System Interface Products (SIP)
System Interface Products (SIP)
Orbital MT25/40 Mux Tee used as a Diplexer
Please note that just because you do not see a product listed, does not mean that we don't (or won't), make it. Custom sizes, custom connectors, custom configurations, custom specifications, stack, plate or rack mounting, integrations of SIP components can all be done to order.
Orbital Design
Orbital Research's Diplexer (10 MHz inserter, is really just one version of its MuxTee - a six in one combination all-purpose tool. It may not slice and dice, but it will act as a Diplexer ( combining a 10 MHz reference signal and L-Band output into one feed to an LNB or BUC ), or as a BiasTee ( inserting and filtering external DC to the L-Band signal for the LNB or BUC ), or as a MuxTee ( that combines the external DC insertion of a BiasTee with the ability to multiplex an inserted 10 MHz reference source of a Diplexer ). That accounts for three functions - if the Diplexer/BiasTee/Multiplexer is reversed, it can be used to extract the 10 MHz reference, or DC power, or both. In addition, it comes in standard and high power versions.
In its function as a Diplexer, it becomes a System Interface Product (SIP), that combines a 10 MHz reference signal and L-Band output into one feed to an LNB or BUC. The Diplexer ensures low insertion loss, but high port-to-port isolation. Lock your BUC or LNB with the filtered diplexer. Puts the 10 MHz reference signal out to the LNB or BUC to lock it, and passes and filters the L-Band signal on the same line from the LNB or to the BUC.
The unused connectors do not need to be terminated and are 'O' ring sealed.
Why do this?
You might think you could take a splitter and feed the 10MHz in one port and the L-Band in the other port and you would have a combined L-Band and 10 MHz signal. First, while the splitter looses 3 dB, the Diplexer looses 0.3 dB of the 10 MHz to the LNB. Second, the L-Band signal through the splitter looses 3.5 dB, while the Diplexer looses less than 0.5 dB. Third, the 10 MHz signal is from one thousand to one hundred thousand times stronger than the l-Band signal. The 10 MHz signal will go through the splitter, back to the receiver / modem, loosing only about 8 dB - this means that at the receiver, the 10 MHz signal is still 1000 times stronger than the L-Band signal. The Diplexer loses 90 dB at 10 MHz, and guarantees that the 10 MHz signal will be much less than the L-Band signal at the receiver / modem.
Orbital Features
Specifications
- Highpass filtered L band:
- rolloff below 900 MHz, flat 950 through 2100 MHz
- Assures DC block to Rx port and 10MHz port
- Filtered 10MHz
- Low thru loss from 10MHz input to LNB
- Lowpass filtered DC:
- 2.5 Amp (12 to 24V) capacity standard,
- 4.0 Amp (12 to 48V) optional - for LNBs or transmitters
- Any combination of 50W and 75W in/out Impedance transforms;
- (e.g. 75W J-1 to 50W J-2)
- Very low bandpass ripple
- Very low L band through loss
- Very high Rx port to 10 MHz port isolation, no leakage back to receiver
- Superior Input and Output VSWR
- Will not degrade phase noise performance
- Exceptionally low insertion loss
Functional
- Will operate with LNBs, VSATs, BUCs, and Modems
- Can be used as a Mux Tee, Bias Tee, or a Diplexer
- Connectors O ring sealed for weather resistant operation
- Will not cause loss of lock
- Will not impair bit error rate
Structural
- Machined from solid aluminum block for strength, stability, and endurance
- Allodyne finish for corrosion protection and excellent RF shielding/ grounding
- Excellent shielding and grounding
- "Back O Rack" mounting bracket for ease of installation and lead dress
- Cannon to BNC adapter cable available
- Fewer cables and connectors yields less signal degradation
- Reduces the mess of cables at the back of the rack
- Custom IF amps capable of +17 dBm compression point
- Full test documentation available
- Provides stability for cables
Benefits
- Lower cost, higher quality with a one-box solution
- No labor to source, assemble and test a 'kluge'
- Custom design variations welcome
- Custom labeling requirements welcome
Flexible Solutions
An Orbital MT40 Mux Tee works as a Bias Tee, a 10MHz Diplexer, a Mux Tee, a DC Block, a 10 MHz Extractor, and a DC Extractor. It performs low-loss impedance transforms, it filters and cleans the L band, DC power and 10 MHz signals. Many of our clients have taken the trouble to call and comment on just how much the Orbital Mux Tee has improved their system performance.
Made for Professional Use, Made for Satellite
Orbital Systems Interface Products are made specifically for the satellite industry, and are designed for professional and industrial quality systems. Orbital SIP products are built for rack mounting, and for use indoors or out. They are also perfect at the dish or in the rack for creating a test point for live signals - without degrading ongoing operations.
| Options | Option Connector Part Number |
Values |
| L-Band: To LNB/BUC & Receiver/Modem | F N S |
F, 75Ω connector N, 50Ω connector SMA, 50Ω connector |
| 10 MHz | B S N |
BNC (Industry standard) SMA (recommended for outside use) N connector |
| DC Supply | B F N S FT BBi BP |
BNC (preferred) connector F connector N connector SMA connector Feedthrough BNC with Binding Post Adapter BNC with Pigtail Adapter |
Remember that the Orbital MT25/40 is BI-DIRECTIONAL |
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10MHz Multiplexer and Bias Tee in one package
Click to download specs & mechanical PDF
| Electrical Specifications |
| L Band |
| Bandpass: 900 to 2100 MHz |
| From 2.1 to 3.4 GHz with 0.7 dB insertion loss (maximum) |
| From 3.4 to 4.2 GHz with 1 dB insertion loss (maximum) |
| Thru Loss: 0.5 dB maximum |
| Ripple: ±0.3 dB maximum |
| Input VSWR: 1.3 : 1 maximum |
| Output VSWR: 1.3 : 1 maximum |
| 10 MHz |
| Passband: 1-100 MHz (3 dB down) |
| Thru Loss: 0.3 dB 10 MHz to LNB port maximum |
| Isolation: >90 dB 10 MHz to Rx port |
| DC |
| Filtering: Hash filter, low pass filter |
| Resistance: 0.132 ohms (average) |
| Mechanical Specifications |
| Size (sans conn): 3.425L x2.55W x0.88H in. |
| Weight: 5 oz |
| Paint / Colour: Gold Allodyne finish |
| MIL SPEC C-5541 CAT-3 |
| Mounting holes: 0.200" (5mm) |
| Accepts standard rackmounting screws: |
| 10/32 or 10/34 |
| Environmental Specifications |
| Operating Temp: -40 to +60° Celsius |
| Relative Humidity: Up to 100% condensation and frost |
| MTBF: >125,000 hours |
| Power Specifications |
| Input DC Voltage: Passive Device. No power required |
| Power Capacity: 12 to 24 VDC - 2.5A, |
| 12 to 48 VDC - 4.0A optional |
| Switching Power Supply |
| (not included with Oscillator) |
| See: PS1 for North America |
| See: PS2 for Global |
Orbital DP-1 10 MHz Diplexer (MT-25/40 Mux Tee) - used as a 10 MHz Inserter or Extractor
| Electrical Specifications: | |
| L Band | |
| Bandpass | 900 - 2100 MHz |
| Thru Loss | 0.5 dB Maximum |
| Ripple | ± 0.3 dB maximum |
| Input VSWR | 1.3 : 1 maximum |
| Output VSWR | 1.3 : 1 maximum |
| 10 MHz | |
| Bandpass | 1-100 MHz ( 3 dB down ) |
| Thru loss | 0.1 dB 10 MHz to LNB port |
| Isolation | > 90 dB 10 MHz to Rx port |
| DC | |
| Filtering | Hash filter, low pass filter |
| Power Specifications | |
| Passive Device. No Power Required. | |
| Input DC Voltage | 12-24 VDC 2.5A, 12-48 VDC 4.0A optional |
| Current Capacity | |
| Mechanical Specifications | |
| L Band Interfaces | |
| Voltage Interface | F, N, SMA |
| F, N, BNC SMA, feedthrough,BNC-to-binding post adapter, BNC-to-pigtail | |
| Size | 3.5 x 3.8 x 0.85 in |
| Weight | 5 oz |
| Paint / Colour | Gold Allodyne Finish |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating Temp. | -40 to +55 °Celcius |
| Relative Humidity | Up to 100% condensation and frost |
| Switching Power Supply (optional) | |
| Input Voltage | 90 to 240 VAC |
| Power Out | Options from 12 to 48 VDC, 1700 mA to 2.08A |
| Output Connector | BNC (preferred), F, N, or SMA |
Switching Power Supply
PS1 for North America
PS2 for Global
Mechanical Drawing
The Orbital MT25/40 Mux Tee can be used as a 10 MHz Diplexer, and is built for indoor mounting back-o-rack, but its 'O' ring sealed connectors and corrosion protection due to its Allodyne finish, also allow for outdoor use. This product may be used in its standard orientation, (as shown), or in reversed position - to extract, rather than insert 10 MHz signals and DC current.
| SIP Solutions | |
Systems Interface Products |
|
 Using a Hi Power Thru Tee to power a BUC |
Modem has DC power, but not enough to power my new BUC. |
| 4 Way Combiner with 10 MHz Oscillator and Hi Power DC insert. |
I want to lock several modems to a single 10 MHz Oscillator, and insert high power DC to my BUC. |
| Orbital 2-way Combiner using 10 MHz from one of the modems and Hi Power Mux/Tee to insert DC power |
I have a pair of modems, one of which provides a 10 MHz reference, but I don't have enough power from my modem for my new high power BUC. |
| Orbital Combiner/Divider stripping out the 10MHz from only one of two modems |
I have a pair of modems and I need to use the 10 MHz reference from one of them and split it. I need to take the L-Band signal from both modems and combine it with the 10 MHz reference. Now I need to insert DC power for a pair of high power BUCS. |
| Orbital Combiner/Divider using a MOS 10 MHz Oscillator |
I need to combine the L-Band signals from a pair of modems with an common, external 10 MHz source, and insert power to a pair of high power BUCs. |
| Using an Orbital Hi Power Thru Tee to circumvent a divider or switch |
My modem does not have sufficient DC to power my BUCs, and I can't switch DC power to the BUC, what to do? |
| Horizontal/Vertical Polarity 1 for 2 Redundant System |
We need a system that will provide us with both horizontal and vertical polarities at Ku Band. In addition, the system must offer 1 for 2 redundancy. |
| More SIP Solutions | |
| Using a Mux Tee |
Using an Orbital MT-40 Mux Tee to multiplex the L-Band, and 10 MHz reference signals with DC power for a BUC. |
| Using a Bias Tee |
Using an Orbital MT-40 Mux Tee as a Bias Tee to insert DC Power to a BUC |
| Using a Diplexer |
Using an Orbital MT-40 Mux Tee as a Diplexer to insert a 10 MHz reference to a BUC |
| Using Redundant Power Tee |
Using an Orbital Redundant Power Tee provides inexpensive power supply redundancy. |
| Using a Thru Tee |
Using an Orbital Thru Tee to provide a separate DC power supply to the BUC, while passing the 10 MHz signal through from the modem. |
How to order a MT25/40 - Mux/Tee
For pricing options please call 1-604-856-0305 or contact us.
The Orbital MT25/40 is a Bias Tee (and a Diplexer, and a Mux Tee...)
Orbital MT25/40 Mux Tees function as Bias Tees (inserting DC power into the combined signal), as Diplexers (inserting 10 MHz into the combined signal), and as Mux/Tees inserting both DC power and 10 MHz reference). The MT25/40 will also act as a DC block on the combined input port - thus allowing DC to be inserted. It can also act as a low-loss impedance transform, depending on which connector combinations are chosen.
MT25/40's also work in both directions - in reverse position they can extract L-Band or 10 MHz signals.
The MT25/40 has less than 0.5 dB of insertion loss and filters and conditions its incoming signals. It is the fundamental component of Orbital's signal routing solutions.
