MT3300

ANTENNA MOUNT TRAVELING WAVE TUBE

POWER AMPLIFIER

FOR SATELLITE UPLINK APPLICATIONS

Ka-BAND: 120W
150W
175W
250W

THE MT3300 antenna mount

TWT amplifier is available for applications
in Ka-Band up to 250 watts. This weather-
resistant amplifier is a compact, rugged
power amplifier designed for extremely
FEATURES: reliable operation. Always keeping our
customers’ needs in mind, MCL has
AVAILABLE
SYSTEM OPTIONS: Weather Resistant designed the MT3300 to be easily
MT3311 1 + 1 Redundant System Antenna Mount integrated in both new and existing
TWT Amplifier outdoor amplifier installations.
MT3312 1 + 2 Redundant System

Other Configurations Available Upon Request Phase Noise 10 dB Incorporating the latest technologies, MCL
Below IESS-308 provides a robust and efficient thermal
design. Moreover, the MT3300’s innovative
Extensive Built-In high voltage power supply results in an
AVAILABLE Diagnostic Capabilities
AMPLIFIER OPTIONS: extremely efficient, stable and low noise
SSA With Gain Control power system.
Advanced Thermal
Switchover Control Design
To compliment the high voltage power
Linearizer
Rugged Construction For supply, MCL has incorporated a new digital
Mounting Configurations
Extreme Environments M & C system internal to the HPA to allow
Remote Controller our customers a higher level of system
Handheld Local Controller Optional Handheld monitoring and control. Easy access to these
Controller For Total new monitoring and control capabilities can
Local Monitoring And be achieved by available RS485/RS232
Control interfaces or through the use of a portable
handheld device.

ISO 9001

INC
A MITEQ COMPANY

501 S. Woodcreek Road, Bolingbrook, IL U.S.A., 60440-4999 • 630-759-9500 FAX: 630-759-5018

MT3300
TRAVELING WAVE TUBE MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER

ELECTRICAL Ka- B A N D
SPECIFICATIONS 120 W 150 W 175 W 250 W*

Frequency Range (Fo): 27.5 - 30.0 GHz

30.0 - 31.0 GHz
Output Power (min.):
Tube Output Flange: 120 W (50.8 dBm) 150 W (51.8 dBm) 175 W (52.4 dBm) [120 W (50.8 dBm)]/250 W (54.0 dBm)
HPA Rated Output: 100 W (50.0 dBm) 125 W (51.0 dBm) 145 W (51.6 dBm) [100 W (50.0 dBm)]/210 W (53.2 dBm)
[Maximum Operating Power]
Gain:
Large Signal (min.): 38 dB 39 dB 39 dB 40 dB
Small Signal Gain (SSG) (min.): 44 dB 45 dB 45 dB 46 dB
SSG with optional SSA (min.): 70 dB
Attenuation Range with optional SSA (min.): 20 dB
Maximum SSG Variation Over:
Narrow Band: 0.8 dB/60 MHz
Full Band: 2.5 dB/1 GHz
Slope, Max.: ±0.04 dB/MHz
Gain Stability: ±0.25 dB/24 hr. max.
Stability, Any Freq. -40 to 50°C: ±1.0 dB typ.
Stability, Any Freq. ±10°C Max.: ±0.75 dB
Input VSWR: 1.3:1 max.
Output VSWR: 1.3:1 max.
Load VSWR: 2.0:1 without damage
AM/PM Conversion:
At Rated Power: 6.0°/dB
6 dB Below Rated Power: 2.5°/dB
Residual AM Noise, Max.:
To 10 kHz: -50 dBc
10 - 500 kHz: -20 (1.5 + Logƒ kHz) dBc
Above 500 kHz: -85 dBc
Harmonic Output, Max.: -15 dBc (-60 dBc with optional harmonic filter)
Noise & Spurious, Max.:
Receive Band: -150 dBW/4 kHz, <21.2 GHz
Transmit Band (Fo): -70 dBW/4 kHz
Phase Noise: 10 dB below IESS Phase Noise Profile
AC Fundamental: -50 dBc
Sum of All Spurs: -47 dBc
Intermodulation
(for 2 equal carriers relative (27.5 - 30.0 GHz) (30.0 - 31.0 GHz) (27.5 - 30.0 GHz) (30.0 - 31.0 GHz)
to single carrier rated output): Total Po IM Product IM Product IM Product IM Product
-1.5 dB -13 dBc -12 dBc - -
-3 dB -16 dBc -15 dBc -16 dBc -15 dBc
-10 dB -30 dBc -29 dBc - -
Linearizer Option: -3 dB -22 dBc -21 dBc -22 dBc -21 dBc
Group Delay: Any 60 MHz Bandwidth
Linear: 0.01 ns/MHz
Parabolic: 0.005 ns/MHz2
Ripple: 0.5 ns p-p
Prime Power:
Voltage: 100 - 260 VAC, 1-phase, 47 - 63 Hz
Power Consumption: 650 VA
Power Factor: 0.95 min.
In-Rush: 13A max.
Input Transients: EN61000-4-4, 4-5, 4-11 (Surge, Fast Transients, Line Dropout)
*Peak power indicated.
Note: Performance information is subject to change without notification. Contact MCL for the latest specifications.
RF BLOCK DIAGRAM

OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL SSA LINEARIZER
WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLY

CIRCULATOR

HARMONIC FILTER
RF TWT RF
INPUT OUTPUT

OPTIONAL
REV.
COUPLER
DETECTOR

FWD. COUPLER FWD. COUPLER

TEST POINT DETECTOR

C O N T R O L A N D S TAT U S C A PA B I L I T I E S

TYPE FUNCTION

Filament ON/OFF Units Select Fault Counter ON/OFF

Transmit/Standby Hold Power ON/OFF* Antenna Position (1:1)
Controls RF ON/OFF Auto Switching (1:1) Load Position (1:1)
Reset Manual Switching (1:1) Local Remote Computer
Attenuation
Auto Power* Tube Overdrive Alarm Tube Overdrive Fault
Tube Temperature Alarm RF Reflected Power Alarm RF Reflected Power Fault
Adjustable Parameters RF Low Alarm RF High Alarm Filament Under Current Fault
Comm Address Comm Band Rate Comm Protocol
Date Time
RF Forward Power Tube Drive RF Reflected Power
Meters Helix Voltage Helix Current Filament Current
Filament Delay Tube Temperature PS Temperature
Tube Temperature Switch WG Pressure Arc Test Failed
Tube Temperature Analog WG Arc PS Temperature
Faults Helix Run Current Helix Surge Current Chassis Interlock
HV Under Volt HV Over Volt Filament Under Current
User Interlock
RF High RF Low Tube Overdrive
RF Reflected Tube Temperature PS Temperature
Alarms Blower Failed AC Low Line RF Switch Failed
Exciter
Delay Transmit Selected Sampler Port Cal Table
Additional Status Summary Alarm Summary Fault RF Low Switching ON/Off
Maintenance Log Event Log Fault Log
*Function available with optional SSA

INC
A MITEQ COMPANY
MT3300
O U T L I N E D R AW I N G

11.82

RF INPUT FLANGE
WR28 COVER RF OUTPUT FLANGE
2.91 WR28G
DIAGNOSTIC
CONNECTOR 20.50 2.15
1.90
MS3116-10-6S

RF SAMPLE
TYPE K
(FEMALE)
INTERFACE
CONNECTOR 9.60
8.37 MS3116-20-41S
1/4-20 x 0.31 DEEP
SWITCHOVER MOUNTING HOLES 7.47
CONNECTOR 6 PLACES
MS3116-14-19S
6.04
AIR
EXHAUST
AIR FLOW DIRECTION .34
2.94

8.25
9.00 7.31 1.47
17.50 2.00 MIN.
10.25
20.00
PRIME POWER INTAKE CLEARANCE
MIL-C-5015 20.93
AC POWER
CIRCUIT BREAKER

AIR INTAKE

ENVIRONMENTAL MECHANICAL PHYSICAL

SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Te m p e r a t u r e : RF Connectors: Dimensions:
-40°C to +50°C (derated 1.9°C per 1,000 ft. Input: WR-28 9.60" H
above sea level) Output: WR-28G 10.25" W
20.5" L
Non-Operating Te m p e r a t u r e : I n s t a l l e d We i g h t :
-50°C to +70°C 65 lbs. nominal/29.5 kg Air Flow:
150 CFM
Relative Humidity: Cooling:
100%, condensing Forced air, 2.0” clearance required
Operating A l t i t u d e : Acoustic Noise:
10,000 ft. above sea level (3,048 m) <68 dBA Max. at 1 Meter
Non-Operating A l t i t u d e :
50,000 ft. above sea level (15,240 m)
Vibration:
MIL-STD-810E, Method 514.4, Proc. 1, Cat. 1
Shock:
10g, 11ms Half Sine

MCL, INC INC

501 S. Woodcreek Road, Bolingbrook, IL U.S.A., 60440-4999 • 630-759-9500 FAX: 630-759-5018 A MITEQ COMPANY

24-HOUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT NUMBER IN THE USA: 1-800-743-4625

OUTSIDE THE USA: 312-461-4536 • www.mcl.com
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