The ACTX-Ka40W-Ex-V5 from ACORDE is a Block Upconverter with an input frequency range of 950-2000 MHz and an output frequency range of 27.5-31 GHz. This block upconverter has an L-band input VSWR of less than 1.5:1 and an Ka-band output VSWR of less than 1.3:1. It has a gain of 65 dB and a minimum Plin value of 43 dBm. The converter has a spurious of less than -60 dBc and phase noise of up to -95 dBc/Hz (100 kHz). The converter requires a DC input voltage of 85-265 V and has a power consumption of 250 W. It weighs 5 Kg and measures 190 x 140 x 125 mm. The converter is designed for harsh environmental conditions and is ideal for professional & military satellite communication systems such as ground, SOTP, SOTM, and maritime.