Ka-Band Frequency Converter ICs for UT
The FUC2801 and FDC1901 are CMOS Ka-band Transmit (Tx) up-converter and Receive (Rx) down-converter for SATCOM applications.
Each chip supports positive conversion gain with low power consumption. The chips also have internal LO multiplier that enables using external LO with lower frequency. The chip operates from a +1.0V supply with a compact FCCSP package for easy integration.
Features
- RF frequency range: 27.5-30 GHz (TX)
- IF frequency: 3-4 GHz
- Up-converter output P1dB: 12 dBm
- Up-converter conversion gain: 15 dB
- Up-converter power consumption: 350 mW
- TX 2.8mm x 2.4mm (FCCSP)
- Standard SPI control
- RF frequency range: 17.7-20.2 GHz (RX)
- IF frequency: 3-4 GHz
- Down-converter conversion gain: 40 dB
- Down-converter image rejection: 25 dB
- Down-converter power consumption: 250 mW
- RX 2.8mm x 2.8mm (FCCSP)
- Standard SPI control
Applications
- SATCOM systems
Availability
- Engineering samples available now
- Evaluation board and control kit available




