R&S®PKU100-O Satellite Uplink Amplifier

The smart outdoor amplifier for Ku-band

R&S®PKU100-O Satellite Uplink Amplifier
R&S®PKU100-O400
R&S®PKU100-O400
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R&S®PKU100-O400, Side view
R&S®PKU100-O400, Side view
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R&S®PKU100-O Satellite Uplink Amplifier
R&S®PKU100-O750, Side view
R&S®PKU100-O750, Side view
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Key facts

  • RF saturated power 400 W and 750 W 
  • Excellent power efficiency
  • Unparalleled RF performance
  • Extremly robust IP65 outdoor design
  • Integrated BUC and unique adaptive linearization
     
  • 3-year warranty extension
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Unique efficiency and signal quality in compact, weatherproof design

The R&S®PKU100-O is a solid-state high-power amplifier (Outdoor) for the Ku-band with a peak power of up to 750 W. Thanks to the innovative solid-state design, it features top-notch efficiency in an extremely compact design. That enables Teleport operators to simply integrate the R&S®PKU100 into existing infrastructures while saving energy costs. Its rugged and weatherproof design complies with IP65 and withstands extrem weather conditions. The powerful adaptive linearization improves the RF parameters like never seen before. The R&S®PKU100-O outdoor satellite uplink amplifier from Rohde & Schwarz combines the advantages of solid-state and tube based amplifiers unprecedented.

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Features & benefits

Excellent power efficiency

Up to 50% cost savings for reduced power levels and 1+1 systems

The R&S®PKU100 reaches unparalleled efficiency values in relevant operational use cases as reduced power levels and for backup amplifiers, which are most of the time on standby.  If operational at 100W (Plin), the 400W-model consumes only 950 W mains power. That results in an efficiency of 10% (@Plin), which cuts energy costs by 25% compared to typical TWTAs. And for 1+1 systems that saving even doubles because of an extremly low power consumption of the backup amplifier.

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High efficient satellite earth stations

Operating Ku-band links with R&S®PKU100 uplink amplifiers results in significant cost savings

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High efficient satellite earth stations - Operating Ku-band links with R&S®PKU100 uplink amplifiers results in significant cost savings

Adaptive linearization

Unparalleled spectral purity

This R&S®PKU100 is the only one with adaptive linearization within the Ku-band frequency, which is essential for minimizing intermodulation products and optimizing power efficiency. No user interactions or adjustments required, since the linearizer adapts to provide the best possible signal performance. This feature significantly improves transmission quality, especially for higher order modulation schemes.

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Adaptive linearization

Spectrum and EVM and/or MER without (left) and with adaptive linearization (right) for a 64APSK modulation.

Adaptive linearization
Adaptive linearization - Spectrum and EVM and/or MER without (left) and with adaptive linearization (right) for a 64APSK modulation.

Smart operation

Simplifying lifes of ground station operators

Operating and maintaining a R&S®PKU100 is blindingly easy. It offers a sophisticated graphical UI with monitoring capabilities and comes with self-protection mechanisms to eliminate harming by accidental treatment. And even in case of a failure, the R&S®PKU100 stays on air. Redundant power supplies and parallel signal paths put a stop to the single-point of failure design principles of TWTAs.

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All IP65 protected interfaces of the R&S®PKU100-O are easily accessible

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R&S®PKU100-O400 rear view - All IP65 protected interfaces of the R&S®PKU100-O are easily accessible

Rugged and compact

Withstanding extreme ambient conditions

The rugged and weatherproof outdoor amplifiers comply with IP65, and the 400W model weighs just 23 kg. Comparable solid-state amplifiers usually weigh twice as much. A high power amplifier producing 750 W saturated output power in solid state technology offering such a compactness is uncompareable on the market.

R&S®PKU100-O400 front view
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The R&S®PKU100-O is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions

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R&S®PKU100-O400 front view - The R&S®PKU100-O is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions

Available models

Available models
Models
Frequency range
Enclosure type
Power class

R&S®PKU100-O400

Order number 2510.8001.41

Frequency range
FR1: 12.75 GHz to 13.25 GHz
FR2: 13.75 GHz to 14.5 GHz
Enclosure type
Outdoor
Power class
400 W
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R&S®PKU100-O750

Order number 2510.8001.81

Frequency range
FR1: 12.75 GHz to 13.25 GHz
FR2: 13.75 GHz to 14.5 GHz
Enclosure type
Outdoor
Power class
750 W
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Available options

Hardware options
Product
Description
R&S®PKU-B040

Order number 2511.6925.40

Description

Adaptive linearization for amplifier 400 W with Ku-band input

R&S®PKU-B075

Order number 2511.6925.75

Description

Adaptive linearization for amplifier 750 W with Ku-band input

R&S®PKU-B200

Order number 2511.6925.02

Description

BUC - Block UpConverter for amplifier 400W with L-band input

R&S®PKU-B250

Order number 2511.6925.50

Description

BUC - Block UpConverter for amplifier 750W with L-band input

Software options
Product
Description
R&S®PKU-K01

Order number 2510.9772.02

Description

Reference for BUC (OCXO)

R&S®PKU-K40

Order number 2510.9789.02

Description

Adaptive linearization for amplifier 400 W with BUC

R&S®PKU-K75

Order number 2510.9795.02

Description

Adaptive linearization for amplifier 750 W with BUC

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