Comtech Xicom Technology’s Model XTS-40KHE-B1 solid-state Ku-band block up converter provides 40 W of P1 output power and 20 W of linear power.

Comtech Xicom Technology’s Model XTS-40KHE-B1 debuts as a lightweight, efficient solid-state Ku-band block up converter (BUC) for transportable satellite communication uplinks. Viable for both commercial and military users, it provides 40 W of P1 output power and 20 W of linear power. In terms of efficiency, the self-cooled, feed-mountable amplifier consumes only 210 W when operating at linear power. Other features include temperature compensation, gain control, harmonic filtering, receive-band filtering, and an output isolator. The entire unit weighs less than 10 lb and measures 11.2 by 5.4 in. and stands 4.4 in. high.

Comtech Xicom Technology