TUNERS

TUNERS

SIDC-5000 Series VHF/UHF

The SIDC-5000 is a high dynamic range, fast tuning VHF/UHF tuner-down converter covering the 20 MHz to 3000 MHz input frequency range with 10 Hz tuning step size. A four band switched filter preselector allows fast tuning and provides high rejection of out-of-band signals. The standard IF output center frequency is 21.4 MHz with 10 MHz IF bandwidth. Optional IF center frequency/IF bandwidth configurations offered are of 10.7 MHz/5 MHz, 20 MHz/10 MHz, 40 MHz/20 MHz and 70 MHz/40 MHz. The RF to IF gain can be adjusted over a 30 dB range with 1 dB step size. Utilizing Elcom’s advanced frequency synthesizer architecture which incorporates a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) within a VCO based PLL frequency synthesizer, the tunable LO of the SIDC-5000 features low phase noise with fast tuning speed, low spurious, and small tuning step size. The VHF/UHF tuner-down converter can be controlled remotely through the Ethernet interface, or manually through front the font panel keypad and control knob. The SIDC-5000 is ideal for those demanding VHF/UHF tuner-down-converter applications requiring ultra wide dynamic range and fast tuning speed. APPLICATION: COMINT, Synthetic Instrumentation, Radio Monitoring of Broadcast Stations and IARU-monitoring, Emission Compliancy Testing, Direction Finding (DF) Systems, SATCOM, Radar Warning Receivers (RWR) RF CHAIN:
  • Seamless Tuning From 20 to 3000 MHz
  • Ultra Wide Dynamic Range – 20 dBm Out of Band, 10 dBm In Band IP3,
  • 14 dB Noise Figure Typical
  • Fast Tuning Synthesizer Provides Fast Tuning (Contact Factory, ITAR Restricted)
  • Low Phase Noise Synthesizer, Less Than 0.5° RMS Integrated Phase Noise
  • Less Than -110 dBm Internally Generated Spurious
  • 10.7 MHz, 30 MHz, 70 MHz, 140 MHz or 160 MHz IF Output
FEATURES
  • High Dynamic Range Enables the End User to Reject Blocking Signals Often Undetected by Less Sensitive Tuners
  • High Dynamic Range Allows the End User to Reject High Powered Adjacent Channel Signals Improving Signal Of Interest Selectivity
  • Fast Tuning, Bandwidth Up to 40 MHz Helps Identify Short or Burst Transmissions Such as Those Used as RF Triggers in Remote Detonations and Operational Signaling
  • Improve Operational Flexibility While Reducing Maintenance and Repair Costs
  • Modular Architecture Provides for Lower Total Cost of Ownership
  • Sweep and Scan Capability

SIDC-6000 Series Microwave

Elcom’s SIDC-6000 is a high dynamic range microwave downconverter/tuner covering 0.5 to 26.5 GHz with 10 Hz tuning resolution. The SIDC-6000 provides essentially all of the RF functions of Elcom’s SIR-4000 receiver, excluding digital IF signal processing. The agile LO in this downconverter employs Elcom’s advanced frequency synthesizer architecture which combines a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) within a VCO-based PLL synthesizer. This combination delivers low phase noise, low spurious, and fast tuning speed along with the 10 MHz tuning frequency step size. The system provides scan and sweep frequency control modes. APPLICATION: ELINT, Synthetic Instrumentation, Radio Monitoring of Broadcast Stations and IARU-monitoring, Emission Compliancy Testing, Direction Finding (DF) Systems, SATCOM, Radar Warning Receivers (RWR)
FEATURES
  • High Dynamic Range
  • Fast Switching Synthesizer with 10 Hz Tuning Resolution
  • Excellent Phase Noise Performance: < 0.5° RMS
  • 500 MHz Bandwidth 1.2 GHz CF L band output
  • 70/140/160 MHz CF Selectable IF Output
  • Sweep and Scan up to 500 MHz per Millisecond
  • Manual and Automatic Gain Control with Adjustable Threshold
  • Advanced Front Panel Alphanumeric Display
  • Ethernet 10/100 BaseT, RS 232, RS422
  • 1 U 19” Rack

DOWN CONVERTERS

SATDC-1000 Ka Band

Elcom’s SATDC-1000 is a high dynamic range microwave downconverter covering 17.7 to 21.2 GHz with 10 Hz tuning resolution. The agile LO in this downconverter employs Elcom’s advanced frequency synthesizer architecture which combines a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) within a VCO-based PLL synthesizer. Fixed frequency LOs utilize Elcom’s SPDRO phase locked coaxial resonator oscillator technology. This combination delivers low phase noise, low spurious, and fast tuning speed. A programmable sweep frequency control feature facilitates setup of frequency sweeps.

There are two IF outputs: one centered at 700 MHz with a fixed bandwidth of 250 MHz, and one centered at 70 MHz with a fixed bandwidth of 40 MHz. Down conversion gain is controlled by programmable attenuators on both IF channels, which provide 30 dB control range in 0.25 dB steps. Non-inverting or inverting spectral conversion can be selected independently for the two IF outputs.

The SATDC-1000 is engineered to provide superior RF performance in terms of dynamic range, low phase noise, and fast tuning speed. Its RF performance, along with its wide range of system control features, makes the SATDC-1000 an excellent solution for a wide range of demanding microwave downconverter applications.

WIDE FREQUENCY RANGE: 17.7 to 21.2 GHz

MARKETS: ELINT, SATCOM, Radar Warning Receivers (RWR)

 

FEATURES

  • Very High Dynamic Range
  • Fast Switching Synthesizer with 1 KHz Max Tuning Resolution
  • Excellent Phase Noise Performance: < 0.5° RMS
  • Up to 500 MHz Bandwidth L band output
  • 40 MHz Bandwidth 70 MHz Secondary IF Output
  • Optional Manual Controlled Equalizer
  • Advanced Front Panel Graphical Display
  • Ethernet 10/ SS 100 BaseT, RS 232, RS422
    1U 19” Rack Standard*
  • Optional DSP Based Demodulator (DSR)

SATDC-3000 Multiband

Elcom’s SATDC-3000 is a high dynamic range, triple conversion downconverter ranging from 3 to 9 GHz with 1 kHz tuning resolution meeting IESS 308/309 SATCOM Standard. The architecture is based on an agile LO utilizing Elcom’s advanced frequency synthesizer technology with excellent phase noise performance exceeding IESS specification by 6 dB. A non-inverting frequency plan is utilized.

The IF output is centered at 70MHz with a fixed bandwidth of +/- 20MHz. Down conversion gain is controlled by programmable attenuators which provide 50 dB control range in 0.25 dB steps. Non-inverting spectral conversion.
The SATDC-3000 is engineered to provide superior RF performance in terms of dynamic range, low phase noise, and fast tuning speed. Its RF performance, along with its wide range of system control features, makes the SATDC-3000 an excellent solution for a wide range of demanding downconverter applications.

WIDE FREQUENCY RANGE: 3.0 to 9.0 GHz

MARKETS: SATCOM Converter

 

FEATURES

  • Meets IESS 308/309 SATCOM Standard
  • Phase Noise Exceeds IESS specification by 6 dB
  • Non-Inverting Frequency Plan
  • 50 dB Attenuation Range
  • High Dynamic Range
  • External 10 MHz Reference Input
  • Fast Switching Synthesizer with 1 kHz Tuning Resolution
  • Excellent Phase Noise Performance: < 0.5° RMS
  • 70 MHz IF Output
  • Advanced Front Panel Alphanumeric Display
  • Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T, RS232, RS422/RS485
  • 1 U, 19” Rack Mount