6.425 -- 6.525 GHz Block Down
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Converter Card (BDCC)
The most important thing we build is trust.
Applications
Long Distance A/V Mobile Links
Airborne Surveillance Links
Electronic News Gathering (ENG)
Repeaters
UAV/UGV Applications
BDCC Weatherproof Enclosure
BDCC Mounting Plate
Key Features
BDCC Module
Input Frequency: 6.425 -- 6.525 GHz
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IF Output: 695 - 795 MHz
First Down-conversion stage for MSR
Supports COFDM & other Modulations
High-level Integrated AGC
Drives 200+ feet of RG-6 or Belden 1694A Coax Cable
BDCC
MSR w/TUNER/BDCC
Cobham’s 6.425 -- 6.525 GHz ‘‘Block Down-Converter Card’’ (BDCC) was designed as a first down-conversion
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stage for the Messenger Smart Receiver (MSR). It was designed to support COFDM, however, it can be used
with a wide variety of analog and digital modulation schemes! It features a high compression level, high-
level AGC, programmable IF amplifier, high-linearity, wide spurious-free dynamic range, and low-phase
noise Local Oscillator (LO). The input signal is band selected with a pre-selector filter. The low insertion loss
of the input filter between two high gain LNA stages that sustains a high suppression of unwanted signals
and establishes a noise figure of 3.5 dB for the system. The High-Level AGC system is designed to reduce
overload when the input signal approaches the input compression point. For an 8 MHz DVB-T signal, the
maximum dynamic range is > 70 dB!
This card can be installed into the MSR chassis for portable Rx applications or can be mounted into an
optional weatherproof enclosure. The remote mounting option provides superior system performance
when the antenna is mounted away from the receiving system! It outputs an IF signal with programmable
gain that can drive up to 200+ feet of RG-6 or Belden 1694A cable. DC power can be supplied either
remotely via the IF output’s coax cable or locally via the HIROSE connector. The input signal is band
selected with a pre-selector filter.
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
Typical values shown unless min or max is specified
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Converter Card (BDCC)
Specifications
General
Type:
Inversion:
Single Conversion
No
Environment
Temperature range:
Humidity:
-20 to +70 °C
0 -100% non-condensing
RF Input (Bandpass Filtered)
Center freq range:
6.425 -- 6.525 GHz
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LO leakage:
-65 dB
Input impedance:
50 Ohms
Input VSWR:
<1.5:1
P1dB
(in)
-22 dBm
IF Characteristics
LO frequency:
IF Center frequency:
Frequency range:
Impedance:
VSWR:
Transfer Characteristics
Noise figure:
Gain (Prog.):
Image rejection:
Frequency stability:
Spurious outputs:
5.73 GHz
745 MHz
695 - 795 MHz
75 ohms
2:1 minimum
Mechanical
Card Only:
Size (less endplate) 3.8’’ x 2.78’’ x 0.7’’
9.65 cm x 7 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight:
0.212 lb, 96 grams
BDCC Enclosure:
Size:
4.25’’ x 3.25’’ x 0.859’’
10.80 cm x 8.26 cm x 2.18 cm
Weight:
0.590 lbs, 268 grams
Connectors
RF input connector:
IF Output:
Power:
Pinouts:
RS-232C:
DC Power In:
DC Return:
RF input connector:
IF Output:
Power: (optional
enclosure)
Pinouts:
RS-232C:
SMA-F
‘‘F’’-Type-F
HIROSE, SR30-10R-7S
Pin 1 - Tx, Pin 7 - Rx,
Pin 2 --GND
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Pin 4
Pins 5 & 6
SMA-F
N-F
DB-9M
Phase Noise:
3.5 dB
32 - 25 dB
50 dB
+/-0.001%
-70 dBc
@ +/- 20 MHz of IF Freq
(output level -10dB from P1dB)
<1.2 Deg RMS overall
Power
Voltage:
Current:
9 - 32 VDC
(Reverse Voltage Protection)
320 mA @12 VDC
Pin 9 - Tx, Pin 4 - Rx,
Pin 5 --GND
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DC Power In:
Pin 1
DC Return:
Pins 3
Optional Power: Via IF Output Connector
(+Vcc center pin, GND Shield)
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
Typical values shown unless min or max is specified
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Converter Card (BDCC)
Part Number
GMS P/N: BDCCX7UPS7N 1
GMS P/N: BDCCX7UPS7N 2
GMS P/N: BDCCX7UPS7N 3
Card Only (MSR Application)
Module (Chassis)
MNT Plate (Internal Applications
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
Typical values shown unless min or max is specified
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Tel. (760) 496-0055
gms-sales@cobham.com
Fax. (760) 496-0057
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