
Programmable Block Up-Converter
- Frequency range
- 27.5 GHz – 31 GHz
- Package size
- 6.7” x 4.0” x 1.0”
- Connectorized package
- Full Ka band
- Agile band placement
Digital Data Sheet
Programmable Block Up-Converter
Put your band wherever you want. Agile LO placement across the full ka band in 50 MHz steps, on a VPX card for slot-based systems. All models configurable.

Series Features
Applied Industries
Aerospace · Military · Satcom · Electronic Defense
Frequency
27.5 GHz – 31 GHz
Electrical Specifications
| Power Out | +10 dBm |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | -45 dBc TYP |
| Gain | 34 ±2 dB |
| VCC | 12 VDC ±0.5V |
| ICC | 1200 mA |
Phase Noise
| PN @ 1 kHz | -84 dBc/Hz |
|---|---|
| PN @ 10 kHz | -94 dBc/Hz |
| PN @ 100 kHz | -98 dBc/Hz |
Reference
| Reference | 10 MHz |
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Environmental
| Temp Range | -20°C to +70°C, Case |
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Mechanical
| Package | VPX card |
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All specifications are typical unless otherwise specified and subject to change without notice. All models are configurable — contact EM Research for custom frequencies, packages, and screening.

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