Tampa Microwave has announced the availability of a weatherized X-band loop test translator, a new field test tool well suited for military satellite communication applications. This rugged outdoor testing unit is remote-controllable via RS-485 and enables X band transmit-to-receive, frequency translations. Plus, it is a weatherized outdoor X Band loop test translator that delivers reliable translations with a minimum of amplitude and delay distortions. The unit is housed in a rugged, weather-resistant case, which allows mounting in an antenna hub or in an outdoor environment. This unit is also available in Ku and C band versions that deliver the same features and performance specifications.

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Input frequency ranges are 7.975 to 8.400 GHz and 7.900 to 7.950 GHz, with 50 Ohms input impedance and input of +10 dBm (maximum). The input return loss id 15 dB (minimum). The input connector is N female. Likewise, output frequency ranges are 7.25 to 7.675 GHz and 7.70 to 7.75 GHz with 50 Ohms output impedance and an output return loss of 15 dB (minimum). The output connector is also N female. Other features include –35 dB nominal gain with gain flatness of ±0.4 dB maximum at 40 MHz. Gain adjustment is 30 dB in 1 dB steps. The input and output isolation is 60 dBc. Other features include frequency stability of ±1 ppm and a phase noise of –80 dBc at 1 kHz offset. Temperature range is –40 to +55°C.