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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
The new Compact High Power Amplifier (CHPA) series is designed for satellite communication
earth stations, satellite news- gathering vehicles, and fly-away applications operating in the C
and Ku and DBS frequency bands. Radio frequency (RF) power of up to 700 watts (for C- and
Ku- and DBS band amplifiers) is available in this series.
The model numbers, frequency ranges, and rated output power at the waveguide flange of the
high power CHPA series are as follows:
Table 1-1. CHPA Model Number and Frequency Ranges
Model No.
Frequency Range (GHz)
Rated Power (Watts)
VZC-6967AM
5.850 - 6.725
650
VZC-6967AN
5.850 - 7.075
650
VZC-6967AT
5.850 - 6.650
650
VZC-6967AD (obsolete)
5.715 - 6.425
602
VZC-6967AB (obsolete)
5.850 - 6.650
602
VZC-6967AG (obsolete)
5.850 - 7.075
602
VZC-6967AJ
5.725 - 6.725
602
VZC-6967AH
6.425 - 7.100
650
VZC-6967AF
5.725 - 6.725
650
VZU-6996AB (obsolete)
12.75 - 14.50
501
VZU-6997AB/ABL
12.75 - 14.50
650/325 (SuperLinear® Version)
VZU-6997AC
13.75 - 14.50
602
VZU-6996AC (obsolete)
13.75 - 14.50
501
VZU-6997AE
14.00 - 14.80
602
VZU-6997AF
13.00 - 14.80
650
VZU-6997AG
14.70 - 15.32
602 (549 above 15GHz)