ARC-PS8
Tuner Module
Purpose:
- Filtering, amplification and conversion of UHF and SHF signals to an intermediate frequency.
ARC-PS8 Module
Features:
- Signal conversion from radio frequency of 2.4 – 8 GHz to intermediate frequency with spurious rejection
- Tuning to required frequency with 100 kHz discreteness
- Switchable input low-noise amplifier
- Controlled input attenuator
- Heterodyne inputs/outputs provided for multi-channel coherent signal receipt
- Frequency synchronization from external reference generator (no built-in reference generator)
- Option to power active antenna or amplifier via feeder
- Built-in switch allows connection up to 3 signal sources simultaneously
- Built-in system of technical diagnostics.
Technical Specifications
| Operating frequency range | 2400-8000 MHz |
| Number of receiving channels | 1 |
| Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) at antenna input with input resistance 50 Ohm | 3 max. |
| Maximum allowable input voltage | 127 dBµV |
| Noise figure (with preamplifier on) | 10 dB, max. |
| Attenuation | 0 - 30 dB, incr 1 dB |
| Max. bandpass at ±3,0 dB variation depending on output IF | |
| At IF 1675 MHz | 160 MHz, min. |
| At IF 70 MHz | 24 MHz, min |
| Receiver tuning resolution | 105 Hz |
| Single-signal spurious, Image and IF rejection | 80 dB, min |
| Phase noise level of heterodyne when mistuning at 10 kHz | -100 dBs/Hz, max. |
| Input IP3, attenuation off | 0 dBmW min. |
| Relative frequency instability of the built-in reference generator | Depends on external generator |
| Typical retuning time | 500 µs |
| Parameters of external reference generator input: | |
| Frequency | 10 MHz or 12.8 MHz |
| Level | 0±3 dBm |
| Control interface | RS-485 |
| DC supply voltage | 9 - 32 V |
| Power consumption | 12 W, max. |
| Dimensions, max. | 100×168×16 mm |
| Weight | 0.5 kg, max. |
| Operating temperature range | -40°C … +75°C |
| Relative humidity at 25°С | max. 98% |
| Maximum altitude above-sea level | 4500 m |