Key facts
- Frequency range 1 from 12.75 to 13.25 GHz
- Frequency range 2 from 13.75 to 14.5 GHz
- RF saturated Power 400 and 750 W as indoor and outdoor model
- GaN technology
- Unique adaptive linearization & Upconverter for L-band signals
Key facts
The R&S®PKU100 is a family of solid-state power amplifiers for the Ku-band with a peak power of 400 and 750 W. It features top-notch efficiency in an extremely compact design. The powerful optional adaptive linearization improves the RF parameters in a manner never before available. This amplifiers thus combines the advantages of solid-state and tube-based amplifiers.
Both indoor and outdoor model
The 400 W indoor model weighs just 18.3 kg, including the power supply, and requires only 3 RU of rack space. The rugged and weatherproof outdoor model complies with IP65, weighs just 23 kg and can be mounted directly on the antenna. Comparable solid-state amplifiers usually weigh twice as much. A high power amplifier producing 750 W saturated power in solid state technology offering such a compactness is uncomparable on the market.
Unparalleled spectral purity
This high-power amplifier is the only one that offers adaptive linearization within the Ku-band frequency. This is essential to minimize intermodulation products and optimize power efficiency. No user interaction or adjustment is required, as the linearizer adapts to provide the best signal performance. This feature significantly improves transmission quality, especially for higher order modulation schemes.
Power supply redundancy
The amplifier can optionally be fitted with redundant power supplies. Those power supplies can even be fed from different power sources. This ensures high availability even when power networks are down or power modules have failed. The indoor model supports hot-swappable power supplies and the outdoor model offers easy replaceable power modules. Another unique feature is that the R&S®PKU100 can be operated with 48 V DC power, which could be advantageous for mobile installations.
Power efficiency > 20 %
Thanks to the innovative solid-state design, the amplifier is highly efficient and reaches values similar to traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA). The 400 W model, for example, requires only 1300 W mains power to produce 180 W RF average power.
Order number 2510.7005.41
Order number 2510.7005.81
Order number 2510.8001.41
Order number 2510.8001.81
Order number 2510.9789.02
Adaptive linearization for amplifier 400 W outdoor with L-band input
Order number 2510.9795.02
Adaptive linearization for amplifier with L-band input
Order number 2510.9772.02
OCXO
Order number 2510.9420.40
Adaptive linearization for amplifier 400 W indoor with Ku-band input
Order number 2511.6925.40
Adaptive linearization for amplifier 400 W outdoor with Ku-band input
Order number 2510.9420.75
Adaptive linearization for amplifier with Ku-band input, indoor model, 750 W
Order number 2511.6925.75
Adaptive linearization for amplifier with Ku-band input, outdoor model, 750 W
Order number 2510.9420.02
Upconverter for amplifier indoor with L-band input
Order number 2511.6925.02
Upconverter for amplifier 400 W outdoor with L-band input
Order number 2511.6925.50
Upconverter for amplifier with L-band input, outdoor model, 750 W
Order number 2510.9466.00
RF sample ports, rear
Order number 2510.9437.00
RF sample ports, front
Order number 2510.9495.02
Air filter
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