SSPA's

Using technology developed for VertexRSI’s ModuMAX™ amplifiers, these outdoor SSPAs feature a modular architecture with field-replaceable RF assemblies and offer an output power of up to up to 400 watts across the standard 5.850–6.425 GHz or extended 5.850–6.725 GHz satellite uplink bands. Housed in a weatherproof NEMA 4X enclosure, the amplifiers can be mounted in an antenna hub or outdoors in applications where it is desirable to reduce cable losses by mounting the SSPA close to the antenna. Built for reliable, trouble-free service, the amplifiers incorporate a microprocessor-based monitor and control system.

Features:

• Field-replaceable RF assembly
• Up to 200 W saturated output power
• Microprocessor-based monitor and control
• Serial interface (RS-232/-422/-485)
• Output isolator for high load VSWR protection
• 20 dB range digital gain adjustment
• RF output sample port
• Reflected power monitoring
• External mute input

Applications:

• Stand-alone SSPA
• 1:1 redundancy

Options:

• Block upconverter

Using technology developed for VertexRSI’s ModuMAX™ amplifiers, these outdoor SSPAs feature a modular architecture with field-replaceable RF assemblies and offer an output power of up to up to 400 watts across the standard 5.850–6.425 GHz or extended 5.850–6.725 GHz satellite uplink bands. Housed in a weatherproof NEMA 4X enclosure, the amplifiers can be mounted in an antenna hub or outdoors in applications where it is desirable to reduce cable losses by mounting the SSPA close to the antenna. Built for reliable, trouble-free service, the amplifiers incorporate a microprocessor-based monitor and control system.

Features:

• Field-replaceable RF assembly
• Up to 400 W saturated output power
• Microprocessor-based monitor and control
• Serial interface (RS-232/-422/-485)
• Output isolator for high load VSWR protection
• 20 dB range digital gain adjustment
• RF output sample port
• Reflected power monitoring
• External mute input

Applications:

• Stand-alone SSPA
• 1:1 redundancy
• Commercial, Government, and Military systems

Options:

• Block upconverter

Using technology developed for VertexRSI’s ModuMAX™ amplifiers, these outdoor SSPAs feature a modular architecture with field-replaceable RF assemblies and offer output power of up to 400 watts across the standard 7.90–8.40 GHz satellite uplink band. Housed in a weatherproof NEMA-4 enclosure, the amplifiers can be mounted in an antenna hub or outdoors in applications where it is desirable to reduce cable losses by mounting the SSPA close to the antenna. Built for reliable, trouble-free service, the amplifiers incorporate a microprocessor-based monitor and control system.

Features:

• Field-replaceable RF assembly
• Up to 400 W saturated output power
• Microprocessor-based monitor and control
• Serial interface (RS-232/-422/-485)
• Output isolator for high load VSWRprotection
• 20 dB range digital gain adjustment
• RF output sample port
• Reflected power monitoring
• External mute input

Applications:

• Stand-alone SSPA
• 1:1 redundancy
• Government and Military systems

Options:

• Block upconverter

Using technology developed for VertexRSI’s ModuMAX™ amplifiers, these outdoor SSPAs feature a modular architecture with field-replaceable RF assemblies and offer an output power of up to 400 watts across the standard 5.850–6.425 GHz or extended 5.850–6.725 GHz satellite uplink bands. Housed in a weatherproof NEMA 4X enclosure, the amplifiers can be mounted in an antenna hub or outdoors in applications where it is desirable to reduce cable losses by mounting the SSPA close to the antenna. Built for reliable, trouble-free service, the amplifiers incorporate a microprocessor-based monitor and control system.

Features:

• Field-replaceable RF assembly
• Up to 400 W saturated output power
• Microprocessor-based monitor and control
• Serial interface (RS-232/-422/-485)
• Output isolator for high load VSWR protection
• 20 dB range digital gain adjustment
• RF output sample port
• Reflected power monitoring
• External mute input

Applications:

• Stand-alone SSPA
• 1:1 redundancy
• Commercial, Government, and Military systems

Options:

• Block upconverter

These high power solid-state amplifi ers offer output powers of 25, 35, 50 or 70 watts across the standard 14.0 to 14.5 GHz (“M”) or extended 13.75 to 14.5 GHz (“O”) satellite uplink bands. Housed in a compact weatherproof enclosure, the amplifi ers can be mounted in an antenna hub or outdoors in applications where it is desirable to reduce cable losses by mounting the SSPA close to the antenna. The amplifi ers feature a microprocessor-based M&C system that facilitates easy setup and control.

Features:

• 25/35/50/70 W saturated output power
• 70/75 dB gain
• Built-in monitor and control
• Temperature-compensated gain from
• -40 to +50 °C
• Serial interface (RS-232/-422/-485)
• Output isolator for high load VSWR protection
• 20 dB range digital gain adjustment
• RF output sample port (-40 dBc)
• Output power monitor
• Extremely light weight, typically
• 36 lb (16 kg)
• Mounts on small antennas

Options:

• 1:1 redundancy
• Integrated block upconverter with L-band input  

These high power solid-state amplifiers offer output powers of 50, 100, 125 or 200 watts across the standard 7.90 to 8.40 GHz satellite uplink band. Housed in a compact weatherproof enclosure, the amplifiers can be mounted in an antenna hub or outdoors in applications where it is desirable to reduce cable losses by mounting the SSPA close to the antenna. The amplifiers feature a microprocessor-based M&C system that facilitates easy setup and control.

Features:

• 50/100/125/200 W saturated output power
• 70 dB gain
• Built-in monitor and control
• Temperature-compensated gain from
• -40 to +50 °C
• Serial interface (RS-232/-422/-485)
• Output isolator for high load VSWR protection
• 20 dB range digital gain adjustment
• RF output sample port (-40 dBc)
• Output power monitor
• Extremely light weight, typically
• 36 lb (16 kg)
• Mounts on small antennas

Options:

• 1:1 redundancy
• Integrated block upconverter with L-band

These high power solid-state amplifiers offer output powers of 50 or 100 watts across the 2.0 to 2.15 GHz satellite uplink band. Housed in a compact weatherproof enclosure, the amplifier can be mounted in an antenna hub or outdoors in applications where it is desirable to reduce cable losses by mounting the SSPA close to the antenna. The amplifier features a microprocessor-based M&C system that facilitates easy setup and control.

Features:

• 50/100 W saturated output power
• 70 dB gain
• Built-in monitor and control
• Temperature-compensated gain from -40 to +50 °C
• Serial interface (RS-232/-422/-485)
• Output isolator for high load VSWR protection
• 20 dB range digital gain adjustment
• RF output sample port (-40 dBc)
• Output power monitor
• Extremely light weight, nominally 36 lb (16 kg)
• Mounts on small antennas

Options:

• 1:1 redundancy

Completely modular solid-state power amplifier systems for world-wide satellite communications. A revolutionary concept in solid-state power amplifiers, the ModuMAX series eliminates the need for a spare power amplifier or for redundant switchover networks in many satellite earth station applications.

Protected Under US Patent #6,549,405 B2.

Using technology developed for VertexRSI’s ModuMAX™ amplifiers, these rack-mount SSPAs offer an output power of up to 400 watts across the standard 5.850–6.425 GHz or extended 5.850–6.725 GHz satellite uplink bands. The SSPAs incorporate a modular architecture that includes the RF modules, power supplies, logic, fans, and front panel assembly. The amplifiers are designed for reliable service in fixed and mobile applications.

Features:

• Up to 400 W saturated output power
• Digital gain adjustment (20 dB range)
• Forward and reflected power monitoring
• Microprocessor-based monitor and control
• Serial interface (RS232/422/485) standard
• 10 Base-T Network interface (SNMP, HTTP)
• RF input and output sample ports
• Integral 1:1 redundancy control

Applications:

• Single-thread SSPA
• Redundant systems (1:1, 1:2)
• Fixed installations
• Mobile terminals
• Government and Military systems

Accessories:

• RCP-2001 Remote Panel

Using technology developed for VertexRSI’s ModuMAX™ amplifiers, these rack-mount SSPAs offer an output power of up to 200 watts across the standard 14.0–14.5 GHz or extended 13.75–14.50 GHz satellite uplink bands. The SSPAs incorporate a modular architecture that includes the RF modules, power supplies, logic, fans, and front panel assembly. The amplifiers are designed for reliable service in fixed and mobile applications.

Features:

• Up to 200 W saturated output power
• Digital gain adjustment (20 dB range)
• Forward and reflected power monitoring
• Microprocessor-based monitor and control
• Serial interface (RS232/422/485) standard
• 10 Base-T Network interface (SNMP, HTTP)
• RF input and output sample ports
• Integral 1:1 redundancy control

Applications:

• Single-thread SSPA
• Redundant systems (1:1, 1:2)
• Fixed installations
• Mobile terminals
• Commercial, Government, and Military systems

Accessories:

• RCP-2001 Remote Panel

Using technology developed for VertexRSI’s ModuMAX™ amplifiers, this rack-mount SSPA offers an output power of up to 400 watts across the standard 7.90–8.40 GHz satellite uplink band. The SSPA incorporates a modular architecture that includes the RF modules, power supplies, logic, fans, and front panel assembly. The amplifier is designed for reliable service in fixed and mobile applications.

Features:

• Up to 400 W saturated output power
• Digital gain adjustment (20 dB range)
• Forward and reflected power monitoring
• Microprocessor-based monitor and control
• Serial interface (RS232/422/485) standard
• 10 Base-T Network interface (SNMP, HTTP)
• RF input and output sample ports
• Integral 1:1 redundancy control

Applications:

• Single-thread SSPA
• Redundant systems (1:1, 1:2)
• Fixed installations
• Mobile terminals
• Government and Military systems

Accessories

• RCP-2001 Remote Panel
  

ACSSH-C series consists of integrated RF Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA). ACSSH-C series of hubmount SSPAs are ideal to work with C-Band rackmount up-converters. All products in this series has been tested and calibrated between -40?C to +55?C, so they assure very good gain stability with temperature. ACSSH-C also includes a temperature alarm and power supply shutdown to protect the amplifier from permanent damages when the SSPA temperature exceeds 100?C, when the temperature drops to 85?C the SSPA turns back on. ACSSH-C allows communication through RS-232 or RS-485 for alarm monitoring, power output monitoring, operating temperature, etc.

Features:

• 5.85 – 6.425 GHz (Standard)
• 5.85 – 6.725 GHz (Extended)
• 6.725 – 7.025 GHz (Insat)
• 6.425 – 6.725 GHz (Palapa)

The ACSSH-KU series consists of integrated RF Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA). ACSSH-KU series of hubmount SSPAs are ideal to work with Ku-Band rackmount up-converters. All products in this series has been tested and calibrated between -40?C to +55?C, so they assure very good gain stability with temperature. ACSSH-KU also includes a temperature alarm and power supply shutdown to protect the amplifier from permanent damages when the SSPA temperature exceeds 80?C, when the temperature drops to 65?C the SSPA turns back on. ACSSH-KU allows communication through RS-232 or RS-485 for alarm monitoring, power output monitoring, operating temperature, etc.

Operating Frequencies:

• 14.0 – 14.5 GHz (Standard)
• 13.75 – 14.25 GHz
• 13.75 – 14.5 GHz (Extended)
  

The ACSSH-X series consists of integrated RF Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA). ACSSH-X series of hubmount SSPAs are ideal to work with X-Band rackmount up-converters. All products in this series has been tested and calibrated between 40C + 50C, so they assure very good gain stability with temperature. ACSSH-X also includes a temperature alarm and power supply shutdown to protect the amplifier from permanent damages when the SSPA temperature exceeds 100C, when the temperature drops to 85C the SSPA turns back on. ACSSH-KU allows communication through RS-232 or RS-485 for alarm monitoring, power output monitoring, operating temperature, etc.

Operating Frequencies:

• 7.9 - 8.4 GHz

The ACSSPA-C solid state power amplifier series has been designed by ACORDE for their use in C-Band satellite communications systems. The amplifiers have a gain of 60dB and an output power of up to 150W. The equipment has been tested over temperatures between -30?C to +55?C providing very good stability of gain over the temperature range. The ACSSPA-C series SSPA also includes a temperature alarm and power supply shutdown to protect the amplifier from permanent damages when the SSPA temperature exceeds 80?C.  An M&C interface allows control of the SSPA (ON/Off) and alarms.

Operating Frequencies:

• 5.85 – 6.425 GHz (Standard)
• 5.85 – 6.725 GHz (Extended)
• 6.725 – 7.025 GHz (Insat)
• 6.425 – 6.725 GHz (Palapa)

The ACSSPA-KU solid state power amplifier series has been designed by ACORDE for their use in Ku-Band satellite communications systems. The amplifiers have a gain of 60dB and an output power of up to 100W. The equipment has been rested over temperaturs range. The ACSSPA-KU series SSPA also includes a temperature alarm and power supply shutdown to protect the amplifier from permanent damages when the SSPA temperature exceeds 80C. An M&C interface allows control of the SSPA (ON.OFF) and alarms.

Operating Frequencies:

• 14.0 – 14.5 GHz (Standard)
• 13.75 – 14.25 GHz
• 13.75 – 14.5 GHz (Extended)

The ACSSPA-X solid state power amplifier series has been designed by ACORDE for their use in X-Band satellite communications systems. The amplifiers have a gain of 60dB and an output power of up to 100W. The equipment has been rested over temperatures between -30C to +55C providing very good stability of gain over the temperature range. The ACSSPA-X series SSPA also includes a temperature alarm and power supply shutdown to protect the amplifier from permanent damages when the SSPA temperature exceeds 80C. An M&C interface allows control of the SSPA (ON.OFF) and alarms.

Operating Frequencies:

• 7.9 – 8.4 GHz

The ACSSPA-Ka series are a family of solid state power amplifier series for outdoor applicationsm designed for Ka-band satellite communications systems. ACSSPA-Ka series have been tested and calibrated between -20` and +55C, so they assure very good gain stability with temperature. They also include temperature alarm and power supply shutdown to protect the amplifier from permanent damages when temperature exceeds 80C.  

Operating Frequencies:

• 29 - 31 GHz 

Paradise Datacom’s Indoor, Compact Rack Mount (CRM) series Solid State Power Amplifiers represent the latest in High ower Microwave Amplifier Technology. The SSPA chassis achieves the highest power density in the industry along with enhanced maintainability. The power supply, fan trays and controller card connector plate are all removable for easy maintenance. At 24” deep, and only 3RU high, this chassis is perfect for SNG applications, or other configurations where rack space is at a premium. The SSPA front panel features an easy-to-navigate display and menu structure. Dedicated LEDs are provided for alarm condition indication.

Paradise Datacom rack mount power amplifiers have a wide range of monitor and control functionality, including:

• RS232/485 (4-wire) serial communication
• Ethernet port supporting UDP, SNMP and web browser-based control
• Form C contacts for output monitor ports and opto-isolated input ports
• Free Windows M&C software
• Variety of third party M&C drivers available

C-Band – 20W, 50W, 75W, 100W, 140W, 200W, 250W and 300W
Ku-Band – 35W, 40W, 50W, 70W, 100W, 125W and 200W
X-Band – 60W, 75W, 100W, 140W and 200W
S-Band – 56W, 112W, 200W, 223W, 280W and 316W

Paradise Datacom’s Indoor, Rack Mount (R) series SSPAs represent the latest in High Power Microwave Amplifier Technology. The SSPA chassis achieves the highest power density in the industry along with enhanced maintainability.

Local, front panel, control is available with a user friendly interface. Five fault condition LEDs on left side of the front panel reflect some of the SSPA major faults states, plus a summary fault indicator. The SSPA online LED turns green when the amplifier is in Online mode (1:1 Mode) or serves as an AC power indicator in standalone mode. Local/Remote and Mute/Unmute LEDs show the current control mode and mute state of the amplifier.

A full compliment of serial and parallel (contact closure) control is also available from the rear panel. Paradise Datacom’s WindowsTM-based Universal M&C software allows monitor and control of the SSPA from a remote computer.

A state of the art thermal platform provides efficient cooling for the amplifier module and power supplies. This ensures the highest possible MTBFs for microwave power amplifiers. Along with high reliability comes the ultimate in amplifier maintainability. Amplifier modules and power supplies are easily accessed making this one of the easiest amplifier assemblies to maintain in the field.

C-Band – 300W, 400W, 500W and 600W
Ku-Band – 250W
X-Band – 50W, 60W, 75W, 100W, 140W, 200W, 250W, 350W and 500W
S-Band – 50W, 100W, 200W, 400W and 500W

Paradise Datacom’s Indoor, High Power Rack Mount (-R) series SSPAs represent the industry’s highest power density and most reliable high power amplifier systems. These high power amplifiers are accompanied with a separate power supply chassis.

The power supply is configured as an N+1 redundant, hot swappable, power supply comprised of three modules. Only two modules are required to operate the HPA, therefore one module is redundant. In the event of a power supply module failure, the amplifier system will not fail. The module can then be changed without ever taking the HPA out of service. The microwave amplifier architecture is also designed for maximum soft fail redundancy.

C-Band – 750W, 900W and 1.1kW
Ku-Band – 400W, 500W, 600W and 700W
X-Band – 600W, 700W, 900W and 1kW 

Paradise Datacom’s Compact Outdoor (C) series SSPAs bring high power solid state transmit amplifiers right to the antenna’s feed. Designed for antenna-mount applications, the Compact Outdoor series SSPAs deliver the highest uplink powers available per unit volume and weight offered anywhere in solid state technology. Packaged for outdoor use, these amplifiers are entirely self-contained with on board power supply, cooling and monitor and control systems.

C-Band - 30W, 40W, 50W, 75W, 100W, 140W, 200W, 250W and 300W
Ku-Band - 20W, 26W, 35W, 40W, 50W, 70W, 100W and 125W
X-Band - 25W, 35W, 60W, 75W, 100W, 140W, 200W and 250W
S-Band - 50W, 100W, 200W, 300W

L-Band Interface
Paradise Datacom offers C-, X-, and Ku-Band amplifiers with an integrated L-Band Block Up Converter. The L-Band units utilize Paradise Datacom’s proprietary ZBUCTM technology. The addition of a ZBUCTM to a Compact Outdoor SSPA typically increases the gain by 2-4 dB. The advantages of ZBUCTM technology include:

• ZBUCTM can detect and switch to an externally supplied reference.
• Optional internal high stability (10MHz) reference.
• ZBUCTM can lock to an externally supplied reference of 5, 10, 20, 25, or 50 MHz without modification.
• ZBUCTM can accept a wide range of external reference power (-10dBm to +5 dBm)
• ZBUCTM can accept FSK monitor and control signal via the IFL for complete amplifier remote control.

Fibre Optic Interface
Paradise Datacom offers an Outdoor Fiber Optic Converter Module (OFM-1000) for the Compact Outdoor SSPA which interfaces with a rack mountable Fiber Optic to L Band Transceiver (RCPF-1000).
The 1RU Indoor Fiber Optic to L Band Transceiver complements the Compact Outdoor Amplifier for a complete Optical interface for the amplifier.

What distinguishes the Paradise Datacom Fiber Optic solution is the ability to transmit and receive not only the L-Band IFL, but also a 10 MHz reference signal and an FSK signal that provides complete remote control of the amplifier. When equipped with a Paradise Datacom PD25 L-Band modem, a complete base-band to optical interface is realized.

A system utilizing a Fiber Optic link can have an IFL length in excess of 1km. An optical link is also desirable in areas in which L-Band interference can degrade the system’s performance.

SSPAs represent the latest in High Power Microwave Amplifier Technology. The SSPA package achieves the highest power density in the industry along with enhanced maintainability.

All subassemblies are accessible and replaceable in the field. Local, front panel, control is available with a user friendly interface. A full compliment of serial and parallel (contact closure) control is also available via circular connectors.

A state of the art thermal platform provides efficient cooling for the amplifier module and power supplies. This ensures the highest possible MTBFs for microwave power amplifiers.
Along with high reliability comes the ultimate in amplifier maintainability. Amplifier modules and power supplies are easily accessed and removed, making this one of the easiest amplifier assemblies to maintain in the field.

C-Band - 300W, 400W, 500W and 600W
Ku-Band - 200W and 250W
X-Band - 350W and 500W
S-Band 400W and 600W

L-Band Interface
Paradise Datacom offers C-, X-, and Ku-Band amplifiers with an integrated L-Band Block Up Converter. The L-Band units utilize Paradise Datacom’s proprietary ZBUCTM technology. The addition of a ZBUCTM to a Compact Outdoor SSPA typically increases the gain by 2-4 dB. The advantages of ZBUCTM technology include:

• ZBUCTM can detect and switch to an externally supplied reference.
• Optional internal high stability (10MHz) reference.
• ZBUCTM can lock to an externally supplied reference of 5, 10, 20, 25, or 50 MHz without modification.
• ZBUCTM can accept a wide range of external reference power (-10dBm to +5 dBm)
• ZBUCTM can accept FSK monitor and control signal via the IFL for complete amplifier remote control.