±30 ±1 ±500 All subbands At module 10 Hz Offset 100 Hz Offset 1 khz Offset 10 khz Offset -10 5 or 10 ±0.5 When there is only one value on a line, the Nom./Typ. column is a nominal value; otherwise it is a typical value. Typical values are intended to illustrate typical performance, but are not guaranteed. 50 0 10-105 -135-145 -150 MHz ppm m ohms Hz m/hz m/hz m/hz m/hz

Phase Noise Performance Maximum c/hz at converter converter 10 Hz Offset -36-36 100 Hz Offset -66-66 1 khz Offset -76-76 10 khz Offset -86-86 100 khz Offset -96-96 1 MHz Offset -106-106 System Performance The redundant modular block downconverter or upconverter system generally has the same performance as the individual converter modules with the following exceptions: Parameter RF port VSWR IF port VSWR System RF Losses (typ.) System IF Losses (typ.) Gain Flatness (typ.) Noise Figure Reference put Specification 1.3:1 max. (17.7 RL) 1.9:1 max. (10.1 RL) 2 1 Add ±0.3 to module specification Add +2 to module specification -5 to +5 m; 0 m typical Supply Parameter Specification AC put (dual line input) 90 264 Vac, 47 63 Hz; 60 W typical DC put 12 V, 250 W over 0 to +50 C Connector terfaces Parameter Specification RF/IF put Type N, 50 ohms (standard); SMA, 50 ohms (option) IF/RF put Type N, 50 ohms (standard); SMA, 50 ohms (option) 10 MHz External Reference put BNC Female Network RJ-45/CAT 5 Ethernet Serial I/O DB-9 (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485:2, RS-485:4)

J4 J5 J6 WARNING Hazardous moving parts Keep away from moving fan blades J1 J2 J3 J7 Modular Block Converter Systems line Drawing 26.26 [667] 0.65 [16] 23.87 [606] AC 2 AC 1 AC INPUT: 90-264 Vac, 47-63 Hz IEC 60320-1:C14 FACTORY USE ONLY - 100-135/180-240V; 6.0/3.0A; 50/60 Hz - Fusing - 100-135V: 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 180-240V: 250V 3.15A SLO-BLO - Consult O&M manual for installation instructions. - Refer servicing to qualified personnel. USB - FIRMWARE UPGRADE PORT NETWORK CAN SERIAL I/O SERIAL I/O - DB9 GND TERMINAL - #8-32 HARDWARE PROVIDED WIRE SIZE: 18-22 GA NETWORK - CAT 5 ETHERNET REMOVE DISPLAY TO ACCESS POWER SUPPLY MODULES REAR PANEL AIR EXHAUST POINTS DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Disconnect all sources of supply prior to servicing. 19.0 [483] 18.13 [461] STATUS ONLINE MODULE 2 J1-6 TYPE N (F) - 50 OHM SEE CHART STATUS ONLINE MODULE 3 (OFFLINE) SEE NOTE 2 - CONNECTOR OPTION STATUS ONLINE MODULE 1 10 MHz EXTERNAL REFERENCE INPUT BNC (F) - 50 OHM MBC-2XXXX-X BLOCK CONVERTER RF: XX.XX-XX.XX GHz LO: XX.XX GHz IF> XXX-XXXX MHz IF/RF CONNECTORS: DESIGNATOR FUNCTION J1 POL 1 IN J2 OFFLINE IN J3 POL 2 IN DESIGNATOR FUNCTION J4 POL 1 OUT J5 OFFLINE OUT J6 POL 2 OUT NOMINAL LENGTH 22 [559] EXTENDED LENGTH 44 [1118] MAX. 0.43 [11] 1.75 [44] 0.86 [22] 3.47 [88] NOTES: 1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]. 2. SMA CONNECTOR (50 OHM) OPTION AVAILABLE. 3. CHASSIS WEIGHT, INCLUDING SLIDES (WITH NO RF MODULES INSTALLED) IS APPROXIMATELY 21.8 lb (9.9 kg). CHASSIS WEIGHT WITH 3 RF MODULES INSTALLED IS APPROXIMATELY 32.4 lb (14.7 kg). 4. MATING CONNECTORS INCLUDED BUT NOT SHOWN. AIR INTAKE POINTS ALONG FRONT PANEL Part Number/Ordering formation Top-Level Configuration cludes rack chassis with 2 power supply modules and choice of 1 (single-thread), 2 (1:1 redundant), or 3 (1:2 redundant) RF modules: Configuration Single-thread, no redundancy (1 RF module)...x 1:1 Redundant (2 identical RF modules)...1 1:2 Redundant (3 identical RF modules)...2 Module Identifier (see below)...xxxx Rear Panel RF connectors Type N, 50 ohms (Standard)...X SMA, 50 ohms (Option)...1 - Note: Standard configuration includes only one type of RF module per chassis. RF Modules... To order single modules separately: MBC- BCM- converters C-Band 3.4-4.2 GHz in, 5.15 GHz LO, 950-1750 MHz out... DCDX (inverted spectrum) converters C-Band 950-1825 MHz in, 4.9 GHz LO, 5.85-6.725 GHz out... UCBX Note: To order a blank module cover plate, use part number MPAN-30281. PS modules can also be ordered separately, part number AMAX-30271-1. Spares Kit cludes 1 Fan Assembly, 1 Supply Module, 1 Logic Module, and 1 Display Module. Converter modules sold separately.

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