NEWS RELEASE

Orbital Research Ltd. announces the introduction of it's Precision Oscillator Package

White Rock, British Columbia, Canada (September 3, 2003)

"The business objective was to create a low-cost precision oscillator packaged with a high quality tee/mux, specifically targeted at the satellite industry," according to company president, Mike Stevens, "Our Precision Oscillator Package is built for rack mounting, and the proprietary, floating pin, Murray style connectors are configured with the satellite industry firmly in mind."

 The product combines a Bias Tee and Multiplexer with an Intelsat approved 10 MHz Oscillator providing >>10 -9 stability.  The low phase noise easily meets Intelsat specifications and integration with the filtered bias/tee mux makes for optimal coupling of the 10MHz reference signal.  The product comes with a double regulated, switching DC power supply.


Orbital  introduces its 

 

Precision Oscillator Product

Specifications

·    Low phase noise easily meets Intelsat specs.

·    Exceptional stability (>> 10 –9)

·    Double regulated power-supply

·    Switching DC power supply included

·    Integrated with filtered bias/tee mux for optimal coupling of 10

    MHz reference signal

·    Highpass filtered L band, rolloff below 900 MHz, flat 950 thru 2900 MHz

·   Bandpass filtered 10 MHz, including 20 MHz notch filter, low thru loss to LNB

·    Lowpass filtered DC, 1 Amp capacity, 2.5 Amp max option for transmitters

·    Any in, Any out Impedance transforms. (eg. 75 ohm F in, 50 Ohm N out)

·    DC block to Rx port and 10 MHz port

·    Very low bandpass ripple

·    Very low L band through loss

·    Very high Rx port to 10MHz port isolation, no leakage back to rx > 80 dBC isolatuion.

·    Superior Input and Output VSWR

·    Will not degrade phase noise performance

·  Exceptionally low insertion loss

 

Functional

·    Will operate with LNBs, VSATs, BUCs, and Modems

·    Connectors O ring sealed for weather resistant operation

·    Will not cause loss of lock

·    Will not impair bit error rate

 

Structural

·    Machine from solid aluminum block for strength, stability and endurance

·    Allodyne finish for corrosion protection and excellent RF grounding

·    Excellent shielding and grounding

·    'Back O Rack' mounting bracket for ease of installation and lead dress

·    Fewer cables and connector yields less signal degradation

·    Reduces the mess of cables at the back of the rack

·    Provides stability for cables

Orbital 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

·    Ruggedized construction

·    Billet style housing

·  Optimum price/performance ratio, no equivalent at this price.

 

Power Specifications

 

Input DC Voltage:            0 to +30 V supplied via DC input connector

Current Capacity:            1 Amp typical, 2.5 Amps maximum (optional)

 

Mechanical Specifications 

Input Interface:               N, SMA, F, BNC or TNC

Output Interface:            N, SMA, F, BNC or TNC

Size:                               3.5 x 3.8 x 0.85 in.

                                       3.5 x 3.8 x 1.15 in. using Cannon connector        for DC in

Weight:                           5 oz

Paint / Colour:                 Gold Allodyne finish

 

Environmental Specifications

 Operating Temp:         -40 to +60° Celsius

Relative Humidity:            Up to 100% condensation and frost

 

Electrical Specifications

 L Band

Bandpass:   900 to 2100 MHz

Thru Loss:   0.5 dB maximum

Ripple:   ±0.2 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

Notch Filter:   Opt. 20 MHz second harmonic

 

DC

Current:   0.5 amps, 2.5 amps optional

Filtering:            Hash filter, low pass filter