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Specifications
SX-4240 Multi-Mission Controller
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Demodulator/Decoder Functionality
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Input Specifications |
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Input Frequency: 0 to 80 MHz
Frequency Selectivity: 1 KHz
Level: -30 to +5 dBm
Impedance: 50 ohms
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| Supported
Waveforms |
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Phase Modulation (PM) - Digital
or Analog
Phase Shift Keyed (PSK) - B, Q, OQ, AQ, UQ
PM/PSK - Configurable subcarrier frequency
Frequency Modulation (FM) - Digital or Analog
Other Modes on Request
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Common Specifications
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Data Rates: 50 bps to 20 Mbps
Data Rate Selectivity: 0.1 Kbps Steps
Acquisition/Tracking Range:
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Programmable up to +/- 255 KHz
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Locking Threshold: Programmable to -
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-15 dB C/N IN IF BANDWIDTH -or-
6 dB Eb/No
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Performance:
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Within 1 dB of Theory for Typical Waveform
Modes
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| PM Waveform
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Modes: Digital or Analog
Modulation Index: 0 to 2 Pi Radians
Frequency Response: ~ 10 KHz to 3+ MHz
Loop Bandwidth: Programmable from 100 Hz
Static Phase Error: < 10°
Residual Phase Error: < 3° RMS
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PSK Waveform
Specifications
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Modulation Options
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BI-PSK
QPSK
OFFSET-QPSK
ASYNCHRONOUS -QPSK
UNBALANCED -QPSK
Consult Factory For Other Waveform Requirements
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Loop Bandwidth: Programmable from 1 Hz
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PM/PSK Waveform
Specifications
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| Waveform: PSK Subcarrier Modulated
via PM on Main Carrier
PM Subcarrier Frequency: Programmable
PM Modulation Index: 0 TO 2 Pi Radians
PM Static Phase Error: < 10°
PM Residual Phase Error: < 3° RMS
Subcarrier Tracking Range: Programmable
PSK Modulation Options:
BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, AQPSK, UQPSK
PSK Loop Bandwidth: Programmable from 1 Hz
PSK Selectivity:
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Operates with Multiple Subcarriers on Main
Carrier
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FM Waveform Specifications |
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Modes: Analog or Digital
Modulation: 50 Hz to 5 MHz Deviation
Loop Bandwidth: Programmable from 100 Hz
Detection: Non-Coherent Discrimination |
| PCM
Conversion Specifications |
| Input PCM Formats
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Non-return-to-zero
(NRZ): Mark, Space, Level
Bi-Phase (BIØ): Mark, Space, Level
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Output PCM Formats:
NRZ-L AND BIØ-M
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| Viterbi
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| Constraint Length: 7 (K=7)
Rate: 1/2 (r 1/2) or 3/4 (r 3/4 punctured)
Convolutional Polynomials
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G1 = 171 Octal (1111001)
G2 = 133 Octal (1011011)
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| Symbol Ordering:
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G1 followed by G2
G2 followed by G1
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| Data Scrambling
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Optional G2 Invert in any Mode
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| Data
Descrambler |
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Algorithms: V.35 (CCITT) or
V.36 (INTELSAT)
Shift Register Length: 20 Bits
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| Remote
Status/Control Specifications |
| Serial RS-232 @ 9600 bps (Custom
Interfaces Available)
Commands:
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Control Over All Configurable Parameters
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| Status:
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Search/Lock Status
Self-Test Status
Detailed Operational Information
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| Other
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| Chassis
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19 Inch Rack Mountable
1.75 Inch Height (1U)
15 Inch Depth (Excluding Connectors)
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| Connectors
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1 BNC For IF Input (Front Panel)
1 BNC for IF Monitor Output (Front Panel)
4 BNC’S For Data/Clock Outputs
(NRZ-L, BIØM, 0° CLK, and 180°
CLK)
1 9 PIN D for Differential Data/Clock Outputs
(NRZ-L, BIØM, and CLK)
2 BNCs for Programmable DAC Monitors
1 9 PIN D for Remote Status/Control
Standard 3 Prong Male Primary Power Input
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| Primary Power: 120 VAC (+/-
10%) 50-60 Hz
Temperature
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-25° TO 60° C Operational
-45° TO +65° C Storage
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Modulation/Waveform Generation Functionality
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Data Input
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TTL Data/Clock: 50 bps to 20 Mbps
Differential Data/Clock: 50 bps to 20 Mbps
Dibit Command Processor Input: 2400 or 4800
bps
Serial Command Processor Input: 1000 or 2000
sps
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Coding Formats
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PCM:
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NON-RETURN-TO ZERO (NRZ)
- Mark (NRZ-M)
- Space (NRZ-S)
- Level (NRZ-L)
BI-PHASE (BIØ)
- Mark (BIØ-M)
- Space (BIØ-S)
- Level (BIØ-L)
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Convolutional:
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Bypass Control to Disable
Rate 1/2
Constraint Length 7
Industry Standard Polynomials
G1/G2, G1/-G2, G2/G1, -G2/G1 Symbol Ordering
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Command Processor
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Inputs:
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Data Formatted as Serial or Dibit
Clock Configurable as Input or Output
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Functions:
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Dibit to Ternary Frame Build
Serial to Ternary Conversion
Auto Rate Detect/Clock Generation
AM/FSK Waveform Creation
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AM Control:
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AM Peak Delay: 0 to 100% of Symbol Period
AM Modulation Index: 0 to 100% of Configured
Level
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PN Ranging Code:
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Can be summed to Final AM/FSK Waveform
Data Source: Differential or TTL Input Port
Modulation Index: 0 to 100% of Configured Level
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IF Output
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| Frequency:
Baseband (DC) to 20 MHz
70
or 140 MHz (optional)
Resolution: 0.25 Hz
Output Level: +9 to -10 dBm
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Supported Waveforms
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Phase Shift Keyed (PSK)
Frequency Shift Keyed (FSK)
AM/FSK - Command Link Only
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PSK Waveform Specifications
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Modes: BPSK, QPSK, AQPSK, UQPSK, or OQPSK
Shaping: Phase Transition over 0 to 100% of
Baud Period
Modulation Rates: 50 sps to 20 Msps
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FSK Waveform
Specifications
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Mode: Binary FSK
Modulation Rates: 100 sps to 500 Ksps
Deviation: 200 Hz to 250 KHz
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Bit-Synchronizer
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Operation: Auto-baud detect of incoming data
Function:
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Adapts Modulated Waveform for Shaping over
Percentage
Period of Resulting Baud Period.
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Remote Status/Control
Specifications
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Serial RS-232
Commands:
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Control Over All Configurable Parameters
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Status:
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Self-Test Status
Auto-baud Detect
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Other Specifications
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Chasses
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19 Inch Rack Mountable
1.75 Inch Height (1U)
15 Inch Depth (Excluding Connectors)
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Connectors
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2 BNC For Programmable Monitor Ports (Front
Panel)
1 BNC for In-phase Waveform Output
1 BNC for Quadrature Waveform Output
1 15 PIN D for Differential Data/Clock Inputs/Outputs
2 BNC for TTL Data/Clock Input
2 BNC for TTL Data/Clock Output
1 9 PIN D for Remote Status/Control
Standard 3 Prong Male Primary Power Input
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Prminary Power:
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120 VAC (+/- 10%)
50-60 Hz
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Temperature
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-25° TO 60° C Operational
-45° TO +65° C Storage
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Humidity: To 95% non-condensing
Altitude:
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15,000 feet AMSL (Operational)
50,000 feet AMSL (Storage)
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* All specifications subject to change without notice or obligation
to retrofit.
Consult factory for custom options and/or alternate specifications
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