GMDC-C Microwave Downconverter

GMDC-C Series Microwave downconverter is a broadband frequency converter that is dedicated for satellite communication. It has a high performance, high reliability and an octave covered by RF signal. Its frequency step is precise and accurate to 1Hz with a variety of IF and signal bandwidth choices. GMDC-C series is equipped with functions like self-testing and combination alarm which is suitable for long-time uninterrupted use, guaranteed safety and reliability.

GMDC-C series microwave downconverter is mainly designed for satellite communication system, signal monitoring system, and electronic countermeasure system with an excellent phase noise, clutter suppression, and in-band flatness data. It is able to provide a transparent RF transmission channel to all videos or data communications. All programming commands can be set through a local panel or through network remotely. GMDC-C series microwave downconverter has a standard 2U size.


Applications: T&M Systems/Satellite Communications/MIMO



Key Features

◼︎Octave RF coverage (S, C, X, Ku, and Ka)

◼︎2GHz or above instantaneous signal bandwidth

◼︎Amplitude Equalization and Group Delay

◼︎Variety of commonly used IF and bandwidth combinations

◼︎Excellent phase noise specification (40GHz): ≤-100dBc/Hz@10KHz

◼︎Internal and external reference switching

◼︎Remote programming

◼︎Self-testing and combination alarm



Input Characteristics
Input Frequency Range 

GMDC0204C: 2 to 4GHz

GMDC0408C: 4 to 8GHz

GMDC0818C: 8 to 18GHz

GMDC1826C: 18 to 26.5GHz

GMDC2640C: 26.5 to 40GHz

GMDC1840C: 18 to 40GH

Frequency Tuning Step Size

1Hz

Maximum Power Input 

 -30dBm(Operating), +10dBm(Damaged) (+5dBm operating, ATT35 support)

Input LO Leakage 

≤-80dBm

Input VSWR

≤1.4(GMDC0204C, GMDC0408C)

≤1.5(GMDC0818C, GMDC1826C, GMDC2640C)

≤2.2(GMDC1840C)

Input Impedance

 50Ω

Output Characteristics

Output Frequency 

70±20MHz,140±40MHz,0.72±0.25GHz,1.2±0.25GHz,  1.2±0.5GHz,1.8±1GHz

(select between single or multiple IF outputs)

P-1 Output Power

≥ +13dBm

IM3 Output 

≤-60dBc (△5MHz, Maximum Gain, Power Output: 2*-10dBm)

Output VSWR 

≤1.4

Output Impedance

50Ω

IF Signal Monitoring -20dBc (typ.)

For more detailed information, please download the PDF Datasheet above.

GMDC-C Series Microwave downconverter is a broadband frequency converter that is dedicated for satellite communication. It has a high performance, high reliability and an octave covered by RF signal. Its frequency step is precise and accurate to 1Hz with a variety of IF and signal bandwidth choices. GMDC-C series is equipped with functions like self-testing and combination alarm which is suitable for long-time uninterrupted use, guaranteed safety and reliability.

GMDC-C series microwave downconverter is mainly designed for satellite communication system, signal monitoring system, and electronic countermeasure system with an excellent phase noise, clutter suppression, and in-band flatness data. It is able to provide a transparent RF transmission channel to all videos or data communications. All programming commands can be set through a local panel or through network remotely. GMDC-C series microwave downconverter has a standard 2U size.


Applications: T&M Systems/Satellite Communications/MIMO


For more detailed information, please download the PDF Datasheet above.

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